towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, effort when not much room over 2f out, never troubled leaders
held up, ridden along and headway over 2f out, driven, one pace final furlong
tracked leader, effort when outpaced 3f out, some late headway, never reached challenging position
prominent, ridden to challenge and every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, led over 3f out, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong
held up in rear, never a factor
led, headed over 3f out, soon beaten
This looks a winnable race and assuming that they use more positive tactics, then it may be a good opportunity for BOLLIN GRETA to get back to winning ways. Tim Easterby's daughter of Mtoto is a strong stayer, and normally a mile and a half at Ripon would not be ideal. However this looks a weak race and if she reverts to racing prominently then she could have hem all licked before the turn for home. Riley Boys needs to bounce back to form after two weak efforts but he is dropped 4lb as a result, whilst the consistent Summer Lodge is likely to be involved in the finish but is ultimately yet to win in 16 starts on the turf (not including over hurdles). Tranos needs watching in the betting for a shrewd yard, whilst Grey Command may fare better now dropped in class although again his strike-rate (0 wins from 14 starts) makes for grim reading. Mooted should improve for a recent run, whilst Animator will appreciate this better ground if the rain stays away and he hasn't been with current connections for long (ex Paul Cole). This looks a good chance for regular pilot David Allan to coax another win from Bollin Greta and she is a confident selection.
Riley Boys (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, ridden along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 10l behind Wind Star (9-2) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Bollin Greta 10-3fav (9-2) Held up, headway 4f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 11, 9l behind Gifted Leader (9-4) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Grey Command (USA) 20-1 (8-2) Always rear division, 7th of 13, 17l behind Joe Jo Star (8-7) at York 1m 4f app hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Mooted (UAE) 15-2 (8-5) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 13, 9l behind Templetuohy Max (9-2) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Summer Lodge 5-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden 2 lengths clear when hung fire and edged right entering final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 11, hd behind Karky Schultz (9-1) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Tranos (USA) 14-1 (8-12) In touch, pushed along over 5f out, weakened and virtually pulled up 3f out, last of 16, well behind Best Of The Lot (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jun '07.
Aura Of Calm (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 37l behind Zefooha (9-3) at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Animator 16-1 (8-13) Always behind, last of 12, well behind Princess Rainbow (8-6) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in May.
