led, ridden 2f out, kept on well until headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong
chased leaders until broke down 2f out, pulled up and dismounted
chased leaders, came wide into straight, ran on one pace final furlong
in touch, driven along halfway, soon beaten
chased leader until entering final furlong, not quicken
raced keenly, in touch, good headway to track leading pair over 1f out, led inside final furlong, quickened clear
slowly into stride, always towards rear
ran green towards rear, moderate headway on outside final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, moderate headway final furlong
There are plenty of interesting newcomers here, but Porters it is that gets the vote over King Alfie, Rembrandt Quality and Bitter Chill. The market should definitely be noted here, with the likes of Marcus Tregoning, Brian Meehan and Amanda Perrett all saddling newcomers, but Porters can boast plenty of experience and is selected to land his second career success on his first visit to Lingfield. After opening his account at Newmarket in June it is disappointing that he has not gone on from that and gained more success, but his recent third on Wolverhampton's Polytrack surface was encouraging, and he looks set to strike. King Alfie is likely to make the pace, but his claiming victory at Redcar gives him more to do, but Rembrandt Quality can improve markedly on his debut run at Newbury where he took too keen a hold. The faster surface will be in his favour as well, and he looks the best of Amanda Perrett's pair. Bitter Chill would be a topical tip given the recent cold spell, and as he may not have appreciated the soft ground when sent off as favourite on his Nottingham introduction, he too should be closely watched. However, we return to Porters as the answer.
Porters (USA) 9-1 (9-5) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Bomber Command (8-12) at W'hampton 7f nov stk (5) pol.
King Alfie 12-1 (8-6) Mid-division, staying on one pace but not clear run over 1f out, never dangerous after, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Seven Samurai (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp (4) pol.
Certain Circles (USA) 10-3 (9-0) Held up in rear, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 10l behind Bomber Command (8-12) at W'hampton 7f nov stk (5) pol.
Bitter Chill 3-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 17, 13l behind Shariki (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Rembrandt Quality (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and stayed on same paace final 2f, never going pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 16, 12l behind Shahin (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Vodkatini 50-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 13, 11l behind Olympian Odyssey (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Island Myth (IRE) Inchinor gelding out of an unraced mare.
Appreciated Most Welcome filly, half-sister to 7f winner Arnie de Burgh.
