mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, hampered and switched right just inside final furlong, stayed on
always behind
in touch, ridden 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on
stumbled start, always behind
led 1f, remained prominent, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on
prominent, chased leader over 4f out, ridden and weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden 2f out, edged left just inside final furlong, weakened near finish
switched left soon after start, held up in rear, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
raced wide, in rear, ridden and ran on well final furlong, not reached leaders
always behind
Kabeer, Waterside and King of Dixie make the shortlist in this competitive handicap with Kabeer given the nod after a string of solid efforts. Waterside is a versatile performer who may be a little high in the handicap just now. His confidence will have been boosted by two recent wins in claimers though, the most recent over three furlongs further. William Knight saddles King Of Dixie who is very much the least exposed of the field, justifying favouritism in good style last time after a lay off. He is an unknown quantity at this level but is respected. Kabeer won here a year ago and has been campaigned almost exclusively at Southwell last year, scoring three times. He has gone up the handicap, but we are provided to forgive a below par effort last time. Kabeer gets the vote.
Re Barolo (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, no impression over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 8, 6l behind Fajr (9-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Waterside (IRE) 8-11fav (9-7) Steadied start, held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out to lead final stride, won at Kempton 1m 2f clm (6) pol in Jan beating Fregate Island (9-7) by a shd, 6 ran.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 5-2 (8-7) Prominent on inner, quicken to lead over 1f out, ran on, pushed out, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan beating Bonus (9-11) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Fyodor (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 4th of 7, 1l behind Ajigolo (8-12) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Atlantic Story (USA) 9-2 (9-2) Held up in touch, effort 2f out, not much room entering final furlong, kept on, 4th of 12, 2l behind Alfresco (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Kabeer 5-2 (8-8) Dwelt and towards rear, headway 3f out, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Evens And Odds (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcap (3) fbs.
Qadar (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Orpsie Boy (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Neardown Beauty (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, ridden and stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 12, 3l behind Alfresco (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Mr Lambros 9-2 (8-8) With leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 5l behind Orpsie Boy (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Resplendent Nova 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Fondled (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m hcap (4) gd in Sept.
Ektimaal 3-1 (8-5) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Fajr (9-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Fictional 20-1 (8-11) Raced far side, raced freely and held up towards rear, never dangerous, last of 29, 21l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf in May.
King of Dixie (USA) 11-10fav (9-11) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, kept on, won at Kempton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan beating Bussell Up (8-2) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
