I remain to be entirely convinced with Excellent Art, such is the manner of his running style and also the question marks that surrounded Cockney Rebel's fitness last time out at Ascot, when Excellent Art scored by a neck from Duke of Marmelade. Had Cockney Rebel not run in the race, that form wouldn't look as strong.
Both Ramonti and Jeremy have proven themselves to be high class colts, although it's questionable whether Jeremy will see out the mile well enough. Ramonti will be the form marker, and if he is involved in the finish you'd have to conclude that it will have been a tough race, but not a classic one.
Asiatic Boy is the one I like most, Mike De Kock is making a concerted effort with his horses in the UK this summer (as evidenced by Iridescence's great run last time out) and whilst even he admits that the ground, the track and the surface are all possible stumbling blocks, Asiatic Boy is potentially world class. I think he'll win in a canter.
1st: Asiatic Boy
2nd: Ramonti
3rd: Excellent Art
Race Postscript: I can't believe the price that Ramonti was allowed to go off. Given that Asiatic Boy looked slightly ill at ease on turf, although he by no means travelled badly, and looks as though he will better over another furlong or two, as with his UAE Derby win, (two very real concerns even before the race) the form has worked out pretty much perfectly. Now we await the return of Cockney Rebel and the possibility of Manduro stepping down to a mile to see just exactly who deserves to be crowned champion miler.
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