in rear, early reminders, ridden and some headway on outside 2f out, never near leaders, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, never reached front pair
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair when lost 3rd inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up, behind, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner final 110 yards
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven clear final 110 yards, readily
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, never a threat
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
Nonrunner
Malcolm Saunders' Babyfact won this last year with Top Cop third and Spray Tan sixth. The local trainer has TITUS SECRET entered this year and, as he's well drawn and weighted to reverse Brighton running with Assertive Agent, the four-year-old gets the nod. Mendacious Harpy and Burauq look held on the form book and he's also preferred to John Joiner and Blistering Dancer, first and third at Windsor last time. Diminutive was still beaten more than three lengths when second off this mark at Newbury but has place claims again.
Assertive Agent 6-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, rallied to lead towards finish, ran on, won at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gd in Jun beating Titus Secret (9-3) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Mendacious Harpy (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Assertive Agent (9-4) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Virile (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, improved to 4th under 3f out, driven under 2f out, ridden and dropped to 6th 1f out, no extra, 9th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Shanghai Beauty (9-12) at Navan 5f hcp gf in Jun.
The Wee Chief (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, closed over 2f out, soon ridden and hanging right, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Bridge Builder (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Burauq 10-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 11 1/4l behind Assertive Agent (9-4) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Multi Quest 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, switched left and effort over 1f out, never involved, 5th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Wedgewood Estates (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Spray Tan 16-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Noverre To Go (9-3) at Brighton 5f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Blistering Dancer (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, led inside final 2f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 10, 1l behind John Joiner (8-13) at Windsor 5f hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Lillyput (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) In touch on outside, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 11 1/4l behind Hamish Mcgonagain (9-4) at Bath 6f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Titus Secret 11-4fav (9-3) Dwelt raced wide towards rear, headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Assertive Agent (9-4) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Top Cop 14-1 (8-11) Led until over 3f out, chased leader until halfway, chased leaders, keeping on same pace when hampered approaching final furlong, no danger after, 7th of 11, 4l behind Captain Ryan (9-4) at Bath 5f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Cerulean Silk 33-1 (8-9) Made most until headed well inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 12, nk behind Coiste Bodhar (9-7) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Pursuit Of Time 40-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, soon recovered chasing leaders on outside, went 2nd over 2f out, hung right 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, 4th and one pace well inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Inclination (9-0) at Bath 6f hcp fll (5) gd in May.
John Joiner 11-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, held on, won at Windsor 5f hcp (6) sft in Jun beating Oscars Journey (9-12) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Diamond Vine (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Towards rear stand side, ridden over 1f out, kept on and no impression, 6th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Satchville Flyer (8-12) at Chepstow 6f hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Diminutive (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, went 2nd and kept on inside final furlong, no impression with winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Quickaswecan (9-10) at Newbury 5f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Kylies Wild Card 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 15 1/4l behind Etienne Gerard (9-10) at Windsor 6f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
