led, ridden over 1f out, fading when headed inside final furlong
held up, ridden and carried head high from over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, hard ridden to lead close home
mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, edged left close home
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader and keen, ridden to lead inside final furlong, no extra when headed close home
soon pushed along in rear, good late progress, never on terms
slowly into stride, ridden and some progress from over 1f out
TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA is taken to land this handicap at the expense of Lithaam and Our Fugitive. The selection was good enough to win off a mark of 87 in his hay day and although he is nowhere near that level of ability these days he has slipped to a mark he is more than capable of winning off. He has been in decent form of late and the handicapper seems to have given him another chance of getting his head in front so is worth staying on the right side of for the time being. Our Fugitive has not won for a while also but he has dropped in the weights as a consequence also. If returning to anywhere near his best he warrants respect. Lithaam comes from the Milton Bradley yard whose horses have begun to run well of late. He has had a couple of years he would rather forget but as a result his horses look well handicapped. Lithaam won nicely at Southwell before putting in a brave effort when second to Now You See Me at the same venue thereafter and another good run can be expected. However for the winner we return to Triskaidekaphobia.
Triskaidekaphobia 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-4) at Lingfield 5f app hcp (6) pol.
Our Fugitive (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) With leader, every chance when hung badly and reluctant over 1f out, not run on, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-4) at Lingfield 5f app hcp (6) pol.
Lithaam (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, nk behind Now You See Me (9-0) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Stoneacre Sarah 50-1 (8-6) Led until headed just over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 12l behind River Kirov (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Egyptian Lord 14-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 12, 7l behind This Ones For Pat (9-2) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Fastrac Boy 7-2 (8-7) Led, headed over 1f out, stayed on under pressure, no extra final 50 yards, 3rd of 7, nk behind Diane's Choice (9-10) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm in Jul.
Ridley Didley (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Led 1f, stayed tracking leader, weakened quickly over 1f out, 10th of 12, 18l behind Night Rocket (8-12) at W'hampton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jul.
Taboor (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden along over 2f out, never in contention, 8th of 11, 9l behind Lost All Alone (8-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Rightcar Lewis 25-1 (8-1) Tracked leader, hung right from over 1f out, faded, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Fantasy Fighter (8-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol.
Lady Hopeful (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 6, 3l behind Dodaa (9-7) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol in May.