Confederate represents top Highveld three-year-old male middle distance performance (JC Photos).
Michel Wing of Gold Circle compiled the following trainers’ comments ahead of Saturday’s Gr 1 Daly News 2000 and also the video below:

Eight On Eighteen : “He has come on a lot from his first run in Natal. We are hoping he runs a very credible race and showcases his ability”, Justin Snaith.

Okavango : “His last run was a decent effort. I think he is a very good back-up to the favourite”, Justin Snaith.

Confederate : “He had his final build-up gallop last Thursday (week ago). Craig Zackey came to work him and is extremely happy. He’s a horse on the up”, Fabian Habib.

Spumante Dolce : “We would like to see how we line up against Eight On Eighteen to decide which route we should take going forward … whether we go the July path or Garden Province. We think she’s a big runner”, Mathew de Kock.

Native Ruler : “Native Ruler never got to see Grevyille before his first outing and was a little ‘at sea’. He has come on a lot”, Justin Snaith.

Parisian Walkway : “We believe he will be effective over the 2000m. He wasn’t at his best for his last two races. We found that his lungs were compromised and since then, has responded well to treatment. I think we’re getting closer to the level when he won the Guineas”, Alec Laird.

Makazole : “He’s pretty much in the race to insure an honest group 1 pace. He’s looking for the 2000m”, Justin Snaith.

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