led until 7f out, chased winner, pushed along over 3f out, no impression when lost 2nd and weakened inside final 2f
slowly into stride, tracked leader after 3f, led 7f out, pushed along and quickened over 3f out, ridden and in command 2f out, stayed on well
tracked leader 3f, pushed along and unable to quicken over 3f out, switched left and went 2nd inside final 2f, soon ridden and no chance with winner
Colonial Classic was last seen running in a Listed race at Yarmouth in October but she is still 5lb higher than for her last win in 2016. Di Alta is only 3lb higher than when successful over course and distance last summer but also lacks a recent outing. ALWAYSANDFOREVER has only won a Brighton maiden so far but is unexposed and has had a pipe-opener, finishing third in novice stakes at Wetherby. She was only beaten half-a-length by the smart Coronet on debut at Leicester last year and is the one to beat on that form.
Colonial Classic (FR) 33-1 (9-4) Broke well, tracked leaders,effort over 2f out, soon one paced, weakened closing stages, 5th of 8, 7 1/4l behind Aljezeera (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 6f lst stks (1) gd in Oct.
Alwaysandforever (IRE) 7-4 (9-4) Prominent, keen, led over 2f out, headed when hung left over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Titus (9-9) at Wetherby 1m 2f stks (5) gs in May.
Di Alta (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon no impression, 5th of 12, 11 1/2l behind Blue Hussar (9-10) at York 2m hcp (4) gs in Sep.