Sheila's Bond and Pinsplitter have both gone close over 1m2f recently but still have something to prove over today's longer distance and preference goes to THE WONGA COUP. Much improved since his return from a lay-off, he was beaten only a head over 1m2f here on his latest start and also went close over C&D before that. Pat Phelan's charge looks the one to beat. New Den is worth a try over this trip judged on his best form and better is expected from the unexposed Colonel Henry.
Mister Bit (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Raced in rear, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 10l behind Buona Sarah (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Before The War (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, weakened 2f out, 9th of 13, 12l behind Final Drive (9-11) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
New Den 4-1 (9-4) In touch in rear, reaminders 8f out headway soon after to go close up, ridden 4f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 4th of 6, 11l behind Suntrap (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
The Wonga Coup (IRE) 6-1 (8-5) Always prominent, chased clear leader well over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 12, hd behind Buona Sarah (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Sheila's Bond 11-4 (8-11) In touch in rear, reminders 4f out, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on to go 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Mush Mir (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Pinsplitter (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Set strong pace, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied near finish, 2nd of 5, nk behind Orchard Supreme (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f sell stks (6) pol.
Lady Willa (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Led 2f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Cast Of Stars (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn stks (5) std.
Beseech (USA) 9-1 (8-13) In rear, never a factor, 8th of 10, 11l behind Indian Violet (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-52 (6) pol.
Colonel Henry 25-1 (8-9) Keen in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 15, 9l behind Suhailah (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.