CARS BIG AS BARS was friendless in the betting on debut but defied that market drift to finish an encouraging second over 1000m and this extended trip should be more to her liking judged on that evidence. ZALTA STAR also filled the runner-up berth last time and, with further improvement, could fight out the finish. SUNFIRE, CYBER SPIRIT and BILINGUAL have the form and experience to make their presence felt. Watch the betting on well-bred newcomers GERBERA and WINDS OF GRACE.
Handy - no finish when 18/10 and 4th of 9 runners, 6.20 lengths behind AMERICAN REBEL over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 18 July 24. Improved o further, fresh.
Wide - choked up when 10/1 and 5th of 8 runners, 7.30 lengths behind STROOPSOET over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 21 September 24. Could improve w/TT fitted.
Slow - late charge when 5/2 and 2nd of 7 runners, 1.25 lengths behind BASINGSTOKE over 1000m at VAAL CLASSIC on 26 September 24. Pleasing debut, wiser now.
Brush rail-cut into when 14/1 and 4th of 8 runners, 3.00 lengths behind STROOPSOET over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 21 September 24. Improved latest w/ hdgear.
Slow-lost crop late when 7/1 and 3rd of 7 runners, 3.25 lengths behind BASINGSTOKE over 1000m at VAAL CLASSIC on 26 September 24. Better each start, chance.
Slow - challenged when 16/1 and 2nd of 8 runners, 1.20 lengths behind STROOPSOET over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 21 September 24. Chance on improved latest.
CARS BIG AS BARS was friendless in the betting on debut but defied that market drift to finish an encouraging second over 1000m and this extended trip should be more to her liking judged on that evidence. ZALTA STAR also filled the runner-up berth last time and, with further improvement, could fight out the finish. SUNFIRE, CYBER SPIRIT and BILINGUAL have the form and experience to make their presence felt. Watch the betting on well-bred newcomers GERBERA and WINDS OF GRACE.