close up in 4th in very slowly run race, ridden over 1f out, no impression
steadied start, tracked leaders in very slowly run race, pushed along over 2f out, went 2nd briefly approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
keen tracked winner in very slowly run race, pushed along over 2f out, lost 2nd briefly approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
set very steady pace, gradually increased pace from 4f out, shaken up over 2f out, ridden 5 lengths clear entering final furlong, eased close home
NonRunner
RACE CARD is steadily improving and came good with convincing win over 1m4f at Wolverhampton. Due to be raised by more than today’s 5lb penalty, he can go in again. Cafe Sydney will also be raised 2lb in the future after finding one too good over a shorter trip here but Lady Pendragon was beaten only a neck under today’s apprentice over course and distance last month and she looks a bigger threat. Reeceltic won here early last year while Sourire Secret makes his handicap debut.
Lady Pendragon 2-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway to track front two well over 4f out, pushed along and strongly pressed leader from 1f out, kept on well but always held, 2nd of 5, nk behind Semser (9-12) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Sourire Secret 6-1 (9-7) Led, headed 1m out, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 8th of 9, 25 1/2l behind Sophosc (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Reeceltic 14-1 (10-1) Held up, headway over 9f out, hampered and lost place 3f out, soon behind, 10th of 11, 23 1/4l behind Ascot Day (10-2) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Cafe Sydney (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind No Flies On Me (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Race Card 4-1 (9-3) Went left start, in touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Jan beating Eagle One (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.