in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led 1f, chased leader after, ridden to lead and hung left after 1f out, soon clear
held up towards rear, ridden some headway over 1f out, not troubled leaders
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind
held up, ridden 3f out, some headway, never dangerous
A tough contest and GREEK SECRET is our idea of the most likely victor with Paddy Bear and Ingleby Princess holding obvious claims. The six-year-old appears not to have taken to cheek pieces and these have been left off this afternoon. Admittedly he is a horse for whom everything has to drop correctly but if he can secure a good pitch early, he has the late speed to overhaul the front runners. Paddy Bear is sure to be popular as a rare Richard Fahey runner in the grade. The figures suggest he should win but punters have to overlook a lamentable run last time out. Ingleby Princess should have won more than the four races that she has. The mare has become disappointing and the drop to plating company may just reawaken her zest for the game. Bentley appears to have been around forever and would have made far more appeal on an artificial surface. Mandielieu has yet to score since landing a Brighton handicap for Willie Haggas. The percentage call appears that of opposition. Rainbow Bay is respected as a course and distance scorer. Sea Salt obliged in a claimer for Richard Fahey though has failed to reach those heights with new connections. This is a bad race but they all have to have a winner and it is Greek Secret that receives our nomination.
Bentley 25-1 (9-5) In touch, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 11l behind Not Now Lewis (8-13) at Thirsk 1m (6) gd in Jun.
Mandelieu (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) With leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 12, 7l behind Itsher (8-8) at Brighton 6f (6) fm in Jun.
Paddy Bear 8-1 (8-11) Always in rear stand side, last of 13, 14l behind Requisite (9-8) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Rainbow Bay 40-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 15l behind Tangerine Trees (9-1) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Sea Salt 25-1 (9-2) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 17, 18l behind Stonecrabstomorrow (9-3) at Redcar 6f clm stks (6) fm in May.
Bonnet O'Bonnie 4-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders, hard driven halfway, edged left under pressure over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 10l behind Outer Hebrides (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (7) fbs in May.
Ingleby Princess 11-4fav (9-2) Held up, ridden well over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Optical Illusion (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Little Pandora 100-1 (9-2) Led stands side and overall leader until over 1f out, faded, 8th of 10, 15l behind Kammaan (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo fll stks (5) gs in Jun.
Sardan Dansar (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden when switched right over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 8, 5l behind Real Diamond (8-9) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Delfin Act One filly out of Valandraud.
Greek Secret 18-1 (8-11) Always rear division, 9th of 13, 7l behind Silly Gilly (8-6) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gf in May.
She Goes Nowhere (IRE) Pyrus filly out of Peking Dancer.
