led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
chased leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
always in 3rd place, ridden and one pace final 2f
held up, always last, ridden and no chance final 2f
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Of the five runners in this handicap, ITSHIM looks best and he is selected over Lesley's Choice and Smokey Ryder. The selection has been victorious in his last three outings and was a course and distance winner here back in February. The high draw is a plus for him and he is taken to complete the four-timer now that he is dropped back to his best trip. Lesley's Choice has edged up the handicap despite being beaten last time out. Smokey Ryder beat him that day and he has now notched up seven wins in the last year. The yard are in form and he has to enter calaculations, although his wide draw is a slight cause for concern. Of the rest Flamsteed and Cecily are ones to look out for, but for the winner we turn to Itshim.
Glamorous Spirit (IRE) 2-1 (9-2) Chased leader, led over 1f out, ridden final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Smokey Ryder (8-8) at Lingfield 5f 2yo clm (6) pol in Dec.
Lesley's Choice 7-2jt-fav (9-5) Led, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Smokey Ryder (9-6) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (4) fbs in Feb.
Cecily 7-2jt-fav (9-7) Outpaced, soon chased along, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 10l behind Smokey Ryder (9-6) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (4) fbs in Feb.
Mazzola 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 5, 7l behind Five Star Junior (9-5) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Smokey Ryder 9-4fav (9-6) Made all, led, pressed 1f out, stayed on gamely, edged right well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb beating Flamsteed (8-10) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Flamsteed (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, chased leaders and hanging left over 1f out, slightly checked, kept on to take 2nd near finish, not reached winner, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Smokey Ryder (9-6) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Itshim 5-4fav (8-1) Made all, raced keenly, led, shaken up over 1f out, reminder inside final furlong, ran on well, unchallenged, pushed out, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb beating Imperial Skylight (9-0) by 3l, 4 ran.