held up towards rear, in rear well over 3f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
broke well, made all and keen, stayed on well to go clear final furlong
slowly into stride, held up and keen, chased leaders on outer approaching 4f out, kept on same pace
in rear, some headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders in 3rd, chased winner 5f out, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leader, pushed along well over 3f out, lost place well over 2f out
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, one pace
CALL TO ARMS sets the standard, represents a yard in form and appeals as banker material; he can get the better of Sheila's Bond and Lingfield Bound. Mark Johnston's gelding should benefit for stepping up to a mile for the first time having previously competed solely over six furlongs in his three races. Placed on each occasion, his rating of 78 looks fully justified and while he wouldn't appear to be one of the stables stronger three-year-olds, he should still take care of this bunch. Sheila's Bond was a couple of lengths behind Lingfield Bound when the pair made their debuts over course and distance just over a week ago but might rate value to reverse that form, as she was slowly away and showed distinct signs of greenness. Contrastingly, Lingfield Bound appeared to know his job and whilst he should also improve for the run perhaps the Stan Moore runner can take second. John Best saddles four runners here with Lingfield Bound looking the pick; Court Drinking needs to leave his sole start behind and the step up in trip may not suit, Eclipsed has been beaten over 60 lengths in two starts and Roar Talent was pulled up last time. Back On doesn't look quite up to his rating of 52 and Givenn drops down five furlongs in trip, so providing he arrives here fit to race Call To Arms should take the opener.
Givenn 16-1 (9-2) Always behind, ridden and struggling over 3f out, tailed off and eased over 1f out, last of 11, well behind Two Oclock John (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stks (5) pol.
Back On 20-1 (8-8) Prominent, bumped after 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 10, 9l behind Sweet Avon (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Call To Arms (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, led, ridden and hung left over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Elusive Sue (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Court Drinking (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, outpaced, ridden halfway, never a factor, 6th of 8, 10l behind Wellmarked (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Eclipsed (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 20l behind Za Za Zoom (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Lingfield Bound (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Settled in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Dream On Buddy (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Roar Talent (USA) 66-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden halfway, soon tailed off, eased 2f out, virtually pulled up, in a race won by Oil Strike (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Oct, 8 ran.
Sheila's Bond 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, hard driven and effort 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 4l behind Dream On Buddy (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol.
