started very slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, edged right, weakened inside final furlong
led halfway, headed inside final furlong, edged left, no extra
in touch, effort 2f out, chased winner final furlong, stayed on well
steadied and raced in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out (hand timed)
held up, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched left and not clear run again inside final furlong, not recover
led to halfway, every chance over 1f out, edged right, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
None of the runners for division two of the sprint handicap jump off the page so it might be worth chancing on KHELEY, who is back below her last winning mark while the late nature of Fromsong's victory last time could mean he's still under a manageable burden and Jolly Ranch also has claims under his current rating. A winner at Catterick in September the pick is now a pound lighter in the handicap than she was that day. It could be argued she's better on turf that the Polytrack but her run behind an inform animal last time offers plenty of encouragement. Fromsong doesn't win too often these days so after a success last time out he might not be the most solid bet. That said he was cannily ridden that course and distance success sohe could be ok under his revised mark. Jolly Ranch has been knocking on the door under this sort of burden recently but might be in need of a reprieve from the assessor before that door opens while Rocket Ruby should be seem in a better light with two pounds removed from her back. Another ultra competitive race on this card and we think the percentage call is Kheley.
Fromsong (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, driven and stayed on to lead final strides, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec beating Lithaam (8-9) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Decider (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Held up, wide into straight 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, under strong pressure, 4th of 9, 2l behind Fromsong (8-9) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Kheley (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along on outside over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, went 2nd briefly inside final furlong, weakened and lost third final 75 yards, 4th of 11, 2l behind Absa Lutte (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Raimond Ridge (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden, hung left approaching final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-7) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Namir (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) In touch, pushed along halfway, kept on iniside final furlong, but never going pace to get competative, 6th of 12, 4l behind Speak The Truth (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Jolly Ranch 8-1 (8-9) Led, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, driven and headed post, 2nd of 8, nk behind Spinning Bailiwick (10-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Nawaaff 14-1 (8-7) Led 5f out until 4f out, prominent, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 4l behind Only A Game (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Monsieur Reynard 5-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, staying on when hampered towards finish, 5th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Spinning Bailiwick (10-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Rocket Ruby 5-1 (9-0) 7th of 9, 4l behind Greek Secret (8-12) at Lingfield 5f Handicap in Dec.
Sir Loin 22-1 (8-3) Led, raced wide over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Carnival Dream (8-6) at Wolverhampton 6f Apprentice Handicap (0-52) (3yo+) (6) pol in Nov.
