always behind, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
steadied start, behind, ridden and headway when edged left from over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
made most, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong
with leaders, prominent, ridden and outpaced 2f out, one pace after
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong
with winner, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, just kept on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
Nufoos did not seem to stay the seven furlongs in the Chartwell Fillies' Stakes at Lingfield last time and has an obvious chance back to six today; Mark Johnston's filly gets the vote ahead of Andronikos and Distinctly Game. The last mentioned has his first outing since chasing home the useful Cesare Beware in a valuable sales race at Doncaster in September but Kevin Ryan has his string in good form at present so fitness is unlikely to be a problem. Bond City is a speedy individual but struggled to get six furlong son his only previous attempt at the trip and is probably best watched so of more interest may be Henry Cecil's reappearing Camacho, who is less exposed than his rivals after just two career starts. The Michael Jarvis-trained Josh has claims at the weights but his best form is on a softer surface so a bigger threat may Andronikos, who holds the last mentioned on running behind Nota Bene and showed that day that a fast surface holds no fears for him. The ground is a big plus for Nufoos though and Mark Johnston's filly can make the most of the weight that she receives all round.
Tournedos (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, weakened 2f out, 7th of 10, 11l behind Andronikos (9-1) at Lingfield 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gs in Apr.
Andronikos 4-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Nota Bene (8-11) at Newbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf.
Bond City (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) With leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Mimi Mouse (8-5) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Camacho 5-1 (9-1) Held up behind leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Librettist (9-1) at Doncaster 7f 2yo stk (C2) gd in Sept.
Distinctly Game 25-1 (8-11) Prominent stands' side, headway to lead overall over 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 22, 2l behind Caesar Beware (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (B1) gd in Sept.
Josh 13-2 (8-11) In rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 7, 6l behind Nota Bene (8-11) at Newbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf.
Nufoos 7-1 (8-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, hd behind Lucky Spin (9-3) at Lingfield 7f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd.
