led, quickened tempo 3f out, ridden and narrowly headed 1f out, weakened and lost 3rd final 100 yards, dropped to 4th last strides
chased leading duo, pushed along 3f out, driven and not pace of leaders over 1f out, plugged on to modest 4th last strides
steadied start, held up in last pair on rail, going well when pulled out over 1f out, quickened and pushed along to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably
steadied start, held up in rear, switched left to outside over 2f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd final 110 yards, no impression on leading duo
chased leader, driven to narrow lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no real chance with comfortable winner
took keen hold, tracked leading trio, ridden and weakening when hung right over 1f out
This race looks ideal for SECRECY to return to winning ways. A very decent second in the Superior Mile to Cityscape at Haydock last month shows he is in good heart and he comfortably has the highest BHA rating. He acts on a variety of ground and although this is a drop back in trip he should prove a class above the rest. Carnaby Street appreciates cut in the ground and could be the main danger. Balducci is still capable of improvement and may be better after a couple of less than impressive starts. Prince Of Dance could be a threat having won in Listed company last year but has shown very little so far this term.
Prince Of Dance 28-1 (9-2) Prominent, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 9l behind Delegator (9-2) at Newbury 7f Listed stks (1) gd in Sep.
Carnaby Street (IRE) 11-2fav (9-4) In touch, ridden and every chance from 2f out, led inside final furlong, just held on, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) sft beating Iver Bridge Lad (9-7) by shd, 13 ran.
Secrecy 5-2fav (9-2) Held up behind, driven 3f out, switched outside and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, challenged and every chance inside final furlong until no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Cityscape (9-2) at Haydock 1m Listed stks (1) gf in Sep.
Nasri 25-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened final furlong, 17th of 18, 10l behind Irish Heartbeat (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Balducci 11-2 (8-5) Tracked leaders far side, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 18l behind Capponi (8-9) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Sep.
Layline (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Behind until some headway over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 13, 9l behind High Twelve (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Sep.
Oratory (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Brick Red (8-11) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Sep.
