Well-related KOMMETJIE STORM (a R3.2-million purchase) was heavily backed on debut when 3rd over 1450m as a 2yo in open company and would've come on appreciably with the benefit of that run. She showed enough pace that day suggest that this shorter trip shouldn't be an issue on her seasonal reappearance. MOUNTAIN HIGH has been costly to follow but wouldn't be winning out of turn and she is likely to fight for victory. Improving SUNFIRE has the form and experience to make her presence felt, especially with blinkers retained. Newcomers AFTERSHOCK and WHISTLING STRAIT are worth a market check.
by Simon Madiot