prominent, led over 1f out, ridden and quickened clear entering final furlong, always going to hold on
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, lost place when checked over 1f out
took keen hold, headway to press leader over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, ran on
steadied start, held up in rear, ran wide entering straight, never on terms
held up, ridden, headway and weaved about from over 1f out, not pace of leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 3rd inisde final furlong, kept on under pressure
held up, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace of leaders
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards
Estonia is a filly on the upgrade as evidenced by last month's two wins over C&D. A hold-up horse, she'll be looking to make another bold bid in the home straight but may find YOU'RELIKEMEFRANK too strong. The latter prefers a more prominent style of racing and, if getting first run on the filly, could take some catching. John Balding's sprinter also won twice over C&D last month and hasn't finished improving yet. Ten Down and the veteran The Tatling have a bit to find with the principals on recent form and Speak The Truth could prove a bigger threat after his best run for some time here a week ago.
You'relikemefrank 15-8fav (9-3) Always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec beating The Tatling (9-5) by 2l, 9 ran.
The Tatling (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Held up in touch, switched left to challenge well over 1f out, ran on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind You'relikemefrank (9-3) at Lingfield 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Cape Royal 8-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra, 6th of 9, 4l behind Wooden King (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Estonia 11-2 (8-12) Dwelt, soon in touch, headway well over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec beating Edith's Boy (9-4) by 1l, 9 ran.
Silver Linnet (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Held up behind and keen, ridden 1f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 7l behind Grudge (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Speak The Truth (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Went right start, held up in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 11, hd behind Nubar Boy (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Jimmy Ryan (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched right entering final furlong, kept on, not trouble leaders, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Stratton Banker (9-5) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 16-1 (8-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, chasing leaders when not clear run inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Nubar Boy (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Ten Down 12-1 (9-0) Broke well, led, headed halfway, chased leader, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Estonia (8-11) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.