CTS Million Dollar winner Illuminator looks like going to Durban for Champions Season although no decision has yet been taken on whether to geld the colt who has shown signs of haemo-concentrating.

Glen Puller said: “Illuminator has come out of the race well – he had a bit of a nick but it was nothing much – and I even had to give him a bit of work on Tuesday.

“The haemo-concentrating is there and it’s not going to go away but we are still deciding on that one. It looks like he could possibly go to Durban although the Daily News could be a bit tricky with his blood.”

Cape Classic winner Eighth Wonder, who returned to winning form when collaring Kemal Kavur on the line in the Graduation Plate at Kenilworth on Tuesday, will stay at home to go for the Winter Guineas, Classic and Derby.

Greg Ennion said: “He is so versatile and the Winter Series would be ideal for him. What beat him in the Cape Derby was that he was drawn 15 out of 15 and we elected to drop him out. He came into the straight last, nearly 20 lengths behind the leader, and then made up a lot of ground.

“He was pushed out when the winner came wide and Stuart Randolph said he could have finished second but for that. He needs to be covered up but he has the heart of a lion and he will fight to the death as he showed on Tuesday.”

By Michael Clower

Picture: Glen Puller