LOREEN (7) raced from the front in delivering a 1.25L victory in a 2100m claiming event at Tarbes. Looks capable of completing a double making her first start at this venue. KIRBY (9) has been in good form in recent months including in scoring by 1L contesting a course and distance handicap. Major threat despite a 2kg rise in the weights. XILOFONO (2) showed up well in registering a 1.25L third over 2400m at this circuit. Bold show expected dropping in distance. JUST JIM (1) suffered a 2L defeat in finishing fourth over this distance at Longchamp. Warrants close consideration dropping in grade.
