Obsidian ready to cut them down

A MR 96 Handicap over 1450m is the headliner on the Turffontein Inside on Sunday and the one to beat is Obsidian.

- DAVID THISELTON

The Erupt gelding was used up to get to the front last time with a big weight of 62kg over 1600m and faded out. He is drawn in pole this time and will probably appreciate the step down to 1450m.

Fully Loaded is effective over this trip and should also be thereabouts from a middle draw in the eight horse field.

Max The Magician

Max The Magician is in fine form and is distance suited but has to carry topweight and has a wide draw of seven.

Skittle Skies won well last time over 1800m but has to overcome a nine point raise and will find it on the sharp side.

Richard The First could make his presence felt over a suitable trip from a plum draw.

In the first leg of the PA over 2000m Military moves improved second time out when stepped up to this trip and can go one better here. Asiah's Tiara is knocking hard and should be the main threat.

The Silent Future is by Futura and is therefore not surprisingly on the up and could earn.

In the first leg of the Pick 6 over 1000m Xenophon has been eye-catching and should continue to progress, so is the one to beat despite a tough draw.

Constellation is in fine form and has pole position so will be dangerous.