close up, ridden to press leaders entering final furlong, stayed on to lead close home
started slowly, in rear, late headway from over 1f out, not trouble leaders
prominent, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra, one pace inside final furlong
led, pressed over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and close enough over 1f out, not quicker and weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader, led inside final 2 furlongs, headed entering final furlong, kept on, regained 2nd near finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear never on terms
started slowly, always towards rear, never a factor
steadied start, behind, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
My Mentor, Rebellious Spirit and Pab Special are the three to concentrate on in this handicap and the vote goes to My Mentor. The selection was a close second behind Exit Smiling at Southwell last time wheh he had the useful Silver Hotspur behind him. That form reads well in the context of this race and from a good draw he could be tough to beat over this longer trip which should also suit. Rebellious Spirit was all-out to score at Wolverhampton last time and he could be vulnerable today under his penalty. Pab Special was well backed on his first start for his new trainer when last seen out, and he was not disgraced in second behind Holyfield Warrior. He could be worth another chance and he is one to note in the market. Blue Eyed Eloise was doing all her best work at the finish last time so this slight step-up in trip could suit. However, we will stick with My Mentor who looks the one to beat.
Rebellious Spirit 10-3jt-fav (9-0) Made all, ridden and hung right from just over 1f out, held on gamely, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Juzilla (8-13) by a hd, 6 ran.
Pab Special (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on well towards finish, 2nd of 7, shd behind Holyfield Warrior (8-11) at Lingfield 1m clm (6) pol.
Subadar 12-1 (8-12) Tracked winner, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, no impression, last of 3, 2 1/2l behind Glenridding (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
My Mentor (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed and hung right inside final furlong, no extra final 75yds, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Exit Smiling (8-8) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Burgundy 12-1 (9-4) Led, held up in touch, lost place over 2f out and soon beaten, 5th of 6, 5l behind Sun of The Sea (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Wind Flow 5-4fav (9-4) In touch, led and edged right after 2f, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on well for 2nd, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Just Intersky (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f app hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Earl Kraul (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon hung right, hung left inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 13, hd behind Schelm (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol.
Megalala (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Reared start, soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Noah Jameel (8-11) at Kempton 1m 3f hcap (6) pol.
Takaamul 15-8fav (8-9) With leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 8l behind Milton's Keen (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Julian Joachim (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some late headway, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7l behind Not Now Lewis (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol.
Shandelight (IRE) 15-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, lost place over 3f out, 5th of 8, 18l behind Mid Valley (8-10) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Jomus 10-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway when not clear run 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 10, 2l behind Climate (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
Glendale 7-2fav (9-8) Made most, quickened up 3f out, hung badly right from approaching 1f out, held on, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul '06 beating Evening (9-3) by a hd, 12 ran.
Blue Eyed Eloise 3-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 2f out, switched right well over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, 4th of 7, 1l behind King's Ransom (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
