Storm Asset has won over 7f on two of his last three outings but was beaten by GUITAR at Wolverhampton in between those victories. The latter has switched yards since but first-time blinkers may bring further improvement. Bang On The Bell placed over today’s trip at Southwell last time while Twilight Bay looks a likely improver and Music Banner makes his handicap debut.
Bang On The Bell 11-2 (9-5) Pulled hard close up, headway stand side over 1f out, soon every chance, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Another Bertie (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Music Banner (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) In touch, pushed along and headway over 1f out, faded towards finish, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Dirty Martini (9-0) at Lingfield 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Ey Up Its Jazz 40-1 (9-1) Soon outpaced, 9th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Aye Catcher (9-7) at Lingfield 5f (6) pol in Nov.
Twilight Bay 40-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened and lost two places final 100 yards, 5th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Exceling (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Storm Asset 13-8fav (8-11) Tracked leaders on inside, smooth headway and switched right inside final 2f, challenged going well over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Liv Lucky (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Reckon I'm Hot 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed before 2f out, ridden before final furlong, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Brazen Akoya (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f (6) pol in Oct.
Rules Of Order (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Raced wide in rear, never on terms, 8th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Pink Storm (9-7) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Guitar 3-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders on inside, switched right over 2f out, then switched back left to inside, hung badly left over 1f out, squeezed through and ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Arpina (8-12) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Joanie's Girl 5-1 (9-2) Dwelt towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Major Gatsby (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Thatsthefinest (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Dwelt keen, raced wide tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Major Gatsby (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
