The feature contest of the evening with six last time out winners lining up. GLOBAL, the winner of a muddling four runner event at Lingfield on his second start can win it; Blue Tango and Holberg look those most likely to trouble him. Cynics will state that Global did receive the run of the race last time, quickening from the front in a slowly run race. Not seen until mid-November which was rather unusual given the frequency at which this yard introduced juveniles throughout the course of the year, Global has been given time and connections patience can be rewarded. One mile looks to be Blue Tango's minimum trip. He was surprisingly held-up last time and if ridden more prominently today, he should be thereabouts. Holberg is one of the more likely pace setters in the race. He showed good battling qualities to win at Southwell over a trip that would have been shorter than ideal. Reverting to polytrack should be more in his favour. Double Act caused a minor surprise when leaving his two previous outings well behind to land a Lingfield maiden on his latest start. A first time tongue-tie was applied there and remains intact. It did not look a strong maiden and the handicapper has taken few chances with him by alloting him a mark of 79. My Best Bet was very much suited by the fast pace which materialised when scoring on her last start. Highland River received a well judged ride when scoring over course and distance. He could still be well handicapped off his current rating given the fact he seems to be gradually improving. Global is selected to follow-up his Lingfield victory of last time.
Double Act 14-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden over 1f out, led and edged slightly left well inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov beating Partner Shift (9-3) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Holberg (UAE) 11-8fav (9-3) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f, led approaching final furlong, edged left and kept on, won at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) fbs in Nov beating Confucius Captain (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Blue Tango (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Held up in last place but not far away, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left and stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Goodison Glory (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Doncosaque (IRE) 8-13fav (8-11) Made all, came clear inside final furlong, easily, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo clm (6) pol in Nov beating Betws Y Coed (7-9) by 6l, 13 ran.
State General (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along 7f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Orbitor (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Oct.
Global 8-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo stk (3) pol in Nov beating Lexlenos (8-9) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Black N Brew (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd entering final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Belated Silver (9-2) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Caravan of Dreams (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 6l behind Mannlichen (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov.
Highland River 2-1fav (9-2) Took keen hold, close up, pressed leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, ridden out, won at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Artesium (8-10) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Innactualfact 10-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, last of 14, 17l behind Roar of Applause (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
My Best Bet 11-4fav (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway when hampered over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Hellbender (9-3) by 2l, 11 ran.
