soon chasing leader, led briefly 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
held up, headway on inside entering straight, ridden to lead 1f out, hung right well inside final furlong, ran on
held up, ridden over 3f out, short lived effort over 2f out, soon no impression
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, staying on same pace when not much room briefly towards finish
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out
mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden 1f out, hung right towards finish, ran on
head in next door stall as gate opened, started very slowly, soon pulled up
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway when not clear run over 2f out, no impression after
always prominent, ridden over 1f out, running on when bumped and carried right close home
held up, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway entering straight, running on when bumped and carried right close home
Bomber Command is arguably better over seven furlongs so is passed over today with the vote going to William Haggas' Very Wise, with Collateral Damage and Waterside rated the main dangers. Very Wise was impressive when beating a small but decent field last month, and whilst his jockey will struggle to get such an easy lead today, he may be capable of notching another course and distance success. The stable have done well recently with only a few runners and his five-year-old gelding gets the vote today. Collateral Damage rates a danger if fit enough after a break although his ability to handle the surface must be taken on trust. Hail The Chief was well-beaten in Listed company last time out and this doesn't look any easier so he is passed over. Humungous name is apt considering how much he cost as a yearling and he is yet to fulfill his promise. He should be fitter for his recent reappearance and rates a danger as long as he breaks from the stalls quicker. Speedy Sam wasn't beaten far in a decent contest at Nad Al Sheba last month and has a decent draw from which to gain a good pitch. He rates a danger, along with Waterside although Gary Moore's charge looks better over a shorter trip. In an open-looking Lincoln Trial, we will tentatively side with Very Wise to get his head in-front again.
Waterside (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Led 1f, tracked leader, led again over 1f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, headed and lost 2 places final strides, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Wavertree Warrior (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Orchard Supreme 13-2 (9-2) Held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leader inside final furlong, no extra towards finish and lost 2 places, 4th of 13, 1/2l behind Wavertree Warrior (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Humungous (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Wavertree Warrior (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Speedy Sam 14-1 (8-10) In rear on rail, switched wide 3f out, ran on final 2f, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Charlie Cool (9-4) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f hcp gd in Feb.
Hail The Chief 12-1 (9-0) Led until headed over 4f out, renewed effort and every chance 2f out, no extra and weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 7l behind Gentleman's Deal (9-0) at Kempton 1m lst stk (1) pol in Feb.
Bomber Command (USA) 13-2 (8-3) Behind, headway and hung left over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong to snatch 2nd in final strides, 2nd of 13, nk behind Wavertree Warrior (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Very Wise 7-1 (8-7) Made all, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan beating Cusoon (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
My Paris 40-1 (9-1) In touch, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 17th of 33, 20l behind Formal Decree (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gs in Sept.
Wessex (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 5, 1/2l behind Party Boss (9-2) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs in Feb.
Moayed 16-1 (8-12) Started slowly, in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Wavertree Warrior (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Tanzanite (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) In touch over 5f, 29th of 33, well behind Formal Decree (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gs in Sept.
Collateral Damage (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, headway over 3f out to challenge, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Compromiznotension (8-7) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-90 (3) hvy in Oct.
Marajaa (IRE) 2-1fav (8-7) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway and switched left to inside over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, not quicken final 100 yards, 6th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Wavertree Warrior (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
