close up, ridden to chase leader 2f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt, mid-division, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on to lead near finish
pulled hard, held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
keen, short of room soon after start, close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong
chased leader 5f
dwelt, held up, ridden halfway, never dangerous
held up, ridden halfway, never dangerous
Sharpazmax gets the nod over Benllech and Baylini, while Lawyer To The World is also worth considering if he is supported in the betting ring. The last named does need to improve on what he has shown so far but dropped a significant hint that he is capable of winning a race when finishing a close second at Kempton last month. A repeat effort would bring him into the equation for each-way backers. Baylini has progressed nicely in her four previous starts - culminating with a solid effort to win a fillies only maiden over course and distance. This does look a bit tougher, though, and she needs to find a little more in this company. Benllech is a consistent yardstick and fully deserved his victory at Kempton 24 days ago. Again he has more on his plate but cannot be ruled out while he is holding his form so well. Nevertheless, Sharpasmax has the edge in terms of potential and he is fancied to make the most of the opportunity presented to him this afternoon. Twice a course and distance winner, Sharpasmax is well suited by the turns of Lingfield and, with a perfect draw in stall two, the son of Daggers Draw can do his bit to help make this a good day for his in-form trainer.
Baylini 7-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on well, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Cesc (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp (3) pol in Nov.
Sharpazmax (IRE) 7-4 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, soon driven, held on well, won at Lingfield 7f nov stk (6) pol in Nov beating Autograph Hunter (9-3) by a nk, 4 ran.
Copper King 5-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 12l behind Milson's Point (7-13) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Our Blessing (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Hucking Hill (8-9) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Racing Times 3-1jt-fav (9-7) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 9l behind Milson's Point (7-13) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Silver Hotspur 4-1jt-fav (9-4) Close up, under pressure over 2f out, no impression when hung right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 4l behind Mogok Ruby (8-11) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sept.
Lawyer To World 3-1fav (9-7) Towards rear, headway on outer 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Gifted Heir (8-8) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Benllech 3-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong to lead post, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov beating Baltic Belle (8-12) by a shd, 11 ran.
