chased leaders, outpaced halfway, staying on when switched left inside final furlong
disputed lead, with winner until 2f out, hung right and weakened final furlong
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
disputed lead until led 2f out, ridden out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
An ordinary contest can go to Patavium Prince, who is just preferred over Dianne's Choice and Billy Bling, while the newcomer Kellys Dream has not been over faced on her debut and she is one to note for next time. Billy Bling has not really shown much so far and has a little bit to prove. However, he is in the right hands to find a race before too long and any support for him in the betting ring will be noteworthy. Dianne's Choice is open to improvement and, considering Richard Quinn's useful strike-rated for the John Akehurst stable, the lightly raced daughter of Komite is worth keeping tabs on in the betting. However, recent form points towards a bold shown from Patavium Prince today. The selection was not far behind the improving Pauvic here six days ago and will need only run to that level to hold an outstanding chance here. John Best does very well with this type of animal and the Kent-based trainer has a solid chance of enhancing his haul at this course.
Billy Bling (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Raced keenly, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Didn't We (8-10) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Patavium Prince (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Chased winner, hard ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Pauvic (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Total Impact 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 5th of 12, 7l behind Crooner (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Batchworth Fleur 80-1 (8-9) In touch, lost place after 3f, last of 10, 23l behind Lake Shabla (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Diane's Choice 12-1 (8-4) Reluctant to load stalls, tracked leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 9l behind Kingsgate Prince (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Kellys Dream (IRE) Bertolini filly, half-sister to 7f winner John Ells.