VaalThu, December 28, 2023

CHOCOLATE BOMB (2) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fifth, beaten 3 lengths, over 6f at this track. Has further improvement to come and is ready to win. Group 2 placegetter TIME FO ORCHIDS (7) is a talented filly who was well held last time out in the tougher won by Mrs Browning over 5¾f at Turffontein Standside, beaten 3.5 lengths into eighth. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Will prove tough to beat. Group 2 placegetter RED HOT ROSE (8) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5¾f at Turffontein Standside, beaten 5 lengths. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. DR FAUSTUS (4) looks to launch this prep the way he ended the last six-and-a-half months ago when he scored over 5¾f at Turffontein Standside. Should run very well.