mid-division, headway when not clear run briefly just over 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, ran on
soon prominent, led over 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened quickly
slowly into stride, always behind
led early, led again 2f out, soon ridden, edged right and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish
soon led, headed over 4f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hung right inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
soon outpaced, stayed on from over 1f out, never reached leaders
soon outpaced, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
prominent and pulled hard, ridden halfway, led over 1f out, driven out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, edged left 1f out, one pace
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
Phinerine was just run out of it last time and can go one better this afternoon, Imperial Gem and Surf City are the obvious dangers. Peter Grayson's juvenile looked all over the winner at Lingfield last time but was collared in the shadow of the post by She Whispers. This race is of a very similar standard and he has to be given every chance. Imperial Gem has taken on better opposition without much success. However he has earned a rating in the 60's and so has to be considered now down in class. Surf City has a bit to find with the selection on Lingfield running, but was well supported on that occasion and may get a lot closer this time. Miss Lovat would be threat if returning to her best, but Phinerine looks winner waiting to happen and today could be the day.
First Among Equals 40-1 (8-9) Chased leaders 3f, 9th of 10, 11l behind Magidene (8-8) at W'hampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Miss Lovat 8-1 (8-11) Behind ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 7l behind She Whispers (8-6) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) pol.
Mistatake (IRE) 7-2fav (9-7) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace when hampered close home, 6th of 14, 7l behind Rainbows Guest (9-5) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov.
Montini Royale (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Led until headed just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind She Whispers (8-6) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) pol.
Phinerine 4-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, tracked leader ridden and led just over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong until caught post, 2nd of 9, hd behind She Whispers (8-6) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) pol.
Surf City 3-1fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and no headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 7th of 9, 5l behind She Whispers (8-6) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) pol.
Threeball (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, outpaced, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 12l behind Xaluna Bay (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Oct.
Cumberland Road 11-2 (8-12) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly, 12th of 13, 32l behind Psycho Cat (8-12) at Southwell 7f 2yo sll (6) fbs in Nov.