chased leader, ridden 3f out, outpaced 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
led for 1f, close up until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, eased when beaten final furlong
switched right start, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
hampered start, towards rear, ridden and switched left over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, joined leader on line
led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
hampered start, soon behind, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up, ridden and headway 3f out, led inside final furlong, joined on line
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Not a race to get carried away with but the three to concentrate on appear to be Digital, Quantam Leap and Young Bertie, with the vote going to Digital. Mick Channon has his horses in decent form and despite this horse being winless in his last twelve races, the reliable old-timer can land this open contest. The ground and trip are ideal and he looks the one to beat. Dr Synn bounced back to form in a moderate contest recently and has claims, along with Quantum Leap who looks well-handicapped on old form although he does have a very inexperienced jockey on board. Isphahan is better when the ground is quicker so can be opposed, along with Miswadah who didn't show a lot on the turf last time out. At a price course and distance winner Stamford Blue could go well, however Digital still retains plenty of ability and gets the nod.
Isphahan 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 12l behind Sound of Nature (8-7) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Lizarazu (GER) 16-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 8l behind Imperium (8-7) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Quantum Leap 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, took 2nd close home, just outpaced near finish, 2nd of 11, shd behind Binnion Bay (9-12) at Lingfield 7f ldy rds hcp (5) gs.
Digital 9-2co-fav (8-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway 4f out, kept on one pace under pressure, 4th of 11, 4l behind Imperium (8-7) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Dr Synn 25-1 (10-1) Behind, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out, bumped along and ran on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 18, 3/4l behind Zazous (10-0) at Salisbury 7f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Young Bertie 5-1 (8-10) With leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 11l behind Gwilym (8-5) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Miswadah (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Raced wide mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 11l behind Exponential (8-12) at Folkestone 6f app hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Convince (USA) 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, no impression, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Seneschal (9-4) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
