tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, not able to get on terms with leaders
led, headed over 4f out, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, lost 3rd inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, went 3rd again close home
held up in touch, driven 2f out, soon no impression on leaders
very slowly away, behind, driven over 2f out, never figured
reluctant to race early, always in rear
held up in mid-division, going well over 2f out, headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, unable to get on terms, lost 3rd close home
led early, tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, stayed on, held by winner inside final 50 yards
prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Al Qaasim finally opened his account when beating Stand Free less than a length over track and trip while MASHAM MOOR completed a double with a recent victory here. The latter is 4lb higher today but had to overcome a wide draw last time and may have won by further otherwise. Recent runner-up Reclaim Victory has something to find with the selection on collateral form while Cusack came up short last week having scored at the track before that. Fact Or Fable’s earlier success at Kempton came in classified company and he’s been beaten in a handicap since.
Al Qaasim (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Raced wide in touch, pushed along and headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Shyjack (9-8) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Lady Alavesa 28-1 (8-9) Towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Lucayan (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcp fll (5) pol in Jan.
Hardy 33-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, no impression over 1f out, 8th of 13, 7l behind Capricious (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Masham Moor 4-1 (8-12) Slow into stride, raced wide towards rear, wide and headway 2f out, led over 1f out, eased towards finish, readily, won at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Makambe (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Reclaim Victory (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Masqool (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Paddy Elliott (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Oud Metha Bridge (9-5) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Van Dijk 50-1 (9-4) Raced wide headway to lead 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 9th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Al Qaasim (9-7) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Fact Or Fable (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final 110 yards, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Bobby Joe Leg (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Cusack 11-2 (8-12) Close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Daafy (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Stand Free 17-2 (9-3) Close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Al Qaasim (9-7) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Dubai Elegance 15-2 (9-6) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and hung left inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Back From Dubai (9-7) at Southwell 1m stks (6) pol in Jan.
Outofthegloom 66-1 (9-5) Dwelt, in rear, behind 4f out, no impression, 9th of 11, 22 1/2l behind Amelia R (9-8) at Beverley 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
