chased winner, ridden to challenge over 2f out, faded over 1f out
mid-division, never nearer
behind, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on, no impression
chased leaders to halfway
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
ridden and soon chasing leaders, chased winner over 1f out, kept on
behind, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out. stayed on approaching final furlong
in touch until weakened 2f out
made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, never nearer
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
Well drawn, Francport has an excellent chance of winning first race for over a year under a very capable amateur. He has slipped down the handicap to a very winnable mark and is a confident TEAMtalk selection provided he stays this extra furlong. Any stamina doubts will be tested by Scramble who stays further than this and has useful course form. Tefi disappointed on his latest start but is another who can handle this surface and has an excellent chance if in the mood. The rest are generally poor though place cases could be made for Rainbow River, Bonito and Spice Island.