held up in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden and beaten over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, never on terms, well held inside final 2f
mid-division, headway on outside over 4f out, weakened from over 3f out
behind and green, stayed on final 3f, never nearer, should improve
chased leaders, raced keenly, effort over 3f out, hung right 2f out, held inside final furlong, kept on
held up towards rear, some headway on outside over 4f out, weakened from over 3f out
held up towards rear, some headway wide 5f out, weakened from over 3f out
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd toward finish
took keen hold, led, clear 10f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader until over 5f out, lost place over 3f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, not clear run bend over 4f out or over 3f out, soon closed, stayed on well from over 1f out, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner
in touch, lost place 7f out, soon behind, tailed off
held up in mid-division, headway over 5f out, led 1f out, stayed on well, clear towards finish
mid-division, not clear run 5f out, effort 4f out, no impression, weakened from 3f out
mid-division, headway 7f out, lost place over 4f out, tailed off
Life can be difficult for previous winners carrying a penalty in bumpers as Commander Rocks, successful over 1m6f here in November, proved last month at Kempton. But Quid Pro Quo made up a lot of ground to make a winning start at Hereford, despite running green, and could go on to better things. Season In The Sun has hinted at ability and so has Hanafy while Pitch It Up is a half-brother to a hurdles winner with Flat speed in his pedigree. COME DANCING was noted making good late headway at Kempton having met interference at a crucial stage and could go close if he’s learned from that.
Quid Pro Quo (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden, led and quickened over 1f out, green and edged left entering final furlong, pressed towards finish, held on, won at Hereford 2m mdn (5) gs in Nov beating Shearer (11-5) by hd, 11 ran.
Allo Allo 50-1 (11-4) Held up off the pace in last pair, headway over 2f out, 5th and no impression final furlong, 5th of 13, 11l behind Bricklagger (11-4) at Kempton 2m (5) pol in Feb.
Clear On Top (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders over 3f out, outpaced and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 19l behind Robelli (11-4) at Lingfield 2m (5) pol in Jan.
Hurricane Bay Malinas gelding out of Another Storm.
I'm Spellbound (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Disputed lead, ridden to lead turning for home, headed entering home straight, soon one pace, 4th of 12, 24 1/2l behind Fame And Concrete (11-0) at Southwell 2m (5) sft in Dec.
Iontach Cheval 5-1 (11-4) Just worse than midfield, pushed along over 4f out, kept on at one pace from 3f out, 6th of 12, 21 1/4l behind Nina The Terrier (10-11) at Doncaster 2m 1f (5) gd in Nov.
Pitch It Up Black Sam Bellamy gelding out of Mtilly.
Sami Bear 33-1 (10-12) Always behind, 8th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Hawa Bladi (10-12) at Lingfield 2m mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Westtara 100-1 (11-2) Raced keenly towards rear, closer in mid-division 9f out, hung right from over 3f out, soon lost place, 12th of 14, 13 1/2l behind City Derby (11-2) at Lingfield 2m (5) pol in Jan.
Commander Rocks (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Raced keenly towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, no headway, 9th of 13, 20l behind Guardino (11-2) at Kempton 2m (5) gd in Feb.
Braganza Bay Gris De Gris gelding out of Combe Florey.
Come Dancing (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, not much room over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Chalgrove (11-4) at Kempton 2m (5) pol in Feb.
Hanafy (USA) 22-1 (10-7) Held up last, headway and wide home turn, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, no chance with winner, 3rd of 13, 5 1/2l behind Robelli (11-4) at Lingfield 2m (5) pol in Jan.
Hidor De Bersy (FR) Nidor gelding out of Tropulka God.
Red Hot Radish 16-1 (10-8) Towards rear, some late minor headway, never on terms, 6th of 13, dist behind Balco Coastal (11-4) at Kempton 2m (5) pol in Feb.
Season In The Sun 9-2 (10-8) Led, pushed along and hung left bend 3 out, headed over 1f out, weakened and lost places inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Bricklagger (11-4) at Kempton 2m (5) pol in Feb.
