chased winner until over 2f out, weakened quickly and eased
slowly away, ran green in rear, headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on under hands and heels riding inside final furlong
in rear, pushed along on outer 3f out, soon one pace
in touch, weakened over 1f out, not much room just inside final furlong
held up in rear, staying on same pace when not clear run briefly entering final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, behind final 3f
keen hold in mid-division, ridden and hung left over 2f out, and soon weakened
in touch, headway to chase leader over 2f out, hard driven over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led near finish
ran green towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
soon led on stand rail, 2 lengths clear when hung right from over 1f out, pushed along and kept on final furlong, headed near finish
chased leaders over 3f, tailed off
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out
An interesting contest where SECRET QUEEN can make the most of her experience, while Bideeya, Love Action and Middle Club can all get involved. The selection improved from her first run to finish runner-up over course and distance last time, winding up ahead of Love Action on that occasion. The latter can certainly also come on plenty for the run and should close the gap here to some extent, but may not be up to winning just yet. Middle Club is presumably the preferred option of the Hannon-trained pair here for Ryan Moore, and she split Secret Queen and Love Action in that same event here last time. Good ground and this same 7f look ideal for now and again there should be little to choose between the trio. Bideeya was runner-up to Abandagold on her Chester debut and looks capable of improving on that, although the form has not worked out tremendously well and so she may have a bit to find. Chelsea Morning has the profile to make a good debut here for Barry Hills, while Calatrava Cape has a good pedigree and with the yard in form he could make his presence felt. Secret Queen gets the vote.
Bideeya (USA) 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Abandagold (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Calatrava Cape (IRE) Cape Cross filly out of Pershaan.
Chelsea Morning (USA) Giant's Causeway filly out of Binya.
Glamour Profession (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Outpaced, last of 10, 32l behind Virginia Hall (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Gold Fix (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Soon pushed along in rear, always behind, 7th of 9, 11l behind Full Mandate (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo stks (4) gf.
Hulcote Rose (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar filly out of Siksikawa.
Love Action (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) In rear, good headway well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 5l behind Mistic Magic (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Jun.
Madj's Baby 40-1 (8-7) Slowly away, behind until made some moderate late headway, 9th of 12, 4l behind Practitioner (8-9) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Mahjong Girl Kirkwall filly out of Gulchina.
Middle Club 7-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd final furlong, not trouble first two, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Mistic Magic (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Jun.
Rose Alba (IRE) Verglas filly out of Green Rosy.
Secret Queen 7-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Mistic Magic (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Jun.
Three's A Crowd 9-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and effort on inside over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Brambleberry (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) pol in Jun.
Universal Circus 66-1 (9-0) Always behind, outpaced most of the way, 11th of 15, 15l behind Mistic Magic (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Jun.
Sasheen Zafeen filly out of Sashay.