OMBUDSMAN bounced back to form (refitted with blinkers) with a last-start victory at this level and remains competitive under a 3-point penalty with the heagear retained. Lightly raced stablemate FUTURENAIRE is open to improvement over this extended trip so shouldn't be underestimated. Recently turned 3yo's READ ALL ABOUT IT and SINGLETON SAM should progress this term after promising juvenile campaigns. Both are probably better than rated and likely to be competitive on handicap debut. The latter benefits from a 4kg allowance. FRERE JACQUES is on the up and should have a say in the outcome too
Never went on when 25/2 and 9th of 10 runners, 5.35 lengths behind COUNT HUHTIKUU over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 20 September 25. Fitter now, MR/class drop.
Stubborn - blowing when 9/4 and 3rd of 6 runners, 2.10 lengths behind GOLDEN WARRIOR over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 26 June 25. Rested, maturing - chance.
Respiratory noise when 25/1 and 4th of 9 runners, 3.05 lengths behind LAUGHING WILLIAM over 1450m at VAAL CLASSIC on 30 August 25. Dropped to competitive MR.
Hung in from 300m when 5/1 and 5th of 6 runners, 6.30 lengths behind IT'S PERSONAL over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 23 August 25. Fitter, trip/class drop +.
OMBUDSMAN bounced back to form (refitted with blinkers) with a last-start victory at this level and remains competitive under a 3-point penalty with the heagear retained. Lightly raced stablemate FUTURENAIRE is open to improvement over this extended trip so shouldn't be underestimated. Recently turned 3yo's READ ALL ABOUT IT and SINGLETON SAM should progress this term after promising juvenile campaigns. Both are probably better than rated and likely to be competitive on handicap debut. The latter benefits from a 4kg allowance. FRERE JACQUES is on the up and should have a say in the outcome too