Race 1
Race Summary: PINETTI was beaten in a close finish the only time he raced over this course and distance. If ready from a break he can open his account. SENOR RESFRIO has finished ahead of PINETTI and has run some decent races of late. He should be right there. GRAND FORCE is also holding form and is looking to find a few lengths on SENOR RESFRIO. CAPTAIN FRANK can only improve after trying the surface on local debut. The track and trip could suit first-timer QUARTER MASTER who won't need to be a star to make a winning debut.
Selections:
#5 Pinetti, #4 Senor Resfrio, #3 Grand Force, #6 Captain Frank
Race 2
Race Summary: SOVEREIGN COMMAND can get it right after finishing runner-up in his last two over the course and distance, but he needs to get the timing right. XIPHOS could be the one that lifts his game. He wasn't far off SOVEREIGN COMMAND on his Poly debut and is now fitted with blinkers. HAMILTON HERO didn't run to expectations last time but needs to be watched on his debut on the synthetic surface. HIGHER LOVE has the form to take it to the wire from the front. QUINCY TOWN has earning potential.
Selections:
#8 Sovereign Command, #4 Xiphos, #2 Hamilton Hero, #9 Higher Love
Race 3
Race Summary: CAPRICIOUS MISS showed a lot more when trying the Polytrack in her last start. She is back from a break but could nevertheless be the one to catch. However, there are improving youngsters with claims. LOVE THE USA has shown good pace on turf and could be suited. PENAN NOM ran a much better race second time out showing good pace at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She could prefer the switch to Poly. ADA LOVELACE is bred to improve over the extra. All three youngsters have drawn a bit wide. SUNFIRE has met some decent sorts and is worth including in exotic bets.
Selections:
#9 Love The Usa, #1 Capricious Miss, #8 Penan Nom, #10 Ada Lovelace
Race 4
Race Summary: There shouldn't be much between MANY WATERS and BLACK PLATINA who have both earned on the Poly and have drawn well. But it could be worth siding with three-year-old NEXT OF KIN who made the expected improvement after gelding. He should open his account as the extra distance should suit. TAKEYOURBESTSHOT is looking to go one better after finishing runner-up in his last three. He must have a say even if having drawn widest. BINGELELAMZALWANE seems capable of better and can improve on this surface.
Selections:
#5 Next Of Kin, #10 Takeyourbestshot, #6 Bingelelamzalwane, #3 Black Platina
Race 5
Race Summary: PEMBURY looks well placed as he finds himself well in at the weights after winning his maiden. But he has drawn widest and will need to get the timing right. EL REY VIENE is one of many a seasoned campaigner that will test him. He is in good form and has drawn well. RECORD HIGH impressed in his penultimate before a no-show when switched to grass. He is not one that can be taken lightly either. SEND ME and THE GLIDING FISH are both capable of running decent races. The former has drawn well along with RUN TO RIO who is in the form of his life.
Selections:
#10 Pembury, #3 El Rey Viene, #8 Record High, #2 Send Me
Race 6
Race Summary: STAR OF THE FUTURE relished the distance when getting up to beat THE WOLF in a close call. He can follow up with confidence boosted. THE WOLF is looking to make amends after being nabbed and could do it as he is 1kg better off and has drawn a lot better this time. It doesn't end there. SPECTACULAR wasn't far off the above mentioned and should benefit from a 4kg apprentice claim. KING BAVARIAN has won two of his last three. He held on to beat RODRIGUEZ and it could get close again. RODRIGUEZ can get there after flying up too late.
Selections:
#5 Star Of The Future, #3 The Wolf, #2 Spectacular, #9 Rodriguez
Race 7
Race Summary: SUPER FAST may finally get rewarded. He has taken home the second cheque four times in a row. He is best weighted and could post his first Poly win with a 2.5kg apprentice claim further boosting his chances. HOPE IS POWER is capable of competing at a higher level. He should enjoy the drop in class but a wide draw is a worry. WINTER WAVES is never one to ignore on the Poly. He has the ability to mow down the field if the pace is on. PREEMPTIVE STRIKE is holding form and must be considered along with KANAAL SKATER who can make improvement having been gelded.
Selections:
#5 Super Fast, #9 Hope Is Power, #4 Winter Waves, #3 Preemptive Strike
Race 8
Race Summary: RAINBOW REWARD has much going for him and could finally finish with his head in front. MOJO MAN ran a cracker to finish ahead of specialist PRINCESS HANNAH. He can confirm the form if enjoying the extra as he has drawn well. PRINCESS HANNAH wasn't disgraced in her last start as she was returning after a break. Stripping fitter she could be hard to fend off. KING OF SPIN is another with a strong turn of foot. He could be dangerous if getting the race run to suit. BOURBON WARRIOR has drawn widest and has his work cut out but is worth keeping an eye on.
Selections:
#2 Rainbow Reward, #3 Mojo Man, #6 Princess Hannah, #9 King Of Spin
Race 9
Race Summary: LOU LOU THE LEGEND impressed in his penultimate start over the course and distance. He wasn't disgraced over further on turf in his second run after a rest and should be ripe for a big run back on the Poly. YANNAKIS has yet to win on this surface but his last run is proving to be a strong form line and it could be the right race for him. Watch out for UNITED NATION who is one from one at this track and has at times run well in the Western Cape. He will need luck from the widest stall, however. MASK ON ran a decent race last time. COUNT MARSH has drawn well and could take advantage.
Selections:
#7 Lou Lou The Legend, #6 Yannakis, #11 United Nation, #10 Mask On
Best Win: #5 NEXT OF KIN
Best Value Bet: #5 STAR OF THE FUTURE
Best Longshot: #5 STAR OF THE FUTURE
