Chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute 4 out, ridden to lead after 3 out, asserted before last, pressed run-in and kept on well under pressure closing stages op 10/3 tchd 7/2 and 5/2
Settled behind leaders in 3rd, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden in 2nd before next, stayed on to press leader run-in, no extra closing stages and kept on same pace op 1/2 tchd 4/6
Mala Beach (8/13), Sumos Novios (3/1), West Bridge (6/1), Val De Ferbet (12/1), The Winkler (25/1)
MALA BEACH should not find a way to lose this Grade 3 contest considering he beat Val De Ferbet soundly last time out at Down Royal when 4lb better off. The pair reunite here with the selection now 6lb to the good over his rival. Sumos Novios is a course winner who has also won over the trip and can challenge Val De Ferbet for the runner up position.