STONEYWOOD showed his rivals a clean pair of heels when winning a similar course-and-distance event last month, and another forward showing is expected off a 5-point higher mark. However, both AFRICAN PRINCE (2nd) and XENOPHON (3rd) are weighted to turn the tables on that rival so will likely have roles to play. Class-droppers ESQUEVELLE and UMZINGELI WENYATHI should also be competitive at this level off their current ratings, especially the latter who could improve with alumites on all four feet for the first time. ANTONIO GAUDI and unexposed DANTE'S BOND are others to consider for exotics.
Carried in start when 20/1 and 7th of 12 runners, 3.25 lengths behind MIAMI MOUNTAIN over 1100m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 21 February 26. Fair G3 run - gin strike!.
Pace - weakened when 7/1 and 3rd of 7 runners, 2.80 lengths behind HALBERDIER over 1000m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 12 March 26. Holding form, alumites on.
Late charge when 5/1 and 2nd of 13 runners, 0.80 lengths behind STONEYWOOD over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 21 February 26. C+D 2nd latest, keep safe.
Kept on for 3rd when 5/1 and 3rd of 13 runners, 1.90 lengths behind STONEYWOOD over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 21 February 26. Form chance + blinkers on.
Lost 3L - exam/nil when 100/1 and 13th of 13 runners, 12.25 lengths behind STONEYWOOD over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 21 February 26. Needed latest aftr layoff.
Interferenc st-blow when 7/2 and 7th of 15 runners, 5.85 lengths behind CAPTAIN SELVIE over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 14 March 26. Excuses last run, capable.
Never threatened when 50/1 and 5th of 8 runners, 3.50 lengths behind HIS LORDSHIP over 1000m at VAAL CLASSIC on 10 February 26. Could do better w/MR drop.
Hung late-too good when 8/1 and 1st of 10 runners, 4.40 lengths ahead DANTE'S BOND over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 07 March 26. Won C+D return, unexposed.
Led - no extra when 6/1 and 4th of 13 runners, 1.60 lengths behind CAPTAIN SELVIE over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 14 February 26. Dropped to competitive MR.
Shft-no strid-cough when 9/2 and 8th of 8 runners, 15.55 lengths behind QUICKFREEZE over 1450m at VAAL CLASSIC on 27 January 26. Freshened - 1st try 1160m.
STONEYWOOD showed his rivals a clean pair of heels when winning a similar course-and-distance event last month, and another forward showing is expected off a 5-point higher mark. However, both AFRICAN PRINCE (2nd) and XENOPHON (3rd) are weighted to turn the tables on that rival so will likely have roles to play. Class-droppers ESQUEVELLE and UMZINGELI WENYATHI should also be competitive at this level off their current ratings, especially the latter who could improve with alumites on all four feet for the first time. ANTONIO GAUDI and unexposed DANTE'S BOND are others to consider for exotics.
