Top quality field for the main event. ATTICUS FINCH was a fast-finishing second in a 1450m Grade 2 last month when tried in blinkers (retained) for the first time, and any improvement over this trip from gate 1 will make him hard to beat. BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW and CHOISAANADA are closely matched on that form and weighted to turn the tables on 2kg better terms, but both are drawn wide. CONFEDERATE bounced back to his best with a start-to-finish comeback win but he won't have things his own way from gate 14. ARISTOTLE, SPUMANTE DOLCE, CALLMEGETRIX and RODEO DRIVE complete the shortlist.
Challenged when 33/1 and 2nd of 14 runners, 0.70 lengths behind TIN PAN ALLEY over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 04 October 25. Gr2 2nd w/blnkrs, draw a+.
In touch - no more when 25/2 and 3rd of 7 runners, 5.60 lengths behind CONFEDERATE over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 04 October 25. Improved latest, peak run.
Never a threat when 25/2 and 6th of 14 runners, 3.50 lengths behind TIN PAN ALLEY over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 04 October 25. Better draw, money chance.
Carriedin-brushrail when 25/2 and 6th of 12 runners, 3.45 lengths behind I AM GIANT over 1200m at GREYVILLE on 12 October 25. Versatile, can have a say.
Slow into stride when 16/1 and 3rd of 14 runners, 0.80 lengths behind TIN PAN ALLEY over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 04 October 25. Gr2 3rd+2kg better, draw?.
Led - no extra when 10/1 and 4th of 14 runners, 1.00 lengths behind TIN PAN ALLEY over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 04 October 25. Progressive, draw no help.
Blowing when 14/1 and 10th of 14 runners, 6.25 lengths behind TIN PAN ALLEY over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 04 October 25. FItter now, can do better.
Found more to score when 5/2 and 1st of 11 runners, 0.30 lengths ahead CALLMEGETRIX over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 04 October 25. Won FM Gr2, harder v boys.
Stumble st-cast sh when 7/2 and 4th of 10 runners, 1.90 lengths behind MIAMI MOUNTAIN over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 04 October 25. Encouragng combck, beware.
Tried hard when 14/1 and 2nd of 11 runners, 0.30 lengths behind CALLMEGETRIX over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 04 October 25. FM Gr2 2nd - trip v boys?.
Kept on for 2nd when 11/2 and 2nd of 7 runners, 2.30 lengths behind CONFEDERATE over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 04 October 25. Reserve 1 - draw no help.
Well judged ride when 5/2 and 1st of 7 runners, 0.90 lengths ahead ARGO ALLEY over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 06 September 25. Reserve 2 - never better.
Coughing - too good when 6/1 and 1st of 9 runners, 5.10 lengths ahead PRESSONREGARDLESS over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 16 October 25. Reserve 3 - won 3x last 4.
Top quality field for the main event. ATTICUS FINCH was a fast-finishing second in a 1450m Grade 2 last month when tried in blinkers (retained) for the first time, and any improvement over this trip from gate 1 will make him hard to beat. BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW and CHOISAANADA are closely matched on that form and weighted to turn the tables on 2kg better terms, but both are drawn wide. CONFEDERATE bounced back to his best with a start-to-finish comeback win but he won't have things his own way from gate 14. ARISTOTLE, SPUMANTE DOLCE, CALLMEGETRIX and RODEO DRIVE complete the shortlist.