held up in rear, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led towards finish
held up in mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
steadied start, held up in rear, driven over 2f out, stayed on final 100 yards
held up towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, no impression, well beaten from over 1f out
tracked leaders, challenged over 3f out, led over 1f out, headed and hung right over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, took keen hold early, well beaten over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 3f out, led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, headed towards finish
led, headed over 3f out, one pace and beaten final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders on inside, lost place over 4f out, well beaten final 2f
mid-division on outside, closed 8f out, challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, kept on inside final furlong
This won't take much winning and Soloist can improve for the step up in trip with Paul Hanagan's presence a plus. He was on board Salam Zayed when Richard Fahey's new recruit ran at Nottingham earlier this month so should have a line on that form. BRUTALAB showed nothing in maidens but it was a different matter on his handicap debut at Wetherby where he was staying on over that mile. He's one of the few here with scope and, with the longer trip likely to suit, looks the one to be on. Euro Implosion didn't run well when well supported at Hamilton after a much better run at Beverley but stable companion Beechwood Jude should do better dropped back in grade as he's been over-faced since a promising reappearance at Doncaster.
Beechwood Jude (FR) 33-1 (8-10) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 15l behind Just Benjamin (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (3) gs in Jun.
Soloist (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) In rear, pushed along over 8f out, driven 4f out, some headway and hanging right over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Patchouli (9-8) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
George Mallory 10-1 (9-7) Keen tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Highwaygrey (9-3) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in May.
Salam Zayed 20-1 (8-13) Led 1f, remained prominent, outpaced over 3f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 4th of 10, 5l behind Battle Of Wills (9-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Beaufort (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, rear group, some late headway, never dangerous, 5th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Global Gift (9-7) at Carlisle 1m hcp (5) sft in May.
Arms Of The Angel (GER) 8-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders, 7th of 10, 15 3/4l behind Whenapoet (9-5) at Southwell 1m (6) pol in Dec.
Euro Implosion (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, lost a few places over 7f out, pushed along 4f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Creek Island (9-9) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) sft in May.
Menin Gate (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Mid-division, struggling over 3f out, 9th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Creek Island (9-9) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) sft in May.
Ateescomponent (IRE) 125-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and outpaced by clear leaders over 3f out, kept on final 2f, never a threat, 6th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Sneaky Peek (8-9) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Brutalab 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven and flashed tail inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Fitzy (8-11) at Wetherby 1m hcp (6) gf in May.
