TurffonteinThu, May 02, 2024

LEAD THE CHARGE (2) is a three-start maiden who is close to a win following two recent minor placings, the latest when second over 6f at Vaal. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Expected to be in the finish. MESSALINA (9) was thereabouts last time out when third at Vaal over 7f, beaten half a length. Proving a good combination with M Van Rensburg with three straight placings. Among the leading chances. SERRANO (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 6f at Vaal when third, beaten 8 lengths. Will benefit from that experience so he can feature again. ZIP CODE (8) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in third over 5¾f at Turffontein Standside. Among the chances.