soon pushed along in rear, headway over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on well
held up, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra
prominent, led 4f out until 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
led for 2f, prominent, ridden and every chance when hung left 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
prominent, led 2f out, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden and evey chance entering final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
At the age of eleven Digital is getting no younger but his enthusiasm is still very mush in tact and he is taken to win again at the expense of Figaro Flyer and Hart of Gold. The selection caught the eye when second to Holbeck Ghyll at Kempton on his seasonal reappearance. Last years form stood up pretty well winning twice. The stable often use a claimer to relieve him of some weight as they have done again and he is given the nod to win again at a track he loves. Figaro Flyer has been kept busy over the winter winning twice and landing himself in the place enclosure numerous times. He again is a consistent type who will give his supporters a good run for their money and can once again pick up some place money. Hart of Gold has again run with credit over the winter. He landed a race at Folkestone at the end of the last flat season but is difficult to catch right and as a result holds place claims at best. So for the winner we return to Digital to hold back the years.
Digital 12-1 (9-2) Soon outpaced in last, still last entering final furlong, finished strongly to take 2nd final strides, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Holbeck Ghyll (9-1) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Namir (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, in touch, effort 2f out, soon ridden, no impression, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind After The Show (8-4) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Mar.
Diminuto 11-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Holbeck Ghyll (9-1) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden on outside 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 13l behind Impromptu (9-10) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Behind, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong and closing towards finish, 4th of 11, 1l behind Toms Laughter (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Hart of Gold 12-1 (9-0) Steadied start, good headway 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Duke Of Milan (8-6) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Monte Major (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (8-12) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Rainbow Bay 14-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, last of 12, 7l behind Figaro Flyer (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.