took keen hold, prominent on outer, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
tracked winner, led 5f out to 3f out, gradually weakened after that
prominent, ridden over 2f, weakened quickly over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced and weakened
steadied start, took keen hold in rear, late headway over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd final strides, no chance with winner
held-up mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no chance and lost 2nd final strides
led 2f, led again 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, ridden out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never threatened leaders
behind, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon outpaced
A chance is taken on Beneking, who edges the verdict over Im Over Ere Dad and Cabourg. The lightly weighted Night Wolf also makes some appeal and is worth noting in the betting. Night Wolf shaped as if he were about to hit form with a solid effort at Kempton last month. He would be a threat if he builds on that performance today. Cabourg is still a maiden after 17 previous attempts at getting off the mark. But he has also shaped as if his turn may finally be on the horizon. Each-way punters could do worse than consider his chances. Trainer Don Cantillon has obviously found the key to Im Over Ere Dad, as the gelding arrives here in the form of his life. However, a 5lb rise for his latest success makes his test a stiff one this afternoon. Therefore, we turn to Beneking, who, considering he was rated in the mid seventies when at his best, looks quite well treated from a mark of just 60 in this company.
Im Ova Ere Dad (IRE) 9-2fav (8-11) Held up, mid-division, switched right and smooth headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Linda's Colin (9-1) by 1l, 12 ran.
Beneking 7-2 (8-9) Held up in rear, ran wide into straight 2f out, stayed on, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Burhaan (8-6) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Campbeltown (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Prominent, led over 1f out, soon headed, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Louisiade (9-10) at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol.
Cabourg (IRE) 17-2 (8-11) Held up, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 12, nk behind Mister Benji (8-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Musango 20-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on not reach leaders, 5th of 12, 5l behind Samarinda (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
State Dilemma (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 3l behind Im Ova Ere Dad (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Napoletano (GER) 14-1 (8-6) Steadied start, pulled very hard towards rear, close up on inside 5f out, weakened and lost place over 2f out, 9th of 11, 8l behind Million Percent (8-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Border Artist 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not much room on inside well inside final furlong, one pace after, 5th of 12, 2l behind Carcinetto (8-9) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
King After 7-1 (8-1) Held up, mid-division, headway when not clear run approaching 2f out, ran on final furlong to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Im Ova Ere Dad (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Night Wolf (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Led after 2f, ridden clear 2f out, weakened and headed well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Saucy (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Arfinnit (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Must Be Keen (9-0) at Kempton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Miss Redactive 66-1 (7-11) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 6l behind Mulberry Lad (8-11) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol in Jan.
