One of the Open Handicaps on the card, this one over 1400m with a few in-form gallopers lining up. Early speed from SPECIAL MISSILE with ORGANZA moving up out wide and MAHALANGUR in the box seat, it could only be a STEADY tempo. MAHALANGUR got the better of SPECIAL MISSILE two starts ago and is better off at the weights today, he sets the benchmark for the others to beat. Stable-mate RENEWAL produced a very high rating last start at the Kenso, but he can be a tricky galloper (slowish jump, can race keenly if urged forward) so will need some luck again. NEW UNIVERSE (drawn wide, tricky spot?) flying this prep and should be charging home. The mares ORGANZA and NOIRE (nice quiet trial) have a touch of class and get into better positions in the run. [updated 9:50am]
Quick Tips
Analyst: Organza
Horse Expert: Mahalangur
Bookie Battler: Noire
Gear Changes
- 5. Harper's Choice: Cross-over Nose Band OFF AGAIN, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
- 8. Moss Trip: Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
- 15. Berdibek: Synthetic Hoof Filler OFF AGAIN