TULPAR (4) won a competitive 1400m Düsseldorf handicap on soft ground and had previously finished second by 1L over 1200m here. Those efforts at this level make him a leading contender. JANE GARFIELD (2) has won her last two sprints including a 2.75L victory tackling 1200m on heavy turf. The extra 100m looks manageable. BAPP (3) was beaten half a length attempting 1400m last time and boasts a previous Cologne win at that trip. His wide stall twelve is an obvious obstacle. SPRINGTIME (1) won a stronger mile handicap on soft ground and has also placed contesting 1400m at this course. The significant drop in distance is her principal concern.
