raced stands side, made all, overall leader, clear 2f out, ran on (hand-timed)
raced stands side, chased winner 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
raced stands side, chased winner 2f, remained close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
raced stands side, chased leaders over 4f
raced far side, chased leader, hung badly left towards stands side at halfway, ridden, kept on same pace
raced stands side, slowly into stride, always in rear
bolted to start, raced far side, held up, hung badly left towards stands side at halfway, reluctant to race
raced stands side, held up, never dangerous
raced far side, slowly into stride, outpaced
raced stands side, chased leaders over 4f
raced far side, led that group, hung left to centre at halfway, ridden, weakened approaching final furlong
raced far side, in touch, ridden, hung left half way, weakened over 1f out
Zazous not only has the best form, but a cracking draw as well, so gets the vote over Mambazo, with Mina and Tiviski others to consider. A high draw is always a bonus at Folkestone, and as Zazous has stall 12, he should make a bold bid to get back to winning ways. John Bridger's five-year-old has been plying his trade on Lingfield's Polytrack of late, running with credit on the fast surface, so will enjoy today's underfoot conditions. In addition, his apprentice pilot takes off a very handy 8lb, and all in all, he looks set to run a big race. Mambazo is not so well drawn in stall five, but is another that has been in good form. However, he is going up the weights and is passed over. Mina has an absence to overcome and also appears to be in the handicapper's grip, while Tiviski looks held by the selection on Lingfield form. For the winner we return to Zazous.
Misaro (GER) 22-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, every chance 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Norcroft (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Taranaki 16-1 (8-8) Chased far side leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened tamely over 1f out, 9th of 12, 16l behind Hail The Chief (8-10) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Mar.
Mina 5-2 (8-2) Raced on outside, in touch, headway to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Imperial Rule (9-0) at Goodwood 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Oct.
Tiviski (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) In touch, effort over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Desert Light (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Yorkshire Lad (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Chased leaders over 4f, soon faded, 11th of 14, 11l behind Up Tempo (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f clm (6) gf.
Peruvian Style (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) In touch on outer, effort, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 6l behind Goose Chase (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcap (6) pol.
Mambazo 7-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 2l behind Silver Dane (9-0) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) std.
Gavioli (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Squeezed out start, keen and always behind, 11th of 13, 12l behind Misaro (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Christian Bendix 8-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 19l behind Sweet Pickle (8-10) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar.
Zazous 4-1fav (8-12) Chased leaders, chased winner 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind H Harrison (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Enjoy The Buzz 25-1 (8-11) Prominent, badly hampered and lost place after 1f, soon behind, last of 13, 17l behind Auentraum (9-3) at W'hampton 6f banded stk (7) pol in Mar.
Secret Vision (USA) 9-4fav (8-11) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Laurel Dawn (8-11) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs.
Davids Mark 8-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, staying on inside final furlong when not clear run close home, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Prime Recreation (8-11) at Kempton 5f banded stk (7) pol.
Oeuf A La Neige 50-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 12, well behind White Bear (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.