Recent maiden winners TOP SHELF TEDDY and FRANGIPANI are maturing 3yo fillies and should acquit themselves competitively with further improvement expected over this trip. However, preference is class-dropper LITTLEMISSSPLENDID who didn't go unnoticed in a stronger race last time and races off a reduced mark. SURPRISE PARTY, PEPPER TREE and APOSTROPHE (carded to run on 30 December) can get into the picture too.
Jock lost crop 200m when 8/1 and 6th of 6 runners, 14.60 lengths behind ROYAL INVITATION over 2400m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 16 December 25. Versatile - MR drop helps.
Examined - nil when 25/1 and 11th of 15 runners, 10.90 lengths behind HAZY DAZY over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 29 November 25. Peak run + drops MR/class.
No strong kick when 25/2 and 4th of 9 runners, 3.25 lengths behind DRUMNADROCHIT over 1700m at VAAL CLASSIC on 18 December 25. Fitter now, trip may suit.
Never went on when 7/2 and 5th of 10 runners, 2.55 lengths behind DUCHESS OF PALOMA over 1800m at VAAL CLASSIC on 04 December 25. Can get into the picture.
Fought on gamely when 10/1 and 1st of 11 runners, 0.10 lengths ahead APOSTROPHE over 1600m at VAAL CLASSIC on 11 December 25. Ran R9 Turf Stand 30 Dec.
In touch - no more when 7/2 and 5th of 9 runners, 9.10 lengths behind SKY PILLAR ROCK over 1800m at VAAL CLASSIC on 11 December 25. Could make the frame.
In touch - no more when 25/1 and 8th of 10 runners, 6.90 lengths behind JOHNNY DRAMA over 1600m at VAAL CLASSIC on 11 December 25. Lost form - MR drop helps.
Recent maiden winners TOP SHELF TEDDY and FRANGIPANI are maturing 3yo fillies and should acquit themselves competitively with further improvement expected over this trip. However, preference is class-dropper LITTLEMISSSPLENDID who didn't go unnoticed in a stronger race last time and races off a reduced mark. SURPRISE PARTY, PEPPER TREE and APOSTROPHE (carded to run on 30 December) can get into the picture too.