prominent, ridden over 2f out, hung left well over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up, pulled hard, came wide entering straight, never dangerous
slowly into stride, soon prominent, racing keenly, ridden halfway, beaten well over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always prominent, took keen hold, led over 5f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on
Four Tel was well backed to win last time to beat one of today's rivals Fine Ruler and he is our pick with Fine Ruler and Dickie Le Davoir the alternatives. The selection is twice a winner around here and last time, despite being slowly into stride, he got to grips with the leaders but hung in the closing stages. Most of his performances had been on the pace prior to that outing so it was encouraging he landed that despite his poor start which could mean that he has a bit in hand. Fine Ruler was beaten by Four Tel last time but Hadden Frost's 5lb helps negotiate the fact that he is no better off for that beating, having landed a Kempton contest last time. A fast pace seemed to assist his cause last time and he will need luck in running if similar tactics are applied. Dickie Le Davoir landed a claimer last time and has more on his plate here. He does appear handicaped to the hilt and the first two make more appeal. The relatively unexposed Four Tel is our selection to land this handicap.
Samuel Charles 6-4fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 1l behind Holyfield Warrior (8-11) at Lingfield 1m clm (6) pol.
Hypocrisy 11-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, faded well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Golden Prospect (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Fine Ruler (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up behind, headway on inner to chase leaders 2f out, quickened to lead well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Epidaurian King (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Four Tel 11-4fav (9-3) Soon prominent, driven 3f out, hung left and led over 1f out, kept on, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec beating Fine Ruler (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Parkview Love (USA) 10-3jt-fav (8-12) Mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Golden Prospect (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Kensington (IRE) 6-4jt-fav (8-7) Took keen hold to lead, headed after 2f, remained in touch, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, held on, won at Southwell 7f hcap (5) fbs beating Music Note (9-3) by a hd, 5 ran.
Dickie Le Davoir Evensfav (9-0) Held up in touch, went 2nd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Landucci (8-12) at W'hampton 7f clm (5) std.