made all, hard ridden over 1f out, held on well under pressure
held up in touch, driven and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close up
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace
broke well, lost place over 4f out, soon behind
held up, keen hold, not much room over 4f out, switched left and effort over 1f out, soon one pace
always behind
held up mid-division, weakened halfway
chased leaders over 4f
outpaced and behind, some headway over 2f out, soon weakened
with winner, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, lost place halfway
Nonrunner
The shortlist contains Beamsley Beacon, Lady Radlett and Blakeshall Quest, with the vote going to Beamsley Beacon. Beamsley Beacon is generally very consistent on the all-weather and comes here on the back of a decent five-furlong run here. He is well worth considering at this lowly level. King Marrakech and Lakeside Guy look held on that form, although bear in mind there is a further furlong to travel today. Based on formlines with Amanda's Lad, there should not be too much between the selection and Lady Radlett today, though, so grant her all due respect. Blakeshall Quest won off a higher mark over course and distance in May and, if anywhere near that type of form now, would be a leading player. Christian Bendix is another to consider as he's been running well of late and this is his level, while Juwwi is more than capable of a good run at this level, although it seems to happen less frequently these days. Auentraum has attracted money in the past - not least when sent off as favourite at Lingfield two runs ago - and he ought to go well at this level on his first try on the surface. Polesworth showed a bit more last time, but her wins have so far come at seven furlongs. Finally, Teyaar's recent runs here have not been the best, while Midge's Girl is lighty-raced and has the potential for improvement, but she could not be a confident fancy. Overall, though, we expect a good run from Beamsley Beacon.
Auentraum (GER) 13-2 (8-7) Towards rear, good headway on outer 3f out, wide into straight well over 1f out, no progress after and soon weakened, 10th of 11, 7l behind Hollow Jo (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Beamsley Beacon 11-4fav (8-13) Always prominent, led over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Amanda's Lad (8-13) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs.
Blakeshall Quest 22-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 10l behind Mind Alert (8-13) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Christian Bendix 5-2fav (9-0) Chased winner, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Straffan (9-0) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs.
Juwwi 16-1 (8-11) Outpaced in rear, late headway but never dangerous final furlong, 8th of 13, 8l behind Jalouhar (8-4) at W'hampton 6f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
King Marrakech (IRE) 3-1 (8-13) Behind, outpaced, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 6l behind Amanda's Lad (8-13) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs.
Polesworth 22-1 (8-7) Swerved left at start, in rear, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Preskani (9-4) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Radlett Lady 5-1 (8-11) In touch, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, one paced final furlong, 4th of 10, 1l behind Amanda's Lad (8-4) at Southwell 6f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs in Nov.
