2.45 Kempton is a good race for a Wednesday outside of the festival meetings.
Born With Pride is favourite and along with Max Vega has the best form so far. Hypothetical is an unknown but he has quite a bit to find on RPRs with the other two.
If anyone can improve a horse it is John Gosden but the odds available don't tie in with the amount he will need to come forward.
I have already expressed that I am worried about the strength of the Montrose Stakes from last season so Born With Pride is too short for my liking.
I think Max Vega has the most solid looking form. The Zealand is a test of stamina for young horses over 10f and tends to throw up future stayers but in the circumstances today I feel his form outweighs the concerns as to whether the trip will be long enough. The Zealand 4th Mythical went on to be 3rd in a Group 1 and although the form is mixed to an extent the presence of French Guineas runner up The Summit gives a smidgen of quality well above that of Max Vera's rivals thus far.
On balance I felt Max Vega was the one for today. I trust the jockey will want to make this a test of stamina
2.45 Kempton Max Vega 7/2