prominent, led over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, rallied to regain lead post
held up, headway over 1f out, kept on
held up, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up, effort over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon outpaced
led early, tracked leader, challenged over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, headed post
Nonrunner
MARMOOQ is our pick though we are very respectful with regard to the chances of Woolfall Treasure and Climate. A course-and-distance winner in November, he ran respectably enough at Kempton Park next time around and while 1lb higher today, he can be relied upon to give another fair account of himself. Woolfall Treasure sets the handicapper a puzzle. He cost 60000 guineas as a foal so he clearly has quality in his pedigree. There was money in the ring for him prior to his winning debut at Wolverhampton. Climate holds few secrets from the handicapper. He is likeable enough despite being high enough in the handicap at the moment. Erinjay was unfancied when successful at Wolverhampton on his second start. Nevertheless, the market is watched again. Chalice Welcome was supported at longer odds prior to his victory over 1m4f. A dual purpose prospect, he has been raised a minimal three pounds since. Hector Spectre has performed with credit at Lingfield in the past and looks a banker for placepot punters in this race. Meydan Dubai has been given a big chance by the handicapper though he will need to leave behind some pretty ordinary form to take this affair. A fascinating little race.
Chalice Welcome 25-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway and switched to inside over 1f out, soon challenging, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec beating Moonshine Creek (9-2) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Formidable Guest 25-1 (8-12) Held up, wide and headway to track leaders halfway, ridden, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 9l behind Ella Woodcock (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Meydan Dubai (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Always behind, 10th of 13, 8l behind Giant Sequoia (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Vinces 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 6l behind Sircozy (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f app hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Marmooq 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, no extra final furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Giant Sequoia (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Woolfall Sovereign (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Held up, pushed along and headway entering final 2f, soon chased leader, ridden to lead 1f out, ridden out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Dec beating Barbarian (9-3) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Hector Spectre (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace final 2f, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Rocky's Pride (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm stks (6) pol in Dec.
Alfie Tupper (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 11, 7l behind Young Dottie (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Erinjay (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Dec beating Charlie Smirke (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Climate (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 9l behind Chosen Forever (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
