close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden to challenge and carrying head high over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, not clear run on rails over 1f out to just inside final furlong, soon ridden and chased winner but no impression near finish
slowly away, always behind
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch and always going well, not clear run briefly, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, switched to outer and kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden 2f out, headed and weakened inside final furlong
raced wide in touch, driven on outer 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out until inside final furlong, good headway and ran on well towards finish
slowly into stride, behind, not clear run over 1f out, switched out and kept on final furlong, never dangerous
Another chance is given to Riquewihr, who can get the better of the penalised Iced Diamond on these terms. Whereas Mad and Binnion Bay are capable of making a race of it at this level and will also not make it easy for the selection. However, the former has a little to prove after a faltering performance near the finish last time out and he only holds place claims at best again this afternoon. Binnion Bay has a visor on for the first time and could be a lot sharper from the gates. He will be suited by the drop in trip and can go well at fair odds. Whereas Ziet D'Alsace and Siraj both come into this on the back of confidence boosting performances last week and are respected. However, like the hat-trick seeking Iced Diamond, they have penalties to shoulder and need to post improved performances. Therefore, we stick with Riquewihr for another throw of the dice today. More significantly, Jamie Spencer also keeps faith with the five-year-old; which can make the difference for her today.
Iced Diamond (IRE) 11-2 Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 7f hcp (F4) pol beating Riquewihr by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Ziet d'Alsace (FR) 7-1 Slowly into stride, keen and soon chasing leaders, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f hcp (F4) pol beating Louisiade by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Kinsman (IRE) 7-2fav Slowly into stride, keen early, held up in rear, never a factor, 12th of 13, 8l behind Iced Diamond at Lingfield 7f hcp (F4) pol.
Colourful Era 6-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Ziet d'Alsace at W'hampton 7f hcp (F4) pol.
Riquewihr 7-1 Always prominent, went 2nd over 2f out, soon pressing winner, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Iced Diamond at W'hampton 7f hcp (F4) pol.
Mad 4-1 Led, shaken up inside final 2f, headed 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Ballygriffin Kid at Lingfield 1m hcp (F4) pol.
Spinetail Rufous (IRE) 15-2 Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 7th of 19, 4l behind Chatshow at Bath 6f app hcp (F4) sft in Oct.
Clearing Sky (IRE) 13-2 Led to over 2f out, chased winner to over 1f out, weakened, 8th of 12, 3l behind Legal Set at Lingfield 6f hcp (F4) pol in Jan.
Forest Dane 20-1 Chased leader, led 2f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Iced Diamond at Lingfield 7f hcp (F4) pol.
Balerno 6-1 Held up, ridden along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 13, 11l behind Captain Darling at Lingfield 7f stk (F4) pol in Jan.
Savernake Brave (IRE) 12-1 Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon beaten, 11th of 13, 7l behind Iced Diamond at Lingfield 7f hcp (F4) pol.
Binnion Bay (IRE) 8-1 Close up on inner, ridden over 2f out, one pace, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Ballygriffin Kid at Lingfield 1m hcp (F4) pol.
Tosco (GER) 11-4 Chased leaders, ridden and soon struggling from halfway, 9th of 11, 13l behind Feast Of Romance at Southwell 6f hcp (F4) fbs.
Siraj 9-4fav In touch, chased leader over 3f out, soon ridden, edged right and led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 6f hcp (F4) fbs beating Shifty Night by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
