held up, steady headway on nearside from 3f out, pushed along entering final furlong, chased winner inside final 110 yard, kept on but not pace to challenge near finish
prominent, raced keenly after 1f, led entering final 2f, pushed along inside final furlong, ran on well, won comfortably
prominent, led after 1f, ridden when headed entering final 2f, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, headway on far side 4f out, ridden when every chance entering final 3f, weakened quickly inside final furlong
smartly away, bumped by rival after 1f, settled in midfield until lost ground passing halfway, rallied briefly 2f out, soon pushed along and weakened inside final furlong
midfield, chased leaders far side from 3f out, every chance entering final 2f, unable to quicken inside final furlong, weakened near finish
led early, headed after 1f, remained prominent until ridden inside final furlong, no extra and weakened near finish
went slightly right exiting stalls, settled in midfield, pushed along approaching halfway, ridden 2f out, never had pace to challenge and kept on at one pace near finish
broke well, bumped rival after 1f, went prominent until pushed along passing halfway, ridden 3f out, dropped towards rear inside final 2f, kept on
slightly awkward leaving stalls, prominent near side, chased leaders inside final 2f, not pace of front pair inside final 110 yards
in rear, still a lot to do entering final 2f, pushed along on near side entering final furlong, responded well, took fourth inside final 110 yards, no chance with front three
midfield, ridden 3f out, little response and lost ground entering final 2f, never dangerous
Jems Bond won here last month but that was over 6f and he rarely runs over this trip these days. Eleven Eleven, who won here in October 2021 and is 10lb lower, ran a bit better last time while Divine Connection is inconsistent but finished runner-up in a Class 5 at Southwell last time when attempting to make all. MAC AILEY won at Southwell in December and was unlucky in-running on a return visit on New Year's Day. He's had a break and can regain the winning thread. Inexplicable has won seven times in his career, all of them on Tapeta though never here. He ran well at Wolverhampton on Saturday and should be thereabouts. Masham Moor is on his last winning mark and has to be respected.
Jems Bond 9-4fav (9-11) In touch in mid-division, headway over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Nickleby (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Eleven Eleven (FR) 5-1 (9-2) Pulled hard, prominent, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Heretic (9-8) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Divine Connection 17-2 (8-11) Wide and headway to lead 5f out, soon 4 lengths clear, ridden and reduced lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Cailin Saoirse (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Jan.
Robert Johnson 8-1 (9-6) Held up, pushed along and outpaced 4f out, rallied and rapid headway final furlong, bumped with rival final 100 yards, led close home, cosily, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in May beating Haven Lady (9-10) by nk, 9 ran.
St Andrew's Castle 10-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no headway, last of 12, 6 1/4l behind With Respect (9-8) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Inexplicable (IRE) 9-2 (10-10) Held up in last trio, good headway on inside over 1f out, went 2nd inside final 100 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Pessoa (11-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Coligone Kate 50-1 (9-9) Soon tracking leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, lost 2nd soon after, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Run Teddy Run (9-11) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
John The Pirate 100-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, driven over 2f out, no impression entering final furlong, last of 11, 4 1/2l behind Broughtons Flare (9-10) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Mac Ailey 3-1fav (9-4) Slow into stride, towards rear, switched left and headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Saxonhill (9-2) at Southwell 1m stks (6) pol in Jan.
Masham Moor 17-2 (9-6) Keen in touch, headway 2f out, pushed along and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Odd Socks Havana (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Iron Sheriff (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, mid-division, driven over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Broughtons Flare (9-10) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Sir Dotti (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, keen on outside early stages, ridden 2f out, never involved, 6th of 7, 8l behind Engrave (11-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
