tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led final 100 yards
raced keenly, chased leaders on outside, wide on home turn, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, went modest 3rd final 100 yards
raced keenly, led, ridden inside final furlong, headed and no extra final 100 yards
last pair, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms
held up in last pair, ridden and struggling inside final 2f, never a factor
chased leaders on outside, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, lost modest 3rd final 100 yards
POPSILCA returned a 33/1 winner over the minimum trip at Lingfield a fortnight ago. Mick Quinn’s filly may be worth sticking with in such an uninspiring handicap. Skellig Michael can be given a chance on his earlier fourth over track and trip, though seemed to have little excuse for a poor effort last time, while Arya Stark may finish closer today sporting headgear for the first time. It’s difficult to make any sort of case for the remaining trio who have all been well beaten so far.
Skellig Michael 9-1 (8-8) In rear and outpaced halfway, 5th of 6, 18 1/2l behind Golden Opportunity (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Arya Stark 50-1 (9-7) Held up, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 11, 6 3/4l behind American Patrol (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Popsilca 33-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Little Miss Daisy (9-4) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Sallee 100-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 13 1/4l behind Cliffs Of Capri (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Secret Icon 33-1 (8-6) Switched right soon after start, held up behind, outpaced when not clear run and switched left 2f out, never dangerous, last of 10, 13 3/4l behind Grey Britain (9-1) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (6) gf in Aug.
Raspberry Princess 20-1 (8-12) Dwelt, always behind, 9th of 10, 10 1/4l behind Gentleman Giles (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.