OLYMPIC PIKACHU (8) tackled a dirt track for the first time last start and finished second over today's course and distance, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner. Winning rider Valdinei Rocha Gil stays aboard. Leading contender. EL DR BOLHA (2) was a fresh up placegetter on dirt two runs back, finishing second over 1100m at this track. Disappointed last start on turf when unplaced over 1000m at this track. Will be hard to beat back to the dirt here. ZARKOS (7) failed to threaten on debut last start, finishing in the second half of the field and 9 lengths from the winner over 1400m at this track. With natural improvement he can feature in the finish. SULTAO DO IGUASSU (3) is a six-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at this track over 1100m, beaten 6 lengths. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat.
