Tue, June 04, 2024

ROUND OF APPLAUSE (8) closed off strongly last start to get up for second, beaten 1.3 lengths, over 1m at this track when coming back from a lay-off. Martina Rojas who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Fitter and looks sure to play a big role. MR TITO'S (2) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 3 lengths away in fourth last time out over 5½f at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to test this field. ORAZIO (3) was in contention on the corner and finished third last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 1m at this track (Synthetic), beaten 1.75 lengths. In the right race and is sure to prove hard to beat. THALBERG (7) knuckled down strongly to get within 1.4 lengths of the winner in third last start over 6f at this track. Backmarker who gets home hard. Not to be discounted.