GERARD (5) has been in fine form of late gaining consecutive conditions victories over 2200m and 2100m at this venue during October. Previously finished second at 1600m and the drop back in trip ought to hold no fears. Might complete the hat-trick. BALKI TAY (2) won a 1900m conditions event at Kocaeli and followed up with a good second here before disappointing at Bursa last week. Worth another chance at this circuit. SEMEND BATUR (1) scored at this track and trip in September before two fifth-place efforts and warrants thought. CAGDAS ALACAT (3) shaped better when third at 2100m here last time and cannot be dismissed.
