10:30 vaal Thursday 23rd October 2025

HEROIC ACT (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1m2f at this track, beaten 5. 5 lengths into fourth. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. EUPHRATES (1) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1f at Turffontein Inside, beaten 3. 5 lengths into fifth. Likely improver with strong prospects. ITSNOWORNEVER (3) is yet to break through after four starts but not far off a win. Placed in a then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 1m1f at Turffontein Inside. Should be prominent throughout. Shapes well and is among the main hopes. BLUE CRYSTAL (4) is a seven-start maiden who resumed from a lay-off last start and was beaten 8 lengths when fourth over 1m at this track. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.