Roland Garros can ace this field

CHAMPIONSHIP leader Justin Snaith can strike first run out of the box when he starts his Champions Season raid with Roland Garros in the March Stakes that heads the card at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday.

- ANDREW HARRISON

He boasts smart Cape form but does shoulder top weight against some useful opposition. Just how he shapes should give Snaith an early indication of what his three-year-olds are up against this winter.

Gotta Go Eddie

Sean Veale is Hollywood Racing preferred rider but although his choice Gotta Go Eddie has hardly been out of the money stable companion I'm A Fireball could prove the stable pick if one ignores his run behind Splittheeights in the Gauteng Guineas where he had to contend with a wide gate. Kanaal Skater was disappointing on the poly last time but is smart on his day and will have a good chance on his best showing.

In the first, opening leg of the Bi-Pot, Paul Lafferty was confident that Mekong would put up a forward showing but she raced green in a smart debut.

She is sure to come on with the experience. So to Garth Puller's fill Anushka who started at long odds on debut but showed up well and only run out of it late.

The more exposed Japura has consistent form over course and distance and will be one of the fancied runners. There are a number of debutants with smart pedigrees so the betting could be a valuable guide.

In the first leg of the PA, Durban Diamond won well on debut for Dennis Bosch and runner-up Japura had solid form prior to that. She should come on with the experience and can follow up.