held up in rear, headway on inside 2f out, chased leaders and kept on inside final furlong, not pace of winner near finish
chased leaders on outside, weakened over 2f out
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway on inside and not clearest of runs until switched left over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led near finish
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on until headed and outpaced near finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
behind, pushed along halfway, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
always towards rear
chased leader until well over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
took keen hold in rear, ridden over 2f out, no progress
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon struggling
REPLICATOR is the pick with Riflessione and Romantic Queen also of interest. Two wins in as many races have illustrated the recent improvement of this noted front runner and we can be confident about anticipating similar tactics again. Riflessione has gone up a further 7lb in the handicap for victory at Wolverhampton. This is a much tougher assignment in more ways than one. George Baker has two entered. Matthew Davies is well worth his 5lb claim and it could be worth siding with him on Romantic Queen. She is better known around Lingfield and may appreciate the change of scenery. Chjimes won well at Lingfield last time out but his better performances are always there and it is with reluctance that we avoid him on this occasion. Gone Hunting has been dropped significantly down the weights of late and if the market speaks favourably about Jeff Pearce's gelding, the sentiment should not be ignored. Tubby Isaacs was a progressive performer for Peter Makin a couple of seasons ago. He might just need this first run back. A fair end to a decent card and Replicator is best placed to prosper.
Gone Hunting 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division on inside, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, finished well, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Kersivay (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Lady Kent (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Castleburg (8-8) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Tubby Isaacs 5-4fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, short of room and hampered over 1f out, switched right and stayed on to chase winner close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Resplendent Alpha (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov '08.
Riflessione 7-2fav (9-4) Dwelt, tracked leaders over 3f out, switched right 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar beating Boho Chic (8-13) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Chjimes (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Tracked leading pair, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead again final strides, won at Lingfield 6f sell stks (6) pol beating Mutamared (9-5) by hd, 12 ran.
Valentino Swing (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 8, 6l behind Global Village (9-0) at Kempton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Prince Namid 15-2 (8-12) Held up, ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Quasi Congaree (8-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Replicator 5-1 (8-3) Made all, ridden and joined 1f out, stayed on under pressure towards finish, just held on, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcap (5) pol in Mar beating Brierty (9-4) by hd, 8 ran.
Boho Chic 6-1 (8-12) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Kyllachy Storm (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Slowly into stride, in rear, never a factor, 8th of 11, 10l behind Bookiesindex Boy (9-0) at Southwell 5f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar.
Romantic Queen 5-1 (8-7) Steadied rear, wide straight, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Orange Pip (9-4) at Lingfield 6f fll hcp (0-75) (5) pol in Mar.
Lethal 6-1 (9-0) Prominent, under pressure halfway, soon one pace, 4th of 10, 3l behind Grudge (9-8) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
