chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly
took keen hold, held up, never a factor
chased leaders, driven along 2f out, weakened and eased when beaten final furlong
held up in rear, good headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure, went 3rd final stride
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards but kept on well for clear 2nd
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, driven along over 2f out, soon weakened
reared start, always behind
held up, headway 2f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, no impression on front pair, lost 3rd last stride
slowly into stride, held up, good headway 2f out, chased leader entering final furlong, ran on to lead final 100 yards, comfortably
Another competitive handicap to solve but Orpenindeed is given the vote to land it for the Marco Botti stable. He is a victim of his own consistency on the basis that he has not received much leniency from the assessor despite the fact he has yet to score in the UK. He has been strongly supported on his last number of outings so obviously he has been fancied to get off the mark before now and today could well be the day. Osiris Way raced prominently for most of the journey at Goodwood two weeks ago and as a result of that performance has been edged up another 1lb. While he is likely to be thereabouts, it would come as no surprise if he found a couple too strong. Diriculous was the very easy winner of a Great Leighs handicap last time. He looks much more effective on artificial surfaces rather than turf while the veteran Idle Power is versatile with regard to ground conditions but might find some the younger brigade too strong. Mullein at the foot of the weights is another to consider due to the fact she is open to plenty of improvement. Orpenindeed is the selection to land it.
El Bosque (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders until weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 24l behind Vitznau (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Apr.
Little Edward 14-1 (10-0) Held up, headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3l behind Pawan (8-12) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Orpenindeed (IRE) 11-4fav (9-9) Always prominent, ridden and every chance just over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Pawan (8-12) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Diriculous 11-2 (9-7) Held up in touch, always travelling well, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, clear towards finish, readily, won at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jul beating Whitbarrow (8-13) by 3l, 10 ran.
Efistorm 10-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on inside final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 3l behind Resplendent Alpha (8-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Osiris Way 11-1 (9-1) With leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 4th of 19, 1l behind Pearly Wey (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Idle Power (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Soon led, headed over 1f out, chased winner until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Mac Gille Eoin (9-5) at Epsom 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Dig Deep (IRE) 16-1 (7-7) Raced far side, held up towards rear, under pressure halfway, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 10th of 26, 6l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Imperial Echo (USA) 11-1 (8-6) Held up, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 16l behind Obe Gold (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcap (4) gf in May.
Kelamon 11-2 (9-4) Soon behind, never on terms, 10th of 14, 9l behind Cool Sands (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcap (5) fbs in Jul.
Mullein 8-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard ridden and caught on line, 2nd of 13, hd behind Feeling Fresh (8-2) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
