2nd 1f, tracked leaders, switched left over 2f out, stayed on same pace
ridden leaving stalls, went 2nd after 1f racing keenly, no impression on winner final furlong
made all, ridden over 1f out, edged left, eased close home
held up, effort on outside 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
held up in 4th, lost place over 3f out, no impression after
BREAKFAST CLUB ran green at Lingfield but still got the job done with Diligent Lady only fourth. He didn’t have much to beat but will know more today and this more galloping track should suit so he is fancied to give the weight away to the frustrating Dark Kris, who was a beaten favourite for the third time in a Doncaster handicap last week. None of the others make much appeal.
Breakfast Club 5-2 (9-5) Led, ran wide into straight 2f out, soon headed, rallied inside final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead close home, won at Lingfield 5f stks (5) pol in Jun beating Good Earth (9-5) by nk, 8 ran.
Dark Kris (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Edged right start, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Time Voyage (9-4) at Doncaster 1m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Diligent Lady 14-1 (9-0) Keen pressed winner, carried wide into straight 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Breakfast Club (9-5) at Lingfield 5f stks (5) pol in Jun.
Irish Tweed 6-1 (8-12) Pulled hard and prominent on outside, lost 2nd 3f out, hung left and weakened over 2f out, last of 6, 21 1/4l behind Gypsy Whisper (8-12) at Lingfield 7f fll stks (5) gf in Aug.
Smokey 50-1 (9-0) Dwelt in rear, pushed along over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Breakfast Club (9-5) at Lingfield 5f stks (5) pol in Jun.
Storm At Dawn (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 10, 13l behind Exhibit (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f fll stks (4) pol in Nov.