I was surprised to see Alban Preaubert among the entries (and leading after the SP, no suprise), as well as Karel Zalenka - I thought Karel was injured? Considering his score maybe this was too soon for him.
Zelenka was injured at the beginning at the season and decided to skip it but now recovered. He fell on the3 flip today though. I hope I will be going tomorrow, but I'm not sure yet.
Préaubert landed 8 Triples but no Quad. Abzal Rakimgaliyev showed that he really wants to be at the Olympics, landing a 3A and 4 more Triples. Zelenka did what he is capable of, landing 7 Triples but of course no 3A.
Thanks, Medusa! Well, for once Alban does not get criminally low PCS - in fact, one could argue they're a bit high... Quick, someone alert Skate Canada !
I'm not sure Karel is not capable of more - e.g. 3S-1R is not exactly a top-notch combination. But yes, his days as the Italian no. 1 are clearly over. At least Contesti got Italy extra spots for Euros, Olys and Worlds!