Good race featuring 5 last-start winners. WILLOW EXPRESS took advantage of a drop in the ratings to win consecutive 1600m handicaps, including his latest on this course. He won full of running that day so could defy a hefty 6-point penalty with just 53.5kg on his back. RUN FOR COVER beat subsequent Vaal scorer WE ARE THE LOGANS (1kg worse off) over track and trip last month and should confirm the form of that meeting on these terms. SOUTHERN BLAZE and TWO MILES WEST return from respective absences but should remain competitive off their revised marks. SEA ANEMONE and VIVA SPIRIT can earn too.
Over-race-no finish when 33/1 and 12th of 13 runners, 7.50 lengths behind CELTIC RUMOURS over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 05 October 24. Class drop, can do better.
Handy - no finish when 16/1 and 7th of 9 runners, 5.00 lengths behind ROCK OF BISMANTOVA over 1200m at VAAL on 24 September 24. Blnkrs back on + wght off.
Brush 3 times-cough when 5/1 and 5th of 7 runners, 8.25 lengths behind MASTER CHRISTMAS over 1600m at VAAL CLASSIC on 05 September 24. Holding form, peak outing.
Full of running when 4/1 and 1st of 8 runners, 0.75 lengths ahead WILLOW EXPRESS over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 28 September 24. Hat-trick bid, big runner.
In control when 33/20 and 1st of 8 runners, 1.70 lengths ahead TWO MILES WEST over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 27 June 24. Won before rest - capable.
Well timed win when 4/1 and 1st of 9 runners, 0.30 lengths ahead SOUTHERN BLAZE over 1400m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 10 August 24. Top of his game - up 4pts.
Fought on gamely when 7/2 and 1st of 9 runners, 0.40 lengths ahead RUN FOR COVER over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 14 September 24. 3x C+D wins, form franked.
Good race featuring 5 last-start winners. WILLOW EXPRESS took advantage of a drop in the ratings to win consecutive 1600m handicaps, including his latest on this course. He won full of running that day so could defy a hefty 6-point penalty with just 53.5kg on his back. RUN FOR COVER beat subsequent Vaal scorer WE ARE THE LOGANS (1kg worse off) over track and trip last month and should confirm the form of that meeting on these terms. SOUTHERN BLAZE and TWO MILES WEST return from respective absences but should remain competitive off their revised marks. SEA ANEMONE and VIVA SPIRIT can earn too.