Thu, January 16, 2025

AMPERSAND (1) built on a nice third two starts back at Turffontein Standside with a win as favourite over 7f at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by a neck. Finds an easier assignment and can salute again. LETS PLAY POKER (4) registered a strong win at this track two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when third over 7¼f at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this circuit. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SOVEREIGNS CALL (8) finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 7¼f at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. In the right race and is a key runner. LAUGHING WILLIAM (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 7f at Turffontein Standside, beaten 8 lengths into fourth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.