Elusive Winter can leave them cold

THE R135 000 Turf Talk Syndicate B Stakes over 1000m tops the bill for a largely “bread-and-butter” 9-race programme under sunny skies at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. Cape Town has enjoyed a break from the heavy rains over the past few days, but the going remains on the soft side.

- GRAEME HAWKINS

Carded as the sixth race on the programme, the headliner has attracted a small field of only seven runners, but there are several with winning claims, none more so than The US Of A whose form since being gelded is most encour-

aging. Last time out The US Of A made short work of subsequent winner, Escarpment, but he incurred a sevenpoint penalty and although a shortpriced favourite in the ante-post market, it is not a foregone conclusion that the 4yo son of The United States will follow up.

The Michelle Rix/Harold Crawford training partnership send out two livewires in the form of Elusive Winter and Peace Of Mind.

Lerena

Champion Jockey-elect, Gavin Lerena, will be aboard Elusive Winter whose last run is best ignored. He is most effective over the minimum trip and judged on his best recent form must have a chance, but at level weights with The US Of A, the latter is slightly preferred.