mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed onto lead over 1f out, soon clear, comfortably
tracked leader, lost pace over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
in touch, driven and outpaced well over 1f out, weakened and eased final furlong
tracked leaders, headway to lead 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
led, headed 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
steady start, held up, ridden and chased leaders over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
mid-division, ridden and lost pace over 3f out, soon beaten
dwelt and behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Regent's Secret gets the call here ahead of Neil's Legacy and Stolen Glance. Regent's Secret took advantage of a falling mark to score at Carlisle two runs ago and this course and distance winner remains well treated based on his best form of 2006. He can go well. Stolen Glance seems a fraction above a winning mark at present, and Gala Sunday now races from a winning mark, although his more-recent racecourse efforts temper enthusiasm. Money for Irish import Nans Lady could be interesting, while course and distance winner Flylowflylong is entitled to some thought from his current mark. Neil's Legacy provided Linda Perratt with a welcome winner six days ago and, with the adage 'follow a mare in form' coming to mind, she cannot be ruled out under her penalty, but Sarraaf might ideally prefer the going to dry out a good bit. Finally, Greyfriars Abbey could go well on his handicap bow but, for the seelction, we will stick with Regent's Secret.
Stolen Glance 7-1 (9-12) Held up behind leaders, effort over 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 19l behind Froissee (9-1) at Pontefract 1m fll hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Gala Sunday (USA) 16-1 (10-5) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 20l behind Gardasee (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) sft.
Flylowflylong (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, hung right and no impression final furlong, 8th of 11, 7l behind Inaminute (9-7) at Carlisle 7f fll hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Neil's Legacy (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd beating Mystical Ayr (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Sarraaf (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Steadied start, held up behind, ridden and headway 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Ulysees (10-1) at Hamilton 1m sll (5) gf in Jun '06.
Howards Rocket 50-1 (9-9) Always in rear, 6th of 10, 9l behind Lilakiya (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov.
Magic Box 50-1 (9-6) Always behind, 15th of 16, 26l behind Masafi (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp (F) fbs in Jul '04.
Greyfriars Abbey 11-2 (9-0) Dwelt, headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Poppets Sweetlove (8-12) at Warwick 7f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Jun.
Regent's Secret (USA) 7-2fav (9-3) Behind, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge, 9th of 16, 7l behind Bold Marc (9-4) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Nans Lady (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, pulled hard, lost place over 3f out, last of 7, 19l behind Lisathedaddy (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (4) pol in Mar.
English City (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Held up behind, headway on outside over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Moonlight Fantasy (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
