RULE OF THUMB is at the the top of his game and the only last-start winner in the race. However, he's an unknown quantity beyond 1600m and carries a 3-point penalty. FIBONACCI and CALL TO UNITE bounced back to form last time and both should have roles to play if confirming recent improvement. Maturing 3yo LA PULGA made eye-catching late headway to finish 2nd in the lucrative HSH Princess Charlene Big Cap over 1400m and will relish this extended trip. He races off an unchanged mark and need only repeat that performance to add to his tally. PINOT GRIGIO and WE HAVE TOUCHDOWN complete the shortlist.
by Pascal Rodon