never closer than mid-division, weakened final 2f
mid-division near side of group, hung left from halfway, kept on towards finish
held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, no chance with winner
pulled hard and prominent, led 4f out and went to near side rail, headed halfway, weakened rapidly, tailed off
chased leaders 4f
raced keenly in mid-division, headway chasing leaders before halfway, ridden to lead inside final 2f, soon hung left, ran on well
chased leaders near side of group, ridden over 1f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong,
raced keenly, never closer than mid-division
raced keenly, led 1f, led again halfway, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
off the pace towards rear, some late minor headway, never on terms
held up towards rear of mid-division, headway over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong
Cheekpieces were applied to KNOCKABOUT QUEEN for the first time since 2019 at Southwell last week and she returned an easy winner. She looks capable of defying a penalty on that form and is preferred to Won Love, who landed a novice race at the same track recently. Penombre also placed at Southwell last time while Wicklow Warrior’s only success in 22 attempts so far was in this race last year.
Knockabout Queen 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Southwell 6f stks (6) pol in Feb beating Dirchill (9-2) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Won Love (IRE) 6-5fav (9-5) Took keen hold, tracked leader, pushed along and every chance over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, asserted close home, won at Southwell 6f stks (5) pol in Feb beating Silver Dollar (9-5) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Edessann (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Raced wide keen, towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 10, 11 1/2l behind Twentysharesofgrey (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Farhhsical 66-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, mid-division on outer, pushed along over 2f out, hampered by rival 2f out, weakened soon after, last of 12, 24 1/2l behind Exchequer (9-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Highlight Reel (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Led, ridden when headed 3f out, weakened from over 2f out, eased inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 17 1/2l behind International Lion (8-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Jems Bond 4-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Recuerdame (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Penombre 22-1 (9-11) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Capla Spirit (10-12) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Qaaraat 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Nellie French (8-10) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Rockley Point 50-1 (9-2) Led until halfway, lost 2nd 3f out, chased leaders, ridden entering final 2f, weakened quickly soon after, 9th of 10, 31l behind Stand Free (9-2) at Newcastle 1m stks (6) pol in Jan.
Sleight 7-1 (9-2) Off the pace in last pair, ridden on inside 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 6l behind Knockabout Queen (9-2) at Southwell 6f stks (6) pol in Feb.
Tarnhelm 22-1 (8-8) Held up behind leaders, switched left and effort over 1f out, no impression, well beaten final furlong, 5th of 7, 6 3/4l behind Clear Angel (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Wicklow Warrior 15-2 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Twentysharesofgrey (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
