EUROPEAN CLASSIC FORM ON DISPLAY AT SANDOWN

Five runners for us today in three races today at Sandown with Memphis and Milford Sound starting our day in the second race.

Jamie Mott is aboard imported mare Memphis and Mike Moroney feels he has the Oaks d’Italia runner-up in good form.

“She’s been in good order throughout this preparation and I think today she will present the best since we’ve had her,” Mike said.

“The Hillside course will suit her, she’s dropping back in trip from 3000 metres last start and her last two pieces of work have been encouraging.

“Ironically I think the stablemate is the one to beat but I do expect her to run well today.”

Daniel Stackhouse is riding Milford Sound who will jump from barrier six after scratchings.

“He’s in good order as well and it’s unfortunate they have to clash but that’s the way the calendar has fallen,” Mike said.

“He’s working up to a win after good efforts at his last two starts and he gets a nice weight drop to counter the rise in class.

“The small field will make things interesting but he’s in good order and I’m sure he will run well all things being equal.”

Toronto Terrier is in the fourth race over 1400 metres with Jye McNeil in the saddle.

“He’s trained on well from his last start and I think the drop back in distance from 1600 metres will suit.

“He also gets a nice weight drop and will go around today on the minimum which for a horse of his ability is a positive.

“Meridius and Aiming look the ones to beat but our horse is fit and well and I’m sure he will be competitive.”

Buffalo River and Bermadez clash in the seventh race with Luke Nolen riding Buffalo River.

“He’s taken nice improvement from his first-up run and he’s won at Sandown before,” Mike said.

“That said it’s a pretty handy field as you would expect but he’s drawn to get a nice run and his best form should see him in the finish.

“Bermadez likewise, he’s taken improvement from his first-up run but the wide draw is not ideal.

“Second-up at the trip today is ideal, the soft ground should not present a problem and as long as he can get some luck from the barrier I expect him to run well.”