The Gr 3 Spring Spree Stakes over 1200m is the headliner on the Turffontein Inside track tomorrow and it sees the reappearance of one of the most exciting sprinters in the country, the Gary Aleaxander-trained Kangaroo Jack.

This four-year-old Querari gelding won the Gr 2 Post Merchants over 1200m at Greyville on June 17 in effortless style. The form of that race has worked out exceptionally well so the six point raise he was given now looks lenient. The draw of seven should not be a problem as he relaxes well in the running and has a devastating turn of foot. Andrew Fortune takes over the reins from Craig Zackey. Kangaroo Jack should come into his own this season and it would be no surprise to see him in the top echelon by the time the big sprint races come around. He has run well fresh over 1450m before so he should be fine running over this shorter trip tomorrow following a two-and-a-half month layoff.

Thrust could be his biggest danger. This lightly raced five-year-old has plenty of class and the best might not have been seen of him yet. His late finishing surge is impressive and from a plum draw and carrying a nice galloping weight of 54,5kg it could be seen at its maximum tomorrow.

Sean Tarry regarded Buckland as his first choice for the Gr 1 Tsogo Sun Sprint but he was unfortunately eliminated. His best form has been down the straight but he is maturing and has Strydom up from a fair draw so cannot be left out.

The third topweight is Moofeed, who might need gelding such has been his disappointing form lately. He is 5kg better off with Kangaroo Jack for a 5,7 length beating from the Post Mechants so could earn from a good draw if producing his best.

Amazing Strike was beaten nearly ten lengths in the Post Merchants and although capable of better he has a tough draw of ten to overcome tomorrow.

The consistent Mike Azzie-trained Angel’s Power is 2,5kg better off with Thrust for a two length beating over 1160m, but it won’t be easy from draw eight.

Prince Of Orange is an interesting contender having his third run for a new yard. He has not been disgraced before against the best over further. This is the first time he has run in a sprint since winning his maiden two years ago and his class could pull him through, especially as he jumps from a plum draw of three.

Lunar Approach also has some class and won over this course and distance on debut. He returns from a five month layoff but can’t be ignored running fresh over a trip sharper than ideal.

Vincente and Mod Barley both have speed. However, the trip will stretch them. Mod Barley, from a good draw, could earn.

Kostya Zu has no chance at the weights, being 9kg under sufferance. However, this is his second run after more than a year’s layoff and he has run well against some good types before, so he could still prove better than his merit rating suggests.

The selection is Kangaroo Jack to beat Thrust with Buckland, Prince Of Orange and Lunar Approach next best.

The Non-Black Type Locfire Services For The Ladies stakes over 1200m is an equally interesting race. However, Crown Of Roses has been in fine form and this classy type could defy topweight from pole position. This will be her first start on this track but from pole position with Andrew Fortune up she should handle it. Happyvalentine was within a length in the Gr 1 Allan Robertson. She looks to be the biggest threat as she also has a plum draw.

The best bet on the card could be Boy Boy in race 5. He was a touch unlucky when last trying this 2000m trip at the Vaal and has proven in the past to be suited to middle distance races at this course no matter the draw.

David Thiselton