always in rear, well behind from 2f out
prominent on outside, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders
led until headed over 5f out, stayed tracking leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra, faded inside final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, every chance, soon outpaced by first two
behind, good headway over 1f out on outside, strong run on final furlong to lead near finish
in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression when hung left and checked approaching final furlong, eased when no chance inside final furlong
mid-division, headway on outside to lead 1f out, stayed on under pressure, caught near finish
ALPES MARITIMES is a speculative pick with Mister New York and Dichoh likely to give him the most to do. A winner of two starts at Lingfield, he is stepping down in trip today but does have plenty of placed form to his name over this distance and leading all-weather rider, George Baker, in the saddle. Mister New York has a wide draw to work from. A true run race would very much play to his strengths. Dichoh is consistent though the handicapper is slow to bring him back to a winning mark. Gallantry is perfectly capable though seems to need everything to fall right on the night. Councellor ran yet another sound race in defeat at Kempton and he shouldn't be far away here. Chester specialist, The Kiddykid, has made a habit of popping up at big prices. Prince Of Thebes found his winning march halted at Great Leighs and he has it to do off the same mark. Rambling Light has been disappointing but his yard are in form. Many plausible chances and Alpes Maritimes is our selection.
Gallantry 11-2 (9-3) In rear, not clear run over 1f out, ran on well when clear inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 8th of 13, 4l behind Markab (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Alpes Maritimes 12-1 (9-8) Behind, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 11th of 15, 19l behind Bankable (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Councellor (FR) 11-1 (8-11) Led briefly, tracked leaders and keen, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind Commander Cave (9-5) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
The Kiddykid (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, not clear run just over 1f out, carried left inside final furlong, kept on, 7th of 12, 2l behind Wasp (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Shavansky 6-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, always going well, shaken up to lead entering final furlong, driven and stayed on strongly, won at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol beating Wine 'n Dine (9-3) by 3l, 10 ran.
Dichoh 10-1 (8-9) Prominent on inside, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 13, 3l behind Markab (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Den's Gift (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Soon crossed over from wide draw to lead, kept away from rails in straight, headed approaching 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 13l behind The Fifth Member (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Robby Bobby 12-1 (8-11) Soon chasing leader, every chance well over 1f out, edged left and weakened well inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind dhtrs Nanton (8-7) & Suits Me (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 11l behind Mahadee (8-13) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Mister New York (USA) 5-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3l behind My Gacho (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Palmerin 9-2 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway to 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 5l behind Mahadee (8-13) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Rambling Light 6-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, disputed lead and every chance from 1f out, stayed on, no extra close home, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Titan Triumph (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
