Sat, October 05, 2024

Horse Chestnut Stakes winner MAIN DEFENDER (1) finished second over 7f at Turffontein Standside at his last run on July 27. Excels when when resuming, claiming zero(4 wins from five starts and expected to go well. Group 2 winner WILLIAM ROBERTSON (3) will appreciate the longer journey after finishing a solid fourth when resuming last start over 5f at this track. Has a high cruising speed. Best figures should see him run well. Group 2 winner GLADATORIAN (4) scored last start at Scottsville over 7½f. Has never been out of the money in four starts at this trip, including two wins. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Should be involved in the finish. BACK IN BUSINESS (7) scored last start at this track to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Has the speed to be prominent. One of the better hopes.