THE BUFFALO (2) has the strongest exposed form, having followed a Vaal second with a close fourth at Turffontein Inside when beaten just over a length as a firming favourite. He is race fit, rates well at the distance and gets Richard Fourie, so he sets the standard. FREDERICO CAGISHAS (7) was third behind Kings Mountain at Vaal and is entitled to keep improving third-up, though he has to turn around a recent line through The Buffalo. FROM WINTER (8) is the debutant with the most compelling profile, by What A Winter from Fromafar and backed by a stable with a 25% debut strike-rate from the supplied sample. THEODORE ROOSEVELD (3) returns from a six-week freshening after a sound fifth and brings a near-miss at Scottsville two back, which keeps him in the minor mix.