CAMELLIA STAKES (Grade 2) - WINTER STAR to shine brightly

WINTER STAR did not show in the Grade 1 Empress Club last time. That day she started at 150/1. That was in a class higher than today's race. She is unlikely to be at such generous odds this afternoon but she could be a good value bet. Her ability is not in question but her latest run is! Prior to that run she did run well against weaker. Expect an improved run this afternoon in this division and over this C & D where she has won and placed second before, in only three attempts at this C & D.

VIRGO'S BABE bounced back to form this class last time with some fantastic improvement. She is another who has shown a distinct liking for this C & D. ATHINA won last year's SA Classic for fillies. Her class in not in doubt. She just needs to come somewhere close to that run to perform this afternoon. She came back to best when running second to INARA in the Grade 1 at Kenilworth in the Paddock Stakes last time. Johnny Geroudis, back from Mauritius, partners her for the first time.

TZIGANE won well in a similar field this C & D last time. She can repeat. KZN trainer sends up PEJ for this race. She is no stranger to this track and distance and with Anton Marcus aboard she must have a chance of earning something at least.

1st -  WINTER STAR (5); 2nd - VIRGO'S BABE (3); 3rd - ATHINA (1); 4th - TZIGANE (2); 5th - PEJ (6)