soon led, ridden over 2f out, hung left under pressure 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, soon outpaced by winner
in touch, tracked leader 7f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, effort and wide over 2f out, stayed on one pace from over 1f out
raced keenly behind mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase leaders 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, edged right and asserted towards finish
held up in rear, headway 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, not reach leaders, lost 3rd final strides
tracked leader to 7f out, ridden 3f out, lost place and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, effort over 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and lost place from 3f out, soon behind
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, took 3rd final strides
Diamond Twister sets a fair enough level of form however he is not a shoe-in to get this extra trip on breeding and so it may pay to take a chance with BADGE OF HONOUR on his third start. Mark Johnston's gelding steps up in trip today and he looks sure to improve for the stiffer test of stamina. He still looked green when running well here over a mile last time and from the good family of Fantastic Light, it would be no surprise to see him improve. Newcomers Stormy's Prelude and Garter Knight, a half-brother to Perfect Star, could easily feature on their debut, whilst Gasalee represents a yard that excels with their fillies and she showed enough promise on debut at Great Leighs to be of interest today. Bishop Rock is another for consideration after a three month break, but it is Badge Of Honour who can lead them home.
Badge of Honour 8-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on well until caught final strides, 2nd of 11, nk behind Strong Storm (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Bishop Rock (USA) 16-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 3f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 9l behind Classic Vintage (9-5) at Bath 1m nov stk (5) gs in Oct.
Broughton Beck (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon switched left, in mid-division over 5f out, progress over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 12l behind Kimberley Downs (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Diamond Twister (USA) 9-2 (9-2) Keen, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on to go 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Fong's Alibi (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol.
El Bravo 20-1 (8-9) Always behind, 9th of 11, 12l behind Emirates World (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Garter Knight Mark of Esteem gelding out of Granted.
Gaselee (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 4th of 6, 4l behind Open Sesame (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Jan.
Milemilia (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Slowly away, reluctant and flashed tail early, soon well behind, 12th of 13, 24l behind Love Pegasus (8-9) at Kempton 1m mdn stk (5) pol.
Stormy's Prelude Alhaarth filly out of Far Reaching.
