mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, ridden and headway on outside over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 5f out, not clear run from over 1f out, not recover
chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, not much room on inside and lost place soon after start, held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden 3f out, never near leaders
led early, held up in touch, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on same pace, edged right towards finish
came wide entering straight, always behind
held up, headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
A wide open handicap here and many would have chances on their best form but the main protagonists look to be Glad Big, Arnie de Burgh and Raza Cab and the vote is given to Glad Big. The selection was a fair second behind Star Magnitude last time out. That horse has since run well in a better race under his penalty so off the same mark here and from a good draw Glad Big will take all the beating. Arnie de Burgh rates the main danger as he won well last time out when defeating Samuel Charles but he has a penalty for that win and this looks more competitive. Raza Club is another worthy of respect on his latest second behind Bessemer but that form has since been let down and he looks vulnerable off this higher mark. Undeterred would be a danger to all on his best form but all his best efforts of late have come in claimers and he will find this harder under his big weight. Of the remainder, Nice Tune is from a yard in form and could go well at a price if fit after a 91 day absence so should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to the progressive Glad Big.
Undeterred 14-1 (9-4) In rear, ran on final furlong, making no impression towards finish, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Effective (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Nice Tune 8-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, led 2f out, headed and not pace of winner close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Three Wrens (8-11) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Selective 25-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, tracked leaders over 5f, 7th of 11, 10l behind Northern Desert (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Glad Big (GER) 8-11fav (9-2) Close up, chased leading pair over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden, kept on final furlong, weakening near finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Star Magnitude (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Arnie de Burgh 10-3fav (9-1) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Samuel Charles (9-4) by 1l, 12 ran.
Lincolneurocruiser 7-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Compton Eclipse (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Dragon Slayer (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 3l behind Cordier (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Raza Cab (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Bessemer (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
