From The Horse's Mouth - Mark Van Deventer

Both She’s a Bomber and King Pelles got perfect rail hugging rips to win Gr 3’s at Scottsville on Saturday.

Over 2400m, one may think it does not make much of a difference to be on the paint or caught out in the two or three path, but even three to four meters (which is the shorter distance that King Pelles covered compared to runner up, Holding Thumbs) can prove decisive to the outcome when the victory margins are slim.

The Oaks was slower run overall by more than two seconds whilst the finishing fractions were the same for both winners (24.3 seconds) That translates into a moderate speed figure of just 91 + for She’s a Bomber (has run 99 previously) and a rock- solid s/s of 102 for King Pelles.

14/1 chance, She’s a Bomber is by sadly departed stallion, Lancaster Bomber; trained by Alyson Wright and ridden by Ant Mgudlwa. This was her fourth win from just nine starts with the promise of more to come over testing trips.

K.P. looks to be a promising Gold Cup prospect given that he travels comfortably, sees out longer routes no problem and can quicken nicely – ideal attributes for marathon runners. He was not missed in the Tote Derby market, shortening into 10/1. He is sired by Duke Of Marmalade & trained by Gareth van Zyl. King Pelles was perfectly piloted by S’manga Khumalo.

Whilst not disgraced, Field Marshal never looked likely, only staying on belatedly for third and a speed figure of 99. Vanquished, Holding Thumbs got 101, trying hard but unable to match King Pelle’s finishing kick.

The Azzie’s, Claw (s/s 99) came out tops on Turffontein’s Sunday card. Horizon is by no means one of the big- name stallions but he has already sired a couple of inexpensive purchases that can run pretty well - Scarlet Macaw (s/s 99) and Mister Nibbles come to mind.

Claw earned this fine figure beating off Zip Code (s/s 95) and Grand Crescendo (s/s 94) in a 1600m contest. He looks good enough to add to his tally of three wins from 13 starts