My initial thoughts too Desi, but he did run 2nd in the Avon Guineas & NZ Derby last campaign – both on fast tracks. Also his last start 2nd (over 1600M) was on a fast track, finishing in front of Penitentiary (also in this race), Penitentiary has shown form in Oz previously, & strangely enough (for a horse from NZ), has performed better on top of the ground.