held up, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 2f out, no impression
with leader, ridden well over 2f out, led well inside final furlong
chased leaders, led 3f out, soon ridden, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, led briefly over 3f out, kept on same pace
led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final 2f
slowly into stride, in rear,reminders over 4f out, no impression
held up mid-division, weakened from over 2f out
chased leaders, lost place over 5f out
Nonrunner
Osolomio won in good style last time and looks worth supporting again here with Monolith and Balyan the other pair for the shortlist. The selection scored in decisive fashion at Thirsk last month and he gave the impression that day that there was plenty more to come. This step-up in trip will play to his strengths as will the fast ground and it will be a surprise to us if he does not make it back-to-back wins. Monolith returns to the level after a spell over hurdles and there is no doubt that on the pick of his flat form he is a contender. However, the claims of Osolomio look rock solid and it looks as though he will have to settle for a minor role today. Balyan plugged-on at Catterick last time without ever looking like getting competitive and it is now nearly three years since he has won a race which does temper confidence in him. Jim Goldie does well with his runners in this part of the world so if either of his pair get backed then it could pay to take the hint, but Osolomio could be a cut above these and he gets the confident vote.
Cripsey Brook 12-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 6l behind Forroger (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Monolith 50-1 (8-6) Mid-division, headway to chase leader 10f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 31, 25l behind Detroit City (9-1) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcap (2) gs in Oct.
Balyan (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden along and outpaced over 3f out, driven and stayed on towards finish, 5th of 8, 10l behind Halla San (9-3) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Primo Way 14-1 (7-12) Held up towards rear, headway and hung left from over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 10, 2l behind Daring Affair (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Osolomio (IRE) 8-11fav (8-10) Made all, stayed on strongly, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) frm in Apr beating Sforzando (8-6) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Maneki Neko (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden along and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 11l behind Osolomio (8-10) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) frm in Apr.
Grey Outlook 14-1 (8-7) Behind, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest at finish, 4th of 13, 5l behind Kristensen (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Best Of The Lot (USA) 9-1 (8-12) With leader until lost place over 2f out, 9th of 15, well behind Bollin Derek (9-1) at York 1m 6f hcap (5) sft in Oct.