led, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, caught final stride
mid-division, chased leader 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
raced wide, behind, ridden over 2f out never dangerous
tracked leader to 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, good headway from over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead final stride
tracked leaders, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, chased leader 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, one pace and no extra towards finish
towards rear, good headway 1f out, ran on strongly nearest finish
steadied start, towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, switched to outer, finished fast, just failed, unlucky
steadied start, took keen hold towards rear, some headway well over 1f out, never nearer
took keen hold, prominent, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out and weakened final furlong
pulled hard behind, ridden 2f out, kept on well final furlong, not reach leaders
in touch, not trouble leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
outpaced in rear and always behind
A competitive contest gets proceedings under way and there is very little between many of the leading fancies but the principals look to be Ever Cheerful, Quantum Leap and Majestical and the narrow vote is given to Ever Cheerful. The selection won well last time out when beating Solicitude and although rising in the weights he again has conditions to suit and from a fair draw he looks a value bet. Quantum Leap rates the main danger on his latest win over Majestical but that rival is weighted to gain his revenge and he is taken on with this in mind. Majestical is sure to have his supporters on these revised terms but he is hard to win with and has yet to win over this trip. Rhapsilian is another last time out winner worthy of respect but he is another that is not proven over the trip. Of the remainder Hannahbecc was third behind Joy And Pain but this looks more competitive and with this in mind for the winner we return to Ever Cheerful to small stakes.
Ever Cheerful 13-2 (9-1) Tracked leader, led halfway, ridden out, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Solicitude (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Sophia Gardens 9-2 (9-1) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out and eased, last of 10, 19l behind Wadnagin (8-11) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Nikki Bea (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 6l behind Monashee Prince (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Tilsworth Charlie 14-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden to press leaders over 1f out, weakened final 100 yads, 4th of 9, 2l behind Blackmalkin (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Quantum Leap 15-2 (9-2) Mid-division, headway on rails to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct beating Majestical (9-1) by a nk, 14 ran.
King After 8-1 (9-1) Keen, held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 8l behind Ever Cheerful (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Rhapsilian 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division going well, headway and not clear run entering straight, chased leading pair inside final furlong, ran on to lead final 50 yards, won at Lingfield 6f app hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Two Acres (8-13) by 1l, 12 ran.
Convallaria (FR) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leader stand side until halfway, soon behind, last of 17, 22l behind Seneschal (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Majestical (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) In rear, plenty to do over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Littledodayno (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Border Artist 12-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 7th of 14, 4l behind Ever Cheerful (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Diamond Hurricane (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 15l behind Punching (8-12) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Hannahbecc 25-1 (8-13) Behind, headway when checked over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Joy And Pain (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Railway Express (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Mid-division, not clear run and switched inside final furlong, never on terms, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Confidentiality (8-7) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (6) pol.
Lady Duxyana 7-1 (8-11) Started very slowly, moderate late headway, never on terms, 6th of 11, 12l behind Hansomelle (9-10) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (6) gd in Aug.
