Chartres

A very competitive race. MAN OF WOOD (7) beat MARQUIS DE MALAC (6) previously, and there is reason to believe they can fight it out again, likely in the same order. MAN OF WOOD (7) is improving and keeps the same shoeing as that day. MARQUIS DE MALAC (6) should strip fitter this time and will be a real threat. MARIO DU VIEUXCOUR (4) faulted last time out but will be fitter and is not out of it. MYSTIC DE BLARY (2) has ability and could challenge for top honours returning from a break.