Gilligan shines again on The Greek

The two-mile handicap chase was won by 7/1 chance The Greek who was another winner for in-form 7lb claimer Danny Gilligan.

The winner, accompanied by The Dara Man went past longtime leader Clever Currency after three out and Gilligan’s mount gained a narrow advantage at the next. He was ridden out on the run-in to see off the persistent challenge of The Dara Man, asserting late on to score by three parts of a length.

Trained by Gordon Elliott for the It Takes Allsorts Syndicate, the seven-year-old was making it three wins from his last six starts over fences.

“Danny gave him a great ride. He doesn't always find a whole lot when he gets there but in fairness he was good and positive on him,” said Elliott.

“He missed the start the last day (when tenth here at the festival) and he was on the back foot the whole way. Danny got him into a nice rhythm today and the galloping track suited him.

“He probably runs well fresh and we'll make a plan for him now.”

Quotes from Gary Carson