tracked clear leader, headway 5th, led approaching 3 out, drew clear from next, eased towards finish, easily
quickly away, led, clear to 5th, headed approaching 3 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
in touch, outpaced approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure from next, no impression
always behind, tailed off 3 out
chased leaders, outpaced 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, outpaced approaching 3 out, ridden, kept on under pressure from next, no impression
mistake 1st, in rear, lost touch 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
This appears to be a match between Classic Moon and Oneforsaturday and the former is taken to win it. Our Kenny is rated far superior to all bar the market leaders but he's been well beaten on the majority of his starts and it's difficult to picture him still being in contention at the last although he may be able to pick up a little prize money by taking third. Oneforsaturday has performed with credit in bumpers and should make up into a hurdler in time but the receipt of 7lbs from his main rival may not compensate for his lack of experience. Connections will be keen to gain revenge as they had a well backed favourite turned over by the Lambe/McCoy team at Hexham on Saturday but they may have to play the bridesmaid's role yet again. That was one of two winners on Saturday for the Irish trainer and champion jockey so the yard is clearly flying and this Winged Love gelding has stronger claims on the book than that pair. He made the frame just once in four bumpers but he wasn't beaten far in a useful race at Punchestown in April last year. He showed ability on his hurdling bow at Downpatrick in March and showed the benefit of that experience and the outing (it was his first run since December) when keeping on well to win by eight lengths at Perth in April. This will be the quickest ground that he's encountered but we'll put our faith in the judgement of his connections and select Classic Moon.
Classic Moon (GER) 5-2fav (11-0) Hampered 1st, tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, led before next, stayed on well, won at Perth 2m nh mdn hdl (4) gs in Apr beating Dancing Mist (10-9) by a shd, 14 ran.
Oneforsaturday (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Raced keenly, made all, ridden 2f out, hung left and held on under pressure final furlong, won at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gf in May beating Springfield Raki (11-7) by a nk, 13 ran.
Our Kenny 22-1 (11-2) Held up, outpaced 4 out, never on terms, 8th of 10, 16l behind Weet Yer Tern (10-12) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Prince Ole (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, slow 1st and 2nd, soon towards rear, ran wide and pulled up in race won by Zita Hall (10-8) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl frm in May, 15 ran.
Rhine Rewler 40-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 49l behind Blushing Hilary (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sll hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Gouranga 7-1 (9-10) Held up behind, headway 7th, ridden 8th, weakened after 3 out and pulled up 2 out in race won by Public Esteem (11-3) at N Abbot 3m 3f ldy hcp hdl (5) sft, 13 ran.
Tewitfield Lass 100-1 (8-0) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, 14l behind Baileys Honour (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (F4) pol in Jan '05 (Flat).
