High-class MAIN DEFENDER has only once been beaten in 6 starts over this distance. He is weighted to win so almost impossible to oppose, especially as fellow Grade 1 winners PURPLE PITCHER, ATTICUS FINCH and LEGEND OF ARTHUR are most effective over further. As such, a bigger threat is likely to be posed by TRUTH and WHITE PEARL.
Fought on gamely when 15/10 and 1st of 9 runners, 0.50 lengths ahead MAIN DEFENDER over 1400m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 29 March 25. Class act - 7f/wghts suit.
Game third when 7/2 and 3rd of 9 runners, 2.35 lengths behind FIRE ATTACK over 2000m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 29 March 25. Gr1 performr, be involved.
Led - no extra when 8/1 and 4th of 9 runners, 2.65 lengths behind FIRE ATTACK over 2000m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 29 March 25. Chance on improved latest.
Lost 3L-gutsy fight when 3/1 and 1st of 13 runners, 0.25 lengths ahead LEGEND OF ARTHUR over 2450m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 29 March 25. Derby hero, watch for now.
Bumped at start when 9/4 and 3rd of 9 runners, 1.75 lengths behind CHASING HAPPINESS over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 26 April 25. Trip suits, be competitve.
Kept on for third when 8/1 and 3rd of 7 runners, 2.75 lengths behind FATAL FLAW over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 29 March 25. Gr1 3rd latest, keep safe.
Mucus in trachea when 33/10 and 6th of 6 runners, 9.50 lengths behind ROYAL FORCE over 1400m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 12 April 25. Erratic - can earn a chq.
Carried out-stead. when 25/2 and 4th of 8 runners, 2.25 lengths behind I SALUTE YOU over 1750m at SCOTTSVILLE on 13 April 25. Can get into the picture.
In control when 3/1 and 1st of 8 runners, 1.75 lengths ahead MUSICAL SCORE over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 12 April 25. Improved gelded, won last.
In touch - no more when 50/1 and 10th of 10 runners, 17.00 lengths behind KAMENSKY over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 26 April 25. Lost form - watch for now.
Crop misuse when 3/1 and 2nd of 8 runners, 1.75 lengths behind MUSICAL SCORE over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 12 April 25. 2kg better #9, dark horse.
Slow-no show when 25/1 and 8th of 10 runners, 11.80 lengths behind BINGWA over 1900m at FAIRVIEW POLYTRACK on 27 December 24. Ran R5 Turf Inside 08 May.
High-class MAIN DEFENDER has only once been beaten in 6 starts over this distance. He is weighted to win so almost impossible to oppose, especially as fellow Grade 1 winners PURPLE PITCHER, ATTICUS FINCH and LEGEND OF ARTHUR are most effective over further. As such, a bigger threat is likely to be posed by TRUTH and WHITE PEARL.