tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, hampered approaching 1f out, not recover
in rear, headway 2f out, hampered approaching 1f out, running on when badly hampered and stumbled inside final furlong, not recover
held up mid-division, headway on inside 2f out, edged right over 1f out, ran on
in touch, ridden halfway, every chance throughout final furlong, no extra
always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, challenged throughout final furlong, kept on gamely, edged left inside final furlong
in touch on outside, ridden approaching 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, headway on inside 2f out, kept on
soon led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
Keyaki, Hello Man and Vanadium are three against the field in this tight handicap and the vote is given to Keyaki. The selection has won his last two races in good style, notably when beating Hello Man last time out; granted that rival is better off at the weights here but the selection won with a little in hand and he is taken to defy the handicaper. Hello Man is sure to have his supporters on these revised terms but this hold up performer will need plenty of luck in running. Vanadium is another that could go well on his best form but he has dissapointed for no apparent reason of late so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Prince Tum Tum goes well here and has a good draw so could go well at a price but for the winner we return to Keyaki who is in the form of his life.
Keyaki (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, led just inside final 2f, drew clear final furlong comfortably, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Hello Man (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Prince Tum Tum (USA) 9-1 (9-0) Behind, not clear run after 2f, soon ridden, never near leaders, 8th of 13, 6l behind Rosein (8-11) at W'hampton 6f hcap (4) pol.
Vanadium 11-1 (8-11) In touch far side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 15l behind Bel Cantor (8-5) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Zarzu 10-1 (9-4) Slowly away, behind, headway when not clear run inside final furlong, eased, 8th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Forest Dane (9-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Hello Man (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, effort and hung left 1f out, effort inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Keyaki (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Premier Fantasy 7-2fav (8-13) Unruly stalls, completely missed break, some headway halfway, eased over 1f out, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Meditation (8-7) at Warwick 7f hcap (4) gf in Jun.
Bonne de Fleur 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Sir Nod (9-5) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sept.
Mambazo 7-2 (8-10) Held up, came wide entering straight, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 8l behind Rosein (8-11) at W'hampton 6f hcap (4) pol.
