in rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
raced wide in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, rider dropped whip over 1f out, effort entering final furlong, no impression towards finish
tracked leaders after 3f, ridden over 2f out, effort between horses inside final furlong, driven to lead near finish
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish
led 2f, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led well inside final furlong, headed near finish
led after 2f, soon steadied pace, ridden over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Last season's Oaks runner-up at Epsom, SECRET GESTURE is clear at the weights. The forecast fast ground is a worry but she may get away with it on this occasion given Ralph Beckett's filly can compete on such favourable terms. Irish raider We'll Go Walking would also prefer some cut but Moment In Time and Auction will handle the going and look the main threats to the selection. The remainder have a tough task at the weights with Wall Of Sound possibly the pick of them if back to her best.
Auction (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Held up last, stayed in centre in straight, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f, 5th of 7, 6l behind French Navy (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f Listed stks (1) sft in May.
Madame Defarge (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Not much room soon after start, mid-division on inside, effort 3f out, not much room and lost place over 2f out, 10th of 11, 16l behind Sultanina (9-0) at Haydock 1m 4f flls Grp 3 (1) gs in May.
Moment In Time (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway on outside 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon edged left and beaten, 8th of 11, 9l behind Sultanina (9-0) at Haydock 1m 4f flls Grp 3 (1) gs in May.
Rock Choir 7-1fav (8-12) In rear, never a factor, 11th of 19, 8l behind Niceofyoutotellme (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf in May.
Secret Gesture 9-2 (9-0) Led 1f, tracked winner, ridden to lead briefly over 1f, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Ambivalent (9-0) at York 1m 2f fll Grp 2 stks (1) gs in May.
Sinaadi (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Noble Protector (9-2) at Bath 1m 2f flls hcp 0-80 (4) fm in Apr.
Toast of The Town (IRE) 8-11fav (9-10) Took keen hold, tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and unable to quicken approaching final furlong, stayed on and closed steadily final 100 yards, every chance in closing stages, joined 2nd post, not quite get up, 2nd of 10, hd behind Wahgah (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn fll stks (5) pol in May.
Wall Of Sound 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 17l behind Special Meaning (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gs in May.
We'll Go Walking (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Raced in 3rd, took closer order 3f out and soon ridden, 2nd 1f out and no impression on winner close home, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Tarfasha (8-9) at Naas 1m 2f flls Group 3 stks (1) in May.
Familliarity 15-8fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Boonga Roogeta (9-4) at Brighton 1m 2f fls hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Flemish School 25-1 (8-12) Towards rear, stayed stands' side straight, headway 5f out to go prominent with centre group, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 4l behind De Rigueur (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
