Race 1
Race Summary: VIBE SA has been costly to follow but a change in surroundings could see him get it right. SO SEDUCTIVE should be at peak fitness after a long break - be right there. LETS PLAY POKER was backed when runner-up in both starts and it could be 3rd time lucky. HIS LORDSHIP, GOLD AGENT as well as SOMEDAY MAYBE could get into the Quartet. Watch Newcomer INGQWELE. The rest are hoping for minor money.
Selections:
#6 Lets Play Poker, #7 So Seductive, #1 Vibe Sa, #5 His Lordship
Race 2
Race Summary: The Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Nursery (Grade 2) over 1160m sees unbeaten ALMOND SEA hard to oppose - she should make it 4 in a trot. She easily holds JUST RECKLESS who wasn't comfortable last time and could narrow the gap. YOU BRING ME JOY, IT'S HER WAY, ACROSS THE POND, LITTLE BALLERINA, MOUNTAIN HIGH and debut winner FAMOUS LADY could take home minor money.
Selections:
#2 Almond Sea, #7 Little Ballerina, #8 Mountain High, #5 It's Her Way
Race 3
Race Summary: PISTOL PETE could add the TAB SA Nursery (Grade 2) over 1160m to his unbeaten record and make it 4 on the trot. PROCEED could challenge though he was beaten by 3 lengths by PISTOL PETE but the latter has come on so respect. FIRE ATTACK, MOUNT PINATUBO, DANTONFROMSANDTON and FINE ONE are necessary for Trifectas and Quartets
Selections:
#7 Pistol Pete, #8 Proceed, #5 Fire Attack, #6 Mount Pinatubo
Race 4
Race Summary: The TAB Hawaii Stakes (Grade 2) over 1400m will be interesting. LUCKY LAD was a hot favourite when he went wrong last year behind winner SANDRINGHAM SUMMIT at Hollywoodbets Greyville, however, he is back for a rematch. Well above average WHITE PEARL cannot be ignored, carrying 4.5kg less on her back. AT MY COMMAND and UNZEN could prove best of the rest.
Selections:
#7 Sandringham Summit, #8 Lucky Lad, #10 White Pearl, #3 Unzen
Race 5
Race Summary: Usually playing 2nd fiddle to star stablemate Gimme A Nother, SILVER SANCTUARY deserves her day in the sun and could capture the Wilgerbosdrift Bridget Oppenheimer SA Oaks (Grade 2) over 2450m. LET'S GO NOW should stay every inch of the trip and is a serious threat. The remaining runners are no slouches, and any could fill the minor placings.
Selections:
#1 Silver Sanctuary, #3 Let's Go Now, #4 Beating Wings, #2 My Soul Mate
Race 6
Race Summary: The TAB Empress Club Stakes (Grade 1) for fillies and mares over 1600m sees GIMME A NOTHER at short odds-on to claim the prize. She is unbeaten and is looking for her 7th win. Stable companion HUMDINGER, as well as BAVARIAN BEAUTY and MRS GERIATRIX, look likely to chase her home.
Selections:
#6 Gimme A Nother, #7 Mrs Geriatrix, #8 Bavarian Beauty, #1 Humdinger
Race 7
Race Summary: Honest THUNDERSTRUCK could add another notch to his belt by taking the Jonsson Workwear Computaform Sprint (Grade 1) over 1000m. DYCE never got into it last time but on his day should be right there. GOLDEN SICKLE is on a roll and looking for 5 straight wins - she should make a race of it. Stablemate RULERSHIP could make the money while versatile WILLIAM ROBERTSON will be coming at them late.
Selections:
#3 Thunderstruck, #1 Dyce, #12 Golden Sickle, #2 William Robertson
Race 8
Race Summary: PURPLE PITCHER jumps up in distance but is bred for it - the TAB SA Derby (Grade 1) over 2450m is for the taking. HOTARUBI could make up the three-length deficit over the extra distance. Proven stayer TWENTY DRACHMA'S must be there with a chance and warrants inclusion in exotics. On current form PURE PREDATOR is another for the shortlist. MARAUDING HORDE is maturing and could complete a foursome. PRESLEY needs to prove he can be as effective over marathon trips.
Selections:
#1 Purple Pitcher, #3 Pure Predator, #9 Twenty Drachma's, #2 Hotarubi
Race 9
Race Summary: The World Pool Premier's Champions Challenge (Grade 1) over 2000m looks the most competitive event on the card. DAVE THE KING, WINCHESTER MANSION, ROYAL VICTORY and MERIDIUS are some for the shortlist. Others to consider are PUERTO MANZANO (lame last time), COUSIN CASEY (hampered last time), ZEUS (coughing last time) and SON OF RAJ (peak run).
Selections:
#7 Royal Victory, #5 Winchester Mansion, #1 Dave The King, #8 Son Of Raj
Race 10
Race Summary: Weight could count in the 4Racing Listed Caradoc Gold Cup over 2850m. Top weighted NEBRAAS has to give bottom weighted challengers POSITIVE ATTITUDE, RED MAPLE, BREEZE OVER and IPSO FACTO 10kg which could prove difficult over this trip. CRIMSON KING, GOOD COUNCIL and BLACK THORN are not to be ignored.
Selections:
#14 Positive Attitude, #8 Red Maple, #9 Breeze Over, #7 Ipso Facto
Best Win: #6 GIMME A NOTHER
Best Value Bet: #14 POSSITIVE ATTITUDE
Best Longshot: #14 POSSITIVE ATTITUDE
