led 2f, remained with leader, led again over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
raced wide, held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
always in rear
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish
tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, one pace
pulled hard, soon in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, not reach leaders
always in rear
Mambazo is the selection in this handicap with George The Second and Currency appearing the most obvious dangers. Stuart Williams' charge is in rude health at the moment and having posted three recent successes in the last five weeks, he could still be capable of defying the handicapper. George The Second goes well at this track and if reproducing his most recent effort over this longer trip, he has to be a player. Currency is a capable enough performer on his day and the veteran is sure to be swooping late when others have cried enough. Hollow Jo has the ability to win a race of this nature although recent form does not inspire. Regal Royale is persisted with in blinkers and is watched in the market. Quality Street is yet to win a race on the all-weather and should prefer today's six furlongs rather the five previously campaigned over. Norcroft has it to prove around Lingfield although is a winner on artificial surfaces in the past. Not a strong race by any stretch of the imagination and Mambazo is taken to maintain his winning form.
George The Second 4-1 (9-8) With leader, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ridden out, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Cosmic Destiny (9-3) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Mambazo 11-4jt-fav (9-6) Made all, clear over 1f out, easily, won at Kempton 6f app hcp (5) pol beating Romany Nights (9-11) by 5l, 8 ran.
Hollow Jo 8-1 (8-12) Held up off the pace, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 12, 2l behind Romany Nights (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Regal Royale 10-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden and not much room over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Inca Soldier (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Quality Street 7-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, edged left and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind George The Second (9-8) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Imperium 10-1 (9-2) Steadied start, headway on inside over 1f out, soon one pace, 6th of 11, 5l behind Tender The Great (9-3) at Bath 1m hcap (5) frm in Jun.
Norcroft 12-1 (9-6) Soon tracking leaders, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Wodhill Schnaps (8-9) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Currency 7-4fav (9-9) Chased winner, ran on strongly under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 13, shd behind Charming Ballet (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
