chased leader, went prominent over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, switched right 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, headway and hung right 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, easily
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, behind, some headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
very slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden and weakened 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Secret Garden is likely to be a popular choice to break her maiden tag after an eye-catching debut run at Nottingham a fortnight ago. Unlucky to come up against the well regarded Grecian Glory, Secret Garden has every chance of going one better at the principal expense of Helloimustbegoing who similarly caught the eye with a bold show at Newmarket last term on her sole start. Lack of an outing might just be the undoing of Ed Dunlop's filly but she looks a decent prospect. There is sure to be better to come from Esgrima who was tenderly handled on her racecourse debut after coming in for market support - the trip is sure to suit and any rain would boost her chances.