mid-division, smooth headway on outside over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra close home
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, lost place over 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon headed and weakened
behind, some late headway, never nearer
led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind, hung left over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
An awful contest where SAMSON QUEST should prove good enough to follow up his recent win, while Prince Rossi and Riviera Red are both of interest in first-time blinkers. Samson Quest stayed on well to win over course and distance earlier in the week in similar company, and while they are not often very consistent at this level he does come from a yard in great form and may just be capable of repeating the dose. Prince Rossi drops right back to a mile here after some dismal form over further last spring. The application of cheek pieces has previously been positive, so blinkers now make him interesting again in this poor company. The same can be said of Riviera Red, who should benefit from the drop back to this trip and acts well on this surface. Market moves for either would be positive. The Power Of Phil represents a good yard who are going well and he has enough positive form to suggest he can get heavily involved, while Dynamo Dave has a bit to find with the selection on their running here last week, but this looks his grade and he can make his presence felt. Samson Quest can outmuscle them.
Samson Quest 5-2fav (9-0) Held up, chased leaders 2f out, quickened to lead just inside final furlong, driven out and ran on well, won at Lingfield 1m stk (7) pol beating I Certainly May (9-0) by 1l, 12 ran.
Bad Moon Rising 33-1 (8-0) Raced wide in touch, chased leader over 3f out until over 2f out, 9th of 12, 6l behind Cavalry Guard (8-5) at Lingfield 7f app hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Bayberry King (USA) 18-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 12th of 13, 10l behind Attacca (8-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gd in Jul '07.
Beckenham's Secret 25-1 (8-13) Led until headed 2f out, kept on until weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 10l behind Surwaki (8-13) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) pol.
Dynamo Dave (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway wide 2f out, stayed on final furlong, finished well and took 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Samson Quest (9-0) at Lingfield 1m stk (7) pol.
Finished Article (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Tracked leader on outside, ridden along 4f out, soon lost place and weakened over 3f out, last of 14, 23l behind Wyeth (11-2) at Lingfield 2m amt hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Kinsman (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 12, 4l behind Samson Quest (9-0) at Lingfield 1m stk (7) pol.
Ma Ridge 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and no impression 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Samson Quest (9-0) at Lingfield 1m stk (7) pol.
Riviera Red (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, struggling final 2f, 8th of 12, 6l behind Lough Beg (8-10) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Sahara Prince (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 12l behind Chalice Welcome (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m 2f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Dec.
The Power of Phil 8-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no headway soon one pace, 7th of 14, 9l behind Sovietta (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Mar.
Veronicas Way 66-1 (8-5) Raced wide, keen, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 45l behind Chalice Welcome (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m 2f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Dec.
Prince Rossi (IRE) 9-2fav (9-1) Dwelt and behind, outpaced 4f out, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 19l behind Elite Land (9-2) at Ripon 1m 4f sll hcp (6) sft in Jun.
