tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
in rear, ridden 3f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, chased leader 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong
raced wide, soon pushed along towards rear
in rear, reminders early, never near leaders
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
always in rear
dwelt, ridden to lead after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
led 1f, led again over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
Nonrunner
Samuel Charles, Katiypour and Mineral Star look the ones to concentrate on here with Samuel Charles getting the vote to follow up a last time win. Katiypour may well benefit from this drop in grade though he has not won in two years. His efforts have suggested he has lost his finishing kick, though his handicap fourth last time gives him a sound chance on the book. A turnaround of two pounds for two lengths should not on the face of it be enough for Mineral Star to reverse form with Samuel Charles on their recent meeting, but the Mark Tompkins yard has struck a purple patch with three winners in the last few days and he can go well. Samuel Charles' last three wins have come at Wolverhampton, but it is interesting that he won on his last visit to Lingfield. He is terrifically consistent, and despite his advancing years, he still possesses enough speed to take this. Samuel Charles can score again.
Mozakhraf (USA) 6-1co-fav (9-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway and edged left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 13, 6l behind Bond Playboy (9-1) at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Mineral Star (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 2l behind Samuel Charles (9-0) at W'hampton 7f clm (5) pol.
Mujobliged (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Always in rear, last of 13, 21l behind Sarah's Art (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Sept.
Pivotal Era 33-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 12, 18l behind Sedge (9-5) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Samuel Charles 3-1 (9-0) Always prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 7f clm (5) pol beating Councellor (9-12) by a nk, 11 ran.
Katiypour (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 2l behind Lawyers Choice (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Captain Darling (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened quickly, last of 13, 25l behind Fantasy Crusader (8-1) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Windy Prospect 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders 5f, 9th of 13, 8l behind Halfwaytoparadise (8-8) at Brighton 7f clm (6) gs.
Rafferty (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Prominent and keen, weakening when not clear run over 3f out, 11th of 12, 21l behind Takes Tutu (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Jul.
Tipsy Lad 12-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Sarah's Art (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Sept.
Da Schadenfreude (USA) 14-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 8l behind Ensign's Trick (8-8) at Chepstow 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Chalentina 10-1 (8-13) In touch on outside, pushed along 3f out, soon lost place, last of 11, 16l behind Ishibee (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Izabela Hannah 8-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 2f out, hung left from over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 9l behind Metropolitan Chief (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Angel Voices (IRE) 7-2fav (8-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Double Carpet (8-5) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
