slowly into stride, held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway when lost action and ducked right over 1f out, stayed on well to take 3rd inside final furlong
prominent, led 3f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, comfortably
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased winners, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
dwelt, held up and pulled hard, headway well over 1f out, weakened 1f out
led, headed halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, chased winner over 1f out, not pace to challenge final furlong
went right start, behind, hung left over 2f out
Secret Society is clearly thought capable of better but Galpin Junior has shown more on the track so is preferred. Michael Bell's charge was backed as though defeat was out of the question at Yarmouth in June but disappointed odds-on backers when trailing home in sixth. It will be interesting if Secret Society's supporters come back for more. A safer option would appear to be Galpin Junior as he shaped with considerable promise in a maiden won by Coventry Stakes also-ran Square Eddie. The yard's runners usually derive plenty of benefit from their initial outings and he won't need to find a great deal to land this. Five Star Junior showed some promise at Bath but needs to pull out more as do Reel Ale and Rocoppelia. Dannios and Nala are newcomers from respected yards so keep an eye on the betting to see what the market makes of their chances and those of the selection, Galpin Junior.
Dannios Tobougg colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Gold Card.
Five Star Junior (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased winner from over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 11, 14l behind Qalahari (8-12) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) frm in Jul.
Galpin Junior (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Started slowly, towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Square Eddie (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Rebel City Elusive City colt out of an unraced mare.
Reel Ale 33-1 (9-3) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Red Humour (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Jul.
Rocoppelia (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 7th of 11, 9l behind Gyr (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Jul.
Secret Society 8-11fav (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, soon driven to challenge, weakened 1f out, 6th of 7, 16l behind Imperial Guest (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f nov stk (5) gd in May.
Nala (USA) Lion Heart filly, half-sister to several winning sprinters.
