Frank Robinson runs the Dynasty filly Olma in the Gr 1 Woolavington 2000 and said she was back to her best, while Neil Bruss and the Alec Laird yard were pleased with their runners in that race, Zante and Smart Call respectively.

Olma has an outstanding record at Greyville, albeit on the polytrack but there is no reason for her not to do just as well on turf.

Robinson pointed out, “Her only bad runs have all been at Turffontein and at altitude in soft going it was very hard. You will see a much better horse this time and she has never let us down at Greyville before. She has been doing very well  since returning from Johannesburg and I hope to see her back to her best but it’s a tough field.”

The 2000m trip looks to be her optimum trip. Not only was her most impressive poly win over this distance, but she was also a bit keen early last time out over 2450m in the Gr 1 Wilgerbosdrift SA Oaks, suggesting that was a touch far for her. Ian Sturgeon rides from a plum draw of five.

Ideal World filly Zante is drawn well in three with Gavin Lerena up and will relish this trip. Bruss said from Summerveld on Tuesday, “She raced a bit handy last time trying to overcome a bad draw. The 2000m is her game and she will be doing her best work at the finish. It’s a tough field but she is absolutely fine and looking very good. We are just keeping her ticking over, she has done all of her hard work. I am very happy with her.”

Gr 2 Gauteng Fillies Guineas third-placed Smart Call should enjoy this trip as she is also by Ideal World and is out of a Horse Chestnut mare. She is drawn six with Weichong Marwing up and has been at Summerveld since last week. Alec Laird’s assistant trainer Julia Pringle said, “She has been doing well and working well.”

By David Thiselton

Picture: Olma (Nkosi Hlophe)