towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, took 2nd close home, no chance with winner
took keen hold, held up mid-division, headway to lead just over 1f out, ridden and soon clear, pushed out, easily
led at good pace and 3 lengths clear, ridden and headed just over 1f out, weakened and lost 3 places close home
always behind
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression final 2f
always in rear group, never a factor
behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, some headway 3f out to chase leaders, not quicken 2f out, weakened
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, lost 2nd close home
chased leaders, ridden and weaken from 2f out
started slowly, towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, ridden and weaken from 2f out
Rambling Socks gets a narrow vote in a wide open contest, Balian and Sarah's Prince may provide most danger. This daughter of Rambling Bear was returning from a long break when down the field at Leicester earlier this month. She will have needed that outing and if running up to the form she showed in December when second over this trip at Southwell she will be hard to beat. Balian is proving a frustrating sort but is the best in on official ratings. He wasn't beaten far over this trip at Lingfield last time and has to be a major threat to all. Sarah's Prince has claims on the pick of this season's form and along with Mystic Queen has to be considered for each-way purposes. However our idea of the winner is Rambling Socks.
Balian 10-1 (9-0) In touch, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no real impression, lost 2nd final 50 yards, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Cool Sting (9-5) at Lingfield 6f 3yo sll (6) pol.
Danish Blues (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly away, in rear, staying on when not clear run final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Cool Sting (9-5) at Lingfield 6f 3yo sll (6) pol.
Desert Dust 22-1 (9-3) Started slowly, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 7th of 13, 4l behind Fastrac Boy (9-3) at W'hampton 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Sarah's Prince (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon close up, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Zamhrear (9-0) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs.
Girandola 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 14l behind Sound of Nature (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gs.
Kings Cavalier (USA) 18-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 5l behind Apres Ski (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Mystic Queen (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Howards Princess (8-2) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol.
Straight As A Die 66-1 (8-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 6l behind Endless Summer (8-8) at Sandown 5f clm (5) gs in Sept.
