Verdict

JACK RACKHAM was a latecomer to racing on the polytrack but has taken to it well. He won over C&D earlier this year and though he's returning from a lengthy lay-off, a chance is taken that Bryan Smart has him ready to strike. Arctic Lynx won on his latest start and was not beaten far here before that. He looks a contender along with Even Bolder who has been unlucky not to score at Lingfield recently and is dropping down a grade. Towy Boy has claims but was engaged to run at Lingfield yesterday.

Formwatch

Even Bolder 7-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, soon chased winner, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 12, hd behind Perfect Act (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.

Arctic Lynx (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Held, headway entering final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead final strides, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov beating Tislaam (9-1) by 3/4l, 10 ran.

Clifton Bridge 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, soon faded, 10th of 12, 10l behind Swiss Cross (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.

Besty 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 10l behind Fantasy Gladiator (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.

Jack Rackham 7-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 6, 4l behind Onceaponatime (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Mar.

Comadoir (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 7l behind Perfect Act (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.

Tislaam (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on outside, effort to dispute lead and every chance over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 5l behind Takajan (8-6) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.

Towy Boy (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 9, hd behind Wooden King (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.

Best Trip (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed over 2f out, gradually lost place, 11th of 13, 12l behind Merchant Of Medici (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.

Clear Praise (USA) 7-2 (9-4) In rear, switched inside halfway, headway over 1f out, switched right entering final furlong, staying on when not clear run near finish, 6th of 9, 5l behind Stratton Banker (9-5) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.

Starwatch 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Hinton Admiral (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.

Lord of The Reins (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Behind, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Desert Strike (8-7) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.