led, soon pressed, ridden entering final furlong, headed final 75 yards, no extra
soon pressed leader, ridden 2f out, driven to lead final 75 yards
chased leading pair, ridden over 3f out, no impression
chased leading pair, ridden 3f out, no impression
The weights suggest this should be a formality for MOTTLEY CREWE though his starting price is likely to reflect the fact. He's streets clear on official BHA ratings and is impossible to oppose. Decider comes out best of the opposition on today's terms and looks the one to chase home the selection. He should have no problem getting the better of both Pharoh Jake and Toms River Tess and it will be a real shock if either of that pair pop-up in this.
Mottley Crewe 3-1 (9-9) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3/4l behind Brenin Taran (9-1) at Lingfield 5f clm stks (6) pol in Feb.
Decider (USA) 40-1 (8-5) Keen, with leader until ridden well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, last of 5, 2 1/4l behind Brenin Taran (9-1) at Lingfield 5f clm stks (6) pol in Feb.
Pharoh Jake 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear and pushed along, headway on inner over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Silver Linnet (9-3) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Feb.
Toms River Tess (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after, 13th of 14, 20l behind Diplomatic (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.