made all, quickened clear over 1f out, very easily
tracked leader, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, never a threat
tracked leader, keen, hung left under pressure over 1f out, no extra closing stages
BRUSHWORK made a winning debut over course and distance and the runner-up has won subsequently. Hugo Palmer’s charge should have little trouble disposing of today’s opposition on that form and will start a short-price to do so. Wings Of Dubai finished a bit closer at Yarmouth last time without threatening but Hunters Step has shown nothing in four starts so far.
Brushwork 16-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, led, headed over 4f out, led again inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Sep beating Futuristic (9-9) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Hunters Step 50-1 (8-9) Behind, some headway on outside over 1f out, no impression, 9th of 11, 15 1/2l behind Muhallab (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Wings Of Dubai (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Prominent towards stands side rail, driven and outpaced when hung left 2f out, soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Futuristic (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f stks (5) gd in Sep.