mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened well over 1f out
led, ridden, hung left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
travelled strongly in touch, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
held up, headway well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
in rear, soon pushed along, behind when switched left well over 1f out
took keen hold, prominent, ridden, weakened well over 1f out
pulled hard, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
slowly into stride, raced keenly, towards rear on outside, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon struggling
took keen hold, held up, never on terms
A moderate seller but nonetheless competitve and Linda Green is nominated following an encouaging effort last time with Plateau and Hold That Call put forward for the placings. Linda Green has been sliding down the ratings of late and is regressing. Her form tailed off towards the end of the turf season but following a break and in selling company she should be thereabouts. Plateau travelled well over 7F last time but hung in the closing stages, pointing to stamina issues. Whether he will have the pace over 5F is a concern but in a weak contest he should make the placings. Hoild That Call is a rare runner for his stable at this time of year and even on that basis deserves respect. He achieved a rating of 71 last season as a juvenile, however, three outings this all-weather term would not inspire confidence. Nautical is an admirable vetern but seems to regularly find one too good while Punching is best watched with regular appearences over the coming weeks likely. Linda Green is the selection to land the seller.
Mulberry Lad (IRE) 5-2 (9-2) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead last strides, won at Lingfield 6f sll (6) pol in Jan beating Tang (8-4) by a shd, 5 ran.
Punching 9-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (8-13) at Lingfield 5f app hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Brynris 80-1 (8-13) Led early, prominent, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 10th of 11, 19l behind My Mirasol (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Nautical 3-1 (8-10) Raced stands' side, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon hard driven, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Guto (8-10) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs.
Plateau 7-2 (9-10) Held up, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Buzzin'boyzee (8-12) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.
The Carpet Man 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leader to over 2f out, gradually weakened, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Isobel Rose (9-0) at Kempton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Mujart 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakening when edged left over 1f out, 11th of 12, 10l behind Dodaa (9-0) at W'hampton 5f app stk (7) pol in Jan.
Now You See Me 8-1 (8-7) Soon led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Green Pirate (8-12) at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol in Jan.
Hold That Call (USA) 4-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon pushed along, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, last of 5, 11l behind Wee Buns (8-3) at Kempton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Freudian Slip 7-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, always rear, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 13l behind Caltire (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2yo sll (6) pol in Nov.
La Belle Joannie 33-1 (8-6) Steadied start, took keen hold behind, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 8th of 12, 5l behind Caltire (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2yo sll (6) pol in Nov.
Linda Green 16-1 (8-12) Started slowly, mid-division, effort over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Royal Envoy (8-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.