tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, led narrowly over 2f out, caught post
slowly into stride, raced wide, outpaced over 4f out
tracked leaders, headway on outer to challenge inside final furlong, led post
outpaced over 4f out
slowly into stride, outpaced over 4f out
disputed lead until over 2f out, weakened final furlong
keen, edged left throughout, disputed lead until headed narrowly over 2f out, every chance until final furlong, kept on one pace
Nonrunner
Angelina Ballerina generally performed over further and has a very long absence to overcome. Jonnie Skull has an incredible 18 victories to his credit including on this track from a higher mark. He's fortunate enough to have Serena Brotherton doing the steering and can make his presence felt again. Poor Duke didn't run badly at Wolverhampton last week and Simon Walker will ensure It's All A Game gets a good ride but it's about time COMPANY SECRETARY was winning and he won't get a better opportunity after a fine effort at Wolverhampton where he was staying on strongly at the finish.
Jonnie Skull (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Midfield, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Divine Rule (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Company Secretary (USA) 5-1fav (9-1) Mid-division, pushed laong 3f out, headway well over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, just held, 2nd of 13, hd behind Oak Bluffs (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6).
Angelena Ballerina (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Matraash (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May '13.
It's All A Game 12-1 (8-11) Held up, headway approaching final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 12, 9l behind Best Tamayuz (8-4) at Southwell 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Mazovian (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Outpaced, 13th of 14, 22l behind Bitaphon (9-1) at Southwell 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov '13.
Supa Seeker (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Held up in last pair, plugged on inside final furlong, never on terms, 8th of 13, 9l behind Elle Rebelle (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-55 (6) in Sep.
La Danza 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 11th of 12, 11l behind Sewn Up (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) in Oct.
Moxey 50-1 (8-2) Held up in touch, lost place over 2f out, last of 12, well behind Paddy's Rock (8-11) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Poor Duke (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Sarlat (8-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6).