Tricky draw won't hold Argo Alley

THE highest rated race at the Turffontein Inside meeting tomorrow is a Pinnacle Stakes event over 1450m and the St. John Gray-trained Argo Alley could be the one to beat.

- DAVID THISELTON

In his last start over 1600m Argo Alley lost by a short-head and beat Texas Red by three lengths receiving 8kg.

He receives 8kg from Texas Red again.

In his penultimate start Argo Alley won over 1400m, beating Melech by 4,10 lengths receiving 10kg and he receives 8kg from him this time, so should confirm the form.

The one detractor is Argo Alley's tricky draw of six in the eight horse field.

Texas Red

Texas Red will appreciate the step down to 1450m and should make a bold bid from a fair draw of four as he has class on his side and goes well for Kabelo Matsunyane. Melech is also a classy sort and he should do well from pole position over an ideal course and distance under Gavin Lerena.

Callmegretrix won a Listed race over 1600m last time out against the girls and she is officially the best weighted runner here.

She also has a good draw of two and this consistent sort should enjoy the course and distance too, but it is never easy against the boys. Barbaresco has class and should run well fresh over this trip, but he does have a tough draw to overcome.

In the first leg of the Pick 6 over 1200m Arizona Magic was green and outpaced early over 1000m on debut but finished in eye-catching style, so looks hard to beat here over a step up in trip she will relish from a good draw.