held up in mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong never able to challenge
led to 2f out, chased leader to over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, effort to press leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, effort on outer 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out, led 2f out, driven 2 lengths clear just inside final furlong, no extra and caught final strides
behind and never able to challenge
held up in rear never nearer
raced on wide outside, towards rear, well behind final 2f
pressed leader to 3f out, weakened rapidly
raced wide in mid division, no headway final 2f
held up in rear, headway towards inner and weaved through inside final furlong, stayed on
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, finished well
took keen hold, chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out and soon weakened
tracked leaders on inner going well, effort to chase clear leader over 1f out, ran on to lead final strides
towards rear, slightly hampered on outer 2f out, never dangerous after
Phrenologist may be the answer to a wide open event, with Spinning Dove, Smith N Allan Oils, Superchief and Sir Laughalot all holding claims as well. Having made a fair debut at Windsor in September, Phrenologist has been confined to Lingfield since, opening his account at the expense of the fancied Salon Prive in November. The drop back to six furlongs seemed to suit him that day, but his latest effort over that trip suggests that he is worth another try over seven furlongs. Although a four-year-old now, he is still on a learning curve and has more scope than most. Spinning Dove has a 192-day absence to overcome but does not look badly treated on the best of his placed form, while Sir Laughalot, despite topweight is another to consider. He bounced back from a poor display the time before to finish second here just three days ago, and if in the same mood, can reach the frame. Smith N Allan Oils has been worth following this season, and has been in good form lately. The switch to the faster Polytrack seems to have done the trick for this northern raider who thrives on being kept busy, and he can give the selection, Phrenologist, most to do.