chased leaders, outpaced and lost place 3f out, no impression after
chased leaders on inside, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd and edged right from 1f out, every chance well inside final furlong, just held
slowly away, in rear, switched right over 2f out, stayed on final 100 yards, never dangerous
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
broke sharply, made all, ridden and edged right from over 1f out, held on well
chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, lost place 2f out, hung left and well beaten over 1f out
Longside should go close after a short-head defeat by a horse rated 67. But SECRET GLANCE was not far behind Free Entry, rated 80, when fourth at Pontefract and should be suited by today's longer trip. Ed McMahon's colt may just edge this with both Bonfire Heart and Darma having some catching up to do to figure. Star Of The Stage is a newcomer to note in the betting.
Bapak Asmara (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Dwelt, behind, outpaced halfway, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on and no impression, 6th of 8, 17l behind Risen Sun (9-0) at Hamilton 6f mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Longside 3-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, took keen hold towards rear, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, strong challenge close home, just held, 2nd of 11, hd behind Khawaater (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Secret Glance 25-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Free Entry (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sep.
Star Of The Stage Invincible Spirit gelding out of Enact.
Bonfire Heart 22-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders on inside, switched right over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd final 100 yards, no impression and lost 2 places close home, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Luna Mission (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5).
Darma (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 11, 5l behind Koptoon (9-5) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Twinkle Twinkle 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed alaong over 3f out, never a factor, 12th of 13, 17l behind Honeysuckle Lil (8-7) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.