held up in touch, spare headway to chase leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong
led, headed 10f out, soon weakened behind final 4f
held up, headway over halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden and outpaced over 4f out
held up in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 4f out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 4f out
close up, chased leader over 8f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway halfway, weakened over 3f out
keen, close up, led 10f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on one pace
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 6f out
tracked leaders, lost touch halfway
Digger is very consistent and can gain a deserved victory over Bid For Fame and Sudden Flight in the finale. Finding the right trip for Digger has been a bit of a conundrum for connections, as he has turned out over distances of between seven furlongs and two miles this year. Since winning his first race for Gay Kelleway, over a mile and a half at Ripon in June, the four-year-old has been tried over two miles on a number of occasions, just failing to last out, while the drop back to 12 furlongs, seemed too short, despite his victory over that trip on turf. So, it is hoped that today's mile and three quarters will do the trick. With Ian Mongan booked and a nice draw, he should make a bold bid and gets the vote. Bid For Fame is very interesting as he was a decent hurdler for Nicky Henderson and even won on the flat as well. Second on his first ever try on the sand six days ago, he has since moved to Nigel Tinkler, and although this trip is a bit short, he will pay to follow this winter for his astute trainer. Roger Ingram landed a right old touch with Sudden Flight at Haydock in September and is sure to have him fit and ready here. He will probably try and make all and can at least reach the frame. Of the others, Majlis and Glory Quest are worth a mention, but for the answer to a competitive looking affair, we return to Digger.
