RACE COMMENT

Runner-up at her past four in succession, will today be the day for NONIS GOLD CLASS (4) to finally claim the breakthrough. 5m from DESIRING DIAMONDS in the Sunshine Stars Final two starts back, she was deep in the red last time when an error proved costly, yet the closing challenge was strong. This looks hers to lose. AFRICAN GALA (5) was safely into stride here last time out and taking control was able to step it out all the way to claim a narrow maiden breaking win. Taking confidence from that performance and with the space from the 10m tape, he can throw down the challenge. BLACK VIPER (1) held the trail last start from this same starting position and followed home for the bronze. 3rd in all three runs back from a spell, a similar trip to last week should present here.