with leaders, weakened entering final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in rear and outpaced, headway on inner when not much room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon squeezed through, stayed on to lead towards finish
chased leaders to halfway
chased leaders on inner, weakened inside final furlong
always towards rear
always towards rear
close up, weakened over 1f out
in touch, not much room over 1f out, one pace
behind, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Plenty of runners here but a poor contest and one that can be dominated by SOLEMN and Only A Game and the former can again beat his opponent. He did so when the pair met here a couple of weeks ago, and is now 5lbs worse off at the weights for a distance of over two lengths. If that is taken literally then there should be almost nothing between them today. However, mainly because he is recently more accustomed to pulling out enough to win we will side with Milton Bradley's charge to complete the hat-trick. Only A Game also won over course and distance, beating Soto a neck last month, and so he acts well here and is not much worse off at the draw, so is much respected. Select Committee is weighted to finish just about level with the selection on their running here earlier in the month, though we will take him on if the ground remains good or faster, as he is better on a softer surface. Foreign Rhythm has a plumb draw and had excuses when behind Solemn here last time out, so may be capable of better this time, while Stathmore has been given a chance by the handicapper, but will have to show more than he has for some time to win. Solemn can bring joy for his supporters.
Almaty Express 33-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced in mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 9l behind Peak District (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Only A Game (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) Led 1f, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Solemn (9-3) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Solemn 14-1 (9-3) Broke well, soon tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Dickie Le Davoir (9-6) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Miss Daawe 9-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 8l behind Mark Of Meydan (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Strathmore (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden halfway, never nearer, 9th of 14, 4l behind Solemn (9-3) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Darcy's Pride (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) In touch until weakened halfway, 10th of 12, 17l behind Argentine (9-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Greek Secret 18-1 (8-11) Always rear division, 9th of 13, 7l behind Silly Gilly (8-6) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gf in May.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 18-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden and switched left over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Solemn (9-3) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Half A Crown (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) In touch far side, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 5l behind Twosheetstothewind (9-8) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
City For Conquest (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 11l behind Mo Mhuirnin (9-10) at Doncaster 7f (5) gd in Jun.
Coconut Moon 25-1 (10-0) Held up, saddled slipped 3f out, unseated rider well over 1f out, in a race won by Ingleby Star (11-5) at Ayr 5f (6) gd, 9 ran.
Whisper Softly (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway well over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 2l behind What A Fella (8-9) at Hamilton 5f mdn sll stks (6) gf.
Excitable (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Hitches Dubai (9-8) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gf.
Port Ronan (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Behind, switched left and ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Hitches Dubai (9-8) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gf.
Little Pandora 100-1 (9-2) Led stands side and overall leader until over 1f out, faded, 8th of 10, 15l behind Kammaan (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo fll stks (5) gs in Jun.
Select Committee 7-2fav (8-9) Led early, with leaders, ridden every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Feelin Foxy (9-8) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Spirit of Coniston 13-2 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, soon one pace, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Rocketball (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
