Last-start winners HEMISPHERE and IT'S PERSONAL are closely matched on earlier form and they will likely play leading roles. However, the step up to this trip could unlock sufficient improvement from recent runner-up BUMPS LAST GRIND who was a fast-finishing 2nd at this level last time over 1000m. VIBE SA will appreciate a return to this distance and could make his presence felt too. DRIVELIKEAMASTER is unexposed and not underestimated on his reappearance.
Not striding out when 25/2 and 10th of 13 runners, 10.75 lengths behind PRESSONREGARDLESS over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 23 August 25. Excuses latest - 10 draw?.
One paced late when 2/1 and 7th of 9 runners, 5.80 lengths behind LAUGHING WILLIAM over 1450m at VAAL CLASSIC on 30 August 25. Better trip + fitter now.
Not striding out when 15/4 and 6th of 6 runners, 12.95 lengths behind BIG BOY BRUCE over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 16 December 24. Rested/Gelded - has scope.
Over-raced - got up when 6/1 and 1st of 6 runners, 0.20 lengths ahead IT'S PERSONAL over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 23 August 25. Won latest C+D, keep safe.
Pace - no extra when 16/1 and 3rd of 5 runners, 2.50 lengths behind PRETTY PERSUASIVE over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 17 August 25. Better latest vs females.
Cast a shoe when 20/1 and 5th of 7 runners, 3.90 lengths behind RODEO DRIVE over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 17 August 25. Can earn chq - hdgear off.
Last-start winners HEMISPHERE and IT'S PERSONAL are closely matched on earlier form and they will likely play leading roles. However, the step up to this trip could unlock sufficient improvement from recent runner-up BUMPS LAST GRIND who was a fast-finishing 2nd at this level last time over 1000m. VIBE SA will appreciate a return to this distance and could make his presence felt too. DRIVELIKEAMASTER is unexposed and not underestimated on his reappearance.
