chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
led, headed after 1f, remained in touch until halfway
held up, headway on inner over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on
always behind
towards rear, not much room when hampered after 2f, some late headway, never near to challenge
held up, behind leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
hampered at start, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
never better than mid-division
hampered at start, always rear division
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, pushed along halfway, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, led over 1f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra inside
A race in which many have chances and Straffan is preferred to A Teen and Firework. Straffan ran well in a recent seller off weight terms were distinctly against him; and as he is better over six furlongs, the reluctant hero may consent to put it all in. A Teen has dropped dramatically down the ratings of late but has run well at this venue in the past and would be of interest should the punters get involved. Firework is moderate although is in some semblance of form. Lingfield specialist, Developer, was racing in the 70's at the beginning of the year so has been handed a big chance by the assessor at this level. Drury Lane might be better over further while course winner, Sundried Tomato, is on something of a losing run at the moment and is probably best watched. Boisdale tries for new connections after a six month absence. One of the better races on the card and a chance for Straffan to score over a trip that is likely to suit.
Cool Tiger 40-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 28l behind Cetshwayo (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Sept.
Drury Lane (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division, never nearer, 9th of 13, 8l behind Kabis Amigos (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gf in Aug.
Firework 5-2fav (8-12) Held up, headway 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no extra near finish, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Midmaar (8-12) at Kempton 6f banded stk (7) pol.
Freshwinds 14-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Jahia (8-12) at Kempton 5f banded stk (7) pol in Oct.
I Wish 16-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden and led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Preskani (8-12) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs.
Sanders Boy 14-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mister Becks (8-11) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in May.
Sion Hill (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 9l behind Jabbara (8-12) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Straffan (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Cleveland (8-8) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.