The sky is overcast and light rain sprinkles the Champ de Mars for a few minutes, without bothering the horses and jockeys. As is the case every Thursday, Saturday’s prospective runners spurt over 200 or 400m, and in some cases even over 600m.

Those who show are: Wave Dancer (400m in 24.72), Captain Thriller (26.69, well in hand), Ntandane (200m in 12.56), Make My Grey (24.17), Sniper (600m in 38.08, 400m in 25.23), Casey's War (23.97), Makes Me Wonder (11.94), Allocation (11.44), Pardon Me Boy (12.24) and Rudi Rocks (25.37).

The representatives of Rousset Stable in the Barbé appear on the track - Intercontinental, Captain's Knock and Green Keeper – work lightly, pending their gallops scheduled for tomorrow. Lord Of The Dance, due to run on June 2, sprints well over 400m in 24.40. Shutterfly spurts 600m in 38.07, finishing in 25.67.

Among Saturday’s runners, those whose physical condition hold the attention are: Wonderlaine, Azapel, Captain Thriller, Legal Maxim, Casey's War, Altelekker, Eskimo Roll, Bobby Bear, Druid's Moon, Sniper, Pardon Me Boy, Addition, Freedom, Make My Grey, Amaphupho and Point Of Policy.