April 25 South Africa (Fairview/Greyville) form analysis
(1) ABOVE THE HORIZON has shown improvement with each start. He tries the Polytrack and should make a bold bid at beating some modest rivals.
(7) SUPREME JUDGE was not disgraced when trying this surface and could go one better.
(2) GREY WARRIOR did not show much on his recent turf debut but does have Richard Fourie in the irons and can make vast improvement.
(3) MATT'S WARRIOR is a son of Querari and he does not have to be too good to beat these rivals on debut.
Race 2 (1,000m)
(4) PRICELESS TREASURE ran creditably on the turf on April 22 when she stuck on for fourth. She may run better over Polytrack just like (1) BUDDLEJA, who did not handle the turf.
Trainer Alan Greeff has a good record with Canford Cliffs-bred juveniles and (2) MAKE BELIEVE is another who could win on debut.
(6) CITY OF DREAMS ran fourth at the same track over 1,200m on April 22. Keep safe.
Race 3 (1,600m)
(1) TWILIGHT BAY was not disgraced on her local debut. She has done well on this surface and should make a bold bid at beating these rivals.
(5) DUCHESS OF SEVILLE is well drawn and can fight out the finish yet again.
(4) MIDWICKET was not disgraced when trying the Polytrack last time and should have more to offer.
(3) LAUGH TILL I CRY is unreliable but is also capable of earning some money.
Race 4 (2,200m)
(2) SLAINTE MHATH is unreliable but is the pick in a very competitive Classified Stakes. He won well first time with blinkers but did not repeat it last time.
(1) HAARLEM has improved under the care of trainer Alan Greeff and should be a serious challenger trying the Polytrack.
(4) HEAD GARDENER has been good all season and would not be a surprise winner.
(5) HOME REEF showed vast improvement last time but is clearly very unreliable.
Race 5 (1,000m)
(1) LE PREMIERE makes her local debut but is well drawn and would not be a surprise winner.
(2) STRATA has quickened up nicely to win her last two starts and is well drawn for her first crack on the Polytrack.
(3) HER ROYALTY disappointed on the turf last time but was good on this surface before that.
(5) ENCHANTING LADY ran well on her local debut but is not well drawn this time.
Race 6 (1,200m)
(8) GOLDEN PAVILION has made good progress under the care of trainer Gavin Smith and looks the right one from pole position draw.
(4) WHATEVER NEXT does not always show his best form but can be involved with the finish once again.
(2) EYJAFJALLAJOKULL needs a patient ride but is capable of winning again.
(3) MOVING IN showed some promise last time. Not out of it.
Race 7 (1,000m)
(8) TREASURE ISLAND might not get an easier opportunity (barring any first timers with talent) to get it all right and is therefore the firm first choice.
(2) CRAFTY CROFTY made a fair debut and can be expected to make huge improvement in this field.
(4) EXPLOSIVE POWER could run well on debut and (1) MISS DANON can improve.
Race 8 (1,600m)
(2) AS FATE HAS IT has shown a liking for the Polytrack and has a winning chance.
(1) HEART PEAKS bounced back with a good win last time and can follow up if the same mood.
(7) CALL TO GLORY was an easy winner last time and does have ability but does not always show it.
(3) CATCH YOUR BREATH has been a bitter disappointment of late but does have Richard Fourie back in the irons.
Race 9 (1,600m)
(5) GRIPEN is well tried but comes from the Cape and brings some fair form. His penultimate effort when second at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth is particularly good. He is the first suggestion.
(3) KING CELTILLUS is making huge inroads and improving with each run - strong each-way chance and a huge danger to the first choice.
(11) EL CAPITAN has a huge place chance and should win soon.
(10) WHITE SEAHORSE is a must for the quartet.
Race 10 (1,400m)
(9) LADY LUCK has been a disappointment of late but has cracked a good draw and is capable of winning a race like this.
(12) MISTER WHISTLE has all done enough of late to hold winning chances.
(2) FIRE ALARM is better than her last run would suggest and has cracked a good draw, so should be a threat.
(5) LUCKY SPIRIT is not reliable but is also not out of it.
Race 11 (1,800m)
(4) RANI TARABAI went close last time and looks cheery-ripe to go one better and win.
(2) ROYAL MERMAID showed last time that her winning turn is near - strong each-way chance.
(1) SHEEZAROCKET can place and (6) GLORIOUS BUTTERFLY could represent some attractive value for the quartet.
Race 12 (1,800m)
(3) NATIONAL DREAM could be teed up for a huge effort and has not been far off the action since returning from a rest. He could be the one they all have to fear the most.
(1) TWILIGHT WARRIOR is a maiden but can be competitive in this field and is a must for all bets.
(5) FUTURE SAINT and (2) SACRED LILY can finish in the first four.
Race 13 (2,200m)
(2) KADIZORA is ultra-consistent and looks ready to record her next career win. She gets a neat draw and Muzi Yeni again.
(5) BASIE RAAKVAT ran an attractive race last time, has solid overall form and should, again, give a very good account of himself.
(8) KING BAVARIAN can finish in the first three and is a natural inclusion for the trifecta play and (1) MOUNTAINSOFTHEMOON should be in the shake-up.
Race 14 (1,600m)
(9) SILKY JET brings solid Highveld form. Rates a bright chance despite the high draw.
(2) ENGLISH PRIMROSE keeps running second and is the exacta choice - another honest run can be expected.
(7) FIREBURST and (4) THESUPERNOVASTAR are musts for the quartet.
Race 15 (1,600m)
(3) GIVERS GRACE has in-form rider Andrew Fortune up. Brings solid form into the race.
(2) SUNSHINE DAY has been sliding down in the ratings and should go close to getting it all right.
(7) FORWARD MOTION clearly has ability and is one for the shortlist and (8) ALPHABETTY should be in the first four.
Race 16 (1,000m)
(4) VICTOR RAIL ran a good race last time and can be expected to get much closer now. Bright winning chance.
(3) PURPLE POWAHOUSE nearly won on April 6 and should go very close again.
(5) ARVERNI PRINCESS is the value for the places and should be worth including in all bets.
(8) GRIFFIN PARK showed last time that he is on the comeback trail - quartet must.
Race 17 (1,200m)
(11) DRIVE BY has solid form and despite the high draw, can win.
(5) QUENTASIA is taking time for the next win - small win chance but a big place one.
(6) GLAMORZ is banging loudly at the door and can go one better - serious claims.
(10) COPACABANA is a must for the quartet as the value play.
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