soon well off the pace in rear, ran on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
dwelt, held up in 6th and well off the pace, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, winner gone
pressed leaders to 2f out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd travelling well 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner and lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on
raced in 5th and off the pace, shaken up over 1f out, no impression
soon well outpaced, never a factor
chased leaders in 4th, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
SUPER FRANK can take the nightcap and complete the hat-trick; the list of dangers is headed by Al Gillani and Brandywell Boy. The selection could not be in better form and he was an easy winner at Lingfield last time. There is a slight worry about the draw here as he has been drawn on the outside, but the cheek-pieces have had a positive effect and hopefully they can do the trick for him again here. Al Gillani was in terrific form last year but he has been off the racecourse since September and he may be sharper for the outing. However, he does go well here and he has a good draw so if he is fit enough then he could be a leading player. Brandywell Boy also has course and distance form but he is arguably better over the minimum trip. Milne Bay disappointed over 7f last time but the return to this trip should see him in a better light. There are plenty in with a shout but if Super Frank can overcome his wide draw he should be hard to beat.
Stanley Goodspeed 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 2l behind Internationaldebut (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Resplendent Alpha 7-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up, ridden to chase leading trio 2 out, no further impression, 7th of 8, 7l behind Obe Gold (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Super Frank (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Dwelt, soon led, allowed easy lead, shaken up and soon clear approaching 1f out, unchallenged, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Stonecrabstomorrow (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Al Gillani (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Raced wide, disputed lead, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept beating Doubtful Sound (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Peter Island (FR) 6-1 (9-5) Narrow lead, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened, 5th of 9, 5l behind The Tatling (8-10) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Oct.
Milne Bay (IRE) 4-6fav (9-2) Held up, switched right and not much room over 3f out, ridden and not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 9l behind Dark Tara (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Brandywell Boy (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on, not reached leaders, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ten Down (8-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Charles Darwin (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on to go 4th inside final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 8, 4l behind Super Frank (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.