raced wide, in touch, ridden 4f out, one pace from over 2f out
in touch, ridden and weakened 4f out
in touch, ridden and weakened over 4f out
in touch, chased leader 5f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, soon hung right, headed 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, always held
held up in touch, improved 4f out, chased leader well over 1f out, led 1f out, ridden and stayed on well
steadied start, pulled hard in rear, never near leaders
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, lost place over 4f out
raced wide, held up, ridden 4f out, never troubled leaders
always in rear
slowly into stride, headway over 3f out, one pace from over 2f out
chased leader until 5f out
steadied start, keen behind, never a factor
SEA CLIFF likes it around Southwell and can give his rider the experience of a winner if all the components fit together correctly. Zaffeu and Amron Hill are others capable of playing a strong part, while Mayadeen is thriving on being kept busy and should again run a big race for each-way punters. Amron Hill may have a bit to find with the selection from their last encounter but does have a feasible chance of turning the form around at the weights. His supporters will need to be brave, though, as the gelding is far from consistent and may simply not be good enough. Zaffeu has enjoyed a profitable winter and probably deserves to be carrying top weight in this company. Still, the burden leaves him with it all to do and the concession of 9lb to the selection makes for a tough day at the grindstone. Therefore, it can pay to keep the faith with Sea Cliff, who would hardly be a standard bearer for Jonjo O'Neill and JP MacManus' working relationship. But the five-year-old can still provide the Irishmen with another fun day at the races.
Zaffeu 9-1 (11-7) Held up, headway over 6f, ridden to lead over 4f, headed over 2f, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 14, 11l behind Hi Dancer (10-6) at Southwell 2m amt hcp (6) fbs.
Waarid 20-1 (9-7) Reminders in rear 8f out, soon struggling and lost touch, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Soundbyte (9-0) at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Mayadeen (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Disputed 3rd, effort on inside over 1f out, not pace to challenge, kept on same pace and lost 3rd close home, 4th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Wind Flow (9-7) at Lingfield 2m clm (6) pol.
Sea Cliff (IRE) 5-2fav (9-2) Held up in rear, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, soon no danger, 5th of 9, 10l behind Dramatic Solo (9-8) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Sabancaya 5-4fav (9-7) Slowly into stride and held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 4th of 12, 7l behind Sea Cliff (9-2) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Top Jaro (FR) 33-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 5l behind Ardent Prince (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Amron Hill 6-1 (9-6) Led, was ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Sea Cliff (9-2) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Akash (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 15l behind Safin (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol.
Welcome Cat (USA) 12-1 (9-8) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 24l behind Black Falcon (9-5) at Beverley 1m 4f clm (6) gf in Jun.
Jonquille (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, soon weakened and lost place, 9th of 10, 28l behind Ridgeway Jazz (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Reminiscent (IRE) 40-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden along over 6f, headway over 4f, weakened over 2f, 8th of 14, 43l behind Hi Dancer (10-6) at Southwell 2m amt hcp (6) fbs.
Tiegs (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed and weakened soon after, 10th of 11, 15l behind Lytham (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Autumn Charm 16-1 (8-12) Pulled hard in rear, under pressure over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 8l behind Amwell Brave (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
John Dillon (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, stayed on under pressure over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Dishdasha (8-11) at Great Leighs 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
