pushed along to chase leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up mid-division, pushed along 4f out, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, ridden 1f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong
chased leaders, led over 2f out, held on well, ridden out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on and held towards finish
led, raced alone far side, ridden 2f out, beaten 1f out
in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
SECRET CITY can post a success at the principal expense of Bermondsey Bob and Captain Royale. Robin Bastiman's charge has been dropped a vital 1lb so he can take his chance in 0-60 rather than against better horses. If he can put a modest run at Carlisle behind him, some of his earlier efforts entitle him to proper consideration here. Bermondsey Bob has been a credit to connections in low grade and he looks sure to run another sound race this afternoon. Captain Royale was very poor on his seasonal reappearance but on his fourth last term to Lost In Paris; a cogent formbook case can be made for Tracy Waggott's raider. Danum Dancer has not showed too much capability of late but the yard had an overdue winner at the weekend and he could be well handicapped. Albero Di Giuda has yet to recapture the best of her Italian all-weather form. Almaty Express barely stays five furlongs though Kelly Harrison could get him into the shakeup if making a swift beeline for the rails when the gate is released. Two Turtle Doves is plenty exposed though seems to be best of the rest. Secret City is a tentative selection in a race where decent form is at a premium.
Secret City (IRE) 15-2 (8-6) With leaders, pushed along over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Feeling Fresh (9-0) at Carlisle 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Danum Dancer 28-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 8th of 16, 6l behind Ryedane (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Residency (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Bronze Beau (8-9) at Hamilton 5f mdn sll stks (6) gd.
Bermondsey Bob (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Promionent, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 9l behind Piazza San Pietro (9-8) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Charles Parnell (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, mid-division, pushed along halfway one pace and no impression final 2f, 7th of 14, 12l behind Westwood (9-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Two Turtle Doves (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Chased winner, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Revue Princess (9-10) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Captain Royale (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 25l behind Hitches Dubai (9-8) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Ursus 33-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Ellies Image (8-13) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Albero di Giuda (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leader, led 3f out, kept narrow advantage, joined 1f out, headed and unable to quicken last half furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Best One (9-2) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
Almaty Express 7-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Best One (9-2) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
Head To Head (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, last of 13, 13l behind Romantic Queen (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Redwater River 25-1 (8-10) Raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 12l behind Rascal In The Mix (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jun.
