prominent, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, soon weakened
held up, ridden over 2f out, no progress, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden clear over 2f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, lost 2 places
in touch, went 2nd over 2f out, led inside final furlong, no extra and headed well inside final furlong
chased leader to over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden 4f out, soon lost touch, weakened quickly, tailed off
started slowly, always outpaced in rear, never a factor, tailed off halfway
towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, clear near finish
chased leaders to halfway, outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
towards rear, outpaced after 2f out, never on terms
Copperbottomed stands out here being top rated on issued ratings and is selected with Rich James and Arkando the looking the likely dangers. Reverting to the minimum trip here, Copperbottomed does race handily over 6 and 7 furlongs and should not lack for early pace. This is his grade though and he could be vulnerable against lesser expsoed rivals. Rich James has been sliding down the ratings despite only having nine outings to date and a second over the course last time illustarted that a victory might not be far away. He should be thereabouts and rates a big danger to the selection. Flemish Art was not disgraced in a Lingfield maiden last time and has to be considered in this grade while Arkando was a winner on her penultimate start but disappointed on handicap debut. Back in selling company she is another to consider. Copperbottomed gets the vote for a seller than unsurprisingly will not take much winning.
Arkando (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Behind, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 13l behind Southwest Star (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Bahamarama (IRE) 9-4 (8-12) Chased leading pair, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Orange Square (8-7) at W'hampton 5f 3yo sll (6) pol in Feb.
Flemish Art (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, struggling halfway, 5th of 12, 3l behind Top Draw (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Heron (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 6, 7l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-8) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Rich James (IRE) 17-2 (8-7) Chased winner until ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Seductive Witch (8-11) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Weetfromthechaff 4-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden halfway, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 14l behind Premier Yank (8-13) at Southwell 5f mdn stk (5) fbs in Feb.
Avian Flew 11-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Arkando (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 3yo sll (6) pol in Feb.
Feeling Pretty 28-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, 5th of 6, 18l behind Mac Dalia (8-10) at Southwell 5f 3yo sll (6) fbs in Feb.
Mujinda 150-1 (8-8) Chased leader 2f, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 4th of 6, 17l behind Maybe I Wont (8-6) at W'hampton 7f 3yo clm (6) pol in Feb.
Petite Music (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 12l behind Premier Yank (8-13) at Southwell 5f mdn stk (5) fbs in Feb.
Tilly Ann (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Steadied start, settled in rear, reminders over 4f out, struggling over 3f out, never dangerous final 2f, 6th of 8, 9l behind Silca Destination (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Copperbottomed (IRE) 3-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Ballycroy Boy (9-7) at Southwell 6f 3yo clm (6) fbs in Feb.
