disputed lead 3f, ridden and stayed on same pace from 2f out, weakened final furlong
pressed leaders after 2f, ridden over 2f out, ran wide straight, soon weakened
held up, chased leaders 2f out, effort over 1f out, not quicken and one pace
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead final 50 yards
started slowly, in rear, never near leaders
always towards rear group
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, no impression
disputed lead, led 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards
held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Sounds Simla, Billy Bling and Garstang are among the more likelier winners and Sounds Simla gets the pick. Sounds Simla is nicely drawn this afternoon and is in form. Previously rated in the 80's on the turf, she is still well in if able to reproduce that level of form. The step up to six furlongs should not be a problem. Billy Bling looked as if needing a step up in trip when last seen out at the track. As a son of Enrique, he will not be inconvenienced. Garstang finished a disappointing seventh last week. He looked to be travelling well for a long way and under more positive tactics, he would have finished closer. Nick Littmoden's team are in better form at present and Correct Time is watched in the market. Sounds Simla looks to have all the ticks in the right boxes and we shall select her accordingly.
Billy Bling (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, switched left inside last, kept on, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Diane's Choice (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Luloah 12-1 (7-13) In touch, led halfway, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside, 4th of 9, 3l behind Prettilini (8-7) at Southwell 6f 3yo clm (6) fbs in Feb.
Correct Time (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) In rear, headway over 1f out, effort, every chance entering final furlong, not quicken final 100 yards and snatched up last strides, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (9-1) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Garstang 11-2 (8-7) Close up, one pace when hampered inside final furlong, no danger after, 7th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Pauvic (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Cecchetti (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 10l behind Fateful Attraction (8-13) at Lingfield 7f fll hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Twilight Avenger (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Mid-division, not much room over 3f out, one pace from over 2f out, 5th of 11, 5l behind Grafton (9-1) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Spirit of Coniston 25-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 6l behind Pauvic (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Danetime Lord (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Soon with leader, led 3f out, headed 1f out, weakened well inside last, 5th of 12, 4l behind Penang Cinta (8-11) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
My Reflection 11-1 (8-1) Chased leaders over 4f, 9th of 11, 20l behind Smart Ass (8-11) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Sounds Simla (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Settled in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to chase leading pair inside final furlong, driven to lead last stride, won at Lingfield 5f 3yo sll (6) pol in Feb beating Otis B Driftwood (9-5) by a shd, 7 ran.
