led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
edged left start, tracked leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, held on under pressure
held up, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
went right start, held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, switched left and stayed on strongly close home, not reached winner
went left start, held up, never dangerous
hampered start, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, always behind
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, soon no impression
Ansells Pride gets the confident selection, with Sun Bian and Wassfa the two who make up the shortlist. The selection has finished runner-up on his two starts to date but this maiden looks only average and he won't get a better chance to open his account than today. The stable have been doing well with a small number of horses recently and with a good draw in his favour, he should be able to take advantage. Wassfa has had enough chances however his trainer is very shrewd and he should be watched in the market for signs of confidence. However the fact that connections have not found a trip that he can win over means he is opposed today. Sun Bian should have come on for his recent reappearance when second behind a runaway odds-on shot, however he would need to improve plenty to feature here. The newcomers don't appear to be anything out of the ordinary however they should be watched for signs of confidence in the betting. Ultimately this looks a simple opportunity for Bryan Smart's Ansells Pride to open his account at the third time of asking.
Always A Story 66-1 (8-13) Led, set steady gallop, quickened pace over 3f out, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 5l behind Samuel Charles (9-11) at Lingfield 1m clm (6) pol.
Ansells Pride (IRE) 4-1 (9-13) In touch, ridden to lead 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Rich Lord (8-9) at Southwell 1m mdn stk (5) fbs.
Mustard Benn 100-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed 8f out, ridden and weakened quickly 4f out, last of 12, well behind Caucasienne (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Never So Easy Easycall gelding, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m6f.
Simpsons Gamble (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 1l behind Shaheer (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
Sun Bian 16-1 (9-3) In touch 4th, ridden 3f out, kept on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Lopinot (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jan.
Demi Sec 20-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up, pushed along halfway, no impression, 12th of 14, 15l behind Ask No More (9-0) at Lingfield 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jun.
Don't Mind Me 33-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 8l behind Gelder (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Kadia 66-1 (10-5) Always behind, 17th of 20, well behind Lease Lend (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 6f nhf (6) sft in Dec (N.Hunt).
Very Well Red 50-1 (9-7) Slowly away, ran green, always behind, 11th of 12, 14l behind Zar Solitario (8-7) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol.
Vive La Chasse (IRE) Mull of Kintyre filly, half-sister to winners up to 1m.
Wassfa 6-1 (8-7) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 11l behind Million Percent (8-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
