RACE COMMENT

FIRE AND PASSION (3) has been dominant so far as a 2YO having won 7 of his 9 starts. One of his two defeats came in the Protostar when he was badly checked in the early stages and was a complete forgive. This looks a race where he might be able to work to the lead in and if he does he will take plenty of beating.  FIGHT FOR VICTORY (9) was a narrow winner last start when being forced to the work in the heat of this series. He was luckless in the Protostar when badly checked early and appeared to run through the line powerfully late. He still seems to be a work in progress and looks likely to be a very good horse when he puts it all together. TIMMYTEO (6) has good early speed and may look to press forward at the start and find a prominent position. He handed over to Fire And Passion in the heat and wasn’t beaten far there. He may elect to adopt similar tactics in this race.  JAMES ALFRED (1) comes into this race third up from a spell having run well his first two starts this time in. He drew wide last start and was doing his best work late. Draws ideally and should secure a good run.