GIMMIE RULES arrives with a big reputation. He could hardly have been more impressive in winning back-to-back preparatory races over shorter distances and is open to any amount of improvement over this extended trip. Grade 1 winner JAN VAN GOYEN sets a lofty standard and, after a pleasing Grade 2 2nd on his reappearance, should improve to play another leading role. Fellow 2yo Grade 1 scorer GOOD FOR YOU won the traditional course-and-distance Grade 2 Guineas trial but has his work cut out from a wide draw. RANDOLPH HEARST, PAY THE PALACE, HAPPY VERSE and STAR MAJOR can get into the picture too.
Asserted-more2come when 72/100 and 1st of 6 runners, 0.50 lengths ahead GIMMIE RULES over 1400m at KENILWORTH on 15 November 25. Rising star, better trip?.
Pulled hard-ease200 when 14/1 and 8th of 11 runners, 4.85 lengths behind GOOD FOR YOU over 1600m at KENILWORTH on 22 November 25. Could make the frame.
Clear 2nd best when 9/4 and 2nd of 13 runners, 0.70 lengths behind TRUST over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 29 November 25. Needed comebck, has scope.
Took over easily when 10/1 and 1st of 9 runners, 2.00 lengths ahead VAPOUR TRAIL over 1400m at KENILWORTH on 02 November 25. Won Gr3 latest - peak run.
Wide-no cover-check when 8/1 and 4th of 11 runners, 1.45 lengths behind GOOD FOR YOU over 1600m at KENILWORTH on 22 November 25. Unlucky latest, keep safe.
Shifted in-ran on when 33/1 and 3rd of 11 runners, 0.45 lengths behind GOOD FOR YOU over 1600m at KENILWORTH on 22 November 25. Peak run - chance on form.
Awkward-crop misuse when 6/1 and 2nd of 11 runners, 0.20 lengths behind GREEN GATEWAY over 1200m at KENILWORTH on 22 November 25. Should enjoy/improve trip.
Late bump-unlucky when 7/2 and 2nd of 11 runners, 0.05 lengths behind GOOD FOR YOU over 1600m at KENILWORTH on 22 November 25. Gr2 2nd latest - peak run.
Pull-saddlslip-bump when 15/2 and 8th of 9 runners, 5.30 lengths behind VAPOUR TRAIL over 1400m at KENILWORTH on 02 November 25. Excuse latest, tries trip.
Over-raced early when 20/1 and 5th of 11 runners, 2.45 lengths behind GOOD FOR YOU over 1600m at KENILWORTH on 22 November 25. Chance on form - 12 draw?.
Crop shift-bumping when 9/4 and 1st of 11 runners, 0.05 lengths ahead GOOD FOR YOU over 1600m at KENILWORTH on 22 November 25. Won C+D Gr2 latest, draw?.
Tight room start when 9/2 and 9th of 11 runners, 5.15 lengths behind GOOD FOR YOU over 1600m at KENILWORTH on 22 November 25. Blinkers on, draw no help.
GIMMIE RULES arrives with a big reputation. He could hardly have been more impressive in winning back-to-back preparatory races over shorter distances and is open to any amount of improvement over this extended trip. Grade 1 winner JAN VAN GOYEN sets a lofty standard and, after a pleasing Grade 2 2nd on his reappearance, should improve to play another leading role. Fellow 2yo Grade 1 scorer GOOD FOR YOU won the traditional course-and-distance Grade 2 Guineas trial but has his work cut out from a wide draw. RANDOLPH HEARST, PAY THE PALACE, HAPPY VERSE and STAR MAJOR can get into the picture too.
