dwelt, soon tracked leaders on inner, driven up to chase winner when badly hampered on rail entering final furlong, switched right, kept on inside final furlong, not recover
held up in rear, good headway final furlong, nearest finish
made all, ridden, edged left entering final furlong, driven out
chased winner, hard ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, never in contention
slowly into stride, held up in rear, late headway final furlong, but no danger
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
close up on inner, keeping on one pace when hampered inside final furlong, no danger after
held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leaders, ridden, weakened over 2f out
in touch on outer, headway to chase leaders halfway, kept on under pressure final furlong
A chance is taken that Mister Incredible can confirm the form with Radiator Rooney, while Pauvic and Garstang are others with solid claims at this level. The last named has really held his form well since the turn of the year and is still feasibly well treated. He was well beaten by the selection when they met at Southwell last month and now has something to prove. Therefore, it may be prudent to gain some indications from the betting ring before taking the plunge with him. Pauvic and Radiator Rooney are others that have been kept busy but still have to be given plenty of respect. Both are well drawn today and there should not be much between them if they again run to form. However, Mister Incredible is a touch less exposed and rates as good value option on this occasion. The fitting of cheekpieces seems to have really worked the oracle with this son of Wizard King and he looks the value option in a race that is likely to go right down to the wire.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (9-1) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (5) std.
Pauvic (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Led narrowly, ridden over 1f out, hard ridden final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (9-1) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (5) std.
Patavium Prince (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Raced wide in rear, pushed along 3f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Kingsgate Prince (9-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Mister Incredible 13-8fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Garlogs (9-1) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Garstang 5-2 (8-12) Always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol beating Smile For Us (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Par Excellence 20-1 (8-7) In touch, headway when not clear run approaching final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Pauvic (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Spirit of Coniston 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, driven to chase easy winner over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Pauvic (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Mine The Balance (IRE) 6-1 (7-11) Towards rear, headway on inner when bumped entering final furlong, slightly checked, ran on, 5th of 8, 2l behind Sands Crooner (9-1) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (5) std.