very slowly away, raced wide, in touch after 2f, ridden half way, no impression and weakened 2f out
close up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no chance
led, headed over 4f out, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead again and edged left over 1f out, ran on
tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden 3 lengths clear over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
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Secretive is a nicely bred Mark Johnston-trained newcomer who should be watched in the market here, but we will side with experience and take BOY THE BELL to score, with respect for the claims of Master Leon. The selection has had three runs thus far, the most recent of which was an encouraging first start here. Although no match for the winner then, he did at least beat the rest of the field, and this step up in trip now makes him much more appealing as a betting proposition. Master Leon has proved himself around here with three decent recent efforts at the track. He drops back in trip from a mile and if he copes with that in this company is likely to emerge as a leading player. Golden Tiger should act on the surface and this trip should also be ideal, though it is not too enouraging that he has reduced in price as a two-year-old. Thomas Tate can do the job with the right ammunition, though this one's profile suggests that it may not be firing today. Lily In The Pond is another who might take to this surface and the drop back in trip looks a positive for her. The market should be monitored for an idea as to her chance, but Boy The Bell can score.
Blades Harmony Needwood Blade gelding out of Yabint El Sham.
Clifton Kid (IRE) Danbird gelding out of Flossytoo.
Golden Tiger Kyllachy colt out of Roxy.
Secretive Shamardal colt out of Samsung Spirit.
Exearti 14-1 (8-12) Keen, tracked leading pair, ridden and carried head awkwardly from over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd, under pressure well inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Esuvia (8-12) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs.
Last Of The Ravens Zaha filly out of Eccentric Dancer.
Boy The Bell 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leading pair, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Esuvia (8-12) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs.
Master Leon 11-4 (9-3) Slowly away, soon led, quickened over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not run on, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Sweet Child O'mine (8-12) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs.
Lily In The Pond 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 7l behind Fairy Flight (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
