led until headed over 2f out, kept on until weakened over 1f out
raced keenly, tracked leader, led over 2f out to over 1f out, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
behind, headway to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, not reach leaders
towards rear, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, never nearer
held up in rear, some late headway on outer over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, short of room, hampered on rail 4f out, behind, weakened from 2f out
started very slowly, behind, headway, in touch 3f out on outer, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, nearest finish
in touch, badly hampered, checked over 2f out, not recover
started slowly, behind, late headway from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
prominent, ridden along when hampered, checked over 2f out, soon behind
tracked leaders on inside, switched left over 2f out, led on outer over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong
mid-division, headway, effort over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong
What Katie Did is selected ahead of Gross Prophet and Yamal. The selection is exposed in relation to others but knows her way around this track and with a fair draw this afternoon, she represents likely value at the odds. Gross Prophet has correctly been dropped 4lbs by the assessor after a below par effort. If the race is run to suit, he could be dangerous. Yamal overcame a slow start to pick up a Lingfield maiden. He looks better than the bare form but will not have the luxury of a breathing space here. Rehabilitation landed a Wolverhampton gamble earlier in the month. The presence of a 78-rated horse has set the handicapper a real puzzle. Bombardier Wells did not show too much in two turf maidens but could not be crabbed for a victory at Lingfield. Just Like A Woman ran in a fair handicap at Lingfield against unexposed sorts so is one to note in the market. Hunt The Bottle shaped with a degree of promise last season and would be a big factor if a back end stinker is ignored. This looks like a race that will throw up winners but we stick with proven form in What Katie Did.
Gross Prophet 25-1 (8-11) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 10l behind Meydan Princess (8-12) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Hansinger (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Behind, headway over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 5th of 10, 7l behind Cordell (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Rehabilitation 4-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway on inside 2f out, led inside final furlong, edged right close home, won at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol beating Ink Spot (9-3) by 1l, 6 ran.
Naughty Frida (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 7l behind Paco Boy (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 3yo lst stk (1) pol in Mar.
Sofia's Star 11-1 (9-2) Always in rear, 8th of 10, 6l behind Fathsta (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Hunt The Bottle (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Started slowly, held up in rear, headway over 2f outs, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out, 10th of 15, 10l behind Feisty Royale (8-13) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Bombardier Wells 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led and soon pressed inside final furlong, ridden and found extra and edged right towards finish, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol beating Maghya (8-12) by a nk, 10 ran.
Yamal (IRE) 9-4 (9-0) Slowly into stride, headway 2f out, soon ridden, effort entering final furlong, ran on to lead post, won at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Mar beating Spin Again (9-0) by a nk, 7 ran.
Emperors Jade 8-1 (8-12) Towards rear, effort 2f out, stayed on, not touble leaders, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Fathsta (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Just Like A Woman 8-1 (9-4) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Canary Islands (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Acquifer 7-2fav (9-0) Close up, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Fantasy Princess (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Fervent Prince 16-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Unbreak My Heart (9-6) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Totally Focussed (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Held up and keen, switched left over 2f out, ran on to chase winner final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Commander Cave (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol.
What Katie Did (IRE) 10-3fav (9-3) Always prominent, ridden to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar beating Hobson (9-3) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
