Consistent CAPTAIN PEG finished 2nd in this race last year from gate No 3 off a 5-point higher mark. She should again acquit herself competitively. Fellow 5yo mares GIMME A SHOT and CELTIC RUMOURS are consistent performers with solid credentials and should play leading roles. The latter is unbeaten in 3 starts over track and trip so could represent the value. LET'S GO NOW, MY SOUL MATE and WHITE PEARL are favourably treated by the conditions but are returning from lengthy layoffs. Grade 1 2yo winner VJ'S ANGEL and progressive FIERY PEGASUS are awkwardly drawn but not to be taken lightly.
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CELTIC RUMOURS
La jument du redoutable Sean Tarry est une véritable spécialiste de la distance et elle a déjà bien figuré au niveau Groupe II. Très endurcie, elle arrive avec beaucoup de fraîcheur sur cet objectif au niveau Groupe II sur les 1.400 mètres de Turffontein. Associée au top-jockey Gavin Lerena, elle tentera de tirer profit de son bon numéro dans les stalles de départ. Un pari de classe pour les Ze's passionnés par le galop en Afrique du Sud !
Kept on galloping when 7/2 and 1st of 5 runners, 1.25 lengths ahead GIMME A SHOT over 1450m at VAAL CLASSIC on 05 September 24. Won 1450m latest, respect.
Stubborn - distress when 28/10 and 3rd of 9 runners, 0.80 lengths behind CAPE LIGHTS over 1400m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 20 July 24. 3/3 this trip - keep safe.
Slow - lost 2L when 8/1 and 3rd of 11 runners, 3.10 lengths behind WHERE'S THE PARTY over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 31 August 24. Conditions suit, 2nd 2023.
Examined - normal when 10/1 and 14th of 16 runners, 9.00 lengths behind OCTOBER MORN over 1200m at SCOTTSVILLE on 01 June 24. C+D suited, rested - fit?.
Never in doubt when 2/1 and 1st of 6 runners, 3.10 lengths ahead KEY ELEMENT over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 24 August 24. Career-best win in latest.
One paced late when 9/2 and 5th of 5 runners, 2.75 lengths behind GIMME A SHOT over 1450m at VAAL CLASSIC on 05 September 24. Wide draw - outsider here.
Got up late - gutsy when 46/100 and 1st of 5 runners, 0.10 lengths ahead FIERY PEGASUS over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 31 August 24. Won latest C+D, on the up.
Shifted in 200m when 7/1 and 6th of 11 runners, 3.65 lengths behind WHERE'S THE PARTY over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 31 August 24. Reserve 1 - up against it.
Consistent CAPTAIN PEG finished 2nd in this race last year from gate No 3 off a 5-point higher mark. She should again acquit herself competitively. Fellow 5yo mares GIMME A SHOT and CELTIC RUMOURS are consistent performers with solid credentials and should play leading roles. The latter is unbeaten in 3 starts over track and trip so could represent the value. LET'S GO NOW, MY SOUL MATE and WHITE PEARL are favourably treated by the conditions but are returning from lengthy layoffs. Grade 1 2yo winner VJ'S ANGEL and progressive FIERY PEGASUS are awkwardly drawn but not to be taken lightly.