VaalThu, June 20, 2024

SKITTLES SKIES (11) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 5.5 lengths from the winner in second over 6f at this track. Can get off the mark this time. THE OCTAGON (1) is back after a break of five-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff he finished tenth over 7f at Turffontein Standside. Good effort to open last prep when in the money at Turffontein Standside over 7f. Hard to beat if back in good order as anticipated. KING OF NUMBERS (2) is returning from a lay-off of 11 weeks. Finished sixth at Kenilworth over 7f at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Brett Webber. Worth plenty of thought on an each-way basis. HIGHVELD STORM (5) returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 7¼f at Turffontein Inside. Has ability and is worth including.