reminders to lead after 2f, strongly pressed and kept on from 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, switched over 1f out, ridden to chase leader inside final furlong, quickened to lead final strides
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and every chance just inside final 2f, outpaced by front pair final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along 5f out, ridden and beaten early straight
led for 2f, chased leader, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, held up in rear on outside, headway on outer 3f out, ridden and every chance just inside final 2f, unable to quicken final furlong
keen hold, held up last, travelling strongly into straight, switched left 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, ran on well final furlong until caught final strides
keen hold in touch, effort over 2f out, soon driven, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, held up in rear, switched left to outside entering straight, stayed on one pace final 2f
chased leaders in 4th, ridden 4f out, weakened under pressure approaching 2f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, ridden and struggling entering straight
Solent gets the vote in a competitive handicap with Group Captain and Purple Moon put forward as the main dangers. The selection bounced back to form last time over this course and distance when beaten a head by Pevensey. The race has worked out well as a couple of those that finished down the field have since been out and won. This 5-year-old has a proven ability on the ground and he looks a solid bet. Group Captain is eased in grade after being beaten in a Listed race last time at Newmarket, but he is another that will go on the ground and he would have to enter calculations on his best form. Purple Moon wasn't beaten all that far by Championship Point in a better race than this last time and he should have no problems with this step-up in trip as he has run well over this course and distance in the past. His yard are in good form so he has to be respected. Masterofthecourt is a lightly-raced 4-year-old and he will strip fitter for his seasonal reappearance and his yard are firing so he could represent some good each-way value. However, Solent arrives here in good form and he can land the prize.
Solent (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied gamely but no extra near finish, 2nd of 14, hd behind Pevensey (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Group Captain 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 7, 13l behind Classic Punch (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f lst stk (1) sft in Jun.
Before You Go (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, some headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 8, 6l behind Mariotto (9-1) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Halla San 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 18th of 20, well behind Juniper Girl (8-11) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) sft in Jun.
John Terry (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Made all, hung left under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcap (3) gf beating Samurai Way (9-12) by a shd, 14 ran.
Misty Dancer 11-2 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 2f, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ayr 1m 5f hcap (3) gd in Jun beating Topjeu (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Mull of Dubai 15-8fav (9-7) Held up, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) sft beating Cleaver (9-2) by a nk, 6 ran.
Dan Dare (USA) 4-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, went far side, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Castle Howard (10-0) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Jun.
High Treason (USA) 9-2 (9-12) Held up, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 7l behind John Terry (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcap (3) gf.
Instructor 33-1 (8-1) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on well, 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Supaseus (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in May.
Masterofthecourt (USA) 10-3jt-fav (9-5) Steadied start, hampered rival after 1f, rear group after 4f, plenty to do over 2f out, stayed on well to go 2nd near finish, too much to do, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Transvestite (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f app hcp (4) pol.
Purple Moon (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Championship Point (9-2) at Ascot 1m 2f lst hcp (1) gs in Jun.
Strategic Mount 7-4fav (8-4) Led for 2f, remained close up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, well behind Sunday Symphony (9-3) at York 1m 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Sept.
Celtic Spirit (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 3f out to join leader over 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jun beating Oh Glory Be (9-1) by 1l, 8 ran.
