1

Royal Victory

Brings very useful form into the race and draws the ace gate. Muzi Yeni reunites with him and they have a bright winning chance.

2

Barbaresco

Has a light weight, ran an encouraging third behind Green With Envy last time. Include in larger quartet perms.

3

Without Question

Has his third run back after a huge run in the Cape Town Met and should be cherry ripe for a huge run. He has a place chance.

4

Future Swing

Has had a good preparation coming into this race and won the G2 Greyville 1900 by beating Oriental Charm. Richard Fourie rides and they are one for the shortlist.

5

Green With Envy

Has won his last four and is very talented. He gets a neat draw and has earned favoritism. His rider Craig Zackey knows him well and they have an obvious bright winning chance.

6

Shoemaker

Is worse off at the weights with Oriental Charm but is currently in fair form and has to be respected. He is worth including in most bets, but others are preferred for the win.

7

Aragosta

Caught the eye when finishing his race off well in a G3 last time but is taking time for the next victory. In saying that, he can never be ignored and has each way claims.

8

Purple Pitcher

His last run must be ignored, gets a light weight of 117lbs and gives the rider his very first ride in this race. He is a runner that goes well handy and could prove tough to peg back. Big chance.

9

Winchester Mansion

Won this race last year and has a chance of winning again this year but it certainly will not be easy. He is returning from a 13-week rest but has solid form and is a huge runner.

10

See It Again

Finished second in this race last year and has an undeniable chance of winning it this year. He is drawn in the middle of the field and should finish in the first four.

11

Oriental Charm

Showed them a clean pair of heels when winning last time at this track over 1800m and has a light weight to shoulder. He must be taken seriously and included in all bets.

12

Son Of Raj

Was running on powerfully at Turffontein last time and could be the place value for the back end of the quartet. Others are preferred for the win.

13

Meridius

Won the Grade 3 Jubilee Stakes and is one-for-one at this course. In form rider Athandiwe Mgudlwa gets the ride and they should not be far adrift at the finish.

14

Master Redoute

Ran an attractive race last time, close up behind Future Swing and has upset potential. He has more of a place chance than a winning one but can never be ignored.

15

Cousin Casey

Is taking time to win again but has knocked loudly at the door in his last two starts and therefore must be given consideration. The concern is the distance.

16

Double Superlative

More than likely would have needed his comeback run and can tighten up a lot for it. He was the winner of the Cape Met under the very same rider, Daniel Muscutt. Big chance.

17

Flag Man

Ran an absolute cracker in the Daily News 2000 and clearly is way above average. The wide draw is naturally a concern, but he has serious each way claims.

18

Future Pearl

Absolutely flew home to win last time and loves this course. He is a six-time winner and must be factored into all bets. Do not dismiss his chances.

Reserves

19

Hluhluwe

Is hard to fancy on current form and others should be much stronger.

20

Hotarubi

Is never far off the action but talking time to win again. Others are preferred for the win.