I thought that Marasco was a shade disappointing (although racing wide) in his exhibition gallop yesterday when edged out by stablemate Super Dragon.

In an interview immediately after the gallop Fred Kersley commented that the gallop had indicated to him that Marasco was not as forward as he had thought.

When questioned on how Marasco would go first-up (Aug 4th) Fred gave no real indication, mentioning quality of opposition (amongst other things) and the fact that Marasco hasn’t always gone extra well first-up previously. From what I can see his first-up record is pretty good.