mid-division, not clear run on inside over 2f out until 2f out, good headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, weakened towards finish
held up towards rear, some headway on inside over 1f out, ridden and no impression final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
always towards rear, never on terms
held up towards rear, headway and hung right over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd well inside final furlong
took keen hold, chase leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened and eased final furlong
took keen hold in touch, headway when not much room over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway on outside and hung left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression on winner
chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened well inside final furlong
Nonrunner
My Mate Les has gone close in similar contests on a couple of occasions and will likely be winning one soon, but CABAL makes more appeal today. Like the rest of these, she rarely wins but posted a decent effort when third over C&D in better company last month and today's drop in class can see Andrew Crook's mare back to winning ways. Hathaway has claims on January's second at Kempton, while Cairanne could also figure as she recorded a hat-trick of placed efforts in this grade earlier in the year.
My Mate Les (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led and edged left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Harrys Yer Man (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Feb.
Hathaway (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Towards rear and pushed along, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 10l behind Abigails Angel (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Granny Anne (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, rushed up to lead 8f out, narrowly headed 5f out, chased leader, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 11l behind Marksbury (10-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f am hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Forbidden (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon faded, 6th of 13, 11l behind Sylas Ings (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Feb.
Cabal 10-1 (8-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, edged left and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Flying Applause (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-58) (6) pol in Feb.
Tous Les Deux 66-1 (8-7) Pulled hard in rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, faded final furlong, 8th of 11, 7l behind Super Duplex (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Wing N Prayer (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) In touch on outer, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 5l behind Cwmni (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Misere 16-1 (8-8) Raced wide mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 9l behind Silly Billy (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Feb.
Cairanne 9-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, chased leaders 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Diplomatic (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.
Clear Spring (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 21l behind Perfect Cracker (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec.
By Implication 5-1fav (8-13) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 14l behind Rigid (9-2) at Kempton 1m app hcp (0-50) (7) pol in Feb.
Kirstys Lad 50-1 (8-2) Prominent, led 6f out, headed 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 22l behind Flying Applause (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-58) (6) pol in Feb.
Expensive Legacy 33-1 (8-6) Towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 11, 6l behind Cwmni (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.