held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on to take 4th close home
steadied start, soon switched left, held up in rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, no impression final furlong
made most, clear halfway, ridden out unchallenged
held up in rear, headway on inner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
close up, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
MURRIN is taken to gain revenge on Bee Stinger whilst there may be a little more to come from Marmooq. Stephen Donohoe teams up with Murrin for the first time since the pair were successful and Murrin is 7lbs better off with his course and distance conqueror for just over two and three quarter lengths. Bee Stinger took advantage of a decent mark that day and a 7lb rise isn't insurmountable given that he won off eighty a year ago. Luke Morris has formed a good partnership with Stan Moore this winter so it's worth noting that he retains the ride on Marmooq following their victory at Kempton; he's running as well as he has done for many a year and may still be competitive. Lopinot has ground to make up on Bee Stinger and the selection on their running at Lingfield but he didn't enjoy the run of the race and is capable of going close in this tight knit handicap where we've awarded the vote to Murrin.
Bee Stinger 8-1 (9-2) Keen, in touch, ridden over 2f out, led 1f out, soon clear, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Murrin (9-4) by 3l, 12 ran.
Wavertree Warrior (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Towards rear, improved to mid-division 6f out, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Trifti (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Murrin (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Bee Stinger (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Solent Ridge (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon slightly outpaced, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Fremen (9-1) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (4) pol.
My Shadow 10-1 (9-1) Always behind, pushed along 3f out, soon struggling, 11th of 13, 14l behind Brouhaha (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Lopinot (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Dwelt in rear, ridden and headway well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 4l behind Bee Stinger (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Marmooq 7-2 (8-8) In touch, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Cross The Line (8-13) by a hd, 11 ran.