led, headed 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led 3f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
behind when hampered and stumbled after a furlong, headway on inner over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
pushed along towards rear and outpaced, kept on final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out
chased leaders, every chance 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
slow away, behind, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace
towards rear, outpaced, ridden over 2f out, kept on well approaching final furlong
in touch and pushed along, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
We will stick with the far-from infallible formula of adjusted official ratings in the opener and side with Quincannon ahead of Monte Major, Up Tempo, Massey, Soba Jones, Awake and Old Bailey. To be fair, Awake was fancied by us last time to win but did not and is in fact 13 pounds worse off for the near three lengths he finished behind Quincannon over course and distance on that occasion and the latter should be able to confirm the form. He looks set to run a good race. Monte Major has bits of form that could make him interesting, while Up Tempo has proven he can win over course and distance and, having been trying longer trips of late, might show a bit more sparkle at six furlongs. Massey is another who knows his way around here and has form enough to get involved if in his best mood, while Old Bailey, who is another course and distance winner, has a good recent record here and is another to consider. Finally, Only If I Laugh, who races in first-time cheekpieces, and Rafters Music, who races in a first-time visor, are others to hold claims. However, for today, we will side with Quincannon.
St Ivian 14-1 Prominent 4f, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 10l behind Zoom Zoom at W'hampton 6f hcp (E3) pol in Jan.
Up Tempo (IRE) 8-1 Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 6l behind Night Air at W'hampton 7f hcp (D2) pol in Jan.
Soba Jones 33-1 Chased leaders, edged left over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Glaramara at Southwell 6f stk (C1) fbs.
Aguila Loco (IRE) 12-1 Led, ridden and hung right from 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 14, 5l behind Set Alight at Southwell 7f stk (G4) fbs in Jan.
Extra Cover (IRE) 20-1 Held up, headway on inside well over 1f out, shaken up and not quicken final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind No Grouse at W'hampton 7f stk (F3) pol in Dec.
Old Bailey (USA) 8-1 Slowly into stride, held up, ridden 3f out, headway on inside over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 12, 5l behind Kew The Music at W'hampton 7f hcp (E3) pol in Jan.
Quincannon (USA) 7-2 Tracked leaders, effort entering final furlong, driven and ran on to lead post, won at Southwell 6f sll (G4) fbs beating Shadow Jumper by a hd, 11 ran.
Rafters Music (IRE) 6-1 Chased leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Quincannon at Southwell 6f sll (G4) fbs.
