Class is Alannah's best asset

PAUL LAFFERTY appears to have a more than useful filly in Alannah who takes her chances in the Class 4, sixth race on the poly at Hollywoodbets Greyville today.

- ANDREW HARRISON

Alannah shed her maiden at second time of asking and went straight into the Gr1 Thekwini Stakes where she finished just over five lengths back to the crack Golden Palm.

She has had two runs this term and was narrowly beaten by Ice Rain over the course and distance last time out.

She is down in class so carries the corresponding jump in weights but by the end of the day Lafferty and punters should have an idea on just how useful she is as she is up against a host of older runners, headed by Frank Robinson charge One Path.

One Path

One Path has only missed a cheque once in eight starts and has finished runner-up at her last two on the poly.

She steps up to this trip once again in her second run after a break and should come on from that run.

Sascha's Dream was touched off by Miss Twinkle last time out and Doug Campbell's filly is now 2kg better off and should turn the tables. Sign Of Fate could be pick of the balance.

It's an eight-race card so the Bi-Pot kicks off in the first where Drielandenpunt is the likely favourite. He was much improved going the mile for the first time and meets a modest lineup over the same course and distance.

The year older Black Platina has shown up well in his last two over the distance and with a 4kg claimer up he should be the biggest threat. Surprise package could be Mount Kennedy who ran way below expectations last run judged on his debut effort and he could pay to follow in the market