VJ'S ANGEL was backed to make a winning reappearance in last year's renewal of this Grade 2 event. She made no impression from the widest barrier that day but will likely give it a better go this time. MINOGUE and stablemate CALLMEGETRIX, who was 2nd over track and trip against male rivals on her Highveld debut, finished behind the selection at Grade 1 level last year but warrant respect on 0.5kg better terms. Improving last-start winners DESTINY OF FIRE and ANCHORAGE remain competitive off their current marks, as do unbeaten VALENTINA BALDUCCI and RODEO DRIVE. Good race!
Kept on for 2nd when 4/1 and 2nd of 11 runners, 2.50 lengths behind IMMEDIATE EDGE over 1800m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 08 June 25. Rested, wide draw - watch.
Challenged when 2/1 and 2nd of 7 runners, 0.90 lengths behind ARGO ALLEY over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 06 September 25. C+D 2nd JHB debut, follow.
Led - faded when 10/1 and 8th of 11 runners, 23.75 lengths behind FIERY PEGASUS over 1800m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 01 March 25. Rest - unbeaten C+D, fit?.
Kept on for third when 5/1 and 3rd of 7 runners, 4.00 lengths behind BJORN IRONSIDE over 1200m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 20 September 25. Pleasing comeback, fitter.
Stubborn - easy when 3/1 and 1st of 8 runners, 2.10 lengths ahead DESTINY OF FIRE over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 23 August 25. Won C+D latest - peak run.
Slow - in control when 33/10 and 1st of 9 runners, 1.00 lengths ahead VALENTINA BALDUCCI over 1450m at TURFFONTEIN INSIDE on 23 August 25. Unbeatn, acid test - draw.
VJ'S ANGEL was backed to make a winning reappearance in last year's renewal of this Grade 2 event. She made no impression from the widest barrier that day but will likely give it a better go this time. MINOGUE and stablemate CALLMEGETRIX, who was 2nd over track and trip against male rivals on her Highveld debut, finished behind the selection at Grade 1 level last year but warrant respect on 0.5kg better terms. Improving last-start winners DESTINY OF FIRE and ANCHORAGE remain competitive off their current marks, as do unbeaten VALENTINA BALDUCCI and RODEO DRIVE. Good race!
