mid-division, chased leader 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear final furlong, ridden out
tracked leader on outer to 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, not trouble winner
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous final 2f
towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on to take 2nd 1f out, not trouble winner
behind, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden well over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, not run on
led, ridden over 2f out, no extra when headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
tracked leaders on inner to 3f out, ridden and soon weakened
A competitive race in which we'll give our vote to Littonfountain but there's not a great deal to choose between a number of these. Bridge Of Fermoy scored here in January from Coole Dodger and Home before running at Lingfield where he finished just in front of the selection but behind Tiger's Rocket. There isn't a great deal to choose between any of those five runners whilst few of the remainder can be confidently dismissed. The selection lacks the experience of some of his rivals though and was also conceding the advantage of race fitness at Lingfield. It's hoped that he can improve sufficiently for both the run and the experience to reverse the form and Littonfountain is selected.
Bridge of Fermoy (IRE) 11-4 (9-8) Led after 1f, ridden 3f out, headed approaching 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind What's For Tea (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (6) pol.
Home 13-8fav (9-5) Towards rear, headway to go 3rd over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Bridge of Fermoy (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
Tiger's Rocket (IRE) 2-1fav (8-13) Keen in touch, ridden 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, soon no impression, 2nd of 6, 2l behind What's For Tea (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (6) pol.
Littonfountain (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in rear, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind What's For Tea (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (6) pol.
Montefiore (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Ridden in rear 3f out, always behind, 12th of 13, 15l behind Sassy Gal (8-8) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Oct.
Little Knickers 10-3 (9-2) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impresion over 1f out, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Ike Quebec (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Beneath The Trees (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 9, 16l behind Hustle (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Coole Dodger (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, 4th of 5, 7l behind Wee Buns (8-3) at Kempton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Fareeha 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden when bumped on outside 2f out, no danger after, 8th of 13, 5l behind Points of View (9-13) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp 0-70 (6) pol in Nov.
Rossini Byline (IRE) 10-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 8, 10l behind Bussell Up (8-5) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
