in touch, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
led to well over 1f out, kept on under pressure, lost 2nd final strides
started very slowly, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, every chance, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, every chance 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
started slowly, took keen hold, in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway on outer from 2f out, ran on well final furlong to take 2nd in final strides, not trouble winner
mid-division, lost touch from 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out, soon in rear, tailed off
behind, some late headway from over 1f out but never dangerous
chased leaders, effort 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
started slowly, held up behind mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, ran on well, driven out
started slowly, in rear, headway from over 1f out, never nearer
held up in touch, ridden 3f out, no headway and weakened 2f out
A competitive affair with Lopinot put up as our fancy at the principal expense of Lancaster Lad and Prince Valentine. The selection does have to reverse form with the aforementioned Prince Valentine but he will be sporting a first time visor this afternoon and if the money that accompanied him to the track on that occasion is there again, the former 70+ handicapper could be attractively handicapped. Gary Moore's charge finished ahead of our selection on their last meeting and was guilty only of having his pocket picked by Napoletano at the death. He should go well again. Lancaster Lad has a bad draw to work from. This is a step up from the plating contests that he has taken on his last two starts. Hold up performer, Moves Goodenough has ran well over course-and-distance in the past off higher marks. Grey Boy is capable of winning an event of this nature but is proving hard to win with. Astroangel continues to search for a maiden success. Recalcitrant drops back in trip having campaigned over further in recent months. Outer Hebrides is potentially well treated on his earlier form though he has struggled to take advantage in the past. Fantasy Crusader tends to do his winning at this time of year and he is one to note in the market. Lopinot is taken to come out on top.
Moves Goodenough 5-1co-fav (9-9) Pulled hard, led after 1f, headed well over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 5l behind Kaballero (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Grey Boy (GER) 5-1 (8-10) Pulled hard, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 9l behind Charlie Delta (9-4) at Newmarket 7f app hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Night Wolf (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Slowly away, soon switched wide, rapid headway on outside to lead over 5f out, headed and weakened quickly approaching 2f out, last of 10, 23l behind King After (8-12) at Lingfield 1m hcap (6) pol in Dec.
Astroangel 8-1 (8-11) Dwelt, soon mid-division, lost place over 2f out, 11th of 12, 14l behind Sintenis Mac (8-4) at Newmarket 1m app hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Recalcitrant 9-1 (9-5) Chased winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 9l behind Lilac Moon (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
Crimsonwing (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, soon switched left and in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, faded, 7th of 11, 8l behind Caltire (8-8) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gs in May.
Batchworth Blaise 16-1 (8-9) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway under pressure from 2f out, edged left, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Eastern Emperor (9-13) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Mamichor 16-1 (9-3) Keen, prominent, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 13, 12l behind Lilac Moon (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
Fly In Johnny (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, hampered and switched left over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Lancaster Lad (8-5) at Bath 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Fantasy Crusader 13-2 (8-4) In touch on outer, lost place 3f out, soon in rear, last of 9, 15l behind Onenightinlisbon (9-5) at Kempton 1m app hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Lancaster Lad (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, drew clear close home, won at Brighton 1m 3yo & 4yo sll (6) frm beating Fairly Honest (8-10) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Prince Valentine 2-1fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Napoletano (10-0) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Townkab (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 14, 6l behind Deep Winter (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Road To Recovery 50-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 9l behind Ermine Grey (8-10) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Lopinot (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Napoletano (10-0) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Outer Hebrides 18-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 11l behind Ogre (8-8) at Chepstow 1m clm (6) gf.
