MHALLY (12) has strung together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on November 29 over 1600m when he scored by 1.5 lengths. Winning rider Ricardo Ferreira retains the mount. It doesn't get any easier but on current form he is one of the key runners. FOUJ (5) ran well below his best last time over 1200m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fourth at $2.50. Likely to go forward from a nice draw. Best form puts him right in this. TAHAK KOM (17) was an effortless winner last time out over 1600m at this track, scoring by 4.5 lengths. Down in the weights this time. Expected to cross from wide out. One of the main contenders. JAARIF (8) scored last start at this track to make it two wins from four starts this campaign. Has a formidable record at this journey with three wins and three placings from nine starts and is among the main hopes.
