tracked leader, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, kept on
led, ridden and headed 3f out, one pace
tracked leaders, led 3f out, kept on well
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, no impression after
held up in rear, headway and hung left over 3f out, one pace and ran green
In the finale, the vote goes to Stolen Moments ahead of Neutron and Gunner Jack, in a race where the betting might provide a few clues. Stolen Moments probably beat a reasonably-good field over course and distance last time and, given that he ran green there, should have more improvement to come. Classic Harry is the only other one to have raced from the line-up, but, despite showing some promise, he couldn't be given as the selection. Campli has to be of interest because of his breeding, he is by Zafonic out of a Be My Guest mare that has produced eight winners, while Len Lungo's Neutron also has a good profile for this and certainly rates as interesting. Finally, Gunner Jack cost 48,000 euros and is also worthy of a mention, while Askham Lad has something to like on breeding, although others are preferred today. Chief among these is Stolen Moments, who gets the vote.
Stolen Moments (FR) 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, hard ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Ayr 2m nhf (6) sft in Jan beating Character Building (11-0) by a nk, 13 ran.
Askham Lad (IRE) Courtship gelding out of an unraced mare.
Classic Harry 14-1 (11-4) Led to halfway, with leader, ridden over 3f out, one pace, no impression, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Kealshore Lad (10-13) at Wetherby 2m nhf (5) sft in Feb.
Gunner Jack Gunner B gelding out of winning jumper Wayuphill.
Neutron (FR) Ragmar gelding, half-brother to 1m4f winner Ioga.
Campli (IRE) Zafonic gelding, half-brother to numerous winners at around 1m in Italy, dam a middle-distance winner in France.