dwelt raced wide towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders entering final 2f, weakened final furlong
keen soon led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
keen tracked leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, edged right and ran on
close up, shaken up over 1f out, headway just inside final furlong, ridden and soon chased winner, no impression towards finish
dwelt keen towards rear, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
towards rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden when carried head awkwardly entering final 2f, soon lost action, eased and pulled up inside final furlong
raced wide tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide close up, ridden when weakened approaching final furlong, soon eased
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
towards rear, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
raced wide mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
This won't take much winning so we'll take the chance that LEXINGTON BLUE is back in the same form as when scoring over a mile here in November off a pound higher mark. Munsarim is plummeting down the weights but has yet to show much improvement for it but Plover has also dropped down the ratings and could be interesting with Jim Crowley an intriguing jockey booking. Top Set and Rockie Road may be the pick of the remainder.
Final Drive (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, ridden inside final 2f, never a threat, 9th of 12, 8l behind Estibdaad (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Plover 33-1 (8-7) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near leaders, 7th of 13, 6l behind Sabre Rock (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
My Anchor 50-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 13l behind Sandy Cove (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Munsarim (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, raced wide from 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, last of 13, 28l behind Softly She Treads (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Top Set (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, effort when not clear run over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Sabre Rock (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Teide Peak (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, not much room over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 16l behind Sandy Cove (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Lexington Blue 6-1 (9-1) Dwelt, in rear, edged left and modest headway over 1f out, no threat, 6th of 10, 5l behind Sarlat (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) in Jan.
Yourinthewill (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, some late moderate headway, never threatened, 8th of 14, 10l behind Sabre Rock (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Rockie Road (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden chasing leaders well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4l behind Novel Dancer (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Rosie Prospects 33-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 7th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Estibdaad (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Sea Tiger 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Henry Grace (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Jazri 20-1 (9-4) Held up in last, pushed along over 3f out, edged left and effort inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 8, 5l behind Officer In Command (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) in Jan.
Focail Mear 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders on inside, effort on inside into 3rd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner appproaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Henry Grace (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
