held up in touch, led just over 1f out, ridden out
tracked leader, driven to lead over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
behind, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on strongly
led until over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on but never able to challenge
held up towards rear, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Mutamaasek, Maslak and War Of The Roses all look to hold claims on the book and we are with Mutamaasek. The selection has become something of a standing dish around Lingfield Park of late and while the handicapper has had plenty of chance to take a look; his jockey, Kirsty Milczarek is in good nick at the moment and he can be expected to run a solid race again here. Maslak has been in good form around Southwell of late. Unfancied last time out, he landed the spoils in fine style. The step up to 1m5f should not unduly concern. War Of The Roses is always likely to deliver a timely late burst when it matters. A course and distance winner, a 6lb rise is not harsh under the circumstances. Rickety Bridge was well fancied for a recent event at Wolverhampton. He stays but isnt blessed with the greatest turn of foot. Lorikeet can be forgiven for needing a run from absence. Motarjm is sure to be a popular order in the betting with Jamie Spencer aboard. A fair race today and Mutamaasek can continue his forward progression.
Mutamaasek (USA) 11-4 (9-4) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, clear 1f out, driven and held on well final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Motarjm (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Maslak (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, driven clear final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs beating Calculating (8-9) by 5l, 11 ran.
War of The Roses (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led just over 1f out, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Wait For The Will (9-7) by 2l, 10 ran.
Lorikeet 20-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 10l behind Art Man (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Rickety Bridge (IRE) 7-4fav (9-9) Slowly into stride, headway over 4f out, every chance 2f out, no impression entering final furlong, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Merrymaker (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Zamboozle (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, keen hold, effort over 2f out, never on terms, 11th of 15, 15l behind Le Soleil (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Motarjm (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Mutamaasek (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Red Wine 8-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Mutamaasek (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
