Sat, January 04, 2025

ONE STRIPE (5) is in top form, most recently recording a win by 1.3 lengths over 1m in the G1 Cape Guineas at this track to make it two in succession. Has a formidable combination with Gavin Lerena who has been aboard for his last two wins. Among the leading chances. ORIENTAL CHARM (3) has switched yards since resuming with a win over 1m at this track. Did score at this stage when last in work at Greyville over 1m1f. Racing for the first time under a new trainer Bj Crawford/Ji Crawford. Expecting a big run. SEE IT AGAIN (8) won when resuming then found stakes class a lot tougher last time out when fifth over 1m2f in the G1 Summer Cup at Turffontein Standside. Sound record at this distance with four wins and three minor placings from eight runs and is right in contention. ROYAL AUSSIE (6) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a second, beaten one length, over 1m in the G2 Green Point Stakes at this track. Will find this much easier. Well placed and expected to measure up. Among the top-three hopes.