mid-division ridden over 2f out, some headway final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong
behind, pushed along over 2f out, no headway
pulled hard in mid-division, some headway and ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, led 2f out, hung left final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, headway 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression
raced freely, led clear 8f out, reduced lead 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, hung right and weakened rapidly after
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, driven and went 2nd inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
steadied start, held up in rear, hampered on rails inside final 2f, no danger after
steadied start and always in rear
ridden and slightly hampered leaving stalls, behind, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
Nonrunner
General Feeling, KING SUPREME and My Shadow make most appeal in this competitive opener and the vote is given to King Supreme. Richard Hannon's colt was only beaten a head last time at Lingfield and as he was returning from a break that day there should be more to come. He has a good draw here and he can get his head in front. General Feeling is rising in the weights and although he is in good form, he does like to race up with the pace and that might be difficult from his wide draw. My Shadow is interesting as he won well last time and he does still appear to be well treated on the best of his form. Supercast went close last time, but he had previously been disappointing and he is another who has been done no favours by the draw. A tight race to get proceedings underway and the vote is given to King Supreme who can reign supreme.
Risque Heights 5-1 (8-11) Held up in rear in main group, switched right entering final 2f, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 9, 3l behind King Olav (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Supercast (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden and pressed inside final furlong, no extra when headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Brouhaha (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Torch of Freedom (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Led and set good pace, weakening when headed over 1f out, 6th of 7, 10l behind Gallantry (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Sign of The Cross 4-1jt-fav (9-5) Pulled hard, held up, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Can Can Star (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Brouhaha 6-4fav (8-2) Tracked leaders, lost place and not clear run 2f out, siwtched right and ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Stand Guard (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
King Supreme (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, ran on to take narrow lead inside final furlong, just headed, 2nd of 9, hd behind Bassinet (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Khun John (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) Took keen hold, led early, chased leader until over 8f out, remained prominent, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 10l behind Sheer Fantastic (8-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
My Shadow 14-1 (9-2) Steadied start, settled in rear, raced keenly, good headway over 2f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, steadily drew clear (hand timed), won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb beating Formidable Guest (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 r.
Allanit (GER) 20-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, led after 1f, soon clear, ridden over 2f out, hung right and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 9l behind King Olav (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
King's Ransom 16-1 (8-6) Led after 1f, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2l behind Tous Les Deux (9-1) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Aphrodisia 10-3 (8-5) Held up, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Teasing (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f fll hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Andaman Sunset 28-1 (9-1) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon detached, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 17l behind Eseej (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Clovis 20-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, switched right 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Vinces (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
General Feeling (IRE) 10-3 (9-4) Always close up, led entering final 2f, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan beating Sir Ike (9-0) by 3l, 12 ran.
