mid-division, pushed along, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, soon pushed along and lost ground, tailed off
never better than mid-division
made all, quickened clear 2f out, pushed out final furlong
mid-division, chased along over 4f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden and edged left 2f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and some late headway, never near to challenge
prominent, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
The southern stables have strong claims here with Greenwich Meantime, Hayaat and Stolen Hours all boasting excellent credentials, and it's the latter that gets the vote. Ed Dunlop's colt is improving with every outing and over a longer trip last time just failed to catch Condoleeza and Land 'n'Star. The drop in trip shouldn't be a problem and he will take all the beating. Henry Cecil's Greenwich Meantime has shown good form on all three outings, and a recent second to Gold Ring at Kempton puts him in with a chance here. Hayhaat's recent effort behind Kristal Dancer was given a boost by the winner on Monday so must be considered a threat. However Stolen Hours looks to have the best overall form and is a confident choice.
