Smith – who rode him in a trial at Deagon last month – put Capital Asset up on the speed after starting from the widest barrier and the bay gelding toughed it out to the line.
“He trialed very well, it was a good time in the small field,” Strazzieri said.
“He was a bit big in his trial and in my eyes since the trial, he has improved about six lengths within himself.
“He will get a mile this horse if he stays happy. If he trains on, which I am sure he will, he will get a mile and be handy, he likes to roll a bit.