tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, never dangerous
steadied in rear, switched right and smooth headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, hard ridden and ran on inside final furlong, led post
keen early, mid-division, effort over 2f out, never on terms
steadied start, behind, headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed post
steadied start, held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, every chance 2f out, soon edged left and weakened
led, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, driven halfway, never a factor
soon prominent, driven and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Sioux Rising is respected but she could struggle to take the scalps of Espiritu and SECRET SOCIETY. Just the 10 runners but a strong field nevertheless with the second, fourth, eighth, thirteenth and seventeenth from the Britannia re-opposing. Secret Society came out on top that day and is taken to do so again with the shorter trip possibly seeing him to better effect. She meets Espiritu on the same terms and there's clearly little between the pair that were only separated by a short-head at the Royal meeting. Jamie Spencer should be able to track the principals before unleashing his colt whose turn of foot could be a crucial weapon in this battle. Satwa Laird didn't see out the mile as well as that pair but the suspicion is that he doesn't have the same scope for improvement as Espiritu (who has found an extra gear for blinkers) or the selection. More use was made of Suruor than when he'd won his previous two starts so a return to more patient tactics could see him produce a better performance. Invisible Man may also have paid the price for chasing the pace. Khor Dubai and Feeling Fab are slipping in the weights, cheekpieces may help Agente Parmigiano but the shorter trip is far from certain to help Captain Ellis. Sioux Rising is progressing nicely and could come on again for the longer trip on just her fourth start but this is significantly tougher than the races she's been winning at Pontefract and we prefer to side with the proven handicap and track form of Secret Society.
Khor Dubai (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, headway to chase leading pair halfway, no impression from over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Gallagher (8-5) at Newbury 7f cond Stakes (3) gf.
Espiritu (FR) 20-1 (8-9) Raced far side towards rear, headway over 2f out, led that group well over 1f out, pressed final furlong, headed and lost 2 places close home, 4th of 30, nk behind Fareer (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Secret Society 22-1 (8-8) Started slowly, soon in touch stands side, ridden to lead that group over 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, caught near finish, 2nd of 30, hd behind Fareer (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Agente Parmigiano (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Dwelt, behind and outpaced, kept on final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Brae Hill (9-6) at Chester 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Suruor (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) In touch far side, led that group over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, 17th of 30, 12l behind Fareer (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Feeling Fab (FR) 7-2 (8-4) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Just Lille (9-0) at Hamilton 1m Fillies Conditions Stakes (3yo+) (2) gf in Jun.
Invisible Man 25-1 (8-3) Raced far side, held up, chased leaders 3f out, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out, 13th of 30, 10l behind Fareer (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Satwa Laird 25-1 (8-4) Raced stands side, held up in rear, kept on from 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 30, 5l behind Fareer (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Sioux Rising (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, switched outside and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong to lead post, won at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun beating Mey Blossom (8-10) by ns, 8 ran.
Captain Ellis (USA) 5-4fav (9-0) Pulled hard early, held up behind leaders, went 2nd 5f out, led over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, in command final furlong and stayed on strongly, won at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) fm beating Flame Of Hestia (8-9) by 4l, 7 ran.
