Despite having raced 13 times, MARSHALL FOCH appears to be on the upgrade and can complete a hat-trick. Paul Peter's charge is stepping up slightly in distance but came home so easily here last month that he'll be difficult to beat in that form. Glider Pilot arrives in fine form having gained a surprise victory here in January before a very good second to Chitengo on a return visit earlier this month, though both runs came over 1m4f. Finchatton is another arriving in good shape having beaten a subsequent winner over the trip at Vaal in January before a narrow defeat by Nordic Rebel back there three weeks later. Gavin Lerena's mount looks the main threat though Fact has had a nice break since scoring over the course and distance.
American Indian (SAF) 12-1 (8-7) 7th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Chijmes (9-6) at Turffontein 1m 1f stks gd in Feb.
Shenanigans (SAF) 15-2 (8-10) 6th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Chitengo (8-11) at Turffontein 1m 4f hcp lst gd in Mar.
Glider Pilot (SAF) 11-2 (8-7) 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Chitengo (8-11) at Turffontein 1m 4f hcp lst gd in Mar.
Finchatton (SAF) 14-1 (9-5) 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Nordic Rebel (9-1) at Vaal 1m hcp gd in Jan.
Marshall Foch (SAF) 9-4fav (9-6) won at Turffontein 1m 1f hcp gs in Feb beating Hellofaride (8-5) by 3 3/4l, 13 ran.
Fact (SAF) 8-1 (8-13) won at Turffontein 1m 2f hcp gd in Feb beating Master And Man (8-8) by nk, 7 ran.
Odd Rob (SAF) 17-2 (9-6) 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Fife (7-10) at Vaal 1m 4f stks gd in Feb.
Duke Of Spin (SAF) 4-1 (8-7) 4th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Chitengo (8-11) at Turffontein 1m 4f hcp lst gd in Mar.