This could cut up badly as Dalileo and Andys Flame were both declared for the 2.55 here yesterday and Malangen was entered in the 4.05 on yesterday’s card. Burbank sprang a 33/1 surprise over a longer trip here in the spring while Stuzzikini is a consistent sort making his handicap debut in his 10th start over timber. MONOCHROMIX is less exposed and can shrug off an absence to get off the mark with the step up in trip certain to suit.
Stuzzikini (IRE) 4-1 (12-3) 8th of 11, dist behind Fair Damsel (11-9) at Curragh 1m 4f sft in Sep.
Burbank (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Made all, clear 2nd, reduced lead 7th, drew clear again flat, stayed on well, won at Perth 3m 3f hcp (3) gs in Apr beating Shoeshine Boy (10-2) by 4 3/4l, 7 ran.
Andys Flame 12-1 (10-9) Soon led, headed 3rd, led briefly after 6th, led again 4 out, pushed along and headed after next, slight mistake 2 out, 3rd and no impression before last, no impression run-in, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Dartan (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Monochromix (FR) 5-2 (11-7) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance at last, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, edged left and bumped winner close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Kingston Bridge (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 3f mdn (4) sft in Mar.
Malangen (IRE) 9-2 (10-6) Tracked leaders, mistake 4th, pushed along and chased clear leader after 3 out, kept on and closed in 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead run-in, won at Perth 2m hcp (4) sft in Sep beating Inca Prince (11-9) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Dalileo (IRE) 11-2 (10-6) Rear mid-division, reminders 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, never on terms, 4th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Malangen (10-6) at Perth 2m hcp (4) sft in Sep.
