went right start, raced alone in centre, on terms until hung right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, switched right 2f out, led 1f out, ridden and drew clear final 100 yards, stayed on
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon edging right towards centre, well beaten final 2f
slightly awkward start, with leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
ridden along towards rear, went 4th over 1f out, no impression but kept on inside final furlong
always in rear, well behind final 2f
Mick Channon won this race last year and despite two inauspicious efforts in better company, Sixties Secret is likely to have her supporters. Brian Meehan is a rare visitor to Ripon and Atalanta Queen sets the standard from a handicap perspective. She has the form to win this but with the headgear being reached for in desperation, it may be an opportune moment to field against her with PLACEBO EFFECT. Ollie Pears is doubly represented in this race and his son of Lilibourne Lad has been consistent enough in plating company. Laydee Victoria was ahead of our selection when they met at York though she failed to build upon that run when tried at Thirsk. That said, she rates as the very definite pick of the remainder.
Heavenly Pulse (IRE) 100-1 (8-0) In rear, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 7, 16 1/2l behind Ventura Knight (9-7) at Carlisle 7f (5) gf in Jul.
Placebo Effect (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, headed towards finish, lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Just For The Craic (8-12) at Catterick 5f stks (6) gs in Jul.
Abu Dhabi Doo 28-1 (8-9) In touch in rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 7, 10 1/4l behind Give Em A Clump (9-0) at Thirsk 7f stks (6) gd in Jul.
Atalanta Queen 28-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Our Man In Havana (8-12) at Haydock 6f (5) gf in Jul.
Kathy 50-1 (8-11) Awkward and started slowly, always behind, last of 8, 13 3/4l behind Billy Dylan (9-8) at Chester 5f stks (4) gs in Jul.
Laydee Victoria (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Give Em A Clump (9-0) at Thirsk 7f stks (6) gd in Jul.
Sixties Secret 33-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Beringer (9-2) at Salisbury 7f stks (4) gf in Jul.
St Helens Gate (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) In rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 9, 12 3/4l behind Havana Star (9-2) at Beverley 5f stks (6) gf in May.
Lisbon Legend 25-1 (8-12) Keen close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 16 1/4l behind Milton Road (9-2) at Leicester 6f stks (5) gf in Jul.
