None of these inspire any degree of confidence but it could be worth siding with PHALA MILLIONS whose recent form and consistency at this level will be rewarded sooner rather than later. ENSUING (backed last time), GIMME A STORM, SI VELOCE and CIRCUS LIGHTS are all held by that rival on recent form. BREGARDT resurfaced on the Polytrack last time - finished ahead of both MARIACHI MADNESS and PRIZED PLATINUM - but needs to confirm that improvement back on turf to make his presence felt. TOKYO MEDAGLIA remains open to improvement and has performed well over track and trip, so he must be respected.
Bumped at start when 5/1 and 6th of 9 runners, 4.60 lengths behind JUST VAR over 1400m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 22 March 25. Enjoys C+D, has scope/fit.
Slow - examined-nil when 33/1 and 11th of 16 runners, 6.85 lengths behind CROWNED HORNBILL over 1000m at KENILWORTH on 14 April 25. Relocated + stable switch.
No show when 4/1 and 8th of 10 runners, 4.15 lengths behind FATE OF FORTUNE over 1200m at GREYVILLE POLYTRACK on 11 June 25. Has form to be competitve.
Never a threat when 20/1 and 9th of 11 runners, 4.50 lengths behind KOMATI RIVER over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 26 January 25. Seldom far off the action.
Quickened well when 25/1 and 3rd of 10 runners, 0.65 lengths behind FATE OF FORTUNE over 1200m at GREYVILLE POLYTRACK on 11 June 25. Better latest on KZN Poly.
None of these inspire any degree of confidence but it could be worth siding with PHALA MILLIONS whose recent form and consistency at this level will be rewarded sooner rather than later. ENSUING (backed last time), GIMME A STORM, SI VELOCE and CIRCUS LIGHTS are all held by that rival on recent form. BREGARDT resurfaced on the Polytrack last time - finished ahead of both MARIACHI MADNESS and PRIZED PLATINUM - but needs to confirm that improvement back on turf to make his presence felt. TOKYO MEDAGLIA remains open to improvement and has performed well over track and trip, so he must be respected.
