held up, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
prominent and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in touch and keen, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, soon hung left, no impression towards finish
made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
always towards rear
in rear, headway on outer over 2f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
Digital gets the confident vote in the finale with Zamalik and Coup d'Etat rating the main dangers. The selection was a good second behind Attacca last time out. He is weighted to gain his revenge on that rival here and with this softer ground very much in his favour he looks the one to be on. Zamalik rates the main danger on his latest second behind Skyelady but this looks more competitive and off this slightly higher mark he looks vulnerable. Coup d'Etat is well weighted on his best form and will not mind conditions. However he has disappointed of late but he could improve for the fitting of first-time blinkers and he should be watched in the market. Megalo Maniac is another with place claims but all his best efforts are on a faster surface. Cornus is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks opposable under top weight and with this in mind for the winner we return to Digital who has plenty in his favour.
Middleton Grey 16-1 (8-10) Started slowly, always in rear group, never a factor, 9th of 14, 7l behind Bomber Command (8-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Zamalik (USA) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway 2f out, driven to challenge, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Skyelady (9-5) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Coup d'Etat 8-1 (9-1) Went right start, led and keen, headed over 2f out, weakened, 6th of 7, 11l behind Olimpo (8-13) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Scotland The Brave 15-2 (9-7) Prominent, driven 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Skyelady (9-5) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Megalo Maniac 10-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Word Perfect (9-13) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Digital 6-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, switched left 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Attacca (8-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gd.
Attacca 11-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, went right and not much room and soon switched left, ridden and headway to lead over 1f out, kept on, won at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gd beating Digital (9-2) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Cornus 16-1 (9-11) Towards rear far side, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Prospect Court (8-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
