Best renewal of this prestigious Grade 2 event in recent years, as it features 7 Grade 1 victors as well as several other Graded-race winners. GLADATORIAN, THE REAL PRINCE, SEE IT AGAIN, FIRE ATTACK and DAVE THE KING are all closely matched on the form of their Champions Cup meeting at the end of last season. COSMIC SPEED has won at the highest level over this trip and would have come on from a much-needed Highveld comeback. SAIL THE SEAS and MON PETIT CHERIE won 3yo Grade 2s and are fitter for encouraging recent reappearances. We haven't seen the best of GARRIX and JET FORCE either.
Stubb load-hungbend when 33/10 and 3rd of 6 runners, 0.60 lengths behind GIMMIE RULES over 1400m at KENILWORTH on 15 November 25. Maturing + may enjoy trip.
Moved up - tried when 2/1 and 2nd of 5 runners, 0.50 lengths behind GREAT PLAINS over 1400m at KENILWORTH on 22 November 25. Tightened up + best wghtd.
Hung out-shift out when 1/1 and 1st of 5 runners, 0.20 lengths ahead MON PETIT CHERIE over 1200m at KENILWORTH on 26 November 25. Won 6f comeback - big say.
Capable of better when 4/1 and 6th of 9 runners, 4.10 lengths behind LEGAL COUNSEL over 1600m at KENILWORTH on 08 November 25. Fitter now, can do better.
From last-2xMatchem when 11/2 and 1st of 10 runners, 2.75 lengths ahead QUESTIONING over 1400m at DURBANVILLE on 27 September 25. Won Gr3 latest, freshened.
Hanging out-blowing when 13/10 and 3rd of 5 runners, 1.75 lengths behind GREAT PLAINS over 1400m at KENILWORTH on 22 November 25. Another money chance.
Kept on for 2nd when 6/1 and 2nd of 8 runners, 1.00 lengths behind BUFFALO STORM CODY over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 26 October 25. Smart, versatile - beware.
Directed out 100m when 8/1 and 5th of 9 runners, 2.85 lengths behind LEGAL COUNSEL over 1600m at KENILWORTH on 08 November 25. Peak outing, draw no help.
Best renewal of this prestigious Grade 2 event in recent years, as it features 7 Grade 1 victors as well as several other Graded-race winners. GLADATORIAN, THE REAL PRINCE, SEE IT AGAIN, FIRE ATTACK and DAVE THE KING are all closely matched on the form of their Champions Cup meeting at the end of last season. COSMIC SPEED has won at the highest level over this trip and would have come on from a much-needed Highveld comeback. SAIL THE SEAS and MON PETIT CHERIE won 3yo Grade 2s and are fitter for encouraging recent reappearances. We haven't seen the best of GARRIX and JET FORCE either.