always prominent, ridden over 3f out, led briefly inside final furlong, no extra
squeezed out and lost place soon after start, behind, headway on inside well over 1f out, soon ridden and struggling
slowly into stride, always in rear
mid-division, ridden and headway on wide outside final furlong, nearest finish
bumped soon after start, chased leaders, ridden halfway, no extra inside final furlong
behind, ridden and headway 1f out, strong run to lead well inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
held up, headway 1f out, never near leaders
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, not quickened towards finish
held up, ridden 1f out, never on terms
chased leader until halfway, soon struggling
Llamadas can defy topweight at the expense of Hugo The Boss, Princeable Lady and Suturia to name but three. Llamadas has quickly done the rounds, having won on his first start for Hedley Haynes at Lingfield in December after being claimed out Steff Liddiard's yard, and this frustrating sort now bids to repeat the feat for Paul Blockley. Maybe the penny has just taken time to drop, and as he remains well treated compared to last year, is worth chancing again for a trainer who does well on the all-weather. Hugo The Boss benefited from a first-time visor and a big drop in grade when successfully switching from Lingfield to Southwell last time. He has a low draw and can make his presence felt along with Princeable Lady who improved markedly when second to Hiamovi on her handicap debut for her new connections over six furlongs here recently. the way she kept on suggests that she will make her presence felt as well. Suturia was third that day and looks held, and for the winner, a cautious vote goes to Llamadas.
