AMERICAN REBEL bounced back to form with a good 3rd in a stronger course-and-distance event last time. Given the slight ease in grade, he need only repeat that performance off an unchanged mark to resume winning ways. OMBUDSMAN fits a similar profile and will be more competitive at this level off a reduced mark. Hard-knockers RISKY BUSINESS, GUY ALEXANDER, and VAVA VEGAS have the form and experience to play leading roles. Last-start maiden winner PRIMAL QUEST isn't taken lightly after landing a betting coup over 1450m on this course last month.
by Grégory Bougouin