Turffontein runners, 7 December

Mike has two runners this weekend, both on the standside track at Turffontein.

Cherry Oh Baby returns to the track, having been rested since March. She’s in Race 2 over 1160m. Mike commented: “She’s a filly that has shown us a certain amount of ability but she’s had niggles, hence her long absence from racing. She returns fresh, will need the run and will prefer further, but she can earn a stake, she should run well.”

Calantha (Race 8, 1160m), races for a syndicate of ladies, who are excited about her career. She’s also had her setbacks and had to undergo knee surgery earlier this year, but she’s better off for it and her comeback run in November was encouraging. She is 2kg better off with Mike and Adam Azzie’s filly Francine for a 1.25-length beating, and Mike said: “She has been all good since her surgery, we’re expecting another good run. She’s won over the course and distance and is in with a chance.”