prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, well beaten 1f out
made all, ridden clear over 1f out, held on well
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no headway
raced alone on stands side, prominent over 2f, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on, not able to get to winner
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, well beaten over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never on terms
held up in mid-division, hung left over 2f out, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd briefly entering final furlong, stayed on same pace`
held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never able to get on terms with leaders
Nonrunner
Some speedy horses have won this race over the years and SECRET ASSET might just be the answer to another cracking renewal of the Gosforth Park Cup. It's almost two years since the grey last got his head in front but he's taken on some of the world's top sprinters in the interim and the handicapper looks to have dangled a real carrot for him with a handicap mark of 96. Robert Cowell is fast building a name as a handler of European sprinters and Jiroft hasn't been far away in two hot sprints since joining the yard. Jack Luey is still improving and is arguably a bigger price than his form entitles due to his unfashionable connections. Stone Of Folca is capable of running another solid race on his favoured ground while the in-form Lucky Numbers will need all the gaps to appear at the right time. Captain Dunne and Confessional are admirable campaigners that are sure to run their races again.
Jiroft (ITY) 9-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased leaders, weakened final 100 yards, 5th of 11, 4l behind Medicean Man (9-3) at Haydock 5f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
Confessional 14-1 (9-3) Reared start and slowly away, behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 9th of 17, 4l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf.
Magical Macey (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final 100 yards, 10th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Cheviot (USA) 18-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost place halfway, 11th of 17, 6l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf.
Stone Of Folca 10-1 (8-13) Led, took keen hold, headed inside final furlong, faded, 6th of 17, 2 1/4l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf.
Ancient Cross 66-1 (8-11) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 16th of 26, 10l behind York Glory (9-2) at Royal Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Captain Dunne (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 16th of 17, 11l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf.
Ubetterbegood (ARG) 25-1 (8-9) Mid-division, short of room and clipped heels over 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 17, 5l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf.
Lucky Numbers (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Led over 1f, chased leader until halfway, chased leaders, led again on inside over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, held on gamely, won at Chester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Chooseday (9-6) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Mayoman (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced in last pair, never on terms, 11th of 16, 4l behind Above Standard (9-3) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Mister Manannan (IRE) 22-1 (8-6) Always behind, 14th of 17, 8l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf.
Lady Gibraltar 33-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 19, 3/4l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Jack Luey 6-1 (9-5) Hampered soon after start, tracked leaders, led entering final furlong, strongly pressed, ran on, held on, won at Redcar 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May beating Last Sovereign (9-5) by ns, 8 ran.
Fitz Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 17th of 19, 6l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Secret Asset (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway halfway, chased leaders 2f out, ridden and weakned over 1f out, 10th of 11, 9l behind Medicean Man (9-3) at Haydock 5f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
El Viento (FR) 14-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway halfway, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 8l behind Mass Rally (9-3) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in May.
