Race 1
Race Summary: PRIORY TERRACE can open her account if taking to the Polytrack. She showed ability when finishing runner-up in her two starts so far and may have strengthened up during a 4-month layoff. AUSTRIAN BEAUTY must rate a big danger. She has finished runner-up in her last three and produced a brave run when beaten 0.50-lengths handing winner Capricious Miss 4kgs. QUEEN FENN is better than her last try over 1200m and gets to try the surface so could improve. Watch out for improvement from CAPTAIN VENTURA who came in for support but faded on debut.
Selections:
#2 Priory Terrace, #3 Austrian Beauty, #9 Captain Ventura, #6 Sol E Sombra
Race 2
Race Summary: XIPHOS lacked a strong finish over 1400m last time but can go one better after finishing runner-up in his last two. TASK FORCE showed pace on debut and could be anything on the Poly. HIGHER LOVE was just behind XIPHOS the time they met and could get lucky this time. KINGSBOY turned in a better run last time (light weight) and should prefer the extra. OUTRUN THE RAIN has a speedy pedigree and a fortuitous draw so could make a fair debut. GRAND FORCE shows good pace over 1000m and could earn again if seeing out the extra.
Selections:
#5 Xiphos, #2 Outrun The Rain, #6 Task Force, #7 Kingsboy
Race 3
Race Summary: Despite jumping at large odds BLUE POPPY was eye catching on debut. If she takes to the Polytrack she can score. Competitive otherwise. AMERICAN GEM also showed potential. She finished second on debut and as she has Poly experience must rate a serious contender. MRS STORMIATRIX suddenly improved in her second local start and is one to keep tabs on. A plum gate boosts her claim. OLIVE GROVE, CHEF'S KISS and RUN FOR PEACE must be considered for trifectas and quartets on form. BELLA VALENTINA is a Vercingetorix debutante - watch out.
Selections:
#7 Blue Poppy, #4 American Gem, #2 Mrs Stormiatrix, #5 Bella Valentina
Race 4
Race Summary: SPAARNE RIVIER showed up well on debut at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He should come on nicely for a stable in good form. TICKALOX didn't show much on the Polytrack previously, but he has improved of late and must have a say from a plum gate. DREAM DECISION hasn't done badly on turf and is worth a look on Poly debut. SUSURRANDO is bred to go further but could stay on for a decent prize. OWNER OF CREATION has drawn a lot better too and he made progress in his last try on the surface so could be in the fight.
Selections:
#3 Spaarne Rivier, #2 Tickalox, #4 Dream Decision, #5 Susurrando
Race 5
Race Summary: CALL ME WILD makes his debut for a new yard and it could be a winning one if judged on his form. He has been knocking at the door and has run well on the Polytrack. DRIELANDENPUNT spoilt his chances at the start last time and will need to get a good break on the Polytrack first time. He showed fair potential on debut and is bred to prefer the longer trip. GREEN MILE is taking his time to open his account. He has gone close on the surface and must be respected from gate one. TAKEYOURBESTSHOT is knocking hard but has drawn widest again. CAPTAINSHIP could time it right.
Selections:
#6 Drielandenpunt, #2 Call Me Wild, #1 Green Mile, #8 Captainship
Race 6
Race Summary: A wide-open event and it could pay to go wide in exotic bets. GALAXY EXPLORER ran an encouraging race the last time he raced on the surface. He could prefer the switch from turf. KING BAVARIAN is never one to ignore. He ran out a facile winner four runs back on the Poly and could be well placed. BANZAI PIPELINE may have turned eight, but he showed signs of life over 1400m and should relish the step up in distance. SILVER PLATTER is always prominent and capable of taking it to the wire. He could be there if not needing it after a rest. THAMBI caught the eye last time he raced here.
Selections:
#5 Galaxy Explorer, #2 Banzai Pipeline, #6 King Bavarian, #4 Silver Platter
Race 7
Race Summary: Competitive. SHE'S A MACHINE sets the standard as she has run well in higher class company. She also has good Polytrack form but carries top weight. RAHHABBA brings fair Western Cape form into the race. She hasn't been disgraced running not far off high class individuals and could make a decent local debut. OVATION STAR could be the dark horse. She won her debut (on the Poly) as she liked and could relish the distance. LIGHT OF GABRIEL also did little wrong when winning and has drawn well. COPACABANA boasts a strong finish.
Selections:
#3 She's A Machine, #6 Rahhabba, #8 Ovation Star, #2 Light Of Gabriel
Race 8
Race Summary: PRINCESS HANNAH ran a fair race after a rest. She is best weighted and could get back to winning ways. MAJOR TOMMIE beat a nice filly who went on to win easily on the Poly thereafter. He could prove to be a success on his Poly debut. MOJO MAN didn't enjoy 1200m last time. He ran a cracker in his penultimate over the course and distance and could revisit the form. FUTURE FLO can be expected to be right there as he is ultra consistent and races well after a break. CONNERY has proven time and again that he is never one to leave out. More can upset in what could be a thriller.
Selections:
#4 Princess Hannah, #3 Major Tommie, #5 Mojo Man, #8 Future Flo
Race 9
Race Summary: RAINBOW REWARD has strong form and rates the form choice, but he has drawn wide. If his apprentice can navigate from the wide draw into a good position, he could get the job done. Watch out for COUNTER ATTACK who needed his local debut. He has shown potential in the Western Cape and could prefer the surface. COWDRAY PARK could be the surprise package. He made good improvement last time and can keep improving. He has drawn well to boot. PINETTI has not drawn as well but is one to keep an eye on as he won his maiden well. TRIPPING THUNDER, PERFUME POWER and LOVE MY STYLE have claims.
Selections:
#5 Counter Attack, #10 Rainbow Reward, #2 Cowdray Park, #8 Pinetti
Best Win: #7 BLUE POPPY
Best Value Bet: #5 GALAXY EXPLORER
Best Longshot: #5 GALAXY EXPLORER
