VaalTue, March 19, 2024

BREATH OF MAGIC (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 5.5 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can get the job done. DECEPTION PASS (9) returns after five months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 6¼f at Durbanville. No surprise if he was able to get off the mark. RUSSIAN LOTUS (10) is appearing for the first time. By Flower Alley and comes from the A P Peter stable. Expected to feature. AL AKHTAAR (8) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a lay-off last start and was beaten 6 lengths when fourth over 1m at Turffontein Standside. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Sure to be thereabouts.