held up in mid-division, shaken up over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, steady headway from over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never near to challenge
prominent, shaken up ove 2f out, switched right around rivals over 1f out, soon went second and every chance, ran on inside final final furlong, no match for winner
dwelt start and ridden along to gather stride, in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden along over 2f out, ran on from over 1f out, nearest finish
held up in mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, weakened
made all, pushed along and went few lengths clear over 2f out, ridden along over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably
held up in rear of mid-division, ridden along and weakened quickly from 3f out
raced in last, going okay but plenty to do when pushed along over 3f out, ridden along and unable to quicken over 1f out, ran on towards finish, never seriously involved
close up, driven along over 3f out, weakened gradually from over 2f out
held up off the pace in rear, headway out wide over 4f out, soon close up, ridden along over 2f out, soon no extra, faded from over 1f out
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden along, kept on until no extra inside final furlong
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King Athelstan is penalised for winning one of these events at Southwell last week. Cliffs Of Malta and Miss Sligo filled the places while HAMMY END was fourth though the latter had to be switched for a clear run in the closing stages and would have finished closer otherwise. Buford and Rogan's Fancy finished further behind in the above contest but Nachos Cheese will be sharper for last month’s reappearance.
King Athelstan (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division on inside, headway far side of group 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Southwell 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Mar beating Cliffs Of Malta (9-3) by 1l, 10 ran.
Buford 40-1 (9-3) Held up in last pair, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 10, 2 3/4l behind King Athelstan (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Mar.
Glint Of An Eye (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) In rear, headway on outside over 6f out, lost place over 4f out, well behind over 2f out, 7th of 8, 29 1/2l behind Stormingin (10-13) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Hammy End (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Held up off the pace in last trio, headway chasing leaders 2f out, not much room and went between horses over 1f out, driven and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind King Athelstan (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Mar.
Miss Sligo (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Led until ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong but kept on for 3rd, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind King Athelstan (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Mar.
Rogan's Fancy (IRE) 150-1 (9-3) Tracked leader 2f, handy 4th, pushed along far side of group over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 6l behind King Athelstan (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Mar.
Rushmore 4-1 (9-4) Steadied and switched left start, held up well in rear, never in the race, 5th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Destinado (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Feb.
Stevie Mckeane 150-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 11l behind Sicario (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Two Two Time 16-1 (9-4) Chased leader, led over 3f out, pushed along and headed 2f out, weakened quickly, soon behind, 6th of 8, 7l behind Destinado (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Feb.
Nachos Cheese (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up in last trio, headway out wide 2f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Destinado (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Feb.
Cliffs Of Malta (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Soon chasing leaders out wide, went 2nd 10f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1l behind King Athelstan (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Mar.
