soon led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
broke well, soon tracking leaders, effort over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
tracked leader, driven to challenge 2f out, soon hung right, stayed on well close home
tracked leaders, keen hold, effort over 1f out, soon one pace
R Woody's refusal to win a handicap is getting frustrating so we look elsewhere in this sprint and go for the hat-trick seeking Boogie Waltzer while Texas Queen is a little difficult to judge now back in these ranks Wanchai Whisper is another for consideration but much of his chance will depend on his run in a claimer at Lingfield 48 hours previously, however, even with a good run he may find it hard to beat Boogie Waltzer. The pick got up very late to score under a penalty in a similar race at Southwell last time. We would suggest he's slightly better value for that win than the bare result suggests and with no problem with this surface he can land a hat-trick. R Woody has been much improved recently to finish a close up second on his last two runs. He was only just caught last time and he looks booked to give his running again. Texas Queen was a very comfortable winner in a maiden on her last outing and although much better weighted than on her last appearance in these ranks she might need more off her back before scoring. This is not a straight forward proposition but Boogie Waltzer looks the one to be with while on this sort of form.
R Woody 2-1fav (9-0) Led early, soon tracking leaders, outpaced 2f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 6, shd behind Clifton Bridge (9-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Texas Queen 5-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, led well over 1f out, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (5) pol beating American Light (9-10) by 2l, 7 ran.
Boogie Waltzer 9-4fav (9-6) Chased leaders, not clear run and switched right over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead last strides, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs beating Lady Brickhouse (8-2) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Papageno 16-1 (9-3) Dwelt, rapid headway on outside to chase winner 4f out until well inside final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish, 4th of 6, 2l behind Freddie's Girl (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Wanchai Whisper 8-11fav (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon took keen hold and held up, headway well over 1f out, chased leader over 1f out, ran on under strong pressure to narrow lead well inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Magenta Strait (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo sell stks (6) pol.
Micky's Knock Off (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Dwelt, soon prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 6l behind Point To Prove (8-2) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.
