behind, ridden 4f out, no impression until kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and headway and every chance over 2f out until weakened close home
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra close home
towards rear, not clear run until switched left over 2f out, soon ridden and headway to lead close home
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression until rallied inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
Very Well Red can continue to defy the handicapper, with Society Music and Networker also likely to make their presence felt. Very Well Red has been shooting up the weights on the back of some sterling efforts in the last month, rising from 47 to today's mark of 69. You could hardly blame the assessor for slapping another 9lb on after his latest runaway win at Beverley though, and even that might not be enough to put the brakes on Peter Hiatt's four-year-old. Society Music returned to form at Pontefract last time and still races off a favourable mark compared to last year, but is upped in grade here, while Networker did not beat much at Yarmouth in a farce of race after the stalls opened early. Nevertheless he makes more appeal than some of the others despite a 6lb penalty, and of the rest, Linda Perrett's Mandarin Rocket is worth a small mention from a pound out of the handicap after running his best race yet at Ayr. Very Well Red can complete a four-timer.
Regent's Secret (USA) 16-1 (8-6) In rear, never dangerous, last of 8, 4l behind Goodbye Mr Bond (9-4) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Society Music (IRE) 11-2fav (9-4) Prominent, ridden along 2f out, driven to lead 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Pontefract 1m hcap (6) gd in May beating Boy Dancer (8-8) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Very Well Red 9-4fav (8-2) Led, headed after 1f, remained in touch, smooth progress to lead 2f out, clear over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Beverley 1m hcap (5) gf in May beating Harvest Warrior (9-1) by 4l, 10 ran.
Northern Boy (USA) 11-4 (9-4) Dwelt, took keen hold to lead after 1f, ridden, headed over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 10, 21l behind Very Well Red (8-2) at Beverley 1m hcap (5) gf in May.
Networker 15-8fav (8-12) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway approaching 2f out, switched left and led over 1f out, soon clear, comfortably, won at Yarmouth 1m hcap (6) gd in May beating Convallaria (9-1) by 7l, 13 ran.
Queen's Echo 11-4fav (8-7) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Bijou Dan (9-3) at Ayr 1m 1f hcap (6) gd in May.
Mandarin Rocket (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) With leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Bijou Dan (9-3) at Ayr 1m 1f hcap (6) gd in May.
Paraguay (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Held up last, ridden and steady headway from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 8l behind Fort Churchill (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcap (4) gd.
