ISCHYRO has made marked improvement in 2 starts (both under this rider) this term as a 4yo and he confirmed as much by winning over track and trip last time, beating TRY ME. The former is 2kg worse off but could defy that weight turnaround if making further progress in his peak outing. BENEATH THE MOON, LADY LOXTON and GRUE OF ICE are inconsistent but capable of acquitting themselves competitively in a race of this nature. CAPTAIN'S DESTINY has improved with blinkers refitted and could have a say too. CHAMPAGNE MAC and TAMBOURINE MAN aren't without chances either, despite wide starting berths.
Awk-uncomfort-vetN when 5/1 and 8th of 9 runners, 10.95 lengths behind ISCHYRO over 1250m at DURBANVILLE on 21 September 24. Excuses latest - can earn.
Up there - no fin. when 7/1 and 10th of 13 runners, 11.85 lengths behind VERONIQUE over 1250m at DURBANVILLE on 28 September 24. Better draw, can earn chq.
Midfield-no finish when 10/1 and 8th of 11 runners, 9.15 lengths behind FESTIVAL CHIC over 1400m at DURBANVILLE on 14 September 24. 2nd in only C+D appearnce.
Handy - stayed on when 14/1 and 4th of 8 runners, 1.10 lengths behind AUGUSTA BLUE over 1400m at DURBANVILLE on 10 September 24. Pk run/stable deb, beware.
ISCHYRO has made marked improvement in 2 starts (both under this rider) this term as a 4yo and he confirmed as much by winning over track and trip last time, beating TRY ME. The former is 2kg worse off but could defy that weight turnaround if making further progress in his peak outing. BENEATH THE MOON, LADY LOXTON and GRUE OF ICE are inconsistent but capable of acquitting themselves competitively in a race of this nature. CAPTAIN'S DESTINY has improved with blinkers refitted and could have a say too. CHAMPAGNE MAC and TAMBOURINE MAN aren't without chances either, despite wide starting berths.