close up, chased leader over 3f out, pressed leader, carried left over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead final half furlong, asserted towards finish
held up in touch, stumbled badly after 1f, towards rear afterwards, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
steadied start, held up in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
led, ridden along 2f out, hung badly left from well over 1f out, pressed over 1f out, stayed on under pressure, headed final half furlong
slowly into stride, chased leader to over 3f out, hanging right over 2f out, lost place, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression from well over 1f out
started slowly, soon prominent, ridden 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
Sistos Fascination, Scientific and Hawa Khana all have claims on the book and we will chance Sistos Fascination on this occasion. The selection has recently been gelded and while he did race a little awkwardly at Lingfield Park, a switch to a right handed track could work the oracle. Scientific is completely exposed at plating levels and is perfectly genuine if not modest. Hawa Khana is still a maiden but runs as if that maiden victory isnt too far away. Ricci De Mare is watched in the market on his first introduction into handicap company. Southwell regular, Silver Sprite, was well turned over on a previous visit here. The remainder look moderate to say the least. A tough race with moderate performers and Sistos Fascination is the recommendation to minimum stakes.
Sistos Fascination 9-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, bumped after 1f, pushed along over 3f out, under pressure over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ledgerwood (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Scientific 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Sheer Fantastic (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Herrbee (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 13l behind Baron's Court (8-9) at Kempton 7f mdn stk (5) pol.
Hawa Khana (IRE) 5-4fav (8-4) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, rallied and close up well inside final furlong, edging right, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Tapas Lad (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) pol.
Ricci de Mare 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, lost place 2f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Classic Fortune (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Silver Sprite 5-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 5th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Magical Song (8-7) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Ray Diamond 100-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, last of 13, 26l behind First Avenue (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
