led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, ran on to lead closing stages
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
settled in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, edged left close home, nearest finish
chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, under pressure 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, never able to challenge
held up in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, hard ridden when headed well inside final furlong, no extra
prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed approaching final furlong, faded
mid-division, under pressure 2f out, soon no impression
behind, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, effort on inside entering final furlong, soon no impression
SECRET ASSET looks to have this sprint at his mercy. A high draw may not be ideal, but he's well clear of today's opponents on official ratings, his narrow defeat in the Group 1 L'Abbaye at Longchamp last month is easily the best form on offer and Jane Chapple-Hyam's charge scored over C&D last season. Silaah and Total Gallery have plenty to find with the selection on recent running and Breathless Kiss would make more appeal if this were over 5f, as she went close in Listed company over the minimum trip last time. Global City may do better back on the all-weather, but Docofthebay could prove the surprise package as he was only a length behind Hoof It over today's trip at York back in May.
Bajan Tryst (USA) 10-1 (9-9) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct beating The Reaper (9-3) by nk, 14 ran.
Docofthebay (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, headway over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on well, 2nd of 21, 1l behind Bonnie Brae (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 105 (2) sft.
Five Star Junior (USA) 11-4fav (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway in centre under 2f out, ridden into 6th under 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Bajan Tryst (9-9) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Global City (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Slow into stride in rear, hampered 2f out, soon not clear run, never able to challenge leaders, 10th of 14, 7l behind Alakhan (8-10) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sep.
Norville (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 9, 5l behind Colonel Mak (9-6) at Ffos Las 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Secret Asset (IRE) (8-11) 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Iver Bridge Lad (8-11) at Maisons-Laffitte(FR) 6f Grp 3.
Secret Witness 25-1 (9-3) In touch, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 7l behind Sirius Prospect (9-3) at Doncaster 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) sft.
Silaah 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, effort stands' side 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Secret Asset (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gs in Aug.
Total Gallery (IRE) (8-11) 7th of 16, 6l behind Iver Bridge Lad (8-11) at Maisons-Laffitte(FR) 6f Grp 3.
Breathless Kiss (USA) 20-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 6th 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Nocturnal Affair (9-11) at Dundalk 5f lst stks 2yo (1) pol in Oct.
Cochabamba (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Blanche Dubawi (8-12) at Newmarket 6f fll lst stks (1) gf in Oct.
Elshabakiya (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 10l behind Strong Suit (9-5) at Newmarket 7f Grp 2 (1) gd in Oct.
