tracked leading trio, 3rd on inside 8th, led on bit approaching 2 out, soon clear, hit last, easily
pressed leader, ridden and lost 2nd before 2 out, soon weakened
held up last, yet to be asked for effort when brought down 4 out
led and set steady pace, dived at 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon outpaced
raced wide, tracked leading pair until 8th, soon pushed along, looked struggling in 4th when fell next
There wouldn’t be much between SECRET INVESTOR and Criq Rock on today’s terms but the latter is struggling to get his head in front. The former was value for more than his winning margin at Stratford last time and is worth another try over 3m given he’s won over the trip between the flags. Oakley Hall was only beaten a head at Huntingdon in March but the cheekpieces he wore that day are not in evidence here. Always On The Ball goes over 3m for the first time under Rules and is not out of this.
Secret Investor 9-4fav (11-0) Soon in touch, challenging when left in lead 2 out, clear last, stayed on, won at Stratford 2m 6f (4) gs in Apr beating My Charity (11-0) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Always On The Ball (FR) 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 10, 16 3/4l behind Secret Legacy (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Apr.
Criq Rock (FR) 3-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, closer at 8th, 4th before 3 out where pecked, went 2nd approaching 2 out, every chance when carried left last, no extra final 100 yards, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Kilfilum Cross (11-8) at Kempton 3m 1f (4) sft in Apr.
Oakley Hall (IRE) 10-11fav (11-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd before 2 out, soon every chance, just held post, 2nd of 6, hd behind As I See It (11-4) at Huntingdon 3m 1f mdn (5) sft in Mar.
Over The Arch (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, shaken up and headway into modest 4th and hung right before 2 out, 4th of 8, 28 1/2l behind Who's My Jockey (11-7) at Kempton 2m 5f (4) gd in Apr.
