Spot The Subbie can keep up the good work in the finale, with Oscar Snowman, Samarinda and Count Kristo others with claims. Spot The Subbie has suddenly found his form this year, gaining back-to-back successes at Kempton and here. He won a shade cosily last time, and although this is a step up in grade, hopes are high that he can keep up the good work. Oscar Snowman now qualifies for handicaps and tackles 10-furlongs for the first time. He hails from a yard that is not afraid to run its better inmates on the all-weather, and he too has to be kept on the right side. Samarinda caught the eye in defeat here last time and although now aged four, may have more to offer now that the penny has finally dropped, while Count Kristo has been hiding his light under a bushel of late, but should not be totally discounted. However, we just have to support Spot The Subbie in his current mood.
Country Affair (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 7l behind Tempsford Flyer (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Apr.
Oscar Snowman 10-1 (9-6) Raced wide, keen and held up, headway over 3f out, switched left approaching final furlong, not clear run, soon no impression, 4th of 12, 2l behind Storybook (8-2) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Samarinda (USA) 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, slightly lost place on inside over 2f out, effort over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Lunar Promise (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Count Kristo 28-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out and weakened, last of 9, 12l behind Bobski (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Generous Lad (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-12) Pulled hard in mid-division, short of room and lost place over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Wait For The Will (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Spot The Subbie (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) Led 2f, quickened to lead entering final furlong, soon in command, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan beating Green Pirate (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Sky Quest (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Close up, effort and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 13, 1l behind Tous Les Deux (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
