Several with chances in a competitive lineup. Lightly raced XENOPHON is effective over this shorter trip and on current form should play a leading role. Last-start winners DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN and PLUS FOUR remain competitive off their revised marks and will likely acquit themselves competitively too. VANAKKAM, HALBERDIER, KIA KAHA and returning CAROLINE ISLAND also have the means to make their presence felt.
Hard fought win when 16/1 and 1st of 10 runners, 0.05 lengths ahead DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN over 1000m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 16 December 25. Won latest, can follow up.
Tried hard when 3/1 and 2nd of 9 runners, 0.25 lengths behind PLUS FOUR over 1000m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 27 December 25. Ran R7 Vaal Classc 15 Jan.
Dug down deep when 7/1 and 1st of 9 runners, 0.25 lengths ahead PLUS FOUR over 1000m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 27 December 25. Hdgear improved, go close.
Fought on gamely when 3/1 and 1st of 12 runners, 0.10 lengths ahead VANAKKAM over 1000m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 27 November 25. Has form to be competitve.
Coughing when 25/1 and 7th of 9 runners, 4.75 lengths behind PLUS FOUR over 1000m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 27 December 25. Capable but inconsistent.
Steadied - cut into when 2/1 and 3rd of 8 runners, 4.00 lengths behind EASY TIGER over 1000m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 08 February 25. Rested, has scope - watch.
Steadied 1000m-blow when 16/1 and 9th of 9 runners, 18.20 lengths behind MARCUS AURELIUS over 1400m at KENILWORTH on 10 November 25. Hghvld return, dark horse.
Restless, bump gate when 25/2 and 5th of 10 runners, 2.45 lengths behind DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN over 1000m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 16 December 25. Can get into the picture.
Several with chances in a competitive lineup. Lightly raced XENOPHON is effective over this shorter trip and on current form should play a leading role. Last-start winners DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN and PLUS FOUR remain competitive off their revised marks and will likely acquit themselves competitively too. VANAKKAM, HALBERDIER, KIA KAHA and returning CAROLINE ISLAND also have the means to make their presence felt.