led early, settled 3rd on inside, slightly hampered 5f out, effort on inside 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders on outside, went 2nd 2f out, soon every chance until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon clear
always towards rear
mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
held up towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
mid-division, weakened
took keen hold, always towards rear
soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
held up in last pair, some late minor headway, never on terms
mainly towards rear
soon chasing leader until pushed along 2f out, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
DUBAI PLAINS was only caught close home over today’s trip at Lingfield a week ago. Paddy Bradley’s 5lb allowance could swing things his way in a weak handicap and he gets the nod. Reverberation and Bond Street Beau also have the advantage of a recent run and both are preferred to Rivas Rob Roy and Elite Shadow over today’s distance. Bombshell Bay and Crystal Casque are others to note on their reappearance with the latter going close over course and distance when last in action in November.
Reverberation 6-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Luna Eclipse (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Elite Shadow 16-1 (9-1) On his toes leaving paddock, slight bump start, always behind, last of 6, 5 1/2l behind Pak Choi (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Bond Street Beau 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along 3f out, hung right and ridden over 2f out, challenged entering final furlong, weakened towards finish, 6th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Harbour Pilot (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Kendergarten Kop (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Led, hung badly right 2f out on bend, soon lost place, headway over 1f out on stands rail, kept on well to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Grimeford Lane (8-11) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (6) pol in Oct.
Rivas Rob Roy 16-1 (9-1) In touch, edged right 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, not pace to challenge, 4th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Spring Romance (8-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Crystal Casque 14-1 (9-4) Keen, chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed and unable to quicken final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Roman Spinner (9-7) at Kempton 7f (6) pol in Nov.
Johni Boxit 18-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 28 1/4l behind Gangland (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f (5) gs in Oct.
Directory 25-1 (9-5) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Wazin (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Arnoul Of Metz 50-1 (9-2) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Sweet And Dandy (8-11) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Duba Plains 5-2 (9-11) Pulled hard, led 5f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 6, hd behind Choral Music (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Bombshell Bay 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, lost place over 2f out, 7th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Cristal Pallas Cat (8-9) at Kempton 7f (5) pol in Dec.
Conflagration 10-1 (9-6) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Bezos (9-9) at Lingfield 7f (6) pol in Dec.
Shamrock Emma (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Raced wide in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 7l behind Swissal (9-4) at Chelmsford City 6f (6) pol in Dec.
Rio Santos 5-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Give Em A Clump (9-7) at Ffos Las 6f (6) hvy in Sep.
