close-up, led 6f out until 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, not reach leaders
raced wide, held up, weakened well over 3f out
held up, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
held up, outpaced 4f out, headway over 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
led, headed 6f out, weakened 3f out
in touch, chased leader 4f out, led 3f out, ridden clear 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer
headway on outer over 6f out to chase leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, behind, effort on wide outside 3f out, soon weakened
with leader until weakened over 4f out, soon tailed off
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, no impression final furlong
Lytham gets a tentative vote over the likes of Champagne Shadow, Graft and Laggan Bay. The Mark Wallace inmate does at least have a bit more scope than most of his rivals and has been placed on his last two starts, including at Wolverhampton last time on what was his first outing for the stable. The ex-Irish three-year-old was only beaten a head by Wrenlane, and the step up in trip is sure to be in his favour. Champagne Shadow also started his career off in Ireland but has had many opportunities to shine on his visits to Lingfield and has failed to take them. However, his stable did win this race last year with Cold Turkey, so he should not be totally ruled out as he bids to lose his maiden tag. Graft returns to the all-weather after a fruitless Turf campaign this year and has an absence to overcome, while Laggan Bay has been racing over further without success. None make as much appeal as Lytham who should also be noted if sent over hurdles this winter.