FairviewFri, October 18, 2024

MONTELENA (1) just missed last time when a nose away in second at Fairview over 7f. Expected to go well. EYJAFJALLAJOKULL (4) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 7f at this track. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. DUBAI HILLS (5) ran well despite being friendless in betting last time over 7f at Fairview, finishing third and beaten 0.6 lengths at 20/1. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Capable of testing this field. PURPLE OPERATOR (6) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 6½f at this track, beaten only a long neck. Likely improver so plenty to like about his chances.