chased leader, led 2f out, ridden 2 lengths clear 1f out, caught post
held up, improved to 3rd over 3f out, ridden to chase leader 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in rear, in touch, ridden and effort approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced, ridden to chase leader entering final furlong, driven and stayed on to lead post
dwelt, soon led and 3 lengths clear, ridden and headed 2f out soon weakened
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Nonrunner
FORMIDABLE GUEST can land the finale at the main expense of Old Romney and Artreju. The selection has been in really good form of late and she won with a bit in hand at Wolverhampton last time when she beat Watchmaker. This slight step-up in trip will suit and she should take all the beating. Old Romney finished second behind Ghufa last time and the front pair came well clear of the remainder, so the form looks solid enough. His rider Toby Atkinson dropped his whip which didn't help his cause, and he should be thereabouts at the finish. Artreju was a big disappointing here last time out, but this extra distance will aid his cause and he should fare better this afternoon. Cinematic was returning from a lengthy break when last seen out and he should strip fitter for the run. However, Formidable Guest is in great form and she can win again.
Cinematic (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden on outside 2f out, plugged on, hanging left, 5th of 9, 7l behind Risque Heights (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Bee Stinger 16-1 (8-12) Keen, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Can Can Star (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
It's My Day (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, not clear run from over 1f out, and again inside final furlong, soon switched right, never a danger, 9th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Can Can Star (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Inch Lodge 20-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress and one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Can Can Star (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Moon Mix (FR) 10-1 (9-5) Started slowly, held up in rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous final 2f, eased over 1f out, 9th of 12, 12l behind Imperial Harry (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Old Romney 7-2 (9-5) Steadied start, soon switched left, held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase winner when rider dropped whip just over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Ghufa (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
Artreju (GER) 2-1 (8-13) Started slowly, in rear, progress over 1f out, hanging left, kept on final furlong but never dangerous, 4th of 8, 7l behind Surwaki (8-13) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) pol in Jan.
Formidable Guest 3-1fav (9-0) Travelled well in touch, went 2nd well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Snow Dancer (8-9) by a nk, 13 ran.
