raced keenly, soon led, 2 lengths clear and going well over 1f out, hard ridden and collared final 100 yds, kept on
chased leader to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway to chase leading pair 2f out, driven and closed to lead final 100 yards
mid-division, pushed along, no impression final 2f
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression final 2f
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon ridden in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with front pair
behind, pushed along halfway, hung left and not much room over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
raced awkwardly and green, in touch, lost place halfway, moderate headway on inside final furlong
Didn't We made an encouraging first start in a handicap over course and distance at the beginning of the month when chasing home Kingsgate Prince and has an obvious chance off just a 1lb higher mark so gets the vote ahead of Orchard Supreme and Pab Special. The last mentioned lost little in defeat behind the in-form Casablanca Minx in a claimer here last time when looking as though the drop back to seven furlongs would suit. Jamie Spencer rode plenty of winners for David Evans last season so it would come as no surprise to see The London Gang go well here but he needs to improve on recent evidence. Mambo Sun should be suited by the drop back in distance and could be of interest, while Endless Night is unexposed after just three starts and could do better now that he goes handicapping over a trip that should suit better than the sprint trips that he has raced over so far. Orchard Supreme has been running consistently well of late and should be thereabouts again but the vote goes to Didn't We who looks to be progressing along the right lines.
Didn't We (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, led 1f out, headed final 75 yards, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Kingsgate Prince (9-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Orchard Supreme 9-4fav (9-4) Led, hard pressed 2f out, headed 1f out,no extra, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Kingsgate Prince (9-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Possessed 16-1 (8-13) Slowly away, headway on outside when hung badly left from over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Song of Silence (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Thoughtsofstardom 7-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, staying on when edged left from 1f out, 4th of 9, 6l behind Prettilini (7-12) at W'hampton 7f 3yo clm (6) pol.
The London Gang 20-1 (8-9) Dwelt and always behind, 7th of 8, 12l behind Stoneacre Lad (9-4) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (5) fbs.
Mambo Sun 6-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind La Via Ferrata (8-6) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) fbs.
Endless Night 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, unable to quicken final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Easy Air (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Pab Special (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Casablanca Minx (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (5) pol.
