June 25 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
(9) WING WALKER has drawn widest but should be hard to beat.
(1) HIGHER LOVE has placed in two recent starts over the course and distance. He can threaten.
(2) INTRO races in blinkers for the first time.
(3) COWDRAY PARK is a bit of a difficult customer at the gate but ran fourth last time.
Race 2 (1,200m)
(4) GORGEOUS BOMB was a close-up third two runs ago but met stronger last time. She should feature prominently.
(6) FANTASY LEAGUE improved last time behind Papillon Blu, who has since won again. She is ½ kg better off with Gorgeous Bomb.
(7) DI ROSA has fair form on the Poly.
(3) K M V RETROFIT is better than her Poly debut.
Race 3 (1,200m)
(8) PURPLE FLOWER has smart Poly form. She should run a big race.
(2) QUENTASIA ran below best last run after winning two starts ago over the course and trip.
(5) DRIVE BY is dangerous, so is (4) BLUSH OF DAWN. Both have strong winning chances.
Race 4 (1,600m)
(10) FINE WINE has the widest draw to contend with, but looks to be progressive.
(2) CANYOUDOTHEHULA ran second last time. She has only 50.5kg to shoulder and appears to like the Poly.
(7) LINE IN THE SKY has improved with blinkers and on the Poly. She has a smart apprentice on board claiming 1.5kg.
(6) SPLASH OF LOVE has not been far back in her last two runs.
Race 5 (1,800m)
(2) SPECTACULAR comes off some useful Cape form. He gets a smart 4kg claimer aboard.
(7) GALAXY EXPLORER improved last time and is likely to take to the Poly.
(5) SHINY BOB goes well on the Poly and has an experienced apprentice aboard.
(8) COUNT MARSH has the widest draw, but also has a light weight and enjoys the Poly.
Race 6 (2,000m)
(9) MASTER BOMBER has run two smart races on the Poly wearing blinkers. He stays the trip.
(7) GURKHA did his best work late last time at his first Poly run. This trip should suit.
(6) MY BOY LOLLIPOP won last time. He goes further now but Richard Fourie stays on.
(4) PAPA C is never far back.
Race 7 (1,400m)
(3) PRINCE FLORIAN won the Poly recently when dropped to a sprint. He is up a furlong but appears to have revelled on the surface and can follow up.
(5) STAR OF THE FUTURE improved first-up on the Poly. A repeat will see him close again.
(7) MOOLA MAN may have needed his last run. Gavin Lerena knows him well but he could prove better over further.
(9) MISTER NIBBLES was close-up last run at his Poly debut.
Race 8 (1,400m)
(6) ROOSTER BRADSHAW has been knocking at the door. This trip suits.
(8) VICTOR HUGO was a recent maiden winner. He enjoyed the Poly and will go the extra furlong.
(7) NOW I GOT YOU goes the extra furlong but has a light weight.
(5) VOLDEMORT is over his favourite course and distance, and will be a threat.
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