keen, in touch, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, driven to join winner inside final furlong, unable to quicken and no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and joined inside final furlong, driven and found extra towards finish
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, in rear, wide into straight 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on strongly inside final furlong, just failed
steadied start, held up in rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, never nearer
held up, pushed along halfway, switched inside and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced wide, mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
Nonrunner
Hard to rule out any here but from a shortlist of SILVER GUEST, Rondeau and Shaded Edge it is the first-named who is preferred. Mick Channon's gelding may not be the best-handicapped horse in the race however the course winner knows his way round the track and has plenty in his favour today. A good draw and a likely strong pace will suit and he should run well. Seek The Fair Land is edging down to a nice mark, I Confess is consistent but hasn't won in his last 14 starts, whilst Trading Nation needs to prove that he is better than a final start in June when flopping at Newbury. Richard Hughes looks an interesting jockey booking for Kempton specialist Defector, Rondeau looks high enough in the weights at the moment but is consistent at this level, whilst similar comments apply to Shaded Edge. Labisa is a filly who comes here in good form; her recent second at Wolverhampton reads well and she cannot be overlooked. Course and distance winners Resplendent Nova and Suhayl Star should both appreciate a return to seven furlongs here at Lingfield, however with little confidence it is Silver Guest who is nominated.
Silver Guest 10-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, not pace to challenge leading pair, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Final Verse (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Seek The Fair Land 3-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden, hung left and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Red Suede Shoes (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
I Confess 6-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Final Verse (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Trading Nation (USA) 6-1 (9-6) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened rapidly over 2f out and soon in rear, last of 15, 28l behind Maswerte (9-7) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Hazytoo 8-1 (10-0) Ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 9l behind Zowington (9-7) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Rondeau (GR) 8-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 4th of 12, 2l behind Arteus (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Defector (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 8l behind Black Dahlia (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Labisa (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Held up, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind The Kyllachy Kid (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Shaded Edge 9-2 (9-0) Raced wide in touch, pressed leader 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Spiritual Art (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Suhayl Star (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Partner (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Tidal Force (USA) 4-1fav (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, 8th of 14, 18l behind Jenny's Pride (8-4) at Leicester 7f 3yo sll (5) sft in Jul.
Resplendent Nova 16-1 (8-9) Behind and outpaced, kept on final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Black Dahlia (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
