Best Pick
3LOVEISINTHEAIRHB/JS10
2AURIOZP/DAH5
Dark Horses
1MULTIDUTCHCYC/ASC1
5SHOTGUNMFP/DJH11
4KING ALLOYAHa/KHT6
9BRAVE JOYLHe/KWL12
11ALWAYS MY FOLKSBTh/CWC2
7BITS SUPERSTARECW/PCN7
6ACE POWERKTe/DJW8
10SUPER CHARIZZARDAA/MN3
8EXCELLENT PEERSAB/FCL9
False Favorite
12TELECOM POWERHWB/MeT4
Predict Pacing
1200m
Very Slow
Annotation
8
EXCELLENT PEERSFour weeks ago, over the same distance, the performance was below expectations; a slow jump led to settling at the rear. The horse showed strong momentum but was beaten three lengths, finishing fifth. This time with a two-pound weight reduction, it has four wins from 35 starts over this course and distance, comparable times within its group, and an advantageous barrier draw. Alexis Badel takes the ride; the jockey understands how to control the horse's pace. While likely to settle at the rear again, the finishing kick may not be strong enough for the competition. The trainer-jockey combination isn’t ideal, but a minor placing is possible.
Predict Pacing
1200m
Very Slow