1600m – Turf
1600m – Turf
1 | Longlai | Had thrived in the off-season judging by his fast-ground handicap victory in April when he responded to De Sousa’s urgings, winning comfortably in the end. The 7lb rise in the weights looks fair. |
2 | Tornadic | His successful two-year-old campaign resulted in two wins and a close second. Never going quick enough in the closing stages on his return. May have needed that but with something to prove now. |
3 | Forest Falcon | His two starts in April suggest that he has developed into a decent three-year-old handicapper over this sort of trip. A beaten favourite last time but the one who beat him looks very smart. |
4 | Magical Land | Second on all three career starts, latterly when returning from a 277-day break when a beaten favourite over 1400m here. Lacking enough speed, this longer trip will surely help. Handicap debut. |
5 | Crossford | Facts and figures suggest gradual progression and he made a good start to 2021 when second of ten over this course and distance. Has been raised 3lb for that encouraging handicap debut. |
6 | Zwelela | In good shape, leading early and again late when winning an all-weather handicap in April, his second consecutive victory. This turf handicap is more demanding but he may well be progressive. |