always towars rear far side
in touch stand side, ridden and every chance over 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead far side bunch entering final furlong, no chance with stand side
tracked leaders stand side, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders stand side, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led stand side, ridden over 2f out, headed and one pace inside furlong
always towards rear stand side
behind stand side, ridden and headway from over 2f out to lead inside furlong, kept on
prominent far side, ridden from halfway and soon beaten
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, led far side group over 1f out until entering final furlong, soon weakened
tracked leaders far side, ridden over halfway, soon weakened
mid-division far side, ridden over halfway, no impression
led far side, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened
held up far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
keen early, always behind far side
Brut can force his head in front here, and gets the call over Ruby's Dream, Almaty Express, Flaxby and Compton Spark. A repeat of his Catterick second to Ashes in April would give Brut solid claims here with his stable in good form, although that run came over five furlongs. However, we will take the chance on six being ok for him. Despite being six pounds higher than for her Leicester win on July 2nd, Ruby's Dream has to be respected. Almaty Express has not been beaten too far in his last two races following ratings rise and, in a modest event, looks set to play his part, while Flaxby is well weighted on Beverley winning April form and he can be given a chance, although recent efforts lack something. Mitchelland seems to have lost his way of late and Gavioli hasn't really built on two runs since a solid Lingfield win. The lightly-raced Compton Spark might get competitive from a good draw, while Thorntoun Piccolo's best run so far in a light career has come here on her only try at today's trip. Waggledance showed a bit more in first time blinkers last time and might improve again, but it is hard to get too revved up about most of the others. This, in turn, returns us to the selection, which is Brut.
Mitchelland 33-1 (8-8) In touch until ridden and weakened halfway, last of 7, 15l behind Effective (9-4) at Carlisle 6f stk 0-70 (5) frm.
Gavioli (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) With leader, ridden and edged left 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 6l behind Kool Ovation (9-1) at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Almaty Express 15-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Fox Covert (9-0) at Catterick 6f sll (6) gf.
Brut 10-1 (8-5) Led to over 4f out, chased leader, led again 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Tanforan (9-1) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Flaxby 4-1co-fav (8-9) Slowly into stride and behind, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 11l behind Victoria Peek (8-1) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Ruby's Dream 5-1 (8-9) With leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Urban Calm (8-4) at Warwick 5f hcp (5) sft.
Waggledance (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, rider lost iron briefly start, towards rear, pushed along halfway, one pace final 2f, 4th of 8, 4l behind Unlimited (8-10) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
African Gift 20-1 (9-8) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Edged In Gold (9-7) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Scrooby Baby 20-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4l behind One Great Idea (8-11) at Hamilton 5f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Thorntoun Piccolo 7-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Saxon Lil (8-6) at Doncaster 7f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Balgarth (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, 25l behind Knot In Wood (9-1) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Master Bear (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Chased leaders 3f, soon behind, 9th of 11, 15l behind Tanforan (9-1) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Mambazo 10-1 (8-10) Always in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 15l behind Silver Visage (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Compton Spark 7-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, soon one pace, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Fantasy Defender (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Shatin Leader 25-1 (7-13) Soon behind and outpaced, 9th of 10, 27l behind Flying Heart (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
