held up in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final fulong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner
held up in touch, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace
tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, faded
led, driven and headed over 2f out, rallied and every chance over 1f out
This is no better than the first division and SPEAK THE TRUTH is no more than a token selection. He was beaten only a head at Kempton last month and a similar effort should be good enough to land this and confirm running with Rapid Water. The latter has since finished ahead of Dingaan back at Kempton, but top-weight Silver Wind could provide more of a threat having held his form well since winning at Wolverhampton in November. Court Applause has been in better form of late and makes most appeal of the remain
Mister Green (FR) 28-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 14, 6l behind Tourist (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Court Applause (IRE) 5-2 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Gold Tobougg (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Speak The Truth (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden and hanging right 2f out, progressed over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 9, hd behind Rivas Rhapsody (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Dualagi 12-1 (9-7) Held up last of main group, effort on outside and plugged on inside final furlong, never involved, 5th of 9, 3l behind Force To Spend (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Rapid Water 8-1 (9-7) Restless in stalls, held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, never any chance with unchallenged winner, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Peace Seeker (9-8) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Efistorm 50-1 (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, ridde, and stayed on well inside final furlolng, not reach leaders, 5th of 14, 1l behind Tourist (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Dingaan (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Steadied start, held up last, switched left to outside and headway over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd final 150 yards, kept on, no impression, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Peace Seeker (9-8) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Super Frank (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Dwelt in rear, headway 2f out, soon edged right, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Microlight (8-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol.
Pharoh Jake 100-1 (8-5) Took keen hold, chased leaders over 4f, 7th of 8, 27l behind Marajaa (8-13) at Kempton 7f clm stks (6) pol.
Silver Wind 5-1 (9-7) In touch, chased leader over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on and every chance towards finish, lost 2 places final stride, just held, 4th of 14, 1/2l behind Tourist (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Vitznau (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Behind, never a factor, 7th of 11, 6l behind Peace Seeker (9-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
