TurffonteinSat, March 02, 2024

Majorca Stakes winner PRINCESS CALLA (13) was a most impressive winner last time over 1m in the G1 Majorca Stakes at Kenilworth, scoring by 3.5 lengths. Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Among the leading chances. Group 2 winner MAIN DEFENDER (14) continues to race well with a win in a in Group 3 class at this track before finishing 1.3 lengths away in third last time over 6f at Turffontein Inside. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Likely to feature. MELECH (7) returned from a lay-off last start with a strong win by 0.8 lengths over 6f at Turffontein Inside. Fitter for that last hitout and is among the winning hopes again. Multiple Group 1 placegetter DAVE THE KING (4) finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 7f at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Will strip fitter this time. Likely improver with solid prospects.