Open. BOB'S YOUR UNCLE bounced back to his best when winning over 1450m recently and he should remain competitive, as rider's 2.5kg claim negates the 3-point penalty. ENSUING and SECRET CHORD are in good nick and likely to make their presence felt too, while GIMMETHEGOODLIFE, PASSAGE OF POWER and RICHARD THE FIRST are honest hard knockers with the form and experience at this level to also have a say in the outcome. However, it could pay to side with the younger 3yo brigade - ECHO CHECK and THE LAST DUKE. Both are progressive with more scope for improvement and solid form credentials.
Shft;Train Q-needed when 14/1 and 1st of 9 runners, 0.80 lengths ahead BOB'S YOUR UNCLE over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 30 October 25. Versatile, fit + wght off.
Slow - coughing when 7/1 and 7th of 9 runners, 4.55 lengths behind BOB'S YOUR UNCLE over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 30 October 25. Drops class - better trip.
Late challenge when 5/2 and 2nd of 8 runners, 0.60 lengths behind THE LAST DUKE over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 28 September 25. Chance on form + at wghts.
Pace - no extra when 9/2 and 3rd of 9 runners, 0.50 lengths behind CHRONICLE KING over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 11 October 25. Progressive 3yo, peak run.
Over-raced-exam/nil when 2/1 and 8th of 10 runners, 7.80 lengths behind IT'S HER WAY over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 08 May 25. Rested, has scope - watch.
Open. BOB'S YOUR UNCLE bounced back to his best when winning over 1450m recently and he should remain competitive, as rider's 2.5kg claim negates the 3-point penalty. ENSUING and SECRET CHORD are in good nick and likely to make their presence felt too, while GIMMETHEGOODLIFE, PASSAGE OF POWER and RICHARD THE FIRST are honest hard knockers with the form and experience at this level to also have a say in the outcome. However, it could pay to side with the younger 3yo brigade - ECHO CHECK and THE LAST DUKE. Both are progressive with more scope for improvement and solid form credentials.
