chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
with leader on stands side rail, ridden and lost place when edged left 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no impression
with leaders on outside, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression in 4th final furlong
led narrowly, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, weakened 1f out
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders on outside over 1f out, edged right and went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression with winner
always behind and outpaced
virtually refused to race, always tailed off
with leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression from over 1f out
mid-division, headway on stands side rail over 2f out, soon led, driven and stayed on well to go clear final furlong
Dual course and distance winner SECRET CITY finished fourth in better company here in June. Now 2lb lower, Robin Bastiman's charge gets a speculative vote back at this venue. Celtic Sixpence went close in soft ground at Nottingham last time while Red Cape has been running well in plating races of late. Layla's Hero posted a better effort at Redcar on Wednesday but last month's Hamilton winner Gran Canaria Queen could prove a bigger danger back over today's 6f.
Paradise Spectre PARADISE SPECTRE: 6-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, last pair, headway on outside over 2f out, driven and one pace in 4th over 1f out, 4th of 6, 8l behind Nenge Mboko (8-10) at Windsor 6f sell stks (6) gf in Jul.
Secret City (IRE) SECRET CITY: 11-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 21l behind Adam's Ale (9-6) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Partner (IRE) PARTNER: 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, some late headway, never nearer, 6th of 11, 6l behind Diamondhead (9-7) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Mandalay King (IRE) MANDALAY KING: 5-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, switched right and effort inside final 2f, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no extra inside final, 5th of 6, 4l behind Gran Canaria Queen (8-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Celtic Sixpence (IRE) CELTIC SIXPENCE: 13-2 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Point North (9-2) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in May.
Red Cape (FR) RED CAPE: 3-1 (8-12) Led, headed narrowly over 3f out, remained with leader, regained lead over 1f out, soon headed, chased winner over 1f out, lost 2nd place close home, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Hamoody (9-2) at Catterick 5f clm stks (6) gf in Jul.
Keep It Dark KEEP IT DARK: 6-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Clubland (9-5) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Fama Mac FAMA MAC: 5-1 (8-12) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 9l behind Avon Breeze (9-2) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
