mid-division, effort approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, raced wide in rear, ridden 2f out, never nearer
held up, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, gradually faded
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, stayed on
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden, stayed on inside final furlong
held up, raced wide, ridden 2f out, kept on, never nearer
led 1f, tracked leader after, ridden to lead again over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
keen, held up in rear, never nearer
The ultra consistent Louphole is taken to continue on his way; possibly at the main expense of Mozakhraf and Quality Street, who also come here in good heart. Celtic Thunder is another to consider and edges the lightly raced Nusoor out of the best of the rest position. Celtic Thunder is still on a fair mark in spite of carrying a 7lb penalty today. Watch the market carefully where he is concerned. Quality Street has plenty of experience to draw from and goes well at this track. He is 2lb better off with Mozakhraf for just a head beating last time, so is expected to make a bold bid. The last named also has to be a threat, after showing guts and determination to deservedly add to his tally. There is unlikely to be much between those two old rivals again this afternoon. However, Louphole has the edge in terms of overall profile and, as you have to go back over nine runs before he last finished out of the frame, Peter Makin's charge looks to be the most reliable option on this occasion.
Louphole 9-2 (9-3) Held up in rear, good headway 2f out, chased leader inside final furlong, ran on to lead final strides, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (5) pol in Jan beating Mistral Sky (8-13) by a hd, 12 ran.
Nusoor (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, pulled hard in mid-division, headway 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Figaro Flyer (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Mistral Sky 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader to halfway, stayed on to dispute lead and every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Romany Nights (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Quality Street 6-1 (11-2) Led at fast pace and soon clear, tired inside final furlong and caught last strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Mozakhraf (11-0) at Lingfield 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Mozakhraf (USA) 3-1fav (11-0) Chased clear leader, shaken up and closed inside final furlong, ran on to lead last strides, won at Lingfield 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Quality Street (11-2) by a hd, 10 ran.
George The Second 5-1jt-fav (8-12) Chased leaders, led on inside over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan beating Mine The Balance (8-12) by a nk, 10 ran.
Tango Step (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division on stand's rail, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 20, 12l behind Tajneed (7-13) at Curragh 6f prm hcp sft in Oct.
Celtic Thunder 6-1fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, switched right 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan beating King After (8-9) by 1l, 12 ran.
