Held up in rear in touch in rear, not fluent 8th, headway on inside before 3 out, driven along and outpaced in 4th on long run before 2 out, plugged on in modest 3rd between last 2 op 16/1
Held up in touch in last pair, not fluent 8th, headway approaching 4 out, went 3rd blundered 3 out, soon driven along and one pace, weakening when stumbled next, lost 3rd soon after op 15/2
Secret Investor (6/5), Chef Des Obeaux (11/8), Duke Debarry (10/1), The Devils Drop (12/1), Royal Magic (25/1), The Lion Dancer (100/1)
There did not appear to be any fluke about Royal Magic's win at 66-1 at Towcester, but he has to concede weight all round in a better contest and is not hard to oppose. Chef Des Obeaux represents a top team and has to be of interest along with stable companion Duke Debarry, but SECRET INVESTOR has been brought along quietly and looks ready to strike after a good effort at this track last time.