tracked leader, ridden, effort over 1f out, no extra, weakened inside final furlong
led, pressed inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly from 2f out
held up in touch, ridden, effort well over 1f out, not run on, beaten when slightly short of room, checked well inside final furlong
behind, good headway on outside over 2f out, ran on well final furlong to lead final 50 yards
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
slowly into stride, held up in rear, good headway over 1f out, finished well, gaining towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened
held up behind mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, gaining near finish
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
started slowly, towards rear, good headway over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to close on leaders near finish
mid-division, ridden, lost place quickly from 3f out, soon in rear, beaten
Prince of Light on his old turf form has more than a chance but the vote goes to WELLINGTON SQUARE while Trifti also has a solid claim. Prince of Light was rated at 109 at his peak, a mark which he won off of twice, but a steady decline means he is now 24lbs lower and ends up in this class. On his very best turf form he should win this but we haven't seen anything like that in recent times. The Selection on the other hand got his head in front for the first time in his last run by winning over a mile at Kempton. He'll race off the same rating here and now the demons of the maiden win have gone he should now progress and this race looks about right for him. The trip might be of a little concern. Trifti has been ultra-consistent in recent races and was second here over distance on his latest outing but despite that being a solid effort the form doesn't quite stand up with the winner failing next time out. Still off a competitive mark though and more expected in this race. Star Choice could represent good value after some recent good outings.
Prince of Light (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Led 1f, chased leader after, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 4l behind Awatuki (9-6) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Emperor Court (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Ben Ami (8-1) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Red Birr (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, losing place when slightly hampered inside final furlong, no danger after, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Royal Amnesty (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Palmerin 15-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression when hung left and checked approaching final furlong, eased when no chance inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 6l behind Mister New York (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Wellington Square 3-1jt-fav (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right, ridden clear, won at Kempton 1m mdn aut stk (5) pol in Nov beating Fancy Footsteps (8-12) by 5l, 10 ran.
Trifti 13-2 (9-5) Tracked winner, pressed winner and every chance from over 1f out, no extra final 75 yards, 2nd of 6, hd behind Bridgewater Boys (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Hold The Gold (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up, raced keenly, headway 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Princely Hero (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Vial De Kerdec (FR) (12-0) Raced in 4th, pushed along straight, stayed on same pace, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Glatit (12-0) at Toulouse 1m 3f stk gd in Jun '06.
Summer Winds 13-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort approaching 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 7l behind Press The Button (9-10) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Run For Ede's 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, took keen hold in touch, effort, hanging left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders, 4th of 11, 4l behind Pivka (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Risque Heights 2-1fav (9-6) Behind, headway 3f out, went 3rd briefly over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Can Can Star (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Star Choice 10-3fav (9-3) In touch, headway to lead inside final furlong, soon pressed, headed final strides, 2nd of 14, shd behind Epsom Salts (8-10) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
