led 6f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed 6f out, remained close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, no headway from over 1f out
dwelt, held up in rear, headway on inside 3f out, switched wide over 2f out, headway to lead approaching final furlong, ridden and headed post
always prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
keen, held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out
dropped jockey and ran loose to start, slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear
always prominent, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, weakened over 3f out, never dangerous
dwelt, held up, headway halfway, effort entering final furlong, ridden and soon every chance, led post
An ordinary maiden kicks-off the day at Lingfield where Spinning Dove is fancied to grant the globe-trotting Jamie Spencer passage for another winning ride. Priors Dale and Lord Of The Sea are others that have to be given plenty of respect as officially the best horses in the race, but both have been expensive to follow and questions have to be raised about their resolution in a finish. The same comments apply to Once Around, who dropped away very tamely at Wolverhampton last time and has a little to prove now. Therefore, the selection goes to Spinning Dove after a string of fair efforts in defeat that helped create the impression that she is well worth a try over this trip. Spencer is riding at the top of his game at the moment and the Irishman's ability in the saddle may be just what is required to initiate a change in fortune for Spinning Dove's followers.
