7.08 7f. 209yds. 8 Declared. Du Mesnil-Villement Claiming Stakes of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €10,080.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €1,120.00
Formscan - PUERTO MADERO (4) boasts, arguably, the strongest form on offer as well as sound references at this venue - in 6 starts here, he's never finished worse than 5th; was 3rd in a Quinte+ handicap over the same track and trip as a three-year-old. He caught the eye when a close-up 5th in a conditions race over course and distance earlier this month and, on the strength of that form, is likely to prove too strong for this field in his first appearance at this level. FEEL EMOTION (5) possesses a potent turn of foot and will make his presence felt late on. ATANASIO (2) and PACO (1) complete the shortlist.