13:25 vaal Thursday 23rd October 2025

PIVOTAL ROLE (8) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 3 lengths over 5f at this track. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and he should be in the finish. BANYAN (2) debuted with a win two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when third over 5f at Turffontein Inside, beaten 1. 75 lengths. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a major player. SPY STORY (7) just missed last time when a neck away in second at Turffontein Inside over 6f. Leading player again. SATYAGRAHA (1) is a progressive galloper who is when resuming since finishing eighth over 7¼f at Turffontein Inside five-and-a-half months ago which was the only run of that prep. Should camp just off the leaders. Must be respected.