led for 2f, pressed leader after, ridden to lead again over 2f out, driven out final furlong
ridden in rear halfway, never dangerous
always prominent, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace final furlong
led after 2f, headed over 2f out, chased winner until hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, hung right bend 2f out, hard ridden and one pace from over 1f out
took keen hold, held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure for over 1f out
mid-division, headway final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders
Although Eccentric has to concede weight all round, he has improved greatly this winter and is readily preferred over Skidmark, Dance On The Top and the frustrating Rafferty, who was no match for the selection over a mile here at the start of this month and makes limited appeal over ten furlongs. Dance On The Top also has a little to find with the top weight and looks held off his current all weather rating. He is much better treated on turf and his shrewd connections could easily find an opening for him if they persevere with him in the coming weeks. Skidmark has been highly tried on occasions and holds obvious claims at this level. However, he was a little life-less over course and distance last month and needs to post a much better effort today. However, Eccentric has really got his act together well at the moment and Andrew Reid's charge is fancied to exploit any weaknesses in the opposition today.
Art Modern (IRE) Giant's Causeway gelding out of a 2yo winner in the USA.
Brendan's Surprise 16-1 Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on steadily final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 6l behind Inside Story at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Jan.
Casemate 25-1 Slowly away, always outpaced in rear, 10th of 11, 32l behind Rock Music at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Jan.
Dizzy Future 33-1 Soon led, hung right from over 5f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 11l behind Heat of The Night at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Jan.
Garibaldi (GER) 14-1 Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden halfway, kept on again final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Avanti Avanti at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (E4) pol in Jan.
Height of Spirits 16-1 With leader, led 7f out, clear halfway, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 14, 11l behind Grand Seigneur at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Jan.
Red Sam (IRE) 14-1 Held up keen in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon behind, 10th of 11, 20l behind Linda's Colin at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (F4) pol in Dec.
Rosecliff 15-8fav Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 2l behind Quizzene at Yarmouth 1m 2f 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Nov.
Scutch Mill (IRE) 2-1jt-fav Keen, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, close up over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Inside Story at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Jan.
White Bear (FR) 20-1 Held up, headway 2f out, kept on from over 1f out but not reach leaders, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Yo Pedro at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (D3) pol in Jan.
Miss Amour Pivotal filly, half-sister to 1m1f & 1m2f winner Sir Hamelin.
Red Hussar Muhtarram gelding, half-brother to Group 3 winner Red Lancer.
