off the pace in last trio, struggling final 3f, never a factor
well off the pace in last pair, no impression until passed beaten horses over 1f out
chased leading trio, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
led after 1f, brought field to stands rail in straight, stayed on well inside final furlong, driven out
in touch in 5th, ridden over 2f out, beaten when hung right over 1f out
slowly away, behind, never on terms
led 1f, chased winner, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd inside final 2f, stayed on same pace final furlong
outpaced and always well in rear, never a factor
Nonrunner
Despite being slowly away, KAWSSAJ posted a fair first effort when runner-up to Voodoo Prince at Haydock. Roger Varian's colt was well backed that day and those losses should be recouped here. Sea Soldier is probably the main danger judged on his second to Emilio Largo at Salisbury as Andrew Balding's gelding only gave best close home and is entitled to strip fitter for that comeback run. Logans Legend was third at Leicester last month but Alshazah, fourth at the same track on his reappearance, arguably has the better form and should be pressing for a place.
Phlorian 80-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, 13th of 18, 18l behind Emilio Largo (9-3) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (5) gf.
Isdaal 100-1 (9-8) Always in rear, 10th of 12, 22l behind Skilful (9-1) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Kawssaj 3-1 (9-2) Dwelt close up, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Voodoo Prince (9-2) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Logans Legend (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Amazing Amoray (9-3) at Leicester 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Sea Soldier (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Chased leader, led inside final 3f, driven over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner final 120 yards, stayed on for 2nd, 2nd of 18, 1l behind Emilio Largo (9-3) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (5) gf.
The Buska (IRE) Haafhd colt out of Play That Tune.
Wordiness 66-1 (9-0) Behind, not much room on inside over 2f out, headway on rails over 1f out, styed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 15, 9l behind Silver Bullitt (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gf.
Minety Lass 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 7, 26l behind Brevity (9-0) at Ffos Las 6f 2yo fll mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Poppet's Joy 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, outpaced and always in rear, tailed off, last of 7, 47l behind West Leake Bridge (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Alshazah 50-1 (9-3) Led 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 11, 5l behind Chilled (9-3) at Leicester 1m 3yo mdn aut (5) gd in May.