June 11 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
(4) NOTHING COOLER raced greenly in a fair debut. She is likely to come on from that.
(6) FLYING SOUTH was a well-beaten third last run but may just have needed it.
(5) RACEWAY disappointed last run after a much-improved previous effort. Watch market.
(3) MOSCOW MISS beat Flying South a neck, but the 4kg claimer is replaced by Andrew Fortune.
Race 2 (1,200m)
(2) TIME WILL TELL has been knocking on the door for some time now. She goes well over this trip and has first-time blinkers.
(8) CAPTAIN CLEVER was much improved first-up after a lengthy break. He now gets 4kg relief.
(1) GORGEOUS BOMB was a close-up second over course and distance. Big say.
(10) K M V RETROFIT has shown up well at her last two. Can feature.
Race 3 (1,400m)
(6) LEMON THYME was second-best last run but was narrowly beaten at her penultimate start.
(4) CHERRY OH BABY had excuses last run but has been costly to follow. Blinkers on.
(2) FASCINATION has not been too far back in her two outings.
(5) CONCORDIA has modest form to date but gets first-time blinkers and can surprise.
Race 4 (1,400m)
(3) FRENCH FLAME made a promising start on the Poly last time and has improved in his last two. He gets first-time blinkers.
(2) KITCHAKAL is never far back. He is course and distance suited with a plum draw.
(5) CHINABERRY improved last run on the Poly and was not far back from a wide gate.
(6) SAVANTRIX is back on the Poly over his optimum trip.
Race 5 (2,000m)
(4) AZALEAS FOR ALL has shown up well in her last two and was a beaten favourite last time.
(3) ENGLISH PRIMROSE has a light weight and is back over her optimum trip.
(9) QONDANEKUKHANYENI has improved with each outing and was touched off last run.
(1) GRAND OCCASION was not far back to stronger last time.
Race 6 (1,600m)
(7) NUMZAAN has a big weight but Serino Moodley is back.
(8) GRIPEN was a beaten favourite in his local debut. He makes his Poly debut but can go close again.
(9) DAWN SURPRISE has consistent form over shorter but may now prefer this extended trip.
(2) VIVA DE JANEIRO has consistent Highveld form. Switch to Poly could bring out the best.
Race 7 (1,600m)
(1) UZWANO is lightly raced and possibly still under the handicapper's radar.
(5) GURKHA did not get the rub of the green in the last race. He can do better here.
(10) SHOEFELLA has drawn wide but has done well against stronger.
(4) OUR LADY FATE has good form on the Poly and is lightly raced.
Race 8 (1,200m)
(7) ULTRA QUICK has been consistent at recent outings on the turf. The rejuvenated Poly should suit.
(5) PRIZED PLATINUM has shown up well in KZN and could prove the pick although Kabelo Matsunyane stays with (4) MARIACHI MADNESS.
(3) HIPPOCRATES has a big weight but is a Poly specialist and jumps from a plum gate.
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