slowly into stride, recovered to lead 10f out, narrowly headed 2f out, stayed pressing winner until held towards finish
keen hold on mid-division, stayed on under pressure final 2f, not paced to reach leaders
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, soon lost place
in touch, ridden, weakened, 3f out
close up when 2nd 4f out, led narrowly 2f out, stayed on grimly final furlong to a 3rd towards finish
held up in rear, no chance final 2f
in touch when hampered, lost place 9f out, never a factor after
behind, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure 3f out, soon one pace, no impression
led to 10ft out, stayed prominent until weakened 3f out
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, one pace final 2f
slowly into stride, behind, headway 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not paced to reach leaders
held up towards rear, good headway on outside 3f out, to chase leading pair 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
Not much strength in depth, so it may be worth chancing that Avicia is on a going day and she can build on the promise she has shown on a couple of previous visits to Lingfield. Newnham and Garibaldi are others to bear in mind, while Xacobeo showed marked improvement at Catterick earlier in the month and is shortlisted as an each-way alternative. The son of Montjeu cost 70,000gns as a foal and is bred to appreciate this trip. He has been very green in both his previous starts but should go well if he adapts to the artificial surface. Garibaldi has only been out once since the summer and now has something to prove. He did handle the track well at the start of the year, though, and is one to take careful note of from here. Newnham has each way claims on the pick of his efforts and has a sound enough chance on these terms. However, he is exposed and looks vulnerable to an improver once more. Therefore, we go with Avicia, who is likely to represent good value in the betting. The track suits the daughter of Vettori well and, considering that she was not far behind the 82-rated Viz on her debut, she should be capable of a bold show is she consents to run to her best.
Newnham (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Held up rear, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Sirce (8-13) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Oct.
Webbswood Lad (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always behind, 12th of 16, 17l behind Vamp (9-1) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
Smokin Grey 50-1 (9-4) Unseated rider and galloped loose to post, slowly away and always rear, last of 13, well behind Masquerader (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Aug.
Escoffier 12-1 (9-0) Slowly away and always behind, 14th of 15, 25l behind Top Man Tee (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Garibaldi (GER) 25-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway wide over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon one pace, 8th of 12, 5l behind Fantorini (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Mujimac (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 1f out, stayed on final furlong to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Love Attack (8-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn clm (7) pol in Oct.
Tipes 100-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always in rear, never in contention, 8th of 11, 12l behind Queen of Iceni (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Townsville (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 11th of 17, 23l behind Breathing Fire (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gd in Oct.
Xacobeo (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 10l behind Gifted Musician (9-0) at Catterick 1m 4f mdn stk (5) sft.
Another Mistress 50-1 (8-6) Always behind, last of 15, well behind Top Man Tee (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Avicia 5-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, 9th of 13, 20l behind War Owl (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Rose Bien 13-2 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 17, 2l behind Serramanna (8-9) at Warwick 1m 3f app hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Stunning Spark 66-1 (8-7) Very slowly into stride, always behind, 12th of 14, 29l behind Missie Baileys (8-7) at Windsor 1m 2yo sll (F3) gd in Oct '04.
Trials 'n Tribs 20-1 (8-7) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Ocean Rock (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f stk (7) pol in Sept.
Swindon (USA) 33-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, rapid headway on outside over 3f out to chase winner, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Albahja (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
