squeezed at start, always behind
mid-division, smooth headway halfway on inner, led over 2f out, soon clear
towards rear, stayed on well final 2f
close up, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
prominent, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
led until ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, one pace final 2f
towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace
chased leaders to halfway
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
close up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
A chance is taken with Knapton Hill, who is selected ahead of News Of The Day, Greek God and Featherlight. The last named ran respectably on his debut for his new yard in November of last year - finishing fourth in a nursery at Wolverhampton. This is not much tougher and the son of Fantastic Light has a solid chance of making the frame in this company. Being gelded brought about an improved display from Greek God when he was last seen out and he looks capable of paying his way before too long. This is his first start at Southwell, though, and he may be better for the experience. News Of The Day seized her chance in a moderate seller a fortnight ago and has to be respected now that she has discovered winning ways. She races off the same mark today but, as the opposition is stronger, she has a bit more to find. Therefore, it can pay to speculate with the consistent Knapton Hill, who shapes as if this trip will suit her ideally and she makes good sense as a betting proposition at the likely odds.
Beck 14-1 (9-3) In rear, pushed along 5f out, behind final 3f, 7th of 9, 18l behind Brosna Cry (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Medici Code 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 8th of 11, 14l behind Don't Panic (9-0) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Knapton Hill 15-2 (8-12) In rear, good headway on outside over 2f out, not clear run well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ella Y Rossa (8-7) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Emefdream 11-1 (9-2) Held up, towards rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Ella Y Rossa (8-7) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
News of The Day (IRE) 6-4fav (8-6) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) pol beating Zaafira (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Tenterhooks (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and effort 3f out, no further impression, 6th of 8, 20l behind Market Day (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jul.
Mr Chocolate Drop (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Led, hung right from 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Carefree (8-6) at Southwell 1m 3yo sll (6) fbs.
Greek God 7-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 2l behind Global Traffic (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
My Sara 10-1 (8-13) In rear and outpaced, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 5l behind Pietersen (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Fire In Cairo (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Always in rear, 10th of 13, 19l behind Para Siempre (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Dec.
Featherlight 7-2 (8-6) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung left and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Isola Madre (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Arabellas Homer 16-1 (7-9) Held up, never dangerous, 5th of 6, 16l behind Para Siempre (9-5) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Skye But N Ben 12-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Global Traffic (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Brynris 50-1 (8-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, hung left and weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Ella Y Rossa (8-7) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.