mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead well over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway from 3f out, ran on well final furlong, just failed
towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on well from 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, headway to challenge 3f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
towards rear, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out
prominent, ridden and every chance 3f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led and pulled early, headed well over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, ridden 4f out, weakened 1f out
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden 4f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
An open handicap can go to Colwyn Bay at the main expense of Aphorism, Raffish and Calzaghe. The selection comes here in search of the hat-trick and Jane Chapple-Hyam's gelding must have solid claims. He has responded very well to the application of cheek-pieces and this very well-bred ex-Irish runner gets the vote to continue his hot streak. Raffish would ideally want the ground to soften so won't mind any rain that falls, whilst Aphorism comes here on the back of a decent break. James Fanshawe's filly steps back up to this trip and if fit enough she should go well, as she looks the type to improve this year. Critical Stage is in-and-out, whilst Calzaghe doesn't always relish a fight and will need to show a little bit more resolution at the death in order to win today although there is definitely plenty of ability there. The Composer has winning course form so warrants a check in the betting, and whilst Jimmy Fortune catches the eye on Gary Moore's Kerayasi, making his British debut, we have no problems with returning to Colwyn Bay as the selection.
Raffish 5-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden along over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Cotton Eyed Joe (9-9) at Haydock 1m 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Aphorism 5-6fav (9-0) In touch, ridden to chase winner briefly 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 11l behind Speagle (9-7) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Dec.
Most Definitely (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 8th of 12, 7l behind Dhehdaah (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Kerayasi (FR) (9-8) 8th of 13, more than 4l behind Crocolyrique (7-12) at Cholet 1m 2f hcp sft in Mar.
Colwyn Bay (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Held up, headway to track leading pair 3f out, challenged and hung right over 1f out, straightened and stayed on to lead final 50 yards, won at Folkestone 2m hcap (6) gf in Jul beating Power Again (8-11) by a nk, 12 ran.
Take A Mile (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Good Article (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sept.
The Composer 9-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and outpaced 3f out, drifted right and stayed on final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Squadron (9-1) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jul.
Jamaahir (USA) 20-1 (9-7) Slowly away, soon rushed up to chase leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 13, well behind Down The Brick (8-7) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Rabbit 40-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 7l behind Balerno (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp (F4) pol in Feb '05.
Benny The Bat 14-1 (8-9) Always behind, ridden 4f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 13l behind Squadron (9-1) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jul.
Dovedale 16-1 (10-5) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 15, 8l behind Global Traffic (10-1) at Chepstow 1m 4f amt hcp (6) hvy in Jul.
Critical Stage (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Led for 1f, chased leader, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Squadron (9-1) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jul.
Leonardo's Friend 9-2 (9-4) Led after 1f, headed well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 22l behind Erte (8-10) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Calzaghe (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Held up in 8th, pushed along 4f out, headway under pressure inside final 2f, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Duty Free (9-5) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
