1.
TIBIDABO had last won more than 3 years ago, has struggled for pace in runs.
EVERGLOW is speedy, had run a good 2nd to RED BUG over a sprint earlier, distance may be an issue.
REGAL has a rookie, can do well over this distance, has not been tried for long, may upset.
CITY HEIGHTS has been brought down in scales with insipid runs for about a year now, has been worked.
MOIRA is the younger one with a good rider, has been tracked lately.
CITY HEIGHTS(7)-WIN
MOIRA(10)/ EVERGLOW(5)-PLACE,
2.
BORN TO WIN has good initial speed and may shine in whip less race with the rookie, has tracked well.
MIRACULIX is down in scales, is winner of 4 sprints, try rider repeats.
AVILOME VILOM is working impressively, may be tried by the cunning trainer at good odds.
AMARANTHUS was the unlucky looser who lost while finishing fast under the ordinary rider, should redeem.
CARPE NOCTEM is speedy, has been fooled around with as runs as loosing favorites were unconvincing.
AVILOME VILOM(6)-WIN
AMARANTHUS(9) /BORN TO WIN(1)-PLACE.
3.
POLYANNA was beaten close home as favorite earlier, allowance rider has a chance.
SHAPE THE SCAPE has finished well in last run, has a decent rider repeating.
DANCING PRINCE is down a lot in scales, may improve upon bad runs.
HAPPY RETURNS has age on side, ignore last easy run.
MUSTANG has a chance under the allowance rider, has not been tried for some time.
POLYANNA(1)-WIN
HAPPY RETURNS(5)/MUSTANG(9)-PLACE.
4.
DARK GOLD ran a suggestive forward race.
I TOLD YOU KNOW has the top rider, distance suits, has fair winter form and has been prepared for the run.
DEVOTION won finishing on, has a good rider and is on the up.
THE STRADLE was the beaten favorite who has a try rider to avenge .
PROLIFIC VISIT won well and will look to repeat.
THE BIG BULL is the oldie who ran fair under this rider in last two runs.
I TOLD YOU KNOW(3)-WIN
DEVOTION(4)/PROLIFIC VISIT(7)-PLACE.
5.
COUP DE GRACE is a decent bred who is working regularly.
SHEER FORCE won all the way and impressed, has been shown gates.
ALYSSA was easily beaten by the first named earlier, runs with hope.
SABRE JET is from the black type mare and has pleased a lot in works.
FABIOLA lacks early pace, is bred for longer distances.
COUP DE GRACE(1)-WIN
SHEER FORCE(2)/ALYSSA(3)-PLACE.
6.
GRYFFINDOR has run fighting races all through winters, has a try rider after fine tracks.
ARAKAWAH ran a fine forward race last time, can do well.
CELERINO won fighting hard, has a good rider.
NOBU is speedy, ignore last few runs under the rookie.
GRYFFINDOR(3)-WIN
NOBU(13)/ CELERINO(9)-PLACE.
7.
ALLDERO is the top bred with an impeccable record, has to be favored to win again for the sportive owners, can stay well. Has not been tracked this month.
HARTNELL ran 5th in Derby, sire is not known for trips beyond 2000 m.
SHOHIN has a good rider but is ordinary bred for this trip.
AVARUA was the beaten one in last run who has slightly better weights today.
ALLDERO (1)-WIN
HARTNELL(3)/ AVARUA(6)-PLACE.
8.
FABIENNE has not been tried for long, has impressed in latest tracks.
TANGALOOMA may be tried under the allowance rider.
RUSTLER has a try rider, has beaten the last named before.
UNCROWNED KING has been fooled around with, note the gamblers rider today.
DEMONSTRATE carries fine form.
UNCROWNED KING(9)-WIN
RUSTLER(8)/FABINNE(3)-PLACE
DAYS BEST===ALLDERO