soon pressing leader, led 8f out, ridden and headed inside final 3f, stayed challenging under pressure, disputing 2nd inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, struggling 4f out
took keen hold, led 3f, pressed leader, still chance 2f out, held over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
always behind, never on terms, tailed off
dwelt, soon pushed along to chase leaders, went 3rd 4f out, led inside final 3f, stayed on well and drew clear inside final furlong
behind, headway on outside over 4f out, still pressing leaders 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind, never on terms, tailed off
Nonrunner
SPAHI won over 1m4f here a week ago and is likely to start a short price in this company despite a penalty. The well-beaten pair Kipchak and Kingaroo re-oppose and should ensure a decent pace once again without threatening the selection. The rest of today's opposition remain badly out of sorts with Dunaskin continuing to struggle and Flying Applause and Prince Golan having yet to prove they stay today's distance.
Kipchak (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, led 9f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 13l behind Spahi (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Kingaroo (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Led, headed 9f out, weakened 4f out, last of 14, well behind Spahi (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Flying Applause 3-1fav (8-11) Took keen hold, chased leader until over 6f out, stayed in 3rd until ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Yourinthewill (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Prince Golan (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden 3f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 12l behind Bennelong (9-7) at Brighton 1m 2f Apprentice Selling Handicap (0-65) (3yo+) (6) sft in Sep.
Dunaskin (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Led, headed and ridden 5f out, plugged on final 3f, 6th of 14, 14l behind Master Of Song (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs in Oct.
Marina's Ocean 66-1 (8-9) Raced wide towards rear, never on terms, 7th of 12, 37l behind Storm Hawk (9-6) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs.
Auburn Lady 100-1 (9-0) Pushed along towards rear, never dangerous, last of 8, 26l behind Seamster (9-0) at Southwell 7f stks 0-55 (6) fbs.
Spahi (FR) 5-2fav (9-3) Held up in rear, smooth headway from 4f out, went 3rd going well over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, driven and ran on, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs beating Newport Arch (8-12) by nk, 14 ran.