tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on well
held up mid-division, lost place over 2f out
always prominent, led just inside final furlong, ridden out
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away, stirrup leather broke soon after start, soon out of control, finished last
mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out, soon ridden to challenge, one pace inside final furlong
always behind
Nonrunner
Formidable Guest is a speculative pick to see off Blu Manruna and Mutamaasek. Jeff Pearce's charge has put up two eyecatching performances over similar trips at Kempton and if able of building upon these efforts, the handicapper may not have had chance to react. Blu Manruna is the class act in this race. He would be a certainty on turf but his record on artifical surfaces is disappointing. Mutamaasek was backed last time out as if something was expected. It would be no surprise to see further monies today. Border Edge is given another try over the trip while Bowl Of Cherries chases an elusive first win at the track. Danelor is much better than his latest run suggests and is noted in the market. Reveur has claims if able to come back from two stinkers. A difficult getting out stakes and Formidable Guest could represent value at the likely odds.
Blu Manruna 6-1 (10-0) Led, headed 8f out, remained with leader, led again over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 5l behind Blue Hedges (10-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Spunger 14-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden and one pace final 2f, 8th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Ryedale Ovation (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Mutamaasek (USA) 15-2 (8-12) In rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, one pace over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Fateful Attraction (9-8) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Mon Petite Amour 33-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden over 3f out, never troubled leaders, 9th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Stark Contrast (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Bowl of Cherries 9-2 (8-12) Prominent until weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 12l behind Rigat (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Border Edge 10-1 (9-3) Led, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 9l behind Fateful Attraction (9-8) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Christalini 14-1 (9-2) Started slowly, always in rear and never dangerous final 2f, 8th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Formidable Guest (8-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Danelor (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, raced keenly, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 17l behind Charlottebutterfly (10-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Formidable Guest 6-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out until over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Summer Bounty (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov.
Hey Presto 66-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outer 4f out, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 13, 21l behind Spanish Conquest (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Pajada 33-1 (8-4) Led, headed 5f out, remained prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 8l behind Joy And Pain (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Reveur 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 13, 19l behind Arthur's Edge (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
