A stronger than usual maiden with the top trio all in fine form. Minona's second over the course and distance behind Rustling Leaf was a cracking run and she'll take some beating. She had Glitter Path behind and should take care of that one again but IT TAKES TWO, who is by Twice Over and likely to improve after just four starts, gets the nod on her narrow defeat by Florida Quays over 6f here. Jacko Boy went close at Turffontein last time after a good run on this track while Truce is better than her form figures suggest and could snatch a place at a price.
Minona (SAF) 22-1 (9-4) 2nd of 19, 1/2l behind Rustling Leaf (9-4) at Vaal 7f mdn gd in Jan.
It Takes Two (SAF) 9-1 (9-6) 2nd of 19, 3/4l behind Florida Quays (9-6) at Vaal 6f mdn gd in Jan.
Jacko Boy (SAF) 11-2 (8-11) Just failed, 2nd of 13, hd behind Winter Crusade (9-4) at Turffontein 7f mdn gs in Jan.
Glitter Path (SAF) 10-1 (9-4) No strong finish, 6th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Bize (9-4) at Vaal 1m mdn gd in Jan.
Perfect Storm (SAF) 28-1 (9-4) 9th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Princess Lomita (9-4) at Turffontein 1m mdn gd in Jan.
Plum Field (SAF) 10-1 (9-4) No finish, 10th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Bize (9-4) at Vaal 1m mdn gd in Jan.
Burindi (SAF) 13-1 (9-4) Handy - faded, 10th of 13, 23 3/4l behind Factor Fifty (9-4) at Vaal 1m mdn gd in Jan.
Crucreek (SAF) 16-1 (9-4) Never showed, 12th of 16, 8 3/4l behind Bize (9-4) at Vaal 1m mdn gd in Jan.
Miss Samurai (SAF) 18-1 (9-6) Never showed, 10th of 17, 9 1/4l behind Lady Of Liberty (9-6) at Vaal 6f mdn gd in Jan.
Master Of Legends (SAF) 66-1 (9-6) 13th of 20, 9 1/4l behind Triple It (9-6) at Vaal 5f mdn gd in Jan.
Truce (SAF) 33-1 (9-6) 8th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Cop Shop (9-6) at Vaal 5f mdn gd in Dec.
Pretty Quick (SAF) 66-1 (9-4) 9th of 11, 21 1/2l behind Blossom (9-4) at Vaal 1m mdn gd in Dec.
Miss Tycoon (SAF) 50-1 (9-6) Never in it, 10th of 15, 11 1/2l behind Pachanga (9-6) at Vaal 6f mdn sft in Dec.
The Jocelyn Tree (SAF) 33-1 (9-6) 6th of 10, 11 1/2l behind Florence (9-6) at Turffontein 6f mdn gd in Jan.
Glace Ice (SAF) 100-1 (9-6) Faded steadily, 12th of 15, 14 3/4l behind Pachanga (9-6) at Vaal 6f mdn sft in Dec.
Old Oak (SAF) 75-1 (9-6) Never showed, 13th of 17, 15 1/2l behind Lady Of Liberty (9-6) at Vaal 6f mdn gd in Jan.
Party In Maine (SAF) 100-1 (9-6) Blood in mouth, last of 19, 25 1/2l behind Vivir (9-6) at Vaal 6f mdn fll gd in Apr.