mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, edged left over 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, made wide and headway entering straight, ran on inside final furlong to take 3rd post
held up in rear, pulled hard, never dangerous
tacked across from wide draw and made virtually all, kept on over 1f out, soon clear
prominent, badly hampered on inside well over 5f out, lost place over 2f out, soon in rear
prominent, hampered well over 5f out, chased winner 2f out, no impression final furlong, lost 2 places close home
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, not much room well over 5f out, lost place over 2f out, no danger after
tacked across from wide draw, pressed winner, lost 2nd 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd close home
There are plenty of familiar faces in this fiercely competitive handicap and GOLDEN PROSPECT can be no more than a hopeful choice ahead of in-form rivals such as Art Market and Bold Rose amongst others. The selection posted a decent effort over six furlongs on his latest start when a head in front of Dream Express and promises to be suited by the step back up in trip. He was wearing a visor for the first time that day and the change in headgear may help to reverse his fortunes whilst Eddie Ahern has won on him in the past so it's a positive that he's back in the saddle. Bold Rose came from the clouds to collar Tamino over course and distance and there may not be a great deal to choose between the pair again whilst Cavalry Guard wasn't too far away in third. Art Market has yet to win on the all-weather but he was running well when last in action and came as close as he's ever done to winning when partnered by Spencer on his most recent start. Greystoke Prince is well worth a second look as he wasn't too far behind Tamino on his last couple of starts and Neil Callan takes over in the saddle from Caroline Kelly who has been aboard for the gelding's last six starts. Those are just a few of the runners with claims but we're going to go with Golden Prospect.
Golden Prospect 13-2 (9-4) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Tanley (8-8) at Lingfield 6f Handicap (0-58) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Whotsit (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 19l behind Wunder Strike (8-12) at Lingfield 1m handicap (0-68) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Bold Rose 50-1 (8-9) Towards rear and reminders, well outpaced halfway, stayed on under pressure to lead close home, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-52 (6) in Dec beating Tamino (8-13) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Dream Express (IRE) 9-2fav (9-3) In rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Tanley (8-8) at Lingfield 6f Handicap (0-58) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Art Market (CAN) 11-2 (8-11) Led 1f, tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Kuanyao (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Tamino (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Made all, ridden inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 7f Handicap (0-56) (4yo+) (6) pol beating Party In The Park (8-13) by 2l, 11 ran.
Hart of Gold 5-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, ridden on outside 3f out, went 3rd entering final 1f, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Jul's Lad (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Imperial Skylight 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Bold Rose (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-52 (6) in Dec.
Dynamo Dave (USA) 22-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Orangeleg (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Dec.
Contented (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Went left start, behind in touch, headway to challenge over 1f out, every chance 1f out, no extra, weakened quickly inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 5l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-3) at Goodwood 6f app hcp (5) sft in Aug '08.
Dicey Affair 14-1 (8-9) In touch, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Orangeleg (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Dec.
Headache 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Dontuwishitwereso (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Greystoke Prince 15-2 (8-9) Held up, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 5l behind Tamino (9-0) at Lingfield 7f Handicap (0-56) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Cavalry Guard (USA) 13-2 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Bold Rose (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-52 (6) in Dec.
