tracked leaders, went 2nd on inside over 4f out until over 3f out, ridden and struggling 3f out, no chance with leading duo
raced keenly, led 1f, pressed winner until ridden 5f out, lost 2nd over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
led after 1f, clear when edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well
held up in 5th, weakened over 4f out
tracked leading pair, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden and held over 1f out, kept on same pace
took keen hold, held up in last pair, weakened over 4f out, behind and eased final 2f, tailed off
Towcester scorer What A Moment is preferred to the other previous winners Duelling Banjos and Fortunate George but might find the concession of 7lb to impressive Dromahane point-to-point winner DEFINITE OUTCOME beyond him - the latter can complete a quick double for the Curtis/McCoy combination. Oscar Blue has hinted at ability while the Westerner gelding Piton Pete might the pick of the newcomers ahead of Tonganui.
Fortunate George (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 11, 18l behind Barters Hill (11-3) at Newbury 2m Listed NH flat (1) sft in Feb.
What A Moment (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied to regain lead towards finish, won at Towcester 2m NH flat (6) sft in Jan beating Briery Queen (10-11) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Definite Outcome (IRE) 6-1 (12-2) Made virtually all, jnd bef 4out, ld again bef 2out, rddn clr bef last, kow, won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp sft in Dec beating In The Tub (12-2) by 5l, 12 ran.
Bendomingo (IRE) 11-4 (10-12) Jinked left start, took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 13, 37l behind Avenue Of Honour (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f 3yo NH flat (6) sft in Nov.
Coeur Blimey (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of Eastender.
Piton Pete (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Glenair Lucy.
Dueling Banjos 15-2 (11-8) Mid-division on outside, headway halfway, tracking leaders 8f out, went 2nd over 3f out, driven and one pace final 2f, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Chic Theatre (11-4) at Plumpton 2m 2f NH flat (6) gs in Feb.
Oscar Blue (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra, 6th of 14, 10l behind Brain Power (10-4) at Newcastle 2m NH flat (6) gs in Feb.
Tonganui (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Murrosie.
