May 23 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis
(1) DANISH DYNAMITE showed signs of inexperience on debut and was beaten by an in-form experienced rival. She should improve and go one better this time.
(6) SILVAN MISTRESS appears a difficult ride but is a big danger if things fall into place for her.
(2) DARLINGBUDSOFMAY ran in a decent field on debut and can improve and contest the finish this time.
(9) ZUMSEE is capable of improvement and could be more competitive this time around.
Race 2 (1,200m)
(1) WILD APPLAUSE has been a disappointment in that she has yet to win a race but she does look likely to go one better this time for Justin Snaith.
(11) STAR OF ELENA has ability. Will be a threat to her elders.
(2) CLEVER CANDY has improved at this centre and should contest the finish once again.
(3) MIDNIGHT MUSIC showed improvement on local debut. Can do even better this track and trip.
Race 3 (1,200m)
(9) ELUSIVE BLACK returns from a break and has his first run for trainer Gavin Smith. He has been gelded. If fit and well, he could be better than his rivals.
(14) ROYAL KINGDOM has been good so far. Can be in the finish.
(1) GREEN OKRA changed trainers. Can be in the finish this time.
(2) PYRO EDITION makes his local debut and can make significant improvement.
Race 4 (1,200m)
(8) SWISS PARADISE quickened nicely to win on local debut. This distance is not really a problem and she can follow up but it is a very open handicap.
(4) HUGSANDHIGHFIVES returned to form with a narrow win and is capable of following up.
(3) SMASHING and (2) KILMONIVAIG are both in good form and have to be included in all bets.
Race 5 (1,000m)
(9) SPEED RACER ran well above his rating when chasing home easy and impressive winner Mercantour. He can go one better this time.
(1) ANUSCHKA'S WORLD is usually very competitive and should fight out the finish. He does give away chunks of weight to his rivals.
(2) EVIES FIRST is unreliable but quite capable of contesting the finish.
(3) CLIFF TOP has not won for some time but is always capable of earning some money.
Race 6 (1,400m)
(3) SILVER FALCON is distance-suited and well drawn. He has not won for a while but can score at any time.
(1) MERCANTOUR has improved under the care of trainer Alan Greeff and can follow up on a very easy last win.
(6) GOLDEN LINK struggled over further last time but has been at his very best around this distance and is not out of it.
(8) DESTINY'S ANGEL needed his last run and could show significant improvement.
Race 7 (1,000m)
(12) HAPPY HOLLY was a very good juvenile. She has not been as good this year but a return to the turf should bring out the best in her.
(7) TRIP TO MAPUTO and (6) KYALAMI GIRL have both made their way from the Western Cape and would not be surprise winners.
(5) ELLORIX is also not out of it.
Race 8 (1,600m)
(6) GOT THE FEVER makes her local debut and could improve.
(9) IN THE GREEN ZONE returned to form back on the grass last time and could follow up.
(11) COURAGEOUS is also capable of running well.
(4) COULDITBE has a winning chance in this line-up.
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