led, pushed along halfway, headed over 4f out, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on to go 2nd near finish
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden 3f out, unable to quicken 2f out, lost 2nd near finish
tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden out
raced wide close up in rear, pushed along halfway, weakened 3f out
close up, pushed along 5f out, weakened 3f out
LA ESTRELLA equalled Stand Guard's record 26 wins on the all-weather when scoring at Lingfield last time. But this is far trickier up against a couple of rivals with higher handicap ratings though Teajaybe was raised a harsh-looking 14lb for his earlier success over 1m6f here and may be flattered by his current mark. By contrast, Media Hype has tumbled down the weights but has yet to race on the Fibresand so Don Cantillon's charge may just edge this to take the record outright. Remedio and Ruggero have little chance and are easily dismissed.
La Estrella (USA) 5-6fav (9-10) Made all, pushed along over 3f out, strongly challenged from over 2f out, stayed on well closing stages, won at Lingfield 2m clm stks 0-65 (6) pol in Jan beating Investissement (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 4 ran.
Teajaybe (USA) 3-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, last of 4, 5l behind Flashman (9-5) at Chelmsford City 2m hcap (4) pol in Feb.
Media Hype 25-1 (9-10) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, weakening when hampered over 2f out, 6th of 7, 17l behind John Reel (9-5) at Wolverhampton 2m hcap (2) in Feb.
Remedio (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Chased leader until 8f out, chased leaders, outpaced 6f out, never on terms after, 5th of 6, 17l behind Last Supper (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn auc stks (4-6yo) (5) fbs in Jan.
Ruggero 25-1 (8-10) In touch in 5th, lost place 4f out, 8th of 10, 34l behind Par Three (9-2) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.