soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened
prominent, every chance 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up in 4th, effort over 1f out, soon chasing winner, never able to challenge
broke well, steadied and held up in 3rd, headway over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, driven out
ATLANTIC STORY has been found a wonderful opportunity to pick up a nice purse with just three rivals in opposition. Mick Easterby's gelding was the subject of a notable gamble in a valuable handicap over course and distance a week ago only for his weight to tell in the final strides as he was collared in the shadow of the post. He's the clear pick at the weights, has form in single figure fields and should take all the beating. Eisteddfod was beaten a long way in that handicap a week ago but his blindfold was removed late and the conditions of this race will be more to his liking. He should get the run of the race but is an infrequent winner these days. Carcinetto finished fourth in the same race as the other pair last week but has upwards of 9lbs to find with her rivals on these terms. She may provide Eisteddfod with come competition for the lead so should be well placed but has it all to do. Aeroplane has been kept busy since being claimed by David Evans and was due to run on Thursday. He has ability but needs everything to drop right and, regardless of how he fares earlier in the week, it's difficult to look beyond Atlantic Story.
Eisteddfod 25-1 (9-5) Rider very late to remove blindfold, held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 12th of 13, 7l behind Elna Bright (8-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Carcinetto (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 13, 1l behind Elna Bright (8-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Aeroplane 3-1 (8-11) Held up in close 4th early, 4th 5f out, going well 2f out, 2nd and closing on winner near finish, just held, 2nd of 4, hd behind Arganil (9-2) at Lingfield 6f cnd stks (4yo+) (3) pol.
Atlantic Story (USA) 6-1fav (9-9) Pulled hard early, tracked leaders, challenged on wide outside well over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 13, hd behind Elna Bright (8-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.