soon pushed along off the pace in 5th, edged left to outside and driven along over 1f out, no progress final furlong
slight lead for 2f, chased leader until over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up in last trio, pushed along halfway, headway well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
off the pace in last trio, pushed along halfway, headway well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders on inside, switched left well over 1f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
edgy and reared leaving stalls, held up in rear, ridden on outside and no response over 1f out, no progress
chased leader, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leading pair, hung righ from 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
Nonrunner
A typically competitive sprint with none running better than Ladweb who heads the weights following successes at Bath, Nottingham and Brighton. It's interesting that connections have elected to keep Agerzam in their ownership at the age of four so Roger Varian's gelding has to enter our shortlist but we believe that PAL OF THE CAT may prove too strong. Brian Gubby's horses are invariably overlooked in favour of more fashionable yards and the frontrunner will appreciate a return to a faster surface having disappointed at Goodwood last month. Ginzan is another for whom fast ground appears essential and with a victory off a mark of 75 at Bath last term, she is beginning to look potentially well treated. Secret Missile has been performing with a degree of credit in defeat while Rebecca Romero bids to repeat her victory in this race last season.
Agerzam 2-1fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Trinityelitedotcom (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jan.
Pal Of The Cat 7-2fav (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 8l behind Pandar (8-3) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Waseem Faris (IRE) 12-1 (8-3) Mid-division, raced towards stands side, ridden, edged right and lost place over 1f out, last of 10, 10l behind Intrinsic (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 105 (2) sft in May.
Secret Missile 10-1 (9-7) Soon outpaced towards rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd but not reach winner, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Pucon (8-11) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in May.
Extrasolar 40-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 9l behind Ashpan Sam (9-7) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Rebecca Romero 9-2 (9-11) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never able to get on terms, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Ishiamber (10-0) at Bath 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Angel Way (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Monumental Man (9-0) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Ginzan 12-1 (9-0) Led, ridden, edged right and headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Ishiamber (10-0) at Bath 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Ladweb 6-1 (9-6) Always prominent, led over 2f out, soon driven clear, stayed on well, won at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May beating New Decade (8-10) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Cruise Tothelimit (IRE) 9-2 (7-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on and just held for 2nd place close home, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Clear Spring (9-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
