Sun, September 15, 2024

Group 2 winner GLADATORIAN (3) finished 2.25 lengths away in eighth last time out over 6f at Greyville seven weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Has a high cruising speed. Best form puts him right in this. THE SHEPHERD (7) proved too strong last start and scored by 1.4 lengths over 7f at this track. Has a decent record at this track with two wins and two minor placings from six starts. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Sure to be in the finish. Group 3 winner CAPE EAGLE (4) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Scored over 1m4f at this track to launch the last campaign. Sure to make his presence felt. Group 3 placegetter NARINA TROGON (2) was last at the races when he saluted over 1m at Greyville on July 6. Makes plenty of appeal.