THE RAPTOR (5) won a G2 over course and distance under this jockey and arrives after finishing second in a 2000m black-type event. Class and proven speed make the drop back to 1400m compelling. DRAGON HERO (6) managed to win a 1300m handicap here before making the frame tackling 1500m last week. Earlier runner-up effort sharpens his credentials. BIG HONEY (2) finished ahead of that rival in their latest meeting and scored attempting both 1200m and this trip on Bursa turf. MARION (1) was third behind the leading choice when they met recently. More accustomed to longer distances and sharper conditions pose a challenge.
