soon ridden in mid-division, some headway under presure over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
tracked leaders, led 1f out, ridden and edged left under pressure inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish
always behind
held up, driven and headway 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish
always behind, beaten and eased over 1f out
held up, effort 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
behind, outpaced halfway, no impression
with leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong
with leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, weakened 1f out
broke well and led, edged right and ridden when headed 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
soon outpaced, always behind
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
A large field goes to post for this competitive handicap and the main protagonists look to be Greek Secret, Zap Attack and Royal Composer, with the confident vote given to Greek Secret. The selection bounced back to form last time out when beating Conjecture. Granted he has a penalty for that win but he has won off a higher mark in the past and from a good draw he is taken to win again. Zap Attack rates the main danger as he also won last time out when beating Lambency. However consistency is not his strong point and under a penalty the percentage call is to take him on. Royal Composer is another worthy of respect on his latest second behind Whozart. That horse has since franked the form but he will do well to give weight and a beating to some well handicapped rivals. Bold Haze's best efforts have come with more cut in the ground while Maison Dieu was a fair second behind Borodinsky and is another that could run into a place. Compton Plume is best when allowed to dominate and as he looks sure to be taken on for the lead he is opposed. This is ultra-competitive but Greek Secret still looks well handicapped and he will be hard to beat.
Royal Composer (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, edged left towards finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, hd behind Whozart (10-7) at Redcar 6f amt hcp 0-80 (6) gd in May.
Never Without Me 12-1 (9-0) Always rear division, 8th of 10, 7l behind Highland Warrior (9-12) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Bold Haze 13-2 (9-1) Prominent far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 17, 7l behind Charles Parnell (9-8) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Inca Soldier (FR) 17-2 (8-7) Mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 8l behind Bid For Gold (8-13) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Goldan Jess (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, headway over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 6th of 13, 17l behind Sweet Gale (8-7) at Southwell 7f mdn aut stk (5) fbs in May.
Greek Secret 14-1 (10-9) In touch far side, pushed along halfway, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Thirsk 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gf beating Conjecture (10-5) by a nk, 19 ran.
Littledodayno (IRE) 9-4fav (9-8) Slowly into stride, raced wide in touch, driven over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 7th of 14, 4l behind Reigning Monarch (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Wiltshire (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 6l behind Sam's Secret (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 12-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-3) at Hamilton 5f fll hcp (4) gf.
Compton Plume 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Hazelhurst (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Maison Dieu 16-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Borodinsky (8-10) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Nufoudh (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, not quicken from over 1f out, 7th of 16, 3l behind Missus Molly Brown (8-4) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Spirit of Coniston 14-1 (8-1) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Strensall (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Muara 11-1 (9-0) Switched to race far side after 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened, 10th of 18, 6l behind Zap Attack (8-1) at Thirsk 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Zap Attack 50-1 (8-1) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Thirsk 6f app hcp (5) gf beating Lambency (8-9) by a nk, 18 ran.
