made all, ridden inside final furlong, kept on strongly
tracked winner until 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly away, in rear, headway 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and no impression
tracked leaders in 3rd, chased winner over 2f out until 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
The betting suggested CLASSIC COLLECTION had improved since his debut back in May and the Godolphin colt duly landed the odds at Lingfield recently by six lengths. He's the one to beat in this despite Algaith winning nicely at Kempton last time. Liberal Angel is hard to fancy but the newcomer Merhoob cost 210,000 euros and is worth keeping an eye on for the future.
Algaith (USA) 9-4fav (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden to led approaching final furlong, soon pressed, kept on well towards finish, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol beating Gold Will (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Classic Collection 4-9fav (9-5) Dwelt keen tracked leaders, led over 1f out, quickened clear, ran on strongly, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol beating Free One (9-5) by 6l, 8 ran.
Merhoob (IRE) Cape Cross colt out of Lady Slippers.
Liberal Angel (FR) 25-1 (9-0) Raced centre, tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon no impression, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Lap Of Luxury (8-10) at Haydock 6f mdn (5) gd in Sep.
