behind and looked reluctant until headway 5f out, went 3rd 3f out, ridden when every chance over 1f out, plugged on same pace final furlong
in touch, pushed along and lost place halfway, rallied 3f out, plugged on same pace
tracked leader, led over 5f out, clear 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
early reminders soon in touch, headway to chase clear leader 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden clear approaching final furlong, eased towards finish
tracked leaders, weakened 3f out
close up, lost place over 4f out
set strong pace, headed over 5f out, soon ridden, weakened 3f out
Nonrunner
Katie Gale goes well fresh as she demonstrated when successful over 2m here last June, her first start since scoring over the same trip at Kempton the previous September. Gabrial The Duke's three all-weather victories have come at Lingfield and he ran moderately on his only start here but Bushel has run very well in his last three starts on the track including last week's victory for which he's penalised. HERE FOR GOOD was making his Fibresand debut when gaining a comfortable success in late December and, though an 8lb looks harsh as it was a moderate contest, Gary Mahon's claim could prove invaluable and Brian Ellison's charge can go in again. Layline has had plenty of chances to score here but not taken them, though he's gone close on several occasions and has dropped to a fair mark. Moccasin is making his debut on the track.
Bushel (USA) 9-2fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, reminders after 1f, raced on outside and latched onto rear of group 8f out, closed over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Jan beating Carragold (8-10) by nk, 9 ran.
Arrayan 100-1 (9-2) Held up 3rd and last throughout, outpaced over 1f out, no chance with front pair final furlong, last of 3, 5l behind Noble Gift (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f cnd stks (4yo+) (3) pol in Jan.
Moccasin (FR) 10-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Topaling (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) in Dec.
Gabrial The Duke (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Dalaki (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Here For Good (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and ran on, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec beating Banreenahreenkah (8-10) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Raging Bear (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Dwelt, raced freely in rear, driven forward to chase leaders at halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 16l behind Archipeligo (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) in Jan.
Katie Gale 7-4fav (9-3) In touch, took closer order 9f out, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, hung right inside final furlong, driven out, won at Southwell 2m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jun beating Mister Bob (9-3) by 6l, 12 ran.
Layline (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, raced keenly, headway over 3f out, went 3rd 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Noguchi (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f 4yo clm stks 0-70 (5) in Jan.
