behind, ridden, effort over 1f out, not pace to reach leaders
tracked leader to 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
led until headed over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to snatch 2nd close home
started slowly, towards rear, steady headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
behind, wide into straight, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 50 yards
held up mid-division, headway on inner to join leader over 1f out, every chance, no extra inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards
started slowly, in rear, headway on inside rail to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra, soon one pace
close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon joined, stayed on until headed final 50 yards
held up in touch, ridden, wide entering straight well over 1f out, stayed on same pace
Indian Wizard is selected to defy topweight at the expense of Babeth, Casablanca Minx, Ms Rainbow Runner and Zizou. There are certainly plenty in with chances in this handicap, and it is the one at the top of the weights, Indian Wizard, that makes most appeal. Paul Howling's charge was successful over the course and distance eight days ago when putting in a remarkable performance to get up and beat Ten Shun after rearing coming out of the stalls and giving the rest of the field a six-length start. That run suggests that he is better than selling class, and although lumbered with 9st 9lb here, a level break will surely see him go close. Babeth was successful over five furlongs at Wolverhampton in October and although trying this trip for the first time, she should get it on breeding. Casablanca Minx came around the outside to finish third here a week ago and is not badly treated, while Ms Rainbow Runner was done for toe in the closing stages over seven furlongs here, also seven days ago, and has to be included in calculations. Zizou is still a maiden but has been campaigned over 10 furlongs of late and shapes as though this drop back in trip will suit. So, plenty to ponder over, with Indian Wizard the pick.
Indian Wizard (IRE) 15-8fav (9-2) Reared start, soon in touch in rear, headway to chase leading pair 2f out, ran on under pressure to lead near finish, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo sll (6) pol beating Ten Shun (8-11) by a nk, 7 ran.
Babeth (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, hung right and kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Mister Incredible (8-8) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Zizou (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind La Via Ferrata (8-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Party Belle 5-1 (8-9) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Starship (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Casablanca Minx (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Chased leaders, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Welsh Dragon (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Ms Rainbow Runner 11-2 (9-4) Mid-division, headway to lead 3f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Super Frank (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Tafilah 4-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Beauchamp Unique (8-6) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (7) pol in Dec.
Snake Skin 33-1 (8-11) Led, headed halfway, weakened and eased over 1f out, 10th of 11, 15l behind Before You Go (8-12) at Lingfield 1m nov stk (4) pol in Dec.
