Top class fillies fought out the Choice Carriers Championship over 1400m at Kenilworth with Cold As Ice proving too strong for Double Whammy. In a race run slow early, they zipped home very swiftly indeed as Cold As Ice used her massive stride and natural speed to triumph. She will be aimed at the Fillies Guineas which could be the outer limit of her stamina, but there can be no denying her genuine class. Majmu looks a formidable adversary though after her big win last weekend at Turffontein where she scored 105, a truly exceptional figure for a young filly. It is a great contest for racing fans to savour and there may still be other lurkers to consider come race day.
Typically horses with superior ability come to the fore, but the race circumstances can also have a big impact on the outcome. Such was the case with faint–hearted mare, First Favour (speed score 97) who took advantage of the strong tailwind on Saturday to win her fourth career start. She usually battles to last home even over the minimum trip, but a fast surface and the pumping wind helped her wire the field.
German Lady (s/s 96) won easily on the Poly on Friday night, replicating a tried and tested move by ace conditioner, Charles Laird. Dropping a fit horse in trip and sticking blinkers on were the effective tactics. She received plenty of trading action on Interbet and romped home, yet another winner for Anton Marcus who has been scoring at a phenomenal 36% on this circuit.