tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led briefly just inside final furlong, no extra
held up behind, ridden 3f out, stayed on from 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out
led for 1f, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, weakened
held up, ridden over 3f out, steady headway from 2f out, stayed on final furlong, went 3rd near finish
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression until stayed on final furlong, went 2nd near finish
Secret Liaison gets the verdict in this open looking claimer, History Boy and Best Selection could provide most danger. Sir Mark Prescott's charge is rated 85 and has been in terrific form this summer. He took a Kempton handicap, before running well in a stronger race at Catterick. Dropping into claiming company his chance is there for all to see. History Boy though will be no pushover. He is not far behind the selection on official ratings and has also been in good form this season, scoring a victory at Wolverhampton and also running well in better races than this. Best Selection does appear to have a little bit to find but this drop in trip may bring out some improvement. Surrey Spinner may prove best of the others, but we return to Secret Liaison as the more likely winner.
Drawback (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Slowly away, behind, ridden over 1f out, no progress, 10th of 12, 6l behind Lemonette (9-11) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Secret Liaison 6-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 6l behind Countdown (9-5) at Catterick 7f hcap (3) gs in Jul.
Art Man 10-3 (9-1) Tracked leaders, effort 4f out, weakening when hanging left over 1f out, eased near finish, last of 4, 12l behind Areyoutalkingtome (9-1) at Brighton 1m 2f mdn stk (5) frm in Jul '06.
History Boy 16-1 (9-1) Pulled hard in rear, no headway final 2f, last of 9, 6l behind Jack Rolfe (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f hcap (4) gf in Sept.
Surrey Spinner 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 5l behind Samsons Son (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) frm in Sept.
Castara Bay 9-1 (9-1) Raced in last place, headway and still plenty to do 2f out, ran on strongly to lead well inside final furlong, won going away, won at Leicester 1m 2f mdn clm (5) gf in Sept beating Tufton (9-7) by 3l, 8 ran.
Best Selection 16-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, brief effort 2f out, soon outpaced, 5th of 8, 4l behind Silver Mitzva (8-10) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Sept.
Can Can Star 5-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Hall of Fame (8-11) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo & 4yo sll (4) sft in Sept.
Everyman 13-2 (8-8) Dwelt and behind, pushed along over 4f out, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Mister Fizzbomb (9-2) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo sll (5) gd in Sept.
