held up in rear, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on strongly
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression final 2f
led for 2f, remained prominent, weakened over 1f out
always behind
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, led after 2f, headed entering final furlong, no extra
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, headway to lead entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
A typically competitive handicap can go the way of the now prolific Sam's Secret ahead of Stoic Leader and Passion Fruit. The selection continues to rise up the weights but has now won five of his last six outings and with the ground once again to suit, another big run looks likely despite this revised mark of 77. Stoic Leader is very well handicapped now and must be rated as a danger given his consistent level of form. Zennerman has a chance if putting his best foot forward, however of more interest may be Riquewhir who handles any ground and knows how to win. Tim Easterby's pair of Tough Love and Observatory Star both warrant a check in the betting, as do the course and distance winners Crosby Vision and Sedge. Passion Fruit continues to slowly inch down the weights and this looks an easier race than she contested last time out, however we will stick with Sam's Secret who can continue his excellent recent form.
Passion Fruit 14-1 (9-0) Towards rear stands side, kept on final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Balakiref (8-11) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Sam's Secret 11-4 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden and headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on gamely inside final furlong to lead post, won at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Esoterica (8-10) by a shd, 9 ran.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 2l behind Robema (9-4) at Chester 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Riquewihr 8-1 (10-0) Held up behind, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Esoterica (9-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Neon Blue 4-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Viva Volta (9-13) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Tough Love 12-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 2l behind Esoterica (9-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Observatory Star (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 6th of 12, 4l behind Whitbarrow (9-2) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Crosby Vision 12-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always rear division, 10th of 14, 13l behind Champain Sands (8-5) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Sedge (USA) 14-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 15, 2l behind Esoterica (9-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Sir Orpen (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Mid-division stands' side, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 9th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Zap Attack (8-1) at Thirsk 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Lincolneurocruiser 40-1 (9-3) Prominent over 4f, 14th of 15, 15l behind Resplendent Nova (10-0) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Pay Time 28-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul beating Vanilla Delight (9-13) by 1l, 14 ran.
Gap Princess (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, stayed on to share the spoils on line, won at Thirsk 6f fll hcp (5) gd in Jul deadheating with Riquewihr (9-8), 11 ran.
Zennerman (IRE) 5-2 (9-8) Behind, ridden over 2f out no impression, 6th of 9, 3l behind Sam's Secret (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
