held up in touch, weakened over 2f out
started slowly, headway 6f out, came wide entering straight, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, lost place on inside over 6f out, headway over 2f out, edged slightly right inside final furlong, beaten when carried left towards finish
started very slowly, pulled hard, always behind
held up in touch, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
chased leader, every chance over 1f out, beaten when not much room just inside final furlong, weakened
started very slowly, always behind
held up in mid-division, headway and switched right over 1f out, came through gap to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
headway over 6f out, pulling hard, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, ran on
Climate seemed to appreciate the step up to 1m2f at Lingfield last time and may not be so well suited by the drop in distance today or the 6lb penalty so he looks worth taking on with preference for Aggbag, who gets the vote over Sir Bond. The last mentioned ran better again at Southwell last time but there is a suspicion that he may now be a shade high in the weights so he looks best watched at present. General Feeling disappointed at Southwell last time but may not have handled the Fibresand so may do better now back on the Polytrack, while The Gaikwar is better on turf than the artificial surfaces and may just be using this to get ready for the start of the new turf season. The Bonus King is another that has been off for some time and he looks best watched on his return, judged by the form shown when last seen. The vote then goes to Aggbag, who was good value for his win here over seven furlongs last time and he should not be inconvenienced by the step up to a mile.
The Bonus King 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division on inside, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 18, 4l behind Grandad Bill (8-13) at Thirsk 1m hcap (6) gf in Sept.
General Feeling (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, soon chased along, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 9l behind Sparky Vixen (8-1) at Southwell 1m app hcp (6) fbs.
Sir Bond (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Sparky Vixen (8-1) at Southwell 1m app hcp (6) fbs.
Golden Spectrum (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 15l behind Wisdom's Kiss (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) std.
Aggbag 12-1 (8-4) Went left start, chased leaders, led well over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol beating Winged Farasi (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Muncaster Castle (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Towards rear, effort and no impression over 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 7, 13l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (5) pol.
Grenane (IRE) 22-1 (8-5) Very slowly away, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 20l behind Moonlight Man (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Climate (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol beating Siena Star (8-13) by 1l, 10 ran.
The Gaikwar (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on past beaten horses, 6th of 16, 10l behind Ellen's Girl (9-4) at Salisbury 1m app hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Mister Benji 6-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden to chase leaders when hampered 2f out, soon lost place, 7th of 11, 4l behind Guadaloup (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Shosolosa (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 17l behind Blue Empire (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
