made all, strongly pressed from 2f out, asserted from over 1f out, stayed on well
waited with, went 2nd travelling well approaching straight, challenged from 2f out, soon no impression under pressure and drifted left, kept on same pace
tracked leader, ridden and weakened approaching straight
tracked leaders, 3rd for much, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2f out
waited with, 4th and no impression from before straight, kept on same pace
The market will almost certainly be the best guide to this finale but Knockanarrigan has to go on the short-list as he's a half-brother to bumper winner Wilde Ruby. Another Challenge has a jumping pedigree but may do better when sent over timber so the vote goes to MOENCHENGLADBACH. Related to a host of winners on the Flat and over jumps, Augustine Leahy's Stardan gelding may just have more speed than his rivals. Forced Kin and Top Ofthe Ra may need more time
Another Challenge (IRE) Milan gelding out of Strike Alliance.
Forced Kin (IRE) Medecis gelding out of Divine.
Knockanarrigan (IRE) Shantou gelding out of Ruby Thewes.
Moenchengladbach (IRE) Stardan gelding out of Dusseldorf.
Top Othe Ra (IRE) Whitmore's Conn gelding out of The Top Road.
