July 23 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis
Many first-timers, so keep an eye on the betting.
Of those that have run, (12) TULIP FIELDS caught the eye on debut when running on stoutly on the Poly. She is down in distance but should run well.
(13) BELLIGERENT improved nicely second time and should be primed for this.
(1) LOVE THE USA has not been far back in two starts and gets a 4kg claimer aboard.
(3) WINTER BLESSING has had a few chances, but has also shown some ability and run well on this course.
Race 2 (1,000m)
Many first-timers.
(7) MFETHU made a smart debut on this course and jockey Gavin Lerena picks up the ride from the suspended Sean Veale.
(9) BOARDWALK BREEZE has been knocking on the door and must have a strong chance on his best effort.
Debutants (8) EXOCET and (3) COWBOY COUNTRY have got favourable comments from their trainers and could be best of the first-timers.
Race 3 (1,400m)
(3) DIRECTOR improved nicely at his second time of asking and, with a handy draw, he should put in a good run.
(10) GOOD OMEN has drawn wide, but improved in his last run behind Group 1 Premier's Champion Stakes nominee Ziyan's Pride.
(1) GALLIC VICTOR comes from a strong stable and is one to watch in the betting.
(8) THIRTEEN FOURTEEN found some market support on debut. Although a well beaten fourth, he should come on with the experience.
Race 4 (1,400m)
(11) RALPH THE RASCAL has a wide draw to contend with, but came good last run over the course and distance. Although he steps up in class, he still has leading apprentice Brevan Plaatjies aboard with his 1.5kg claim.
(1) KIMBALL O'HARA has the best draw, but is 3kg worse off at the weights with Ralph The Rascal for a half-length beating, and seems unlikely to turn the tables.
(3) DANCING ON A CLOUD has been disappointing since his maiden win, but gets first-time blinkers which could bring out his best.
(7) ROOSTER BRADSHAW came from a long way back to win his last start nicely on the Poly. This longer straight will suit him even better. Watch him.
Race 5 (1,600m)
An open handicap. (5) UZWANO has won his last two on the Poly with blinkers, but he has also won on the turf. He looks progressive and can do it again.
(6) BRISTOL HERCULES is seldom out of the money and goes well over the course and distance.
(11) GO GRAYSON GO has a tricky draw to contend with, but gets the benefit of Rachel Venniker's 1.5kg allowance over what looks to be his optimum trip.
(7) THE BRIEF has his first outing for a new stable. He comes with useful Highveld form and is one to watch in the betting.
Race 6 (1,100m)
(8) PRANKSTER was a comfortable winner in his last start on this course and could be difficult to beat in this line-up.
(9) TERIYAKI seldom runs a poor race and his last two have been on the Poly starting at long odds. He looks better suited to this trip.
(3) NOW I GOT YOU has a handy 4kg claimer on board and is holding form, while (1) JANE'S VISION can be dangerous.
Race 7 (1,200m)
(1) GOOD TRAVELLER is long overdue, but the handicappers have been reluctant to drop his rating given his consistency. That could change after this.
(2) KHETHIWE'S DESTINY is relatively lightly raced, but has some useful from in good company. She gets first-time blinkers and a tongue-tie, and should be competitive in this line-up.
(10) MAPHAKA has not been out since January and Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, so his fitness must be taken on trust. However, Cape form is generally a lot stronger than local and he has shed his maiden over course and distance.
(11) GORGEOUS GUY has consistent form and won his last start comfortably, but he is up in class.
Race 8 (1,200m)
Terry Fripp has been looking after Candice Bass-Robinson's runner during Champions Season and he could lead in another winner in (12) MASTEROFTHEDESERT. The gelding has shown up nicely in his two local starts, but has been dropped two points in the handicap, which could be enough to see him home.
(9) MAR DEL PLATA seldom runs a bad race and loves this course.
(6) IN THE BAG may just have needed his first run for his new stable, while (5) MOYA WA LALIGA has been consistent and gets a 4kg claimer up, which will help his chances of a sixth win.
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