tracked leader, ridden to join leader inside final furlong, ran on to lead post
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
soon led, ridden and joined inside final furlong, headed post
dwelt raced wide in touch, weakened over 1f out
hampered inside first furlong, dropped to rear, headway on inner over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt in rear, pushed along halfway, never a factor
dwelt in rear, ridden 2f out, never near leaders
The second division of this contest and a chance for ultra-reliable and consistent ROY'S LEGACY (NAP) to add to his excellent tally of 21 wins, 16 of which have been delivered on the all-weather. He's a nine-year-old now but the fires are still burn brightly enough at this level as a comfortable victory over course and distance last time demonstrated. That said, there are another four course and distance winners on show and Dramatic Voice is the only member of the field yet to score at Lingfield. Ask The Guru is not the most consistent but probably rates the main danger if on a going day, whilst Equally Fast has performed with credit at a higher level and should contend. Evening Starlight has form claims but this is a comeback run and the market may prove the best guide to the Hodges inmate.
Evening Starlight 11-2 (9-6) Pressed leader, driven over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held close home, 3rd of 10, nk behind Prominna (9-3) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Ask The Guru 7-1 (9-1) Quickly away, led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened well inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Roundabout Magic (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Roy's Legacy 5-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Nag's Wag (9-7) by 1l, 8 ran.
Kyllukey 7-2 (9-7) Mid-division, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Strictly Carter (9-5) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Secret Asset (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 7th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Grecian Divine (9-7) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Pharoh Jake 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders on outside, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 7 3/4l behind Roundabout Magic (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Chip Or Pellet 13-2 (9-3) Steadied start raced wide in touch, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 5 1/4l behind Roy's Legacy (9-7) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Dramatic Voice 66-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, raced keenly and soon chasing leaders on inside, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 5 3/4l behind Roundabout Magic (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Equally Fast 14-1 (9-6) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Strategic Heights (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.