led, ridden over 1f out, headed and one pace
tracked leader, ridden 2 out, led 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced
mid-division, ridden and switched right over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd close home
mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on to chase leading trio but always held
towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression
in touch on outside, effort over 2f out, plugged on
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on one pace
Nonrunner
An ultra competitive event in which Forever Changes is selected with Mac Dalia and Planet Paradise put up as alternatives. The selection seems to have a solid draw this evening and has caught the eye in two recent outings at Lingfield Park. On that evidence, a drop down to five furlongs should not cause too many problems and we take her to represent value against more fashionable rivals. Mac Dalia would have been our selection if given a better draw. Although better known in claimers and sellers, she is relatively consistent in handicap company. The booking of Francis Norton on Planet Paradise appears significant. The filly is yet to break her maiden but there are fewer stronger jockeys at todays weight than the Liverpudlian. Maahe ran a creditable reappearance at Catterick and is watched closely in the market. Stoneacre Pat was reluctant to race last time out and while he has obvious ability, he is not a viable option for us until we see him start off on terms. Regal Veil barely stays five furlongs and looks sure to dispute a frenetic early pace with fellow front-runner, Maggie Kate. A low grade but fascinating affair in which Forever Changes gets the nod.
Mac Dalia 6-1 (8-11) Keen, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 6, 8l behind Loose Caboose (9-4) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Mar.
Maggie Kate 9-2 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Rosie Says No (8-11) at Great Leighs 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Forever Changes 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led well over 1f out, hard ridden final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 10, shd behind King of Cadeaux (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Honest Value (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, weakening when headed inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Ben (9-0) at Kempton 5f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Apr.
Stoneacre Pat (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Reluctant to race, soon well behind, last of 12, 25l behind Jane's Payoff (9-4) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Apr.
Firespin (USA) 14-1 (8-8) Fly-jumped start, in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 9l behind Killer Class (8-8) at Nottingham 5f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) sft in Apr.
Sazerac (USA) 16-1 (8-5) Towards rear, switched left soon after start, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 7l behind Jane's Payoff (9-4) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Apr.
Maahe (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Towards rear and soon chased along, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 7, nk behind Killer Class (9-0) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Wicksy Creek 12-1 (8-11) Led until headed well over 1f out, kept on until weakened quickly final furlong, last of 10, 12l behind King of Cadeaux (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Planet Paradise (IRE) 9-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, slipped left and effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Swallow Forest (8-4) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Apr.
Libertytyne 66-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 37l behind Topazes (9-8) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Regal Veil 3-1 (8-2) Led, headed halfway, ridden and switched right over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Swindon Town Flyer (9-5) at Folkestone 5f 3yo clm (6) gs in Apr.
