Tap O Noth (speed score 103) confirmed himself a principal Guineas prospect when winning the Cape Classic at Kenilworth. He got the better of Undercover Agent (s/s 101) after a tussle down the straight, and both are top notch three-year-olds. Cot Campbell (s/s 97) was beaten into third with every chance, whilst Sir Frenchie (s/s 97) caught the eye running on from well back.

The “Fayd’Herbe” factor is something that all punters need to note – the Cape based jockey can be quite brilliant at times, especially in big races. Think of his exceptional come-from-behind handling of Marinaresco to win the Durban July – in Saturday’s Western Cape Fillies Championship he used different tactics when dominating from the front on Snowdance (s/s 92 +), quickly overcoming a 17 draw, controlling the pace, then speeding away. Sired by Captain Al (just like Tap O Noth and Undercover Agent) this imposing filly rates as genuine Fillies Guineas candidate.

Copper Force (s/s 106) is one of the most consistent and adaptable geldings around. By unheralded sire, Royal Air Force, (who died recently) he used stalk and pounce tactics to get past Milton (s/s 104) and win a hot Pinnacle Stakes on the same Kenilworth card. Odds on favourite Table Bay (s/s 103) has done better in the past, running a bit flat to scramble into third ahead of progressive, stable mate I Travel Light (s/s 103). The three-year-old, Eyes Wide Open (s/s 102) performed credibly, and should be a factor in upcoming big races.

Nebula (s/s 103 +) won the Algoa Cup in PE for the second year in succession, being followed in by an improving Ollivander (s/s 100). Nebula is a tricky horse to place as he is not really good enough to mix it with the best around in Graded Stakes, but he remains a lively threat in handicaps. He won fluently from off them in yet another Fayd’Herbe master class.

Another noteworthy Fairview performance was delivered by Var filly, Star Burst Galaxy who attained a speed score of 100 when romping in a Conditions race. She has only once missed a drum in 16 starts and is utterly dependable between 1000m and 1600m.