held up in rear, took good hold, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final furlong
soon led, ridden over 7f out, headed over 6f out, weakened over 3f out
held up in rear, always trailing
prominent, pushed along 6f out, weakened 3f out
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden 2f out, beaten over 1f out, one pace
held up in rear, took keen hold, struggling over 3f out, tailed off
slowly into stride, soon handy, led over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, headed just inside final 2f, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 6f out, went 2nd over 3f out, led just inside final 2f, headed 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
Dani's Girl has been in good nick over hurdles, however COMMAND MARSHALL looks to be fairly handicapped and he looks the best of the dual-performers; Court Princess looks the best of the rest. The selection was well-held behind Bentley Brook last month at Wolverhampton, however the handicapper has dropped him 4lbs in the weights. He went close at Chester in 2008 over this trip off a mark of 71, and a bold bid is anticipated. Court Princess has improved for the longer trip and this Mtoto mare cannot be overlooked off a 5lb higher mark than her Lingfield stroll, Kashmina should appreciate the longer trip today, whilst Pocket Too and Leulahleulahlay have not been in great form over timber of late. Ardmaddy is consistent and comes here in good form but he doesn¿t look the easiest to win with, Whaxaar bounced back to form last time out and races off the same mark, whilst Merig's Dream has stamina to prove as he steps up in distance. Not a strong race by any means, and narrow preference is for Command Marshall.
Dani's Girl (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Dwelt, soon tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 12l behind Kaleo (8-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Oct.
Leulahleulahlay 4-1 (8-13) Soon tracking leader, ridden inside final 3f, unable to quicken 2f out, rallied to 3rd, final 100 yards, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Fleur De Lion (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo clm stks (6) pol.
Kashmina 20-1 (9-1) Held up in last, headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Sircozy (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f app hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Command Marshal (FR) 14-1 (9-6) Held up, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 11l behind Bentley Brook (10-0) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Court Princess 11-2 (10-13) Held up, headway to go in touch 5f out, ridden to chase leader approaching 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, won at Lingfield 2m Amateur Handicap (0-60) (3yo+) (6) pol beating Isle de Maurice (10-9) by 2l, 13 ran.
Ardmaddy (IRE) 6-4fav (10-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 13, 3/4l behind Moonshine Creek (10-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f Amateur Handicap (0-70) (3yo+) (5) pol in Nov.
Whaxaar (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Keen, held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, driven and chased winner towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Dubai Diva (8-8) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Spiritonthemount (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Behind and pushed along 10f out, 13th of 14, well behind Stagecoach Emerald (8-3) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Meirig's Dream (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders and keen, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Iguacu (8-8) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol.
Pocket Too 8-1 (10-0) Prominent, went 2nd 8f out until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased, 10th of 12, 21l behind King Red (9-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
