led over 1f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
slowly away, held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, nearest finish
held up in touch, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders 1f, mid-division, weakened 3f out
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed close home
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
with leader, led over 5f out until over 3f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and hung left 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace when hampered 1f out, no impression after
tracked leaders, challenged going well over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
slowly away, took keen hold, always behind
Secret Liaison has been a typical Mark Prescott improver and has to be respected again this afternoon however we will side with Phluke, Barons Spy is also worthy of respect. Fulke Johnson Houghton's top-weight has been in consistent throughout the summer and put in another solid effort last time out when fourth behind Waterside at Sandown. He still looks on a decent mark and should make them all go this afternoon. Secret Liaison is chasing a four timer and although possibly in the handicapper's grip he should still figure in the finish. Barons Spy regained the winning thread at Leicester last time and should go well under his talented five pound claimer. The pick of the remainder could be Coleridge, but we return to Phluke as the likely winner.
Phluke 6-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, effort 2f out, unable to challenge, kept on, 4th of 12, 2l behind Waterside (9-10) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Desert Dreamer (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Keen hold, tracking leaders, led inside final 2f, hard ridden and kept on final furlong, won at Windsor 6f clm (5) gd in Aug beating Just James (8-13) by a nk, 5 ran.
Malcheek (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Chased leaders until lost place over 2f out, 15th of 17, 11l behind Knot In Wood (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Goodenough Mover 33-1 (9-8) With leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Guildenstern (9-2) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Red Romeo 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Bailieborough (8-9) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Dry Ice (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Started slowly, towards rear, ridden along over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 3l behind Waterside (9-10) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Secret Liaison 11-10fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, progress over 2f out, soon driven, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Secret Assassin (9-1) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Sundance (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 7th of 13, 5l behind Forest Dane (8-2) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Coleridge (AUS) 11-1 (10-0) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on to lead near finish, won at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug beating Sake (10-0) by a nk, 7 ran.
Hiccups 11-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 9, 6l behind King Harson (8-11) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Carmenero (GER) 16-1 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Signor Peltro (9-3) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Barons Spy (IRE) 11-2fav (8-6) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Leicester 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug beating Full Victory (9-5) by 1l, 15 ran.
Weet For Ever (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, some headway halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, soon behind, last of 14, 27l behind Veiled Applause (8-11) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Pure Imagination (IRE) 17-2 (9-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Pay Time (8-7) at Redcar 7f app hcp (5) gf in Aug.
