held up, driven over 3f out, ridden to go 2nd over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach winner
dwelt, raced keenly and soon in touch, driven over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon no impression
held up and behind, driven 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace, never near leaders
chased winner to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
made all, soon clear, ridden 2f out, held on well final furlong
Regent's Secret, Apache Point and Acuzio are the three to concentrate on in the finale and the vote is given to Regent's Secret. The selection loves it round here and he is aiming to make it three wins over this course and distance in the space of just over a fortnight. He is in good heart, has conditions to suit and despite his penalty is difficult to oppose. Apache Point is another in good form who is chasing the hat-trick. However, his best form is on an easier surface and he may find the ground tonight a touch on the quick side. Acuzio is another that is better with some cut in the ground although he is also effective on a faster surface. He has been running consistently well of late and although we expect him to find a couple too good tonight, he is sure to run his race. Beauty of Dreams looks the best of the remainder, but for the winner we will return to Regent's Secret.
Regent's Secret (USA) 4-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway from over 2f out to lead inside final furlong and kept on well, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gf beating Hula Ballew (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Kristiansand 9-2fav (11-1) With leader until ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 21l behind Mister Arjay (10-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f amt hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Apache Point (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) In touch, chased leaders halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Jun beating Donna's Double (8-9) by 2l, 18 ran.
Beauty of Dreams 12-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reached leaders, 5th of 12, 5l behind Grey Boy (9-3) at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) gd.
Acuzio 5-2 (8-12) Towards rear, driven along and headway on inner over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Eton (8-5) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf.
Anthemion (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Chased leader to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 9, 6l behind Boo (8-13) at Ayr 1m hcp (5) gf.