in rear and outpaced, never a factor
made all, shaken up to go clear over 1f out, eased towards finish
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, some headway over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased winner until over 5f out, one pace over 1f out
dwelt, held up towards rear, took keen hold, never a factor
in touch in 5th, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
Tidal Way went close at Folkestone last week, though a wide draw doesn't help his cause here. There should be more to come from Elkhart after his third at Newmarket, however. BADEA was doing all his best work in the closing stages when fourth over today's trip at Musselburgh last time and the stiff finish here will play to his strengths. Richard Fahey's colt gets the nod over some interesting newcomers that include Clare Island Boy, who has a high draw to contend with, and Saffa Hill, who has plenty of speed on his dam's side. Daring Damsel is related to a couple of winners in America and is another to note.
Artistic Thread (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden halfway, never on terms, 6th of 7, 12l behind Mizbah (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Jun.
Badea 5-4fav (9-3) Held up in 5th, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 2l behind Sound Advice (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Clare Island Boy (IRE) Strategic Prince colt out of Tea Chest.
Elkhart (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Rockinante (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Sabusa (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and hung right 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 14l behind Arnold Lane (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Saffa Hill (IRE) Tiger Hill colt out of Saffa Garden.
Tidal Way (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) In touch in 5th, bumped and went 4th halfway, went 3rd and switched right over 1f out, chased winner final 100 yards, stayed on, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Mizbah (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Jun.
Daring Damsel (IRE) Van Nistelrooy filly out of Serengeti Day.
Dazzlin Bluebell (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Behind, ridden on outer, kept on final furlong, no impression, 7th of 12, 6l behind Pen Bal Crag (9-2) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
Glad Eye Gladys 25-1 (8-3) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 6th of 15, 7l behind Son Du Silence (8-9) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jun.
Rosie's Lady (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Towards rear, outpaced after 2f, ridden and headway approaching 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 19l behind My Propeller (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo fll mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Maria Medecis (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden when short of room over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 10l behind Piece By Piece (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.