mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
behind until driven, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, edged left and one pace final furlong
soon outpaced, always behind
behind, soon outpaced, driven 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
went right at start, soon in touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms
towards rear, hampered after 2f, never dangerous
held up, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
behind, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt, hampered start, always behind
hampered start, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
never better than mid-division
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, switched left after 2f, ridden and outpaced 2f out
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, driven 2f out, never near leaders
chased leaders, slightly hampered after 2f, soon lost place, weakened 2f out
Elkhorn can keep up the good work in an open handicap, with Dancing Mystery, Our Little Secret and Henry Hall just a few out to stop him. Julie Camacho has really worked the oracle with Elkhorn, sending out the four-year-old to land each of his last three outings here in recent weeks. His handicap mark has not risen too harshly, as one of those victories was in an apprentice affair, and although this is a drop back in distance, his style of racing suggests that it will not be a problem. Dancing Mystery is now 12-years-old but is no back number judged on his latest return to form, while fellow old stager Henry Hall unbelievably broke the course record here 10 days ago. He now meets the third home Strensall on 3lb worse terms though, and will do well to double up. Our Little Secret has been very consistent but has a habit of finding one or two too good, as do the likes of Hypnosis and Memphis Man, although first-time cheekpieces may help the latter's cause. Elkhorn travels supremely well in his races these days and is taken to complete a four-timer.
Henry Hall (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Behind and outpaced, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead close home, won at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm beating The Leather Wedge (8-11) by a hd, 14 ran.
Hypnosis 16-1 (8-12) With leaders and raced stands side, ridden over 2f out, led briefly inside last, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 21, 1l behind Ten Shun (8-10) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Memphis Man 12-1 (8-4) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 1f out, no chance with winner, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Greek Renaissance (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Ryedane (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1l behind Henry Hall (9-3) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Trim Image 33-1 (8-0) Always towards rear, 17th of 18, 19l behind Ptarmigan Ridge (8-2) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Conjecture 6-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Henry Hall (9-3) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Our Little Secret (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Led stands side, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 21, 3/4l behind Ten Shun (8-10) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Strensall 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Henry Hall (9-3) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Brunelleschi 25-1 (8-11) Soon outpaced in rear, never a factor, 8th of 9, 8l behind Sant Elena (9-0) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Elkhorn 4-5fav (8-13) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) frm beating Petite Mac (8-13) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Vegas Boys 11-2 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Endless Summer (9-6) at Haydock 6f clm (6) gf in Aug.
Rothesay Dancer 40-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 18, 10l behind Ptarmigan Ridge (8-2) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
The Leather Wedge (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Led stand's side group until hung left and headed inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 4l behind Special Gold (8-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Millfield (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Dwelt, always behind far side, 20th of 21, 18l behind Ten Shun (8-10) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Harrys House 33-1 (9-1) Led far side group and overall leader, hard pressed final 2f, headed close home, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Special Gold (8-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Middle Eastern 40-1 (8-5) Held up, headway over 1f out, driven and ran on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Sir Nod (9-5) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Dark Champion 6-1 (8-2) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on approaching final furlong, no impression, 8th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Henry Hall (9-3) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Amanda's Lad (IRE) 80-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 2l behind Namir (8-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Muara 6-1jt-fav (9-7) Chased leaders centre, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 15, 5l behind Bond Becks (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Hout Bay 17-2 (8-9) Behind and outpaced far side group, kept on final furlong, never on terms, 10th of 17, 5l behind Compton Classic (8-8) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-60 (6).
Black Oval 300-1 (8-1) Always rear division, 7th of 9, 7l behind Philharmonic (8-9) at Beverley 5f stk (3) gf.
Dancing Mystery 8-1 (8-11) Made all, ridden and edged right final furlong, kept on well, won at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gd beating Carcinetto (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Highland Song (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Safari Mischief (8-11) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
