chased leaders, ridden entering final furlong, one pace
went left start, mid division, headway well over 1f out, edged left and not quickened well inside final furlong
pushed along to lead soon after start, hung right throughout, headed well over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
bumped start, always in rear
held up, headway on inside well over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, led well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead towards finish
led early, chased leader, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden and lost place over 2f out, behind after
Hypocrisy looks the percentage call ahead of Xpres Maite and Divertimenti. Back runners have been able to score here of late if they are good enough and Hypocrisy, who is likely to be doing his best work at the end of this race, has a likeable profile in respect to this race. The mare has put two close up runs at Wolverhampton and Kempton together and should be capable of landing the spoils today. Xpres Maite is in good heart at present. This perennial front runner is always dangerous if given too much rope and another bold show can be anticipated. Divertimenti is arguably a better proposition around Lingfield so is reluctantly passed over here. Social Rhythm does not look the most straight forward and she simply should have won more races than she has. Sir Douglas has won in claiming grade over the trip. Methaaly often looks unlucky over six and is tried over seven. Bottomweight, Northern Boy, has obvious claims but does not often help the jockey through a tendancy to hang left under pressure. A competitive enough heat for the prize money and we like Hypocrisy.
Divertimenti (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Always prominent, chased winner well over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Mr Lambros (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Celtic Step 14-1 (8-6) Soon tracking leader, challenged from over 3f out until weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 9, 20l behind Birkside (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Sir Douglas 8-1 (9-8) Awkward start, soon close up on outer, led over 4f out to 3f out, weakened well over 2f out, last of 10, 14l behind Mogok Ruby (9-6) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Grenane (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 26l behind Teasing (9-5) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Social Rhythm 10-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up, headway on inner when carried right and checked over 2f out, soon switched left, stayed on, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Angel Voices (7-11) at Kempton 7f fll hcp (5) pol.
Methaaly (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Held up, steady headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, weakened and headed inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 1l behind Obe Royal (8-11) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Xpres Maite 15-2 (9-1) Broke well, tracked leader, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Unlimited (8-12) by 3l, 12 ran.
Bel Cantor 5-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, driven and one paced final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Ingleby Arch (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.
Northern Boy (USA) 6-1 (8-13) In touch, chased winner over 3f out, soon ridden, edged left and stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Alto Vertigo (8-3) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Hypocrisy 11-4 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 3l behind Teasing (9-5) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
