JABBERWOCKY was game in defeat when 2nd over track and trip last time but that wasn't a particularly strong race so he'll need to build on that improvement to be competitive. GAMER and SPY STORY have shown enough to warrant respect in a race of this nature but are vulnerable to less-exposed rivals ROBERT BROWNING and MILAN'S WORLD who remain open to improvement having been gelded since their latest appearances. DANCE KING has progressed in 2 starts after gelding and he should have more to offer over this trip in his peak outing. CLEAR THE PATH isn't underestimated returning from a break.
Just failed when 25/2 and 2nd of 5 runners, 0.20 lengths behind THE OCTAGON over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 05 October 24. Improved last run, fitter.
One paced late when 25/2 and 3rd of 8 runners, 3.25 lengths behind HEATHER'S BOY over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 14 September 24. Peak run + may enjoy trip.
Pace - no more when 13/2 and 7th of 10 runners, 7.50 lengths behind DIWALI ROCKET over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 20 July 24. Rested/Gelded, hdgear off.
Handy - one paced when 9/4 and 4th of 11 runners, 4.95 lengths behind CAPTAIN MARSALA over 1600m at SCOTTSVILLE on 24 July 24. Maturing/gelded - respect.
Never dangerous when 20/1 and 4th of 10 runners, 6.25 lengths behind HAT TRICK OR TREAT over 1450m at VAAL CLASSIC on 03 October 24. Could show more this trip.
JABBERWOCKY was game in defeat when 2nd over track and trip last time but that wasn't a particularly strong race so he'll need to build on that improvement to be competitive. GAMER and SPY STORY have shown enough to warrant respect in a race of this nature but are vulnerable to less-exposed rivals ROBERT BROWNING and MILAN'S WORLD who remain open to improvement having been gelded since their latest appearances. DANCE KING has progressed in 2 starts after gelding and he should have more to offer over this trip in his peak outing. CLEAR THE PATH isn't underestimated returning from a break.