Tilapia will have no problems getting his head in front of his four rivals. The selection proved his well being when landing the odds at Lingfield in his first run in handicap company. Connections are famous for getting their young horses well handicapped and he now runs with a six pound penalty which will not be enough to stop him though a drop back down in trip may not be ideal. Expect a winning sequenece of at least three on the trot. Comrade Cotton has his first run in handicap company today and looks well treated having run well to finish second at Lingfield over six furlongs last time out. This trip will suit but he will have to pull out his best to beat the Prescott horse. Calloff The Search ran well enough last time out to suggest that he has ability to win races but again might struggle here as will Tenderhooks who looks like he may need to gain extra experience before he is to trouble to judge. So for the winner we return to Tilapia.
Tilapia (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Led after 1f, ridden over 3f out, driven clear inside final 2f, unchallenged, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating A Nod And A Wink (8-1) by 4l, 10 ran.
Comrade Cotton 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Bronte's Hope (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Calloff The Search 12-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Homes By Woodford (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Tenterhooks (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and effort 3f out, no further impression, 6th of 8, 20l behind Market Day (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jul.
