took keen hold, tracking leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
went left start, behind on stands side rail, hard ridden over 1f out, running on inside final furlong, when rider dropped reins and unbalanced final 50 yards
held up tracking leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
keen hold, held up, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
reared leaving stalls, took keen hold, held up tracking leaders, not much room over 2f out, soon squeezed to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace well inside final furlong
in touch, headway on outer of group over 2f out, ridden to press winner approaching final 1f, one pace and no impression when lost 2nd well inside final furlong
towards rear near stand rail, hung badly right from over 2f out and almost ended on far rail, never on terms
chased leaders towards near side rail, outpaced 2f out, ridden, hung right and ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd well inside final furlong, finished well, not reached winner
slight lead, headed over 2f out, weakened final 1f
chased leader, bumped over 2f out, lost placed quickly soon after, tailed off
GHOST DANCER is the token pick in this finale with Sam's Cross and Step It Up as the dangers. Milton Bradley's stable seem to be faring well at the moment and the booking of David Probert is an eyecatcher. The horse wasn't too far away at Lingfield last time out and a bold account can be anticipated. Sam's Cross needs to reverse form with our selection to win this contest. Nevertheless, he is a course and distance winner. Step It Up bids for a hattrick this afternoon. He seems to be in rude health though whether a mark of 71 is something he can cope with is another matter entirely. Super Frank is probably better known on the artificial surfaces though he has performed well enough under today's rider. Dynamo Dave is back in blinkers having disappointed without them last time out. Mata Hari Blue has shown promise in two of his three bumpers thus far and is one to note in the market. Ghost Dancer has been knocking on the door for some time and can finally go through it in the nightcap.
Step It Up (IRE) 7-4fav (8-9) Pressed leaders, led just over 3f out, kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Chandika (8-5) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Spiritual Art 20-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 13l behind Audemar (9-4) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Super Frank (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Always behind, 11th of 12, 19l behind Gwilym (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Sam's Cross (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 10l behind Gwilym (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Diddums 6-1 (9-7) Soon in touch, not clear run well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Equinity (8-3) at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Ghost Dancer 10-1 (8-11) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner approaching final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Gwilym (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Mata Hari Blue 12-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, headway under pressure 1f out, stayed on well, 4th of 15, 5l behind Sutton Veny (8-12) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) std.
Sherjawy (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Led, headed just over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 5l behind Step It Up (8-9) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Joss Stick 20-1 (8-9) Outpaced and always in rear, 13th of 16, 8l behind Cape Royal (9-8) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Dynamo Dave (USA) 11-1 (8-1) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 15l behind Gwilym (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Louie's Lad 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division on outer, driven along and behind over 2f out, 12th of 14, 9l behind Green Lagonda (9-2) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
