ART FUND can record back to back successes and can confirm that form with Jonnie Skull and may have more to fear from Deckchair and Imperial Skylight. Gary Moore's runner was making the frame for the first time when running out an impressive victor of a Lingfield seller and won't find this handicap much more taxing. It will be more demanding to confirm the form with Jonnie Skull as he is 5lbs worse off with the Elsworth runner even before claims are taken into account but Art Fund can progress now that he's discovered how to win. Imperial Skylight has gradually discovered his form and has been running to a relatively consistent level this winter; he's yet to get his head in front and is certainly vulnerable but may win a similar contest if he keeps plugging away. Of more appeal is Deckchair as recent evidence suggests that she now sees out this trip better than she did earlier in her career. She has run well the last twice in fairly competitive nurseries and may well benefit from having Liam Jones back in the plate; preference, though, is for Art Fund.
My Sweet Georgia (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Started very slowly, always struggling in rear, 10th of 11, 8l behind Lexlenos (8-13) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (6) pol in Dec.
Art Fund (USA) 7-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 1f out, hung right on bend over 1f out, kept on to lead close home, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) pol in Dec beating Elusive Ronnie (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Diamond Surprise 20-1 (8-8) Held up behind leaders, ridden along when outpaced over 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Hellbender (8-13) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Tillers Satisfied (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, never reached challenging position, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Hellbender (8-13) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Jonnie Skull (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, driven 3f out, every chance approaching final furlong, one pace, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Art Fund (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) pol in Dec.
Imperial Skylight 4-1 (9-4) In touch and keen, chasing leaders when hanging left from over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Cut And Thrust (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Deckchair 11-2 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Mr Willis (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Paymaster In Chief 14-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 7l behind Nizhoni Dancer (9-1) at Leicester 7f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Sept.
Flawless Diamond (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Towards rear, effort 2f out, stayed on, not troubled leader, 4th of 11, 8l behind Cut And Thrust (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Nun Today (USA) 12-1 (8-8) Led, headed over 5f out, led again over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Mr Willis (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Miss Cameo (USA) 20-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, headway on inside from over 1f out, kept on, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Andean Margin (8-13) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Dec.
