mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase winner inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, soon not clear run, switched right and driven inside final furlong, kept on to go 2nd post
prominent, every chance over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up, ridden over 1f out, no impression
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, some late headway inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Digital is bound to have his supporters and is capable of running a decent race but Mick Channon's 11-year-old often fails to deliver so a safer option may be THE BEAR, who gets the vote ahead of Bid For Gold. The last mentioned came good when successful here over six furlongs last time but the drop to the minimum trip and a 3lb higher mark makes life more difficult for Jedd O'Keefe's gelding so he may be best watched. Highland Warrior has been in super form of late, winning three of his last four starts, and he has to be respected but may just be in the grip of the handicapper. Miacarla has a similar profile and has to be considered if the ground dries slightly overnight, while Curtail has disappointed in recent starts on turf but has dropped to a decent mark as a result. Preference then is for The Bear who has no problems with the underfoot conditions and comes into this in decent form.
Highland Warrior 7-1 (8-12) Dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Hotham (8-12) at Ayr 5f hcap (4) hvy.
Curtail (IRE) 22-1 (8-4) Mid-division on outside, ridden 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Ishetoo (9-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Digital 8-1 (9-6) In rear, headway over 2f out, soon shaken up, beaten over 1f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Witchry (8-7) at Bath 6f hcap (5) sft.
Steel City Boy (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Took keen hold tracking leaders, pushed along halfway, weakening when squeezed out inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 9l behind Perfect Flight (8-10) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) sft.
Haajes 18-1 (8-8) Soon ridden, never dangerous, 12th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-0) at Doncaster 5f hcap (4) sft.
Rothesay Dancer 16-1 (8-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 13, 8l behind Ishetoo (9-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Inspainagain (USA) 10-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, behind, no real headway final 2f, 9th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Blessed Place (8-5) at Sandown 5f hcap (4) sft.
The Bear 12-1 (8-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon challenged, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Hotham (8-12) at Ayr 5f hcap (4) hvy.
Elkhorn 12-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, soon chased along, headway when hampered over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Woodsley House (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Bid For Gold 11-2 (8-8) Close up, led over 2f out, edged left 1f out, held on gamely, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug beating The Nifty Fox (9-10) by a hd, 9 ran.
By The Edge (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Always behind, last of 12, 11l behind Arganil (9-2) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) sft.
Opal Noir 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Grazeon Gold Blend (9-9) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Miacarla 15-8fav (8-6) Held up, smooth headway over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Obe One (8-5) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
