always rear division
held up behind leaders, quicken to lead over 1f out, soon clear, eased close home
prominent, ridden over 2f out, edged left entering final furlong, ran on towards finish
held up, headway on outer over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, effort when weakening over 2f out
towards rear, ridden along halfway, never troubled leaders
took keen hold to lead, ridden along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
GENERAL TUFTO can get back to winning ways although More Time Tim and Barataria are obvious dangers on the book. A poor draw last week was the undoing of the progressive four-year-old as he attempted to land the four timer. Holly Hall can claim five pounds in this race and that may make all the difference in the finish. More Time Tim beat some fairly exposed types in decent fashion last week. Ross Atkinson has ridden winners in the past but will be riding the former Irish inmate for the first time in public. Lance Betts has ridden plenty of winners in this sphere so Barataria has to be respected. He has gone well for an amateur or inexperienced pilot in the past. Downhill Skier has been in good nick but the handicapper appears to have got him in check. Montiboli has headgear on for the first time in almost a year. Rock Anthem has a point to prove. The former Paul Cole trained, Sri Kuantan was well turned over on his previous visit to Southwell but has won at Lingfield in the past. General Tufto secures the nomination.
Sri Kuantan (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) In rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 27l behind Fondled (8-9) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
More Time Tim (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden out readily, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs beating Hilbre Court (9-2) by 3l, 8 ran.
Barataria 10-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Hilbre Court (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
General Tufto 10-11fav (8-11) Prominent, led over 4f out, clear over 3f out, driven and headed near line, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Almahaza (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Montiboli (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Hallingdal (9-2) at W'hampton 7f fll hcp (5) pol.
Rock Anthem (IRE) 10-3fav (9-1) Led 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Hilbre Court (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Downhill Skier (IRE) 7-2 (8-4) Behind, headway on outer over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Captain Macarry (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.