Mon, February 24, 2025

PALERMO (1) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 11 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 7f at Greyville All Weather, beaten 5.5 lengths. In the right race and there is no reason he cannot get the major prize. SLYTHERIN (4) impressed when successful on debut over 6f at Greyville three months ago and has not appeared since. Promising type who can measure up again. PLAZA ACCORD (5) comes here off a break of three-and-a-half months. Scored over 6¼f at Durbanville to launch the last campaign. Makes plenty of appeal. Set Weights EEPER KEEPER (3) comes here off a break of nine weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 7f at Greyville. Looks a strong top-three prospect.