slowly into stride, headway to mid-division after 2f, ridden over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed under pressure final furlong
held up in mid-division, effort 2f out, soon one pace
led over 7f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, eased near finish
held up towards rear, not troubled leaders
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, stayed under strong pressure final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, outpaced 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
held up, always in rear
chased winner over 7f out, until 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden 3f out, some headway under pressure over 1f out, never dangerous
pulled hard, led, headed over 7f out, remained prominent, ridden to chase winner 2f out, not pace of winner entering final furlong
Nonrunner
Secretary General, Silverhey and Chapter catch the eye here, and Secretary General is nominated to continue on the winning trail. A winner at Redcar in September, Silverhey was run out of it in the closing stages at Beverley last time. The stiff finish may have found him out, and he can go well on this easier track. Chapter is seven pounds better off for a three and three quarter length beating by Secretary General last time and he showed his liking for a fast surface at Windsor last year. he has lost his jockey twice in his last five starts however, and looks a tricky conveyance. Secretary General is in great form just now, and won with some authority on his latest start at Lingfield. He had won previously at Folkestone with a creditable run on softer ground in between. Secretary General is going well just now and cannot be opposed despite top weight.
Secretary General (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-6) Chased leaders, chased leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (5) gf beating Inch Lodge (8-6) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Magic Sting 25-1 (8-1) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened, 15th of 17, 8l behind Chantaco (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Voice Mail 5-2fav (9-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 3l behind Bold Diktator (9-5) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Our Teddy (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Held up, some headway over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 9l behind Secretary General (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (5) gf.
Silverhay 7-2fav (8-11) Soon led, driven clear over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Riley Boys (8-12) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Chapter (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Secretary General (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (5) gf.
Barbirolli 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, not pace to challenge, 5th of 12, 5l behind Taxman (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Billy One Punch 7-2 (8-7) Prominent, led over 4f out, ridden out, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Fantasy Crusader (8-3) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
