G1 – 1000m – Turf
1 |
William Robertson |
Ultra-consistent, he comes into the race on the back of two brilliant wins, including the G3 J J The Jet Plane Stakes over the course and distance. |
2 |
Lucky Lad |
A two-time Grade 1 winner, he’s not in top form but his class is undeniable. Could bounce back to score. |
3 |
Melech |
Holding form, he races off a career high rating here. Trip might be a bit sharp, but he has pace. Not out of it. |
4 |
Cruise Control |
Speedster from the Eastern Cape makes his Highveld debut. Doesn’t have a great record when raiding but if taking to the track he could surprise. |
5 |
Mover And Shaker |
Beaten 3.5-lengths by William Robertson last time out he is now 9lbs worse off. Unlikely to turn the tables. |
6 |
Golden Sickle |
A course-and-distance specialist, she is second best weighted. Finished ahead of several re-opposing rivals last time in the G3 J J The Jet Plane Stakes. Big runner. |
7 |
Chocolate Soldier |
Was among the slowest finishers (last 400m) in his last three runs. That doesn’t bode well for the three-year-old in this field. |
8 |
Pistol Pete |
Ignore his last run when not striding out. Before that he ran three crackers. Unbeaten over the course and distance he’s in with a chance. |
9 |
Taxi To The Moon |
Disappointed in his penultimate but caught the eye last time with a hard-fought victory carrying 136lbs against weaker. Could sneak a place if building on that. |
10 |
Time Fo Orchids |
Hasn’t won in more than a year and her rating is on the decrease, a sure sign that she’s battling to find her best form. |
11 |
Winds Of Change |
Is 13lbs worse off with Willliam Robertson after being beaten 7.3 lengths in the G3 J J The Jet Plane Stakes, so looks an optimistic entry. |
12 |
No Filter |
Valid excuses in her last two, her hat-trick before that suggests she is capable of a surprise and better than her rating. Races well fresh, so could place. |