held up in mid-division, pushed along in centre over 2f out, weakened soon after
held up off the pace towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway far side of group when not clear run and switched left 2f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace of winner, lost 2nd close home
led and brought field near side in straight, pushed along and headed over 2f out, weakened and hung left final 2f
held up in last pair, headway far side of group 2f out, soon ridden, weakened soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, hung left and stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, not pace of winner
chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened soon after
tracked leader until not clear run on near side rail 3f out, remained handy, got through on rail over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
started slowly, behind most of way
raced keenly tracking leaders, ridden to lead inside final 2f until inside final furlong, weakened soon after
slowly into stride and switched left start, pulled hard towards rear, plugged on past beaten horses, never dangerous
Antagonize had a pipe-opener at Southwell last month but NINE ELMS has also been action on Tapeta and is back at the scene of his last victory only 3lb higher. Mabre has been going well on the all-weather, as has Eleven Eleven, while the lightly-raced Riffa Fort is probably capable of better this year. The market may determine what’s expected of the remainder.
Riffa Fort 18-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Forge Valley Lad (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Mabre (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, effort entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Hiromichi (9-8) at Lingfield 1m hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Eleven Eleven (FR) 3-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, pressed leader, led 5f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Danielsflyer (9-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Antagonize 40-1 (9-5) Raced wide, headway to lead 6f out and set decent pace, headed inside final 2f, weakened soon after, 8th of 10, 12l behind Athmad (9-8) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Mar.
More Diamonds (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened, 9th of 10, 19 1/2l behind Nusa Dua (9-1) at Ffos Las 1m 2f hcp fll (5) gd in Jul.
Big Bear Hug 14-1 (9-11) Switched gradually left to join main group, mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 18, 16 1/2l behind Parys Mountain (9-13) at Redcar 1m hcp (6) hvy in Nov.
Confils (FR) 100-1 (9-1) Prominent, lost place over 1f out, well beaten final furlong, 7th of 8, 10 1/4l behind The Bay Warrior (9-3) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Nine Elms (USA) 9-4jfav (10-12) Prominent, headway 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Viva Voce (11-1) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Recorwoman (FR) 100-1 (9-0) Started very slowly, behind most of way, 7th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Athmad (9-8) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Distinction (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) In rear, ridden and beaten in 5th over 3f out, tailed off, 5th of 7, 15 1/2l behind Bashful (9-2) at Redcar 1m stks (5) hvy in Nov.
Buachaill (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Held up towards rear, well beaten final 2f, last of 12, dist behind Non Mollare (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (6) pol in Mar.
