13:35 vaal Saturday 17th January 2026

XENOPHON (4) found plenty to salute by 1. 2 lengths three runs back at Turffontein Standside before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will give a great sight. PLUS FOUR (3) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at this track with a win over 5f at Turffontein Standside three weeks ago, getting home by 0. 3 lengths. Has the ability to figure prominently. RAFA BAY (2) is close to breaking through following a narrow defeat last time over 5f at Turffontein Standside. Good record at this journey with two wins and six minor placings from 12 starts and should be involved in the finish. DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN (1) was sent out at 33/1 last time but ran above expectations and won over 5f at Turffontein Standside. Should camp just off the leaders. Should give backers a sight.