always towards rear
reared leaving stalls, soon in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened just over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, gradually faded
soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
went left start, behind, stayed on from over 1f out, never a factor
went left start, always behind
always mid-division
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
behind, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well, ridden out
never better than mid-division
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon held
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, faded inside final furlong
always towards rear
Stamford Blue gets the call over Digital, with Binnion Bay, Imperium and Gracie's Gift all expected to make their presence felt. Stamford Blue produced a fine turn of foot to return to winning ways in an apprentice affair over seven furlongs here last week, and a look at the weights reveals that he has an outstanding chance of following up today. In fact he can now meet the third, Digital, on 8lb better terms despite finishing in front of that rival. Digital surprised his legion of supporters when attempting to make all last week, as he is normally held up. Mick Channon's old stager bowled along happily until headed, and if the same tactics are employed by Michelle Saunders, the pair may well be in the shake-up again, without being good enough. Binnion Bay had been in terrific form on the all-weather before scoring back on turf under a strong ride from Lorraine Ellison at Lingfield 12-days ago. He looks set to play a part along with Imperium who will not mind the drop back to six furlongs at all. Gracie's Gift was touched off by a neck in a similar race to this over the course-and-distance 18-days ago, and the slightly easier ground will help, so he is yet another in with a shout, but the selection is Stamford Blue.
Chinalea (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace when carried right inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Mujood (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Binnion Bay (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to lead near finish, won at Lingfield 7f ldy rds hcp (5) gs beating Quantum Leap (9-3) by a shd, 11 ran.
Imperium 7-1 (8-7) Held up, headway and weaved way through 2f out, kept on well to lead close home, won at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Carcinetto (8-13) by a nk, 11 ran.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 9-1 (10-5) Towards rear, drifted left and ridden, headway from 3f out, every chance final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 18, nk behind Zazous (10-0) at Salisbury 7f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Digital 3-1jt-fav (8-4) Led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 9, 2l behind dhtrs Stamford Blue (8-9) & Quantum Leap (8-6) at Salisbury 7f app hcp (5) gs.
Tamino (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (8-9) Race far side, tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong, 9th of 13, 9l behind Namir (8-10) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Stamford Blue 5-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and headway 3f out, led inside final furlong, joined on line, won at Salisbury 7f app hcp (5) gs deadheating with Quantum Leap (8-6), 9 ran.
Over To You Bert 6-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 5l behind Apex (8-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
