Two possible reasons that I can see Shergar, one that Camelot may not have been quite as ready for the race as Al Kazeem although both horses where having just their second start back from lay offs so I wouldnt bank on the form being reversed on the basis of that alone, the other reason in my opinion is the track. I was pretty keen on Al Kazeem for this race but the more I look at him I just wonder does he have the tactical speed for this race, I think he likes the long straights like Newbury, Newmarket and York, and I dont think the sharp bend into a shortish straight will suit him. Also he is still to prove himself at Group 1 level for real, that race at the Curragh was a nothing race, Camelot and Al Kazeem were allowed to lob along at their own speed behind two pacemakers and move up to challenge when they wanted and in his previous race he was never out of second gear either against inferior animals. I suspect this will be a completely different test tomorrow and one that Camelot may be more suited to of the two, I can see Al Kazeem being taken out of his comfort zone during the race and maybe struggling to hold a position then running on too late in the straight. So it wouldnt at all surprise me if Camelot reversed the form but that said, I still think that form is short of the top drawer and in Maxios you have a horse who has proven himself in serious Group 1 fields this season, with all the right attributes to be successful round here, tactical speed, acceleration and heart.
I dont think hes Manduro good, but Camelot is no Dylan Thomas either.
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