Race 1
Race Summary: MFETHU looks to have met a decent sort last time. He is improving nicely and should have every chance from a decent gate. But it is competitive. On the inside of him in stall one is HOLY STAR who is knocking hard at the door. He has been a bit unlucky and should fight it out. BLACK FROST rates the dark horse. The son of What A Winter is having his third run after gelding and could return to his best. HOLLYWOOD HEIRESS has run some decent races over 1400m. She is dropping in trip after a rest but must be respected. CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS isn't without a say either.
Selections:
#2 Mfethu, #1 Holy Star, #8 Black Frost, #4 Hollywood Heiress
Race 2
Race Summary: Watch out for the two newcomers. Otherwise, BOARDWALK BREEZE has decent form and should open his account shortly. He has run well here so can go close. However, there should not be much to choose between him and MASTER SILVANO on collateral form. The latter also retains ability and his last run on the Polytrack over 1400m is best ignored. PRICELESS PEARL was not far off useful Star In Motion giving him weight earlier. He could prefer the shorter distance.
Selections:
#7 Master Silvano, #1 Boardwalk Breeze, #5 Priceless Pearl, #6 Susurrando
Race 3
Race Summary: CLINTOSTAR was eye-catching last time. He came from the clouds only to be beaten a head. He gives the impression he will appreciate the distance but has a wide draw to contend with again. FLAG CHAMP is still learning what it is all about as well. He could be anything over the distance but has drawn widest alongside the former. Past these it is open. GOOD OMEN and BOURNE SUPREMACY have not shown their true potential yet. Both have had learning experiences and could be ready to improve. VENCEDOR and OWNER OF CREATION have earning potential.
Selections:
#10 Clintostar, #11 Flag Champ, #4 Good Omen, #8 Bourne Supremacy
Race 4
Race Summary: Rested TERMINAL VELOCITY could be in the race. She has more than once shown potential and has run well after a break. The daughter of Global View should have no problem with the extra distance. Highveld-based filly PEPPER TREE is another daughter of the same stallion with improvement to come. She enjoyed 1800m last time but a wide draw is a worry. PRIVATE WORLD has not shown much in sprints but is well bred and should prefer the distance. She has drawn well in gate one. HARPA has been staying on and may make further improvement.
Selections:
#3 Terminal Velocity, #11 Pepper Tree, #1 Private World, #9 Harpa
Race 5
Race Summary: GLOBAL MOVEMENT would be deserving. He has run many a decent race but with a drop in class he is set to carry 64kg. GALAXY EXPLORER made good progress on the Polytrack last time. If he brings the form to the turf he could make it tough. He has a 4kg apprentice claim as well as a decent draw. CONNOISSEUR is taking his time in notching up that next win. He is back to his best track and could get the race run to suit. RICHARDTHEFEARLESS has done well on the Poly but his only win was on the turf and he must have a say too.
Selections:
#9 Global Movement, #2 Galaxy Explorer, #7 Connoisseur, #4 Richardthefearless
Race 6
Race Summary: Wide open race. THE MASK has not been too convincing in his recent starts but is bred for the distance and could make improvement. He has drawn well. GLOBAL IMPACT was a bit far back on the Polytrack last time. He is as effective on turf and must be taken seriously with a 4kg apprentice claim. GORGEOUS DUDE and BRAVE VOYAGER have won well over the distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville and should have no problem with this track and trip. DOUBLE OLYMPIC seems to always leave it late but he could get the race run to suit. More can earn.
Selections:
#2 The Mask, #7 Global Impact, #5 Brave Voyager, #9 Double Olympic
Race 7
Race Summary: Speedy fillies, so expect a thriller. MOSCOW MISS held on to win and is open to improvement carrying a light weight. Fellow three-year-old DARK MATTER has done little wrong and has more to come. She may not have a problem dropping in distance. Hard-knocker HAPPY ANALIA ran a game race last time and should test this field to the max. MISS KANSAS was gutsy and can only improve. PRANKSTER is quick and looking to make it two from her last three but she is up in class. AYUWI YUWI will be at her peak and could get a lot closer.
Selections:
#2 Moscow Miss, #7 Dark Matter, #6 Happy Analia, #8 Miss Kansas
Race 8
Race Summary: SOHO STAR won a good contest last time and boasts a solid record over the course and distance. A 4kg apprentice claim should boost his chances. WICCAN WARRIOR ran a cracker when dropped to this distance after a rest. Stripping fitter he can challenge for the win for a stable in good form. BLACK EGRET is in good form and is drawn in gate one. He must be respected. RIVERSTONE came in for support last time but a little more is needed for his next win. LICENCE TO THRILL and MAPHAKA are capable of getting into the firing line.
Selections:
#6 Soho Star, #2 Wiccan Warrior, #1 Black Egret, #8 Riverstone
Race 9
Race Summary: Competitive Class 4 Handicap. APEX PREDATOR ran well in a strong race before a rest. If ready he could take advantage. NOW I GOT YOU ran out a convincing winner of his last start from the same stall. With his confidence boosted he could pass this next test. TREATY OF PARIS has shown ability and should appreciate the drop in distance. The youngster has also been gelded. LUNELUCK made good improvement last time and should not go backwards. KWAGGA BLITZ did well from a wide draw last time and can go one better. TERIYAKI is not one to ignore.
Selections:
#3 Treaty Of Paris, #8 Kwagga Blitz, #7 Luneluck, #2 Now I Got You
Best Win: #2 MFETHU
Best Value Bet: #3 TREATY OF PARIS
Best Longshot: #3 TREATY OF PARIS
