Fair Power failed to cope with a 4lb rise at Lingfield having won at Wolverhampton before that. But THE GAME IS ON fared better off today’s mark when narrowly beaten at the latter track on the back of an earlier success. Sir Mark Prescott’s charge gets a change of headgear and looks worth sticking with in this. Thechildren'strust has something to prove over today’s distance judged on an earlier effort but Wimpole Hall scored over course and distance in November and ran into trouble back here just three days ago. Alvaro steps up from 7f for his handicap debut though pedigree suggests the longer trip will suit.
Thechildren'strust (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 3l behind Almufti (9-6) at Lingfield 1m hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Wimpole Hall 5-1 (9-8) Slowly away in rear, headway on inner 4f out, not clear run and dropped to rear 3f out, rallied final furlong, 5th of 8, 7 1/4l behind Lucky's Dream (9-1) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
The Game Is On 11-2 (8-13) Led, headed 9f out, prominent, led again over 2f out, headed and edged left inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Clem A (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Fair Power (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 2l behind Bond Angel (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Alvaro 11-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, struggling over 4f out, 6th of 9, 18 1/4l behind Loving Glance (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Double Reflection 33-1 (9-10) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Que Quieres (8-9) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Easy Tiger 33-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ran wide into straight 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Fields Of Dreams (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp (4) pol in Dec.
