held up towards rear, steady headway on outside from 3f out to lead 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong
held up in rear, not clear run from over 3f out, headway and went 2nd over 1f out, not reach winner
led to 4f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders on outside, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, moderate headway final furlong
held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish
in touch, driven along over 2f out, soon outpaced
never better than mid-division
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, steady headway on outside over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, edged left and no impression inside final furlong, lost 3rd near finish
chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out to 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader to 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off
chased leaders, led 4f out to 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, driven along on outside 3f out, stayed on passed beaten horses final furlong
Colorado Blue is the pick ahead of Allied Powers and Forsyte Saga. The gelding is making his first step into handicaps for Roger Charlton and somewhat unusally has been hurried into it after two unsuccessful efforts this term. He certainly has suggested that today's trip will hold no fears and on this better going, he represents value at the likely odds. Allied Powers was due to turn out at York on Wednesday so it remains to be seen as to whether we get a repeat showing. Forsyte Saga has graduated up the handicap via the gaff tracks and now takes on solid opposition for the first time. Maxwil should be in good form following a romp at Brighton in maiden company. Celt is a definite watch in the market horse as he went into many notebooks after a fourth at Windsor. Stan Moore has hit a bit of form so there will be no surprises if Windsor scorer, Dubai Petal attracts some interest in the market. La Columbina looks open to further improvement. A hard race to get a handle on but there are sure to be plenty of winners coming out of it and to a token stake, we offer up Colorado Blue.
Allied Powers (IRE) 4-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon led, kept on well, won at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gd beating Patkai (9-9) by 3l, 9 ran.
Maxwil 4-9fav (9-0) Chased leaders, hanging badly left over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on to press leader inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Oct beating Connor's Choice (9-0) by a hd, 6 ran.
Forsyte Saga 9-2 (9-4) Led, headed over 2f out, remained in touch, rallied to regain lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) fbs in Apr beating Taikoo (9-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Ragamuffin Man (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden and effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 14, 10l behind Bronze Cannon (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Fair Gale 7-4 (9-3) Tracked leader after 2f, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, asserted final 100 yards, ridden out, won at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Dec beating Seattle Storm (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Black Jacari (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Soon prominent, led over 4f out, ridden when headed 2f out, weakened, 5th of 6, 6l behind Meer Kat (8-12) at Bath 1m nov stk (5) gf in Oct.
La Columbina 11-2 (9-5) In touch, always travelling well, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on strongly, won at Nottingham 1m 2f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Oct beating Altitude (9-5) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Colorado Blue (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not pace of winner, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Checklow (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Title Role 9-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, challenged, wandered over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 10, 2l behind Cape Colony (8-11) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Celt 33-1 (9-3) Held up, pushed along 4f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders, 4th of 11, 4l behind Checklow (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Prairie Storm 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 8l behind Bushman (10-0) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gd in Apr.
Cossack Prince 66-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, soon tracking leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 10l behind Colony (8-5) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Agente Romano (USA) 12-1 (8-6) Dwelt, held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 9th of 10, 7l behind Mazaaya (8-11) at Great Leighs 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Yathreb (USA) 5-2 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 8l behind Conquisto (9-7) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Nino Cochise (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, chased winner approaching final furlong, no extra near finish, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Wasan (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Dubai Petal (IRE) 5-4fav (9-2) Held up last, headway 2f out, driven and stayed on under strong pressure to lead towards finish, won at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr beating Black Tor Figarro (8-10) by a nk, 7 ran.
