chased leaders, disputed lead over 5f out, one pace 2f out
prominent, driven along over 4f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
in touch, headway 6f out, ridden over 4f out, no impression
prominent, led over 5f out, clear over 2f out
behind from halfway, tailed off
in touch, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, weakened over 6f out
held up, ridden over 5f out, never dangerous
held up, steady heady to go in touch halfway, outpaced over 4f out
chased leaders and keen, edged left and weakened over 1f out
led until headed over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
Digital Media looks set to follow up on his recent win at Wetherby and score again for the Howard Johnson stable at the expense of Tot O'Whiskey and Los Angel Ease. Howard Johnson has his team of horses in good form and even with his penalty he ought to have the class to win again as he looks an above average type. Tot O'Whiskey is another that comes here with a penalty after his win at Hexham. He looked workmanlike in his attitude but will improve with the expereince so is obviously one to note in the market. Los Angel Ease is interesting in the fact that he comes from a yard in form at present and Tony Dobbin is a positive jockey booking. The stables runners are generally respected in these types of races so any market moves should be noted. But for the winner we return to Digital Media.
Digital Media (IRE) 10-11fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, kept on well, won at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov beating Jemez (11-4) by 2l, 13 ran.
Kate's Gift 8-1 (10-13) In touch, ridden 3f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ludlow 2m nhf (H) gd in Apr '05 beating Paradise Bay (10-13) by a shd, 17 ran.
Solid Silver 11-4 (11-2) Held up in touch, headway 4f out, challenged over 2f out, soon ridden, every chance until no extra towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Thai Vango (10-7) at Perth 2m nhf (6) sft in Sept.
Tot O'Whiskey 16-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, headway to lead 3f out, clear from over 1f out, won at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov beating Heez A Steel (10-13) by 9l, 7 ran.
Los Angel Ease (USA) Diesis gelding, half-brother to 7f & 1m winner Fort Dignity and winning miler Ascension Island.
Raider of The East (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, close up over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, 3rd of 12, 22l behind Alfie Flits (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 6f nhf (H) hvy in Dec '05.
Stagecoach Amber (USA) Bright Launch gelding, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m1f.
Oakapple Princess (IRE) 13-8fav (10-9) Held up in rear, steady headway on outer 6f out, chased leaders over 5f out, weakened quickly over 3f out, 10th of 11, 35l behind Indian Storm (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Nov.
