Sat, July 06, 2024

PONTE PIETRA (4) has recently been thereabouts without winning, the latest effort a fourth over 1m1f in Group 3 class at this track. Should be prominent from the outset. Expecting a bold showing. Group 2 winner HLUHLUWE (14) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when sixth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1m2f in Group 1 grade at this track. MASTER FUEGO (6) is a speedy gelding who returned from a break with a win over 1m3/4f at Scottsville. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. One of the main contenders. CAPE EAGLE (3) ran well below his best last time over 1m4f in the G3 Gold Circle Derby at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths into sixth at 5/2. Serino Moodley stays on. Must be respected.