soon ridden, never troubled leaders
led, headed halfway, soon weakened
dwelt, held up in touch, headway 2f out, hard ridden to lead near line
chased leaders, ridden and no impression final furlong
soon ridden, no impression from halfway
chased leaders, close up 2f out, one pace final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, led briefly halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, one pace final 2f
dwelt and always behind
chased leaders, headway halfway, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Greek Secret has fair claims in an open handicap, Obe One should go well and Mujma is another of interest. The selection's last success came over this course and distance in the autumn and he has now slipped to a mark some 4lbs lower. He's been performing creditably in the main this season and may be ready to strike. Obe One is another that has been running well of late and he wasn't beaten far behind Ryedane at Thirsk last time. Slade O'Hara, who has enjoyed plenty of success for the yard this term, takes the ride for the first time and he could make a bold bid to end his lengthy losing streak. On the subject of jockeys, John Egan has been very much the man to follow when riding for Stuart Parr with his strike rate better than one in four. Mujma shaped a little better last time than of late and connections may be close to finding the key to him. A host of other horses could be mentioned in dispatches but Greek Secret is a pretty reliable sort who should, at least, give us a run for our money.
Inca Soldier (FR) 10-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, keen early, soon chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 9l behind Stellite (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Double Carpet (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 4l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-13) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
Woodsley House (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Chased leaders to halfway, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 9l behind Botham (10-5) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Maison Dieu 9-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 8l behind Royal Challenge (8-9) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Summer Recluse (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 4l behind Patavium Prince (9-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Ryedane (IRE) 11-1 (10-4) Prominent stands side, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Thirsk 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gd beating Ensign's Trick (10-0) by a hd, 18 ran.
Bigalo's Banjo 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Caribbean Coral (9-6) at Ripon 6f clm (5) sft in Jun.
Puskas (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, headway and hung left over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind Taboor (8-8) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Tadlil 40-1 (9-2) Dwelt, outpaced, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 17, 14l behind Boldinor (9-2) at Leicester 6f app hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Mujma 18-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 2f, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 10l behind Kimono My House (9-2) at Southwell 1m app hcp (6) fbs in Jul.
Paint Stripper 20-1 (8-12) Behind, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 17l behind Jaconet (8-12) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Apres Ski (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 10l behind Varadouro (9-12) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs in Jul.
Obe One 9-1 (9-10) Mid-division stands side, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 18, 3l behind Ryedane (10-4) at Thirsk 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Safranine (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 11l behind Comptonspirit (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Rainbow Bay 5-1 (8-3) Behind, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 11, 3l behind Lucayos (9-11) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Bond Becks (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 17, 6l behind Lujiana (8-7) at Doncaster 5f app hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Nabeeda 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Romantic Destiny (8-12) at Thirsk 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Jul.
Greek Secret 17-2 (10-6) Towards rear stands side, soon ridden along, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 18, 8l behind Ryedane (10-4) at Thirsk 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Miacarla 25-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, prominent until weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 23l behind Dorn Dancer (9-1) at Haydock 6f fll hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Flaxton (UAE) 50-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, edged right approaching final furlong, no extra, 8th of 19, 7l behind Johnston's Glory (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcap (6) gf in Jul.
