Jack Milner: When Alssakhra won his first race there was a lot of talk that he was going to be a factor in the three-year-old classic races. However, he has disappointed since and remains just a one-time winner.

Ken Nicol: Classy sprinters Tevez, Silicone Valley and Dutch Philip will renew their rivalry at Kenilworth on Wednesday in Race 6, a Pinnacle Stakes over 1200m.

Jack Milner: Nautic Spirit has a reputation of being a top filly and she certainly exuded a touch of class last time when she beat Kissmeinmydreams by 5.25 lengths to shed her maiden over 1200m at the Vaal.

Ken Nicol: With the scratching of Dragonair later on, Selfie in the opener becomes the standout bets at Flamingo Park on Monday, despite being a newcomer to this centre.

Ken Nicol: Vodacom July entry The Slade has a great chance of scoring a first black type victory in the Listed The Sledgehammer (now run over 1800m) at Greyville on Sunday.