steadied start, held up, chased leaders when hampered over 2f out, effort and not clear run inside final furlong, unable to challenge, eased near finish
tracked winner, ridden and lost 2nd over 2f out, edged left, weakened over 1f out
made all, led, ridden 2f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, held on, all out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on to press winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
took keen hold, in touch, ridden and slightly outpaced over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
prominent on outer, chased leaders and wide straight 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always rear, outpaced final 2f
went right start, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, took 2nd post and gaining on winner
Everything points towards a bold show from Areyoutalkingtome, who may have the most to fear from old rivals Qadar and Woodnook. The last named breezed home in a competitive handicap a fortnight ago and looks a worth a try in this grade. She does need a little luck on her side but will benefit from the driving of John Egan near the finish. A bold bid looks assured from this daughter of Cadeaux Genereux. Qadar also has something to prove with the selection and, although he is an honest type, he has already fallen victim to the selection on four previous occasions. Even off level weights he has something to find. Holbien is an interesting one to note in the betting market, while Red Cape should also be in there with a shout of one of the places. However, Areyoutalkingtome stands out on the form of this season's All weather campaign.
Areyoutalkingtome 2-1fav (10-0) Held up, still last entering final 2f, headway approaching final furlong, ran on strongly to lead post, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-100 (2) pol beating Maltese Falcon (9-2) by a shd, 10 ran.
Holbien (IRE) 7-1fav (9-4) Prominent, 3rd approaching straight, soon ridden, no impression when hampered and checked 1 1/2f out, last of 20, 26l behind Deauville Vision (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gs in Nov.
King Orchisios (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Went left start, made all and set good pace, ran on well, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Oct beating Judd Street (8-10) by 1l, 13 ran.
Qadar (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) In rear, effort 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Turn On The Style (8-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Red Cape (FR) Evensfav (9-2) In touch, led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 8, 3l behind Bahamian Pirate (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs.
Angus Newz 16-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden and every chance when hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Mecca's Mate (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Oct.
Golden Asha 9-4jt-fav (9-12) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, ridden and hung badly left 2f out, stayed on but never able to challenge, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Intriguing Glimpse (10-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) frm in Jun.
Woodnook 7-4fav (9-1) Keen, in touch, strong run to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Lucayos (8-5) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
