slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, pushed along and kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
outpaced and well in rear, some headway final furlong, never in contention
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
behind, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened quickly final 1f
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong, kept on well to just hold on for 2nd
slowly into stride and always behind
chased leader, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven clear inside final furlong, comfortably
soon outpaced and always in rear
chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders on outer, driven over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
soon pushed along to hold place in touch, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well, not reached leaders
SECRET VENUE has been given a break since a below-par effort at Musselburgh in July and Jedd O'Keefe's gelding is fancied to get back to winning ways, primarily at the main expense of Feelin Foxy. The selection rattled up a hat-trick of Musselburgh wins earlier in the season but he wasn't unduly punished with the handicapper. He looks like he can win off this mark of 71 and a big run is expected. The Tatling continues to belie his advancing years and comes here in top form, as does Feelin Foxy, a course and distance winner who is one of the most consistent mares in training. Bravely is interesting now returned to five furlongs, Go Go Green has had a disappointing year thus far, whilst Efistorm is rated better than his run at Newmarket last time in a slightly stronger race. A strong tempo will suit Rothesay Dancer who is adaptable in regards to the ground, Invincible Lad is dropped back to a more realistic level, whilst Incomparable's level of form on the turf is slightly below that of his all-weather form. At a price the speedy Mr Wolf could run a big one from the front, however it is Secret Venue who gets the nod.
Invincible Lad (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Half reared and went left start, hampered over 1f out, always behind, 13th of 15, 12l behind Exceptional Art (8-12) at Beverley 5f Listed stks (1) gf in Aug.
Rothesay Dancer 17-2 (9-5) Behind, outpaced 2f out, never able to challenge, last of 8, 8l behind The Nifty Fox (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.
The Tatling (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Lenny Bee (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Efistorm 14-1 (9-9) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 8l behind Lenny Bee (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Go Go Green (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 4l behind Rio Cobolo (8-4) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Feelin Foxy 9-2 (9-7) Led, hung right off stand rail 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Rothesay Dancer (9-6) at Carlisle 5f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Bravely (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Avontuur (8-1) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Incomparable 6-1 (9-6) Held up, raced keenly, effort 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 9, 7l behind Hotham (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Mr Wolf 10-1 (9-1) Led, headed 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Bonnie Prince Blue (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Sir Nod 5-1 (9-7) With leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 12, 3l behind Select Committee (8-10) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Secret Venue 9-4fav (8-10) Slight lead on rail, ridden 2f out, headed and weakened 1f out, 8th of 9, 5l behind Efistorm (9-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Not My Choice (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, slightly hampered entering final furlong, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 10l behind Select Committee (8-10) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
First Order 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 6l behind My Kingdom (9-6) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
