July 26 South Africa (Turffontein/Kenilworth) form analysis
Well-bred (11) QUEENSLAND outran market expectations when finishing second on debut over track and trip. She would have benefited from that experience and with any improvement could go one better.
(7) UMZINGELI WENYATHI has shown enough to make his presence felt and should acquit himself competitively.
Newcomers (2) CLEVER TREVOR and (10) MEMPHIS are all respected on debut, especially if the market speaks in their favour. Watch the betting.
Race 2 (1,160m)
Well-related (5) SISTERSHIP caught the eye on debut when a fast-finishing second over track and trip, despite drifting in the betting and suffering interference at the start. She would have come on nicely with that experience and it should pay to follow her progress.
Imported debutant (6) STORMY DAY should not be ignored.
(2) GASLIGHT DANCER was a game-in-defeat when third over this course and distance last time in open company. So she should have a role to play if confirming that improvement.
(7) VAMANOS has not been seen since making her debut in March but she was fancied that day, so is respected on her reappearance.
Race 3 (1,000m)
(11) MAGICAL PALACE ran a cracker on debut. With natural improvement, should be hard to beat.
(5) SARDINIA BAY improved at the second run and has to be respected for all bets - strong each-way chance.
(9) WAROFDYNAMITE with weight off can earn and (8) WORLD CHAMPION can improve to get closer.
Race 4 (1,000m)
(4) CHIEFTAIN beat several re-opposing rivals over this course and distance when an authoritative winner of a similar event last time. He carries a three-point penalty for that success but is progressive and could improve sufficiently to confirm his superiority over his familiar foes, despite the unfavourable weight turnarounds.
Stablemate (2) COSMIC STAR and speedy (5) ONE FELL SWOOP should pose more of a threat on these terms.
Hard-knocker (8) HALBERDIER will not be far off the mark.
Race 5 (1,200m)
(2) MEGHAN'S DIAMOND is showing some ability and can improve further and could be tough to get past.
(3) NEBULOUS has not been far away in both her runs thus far and will be a huge chance.
(6) HAZEL GREEN improved length-wise last time and could be the place value.
(7) WAIT FOR ME can build on the debut performance.
Race 6 (1,000m)
(4) RAFA BAY confirmed the promise of his Highveld introduction (third) with a dominant start-to-finish victory at this level over track and trip last month and with any improvement in his peak outing, the resultant six-point penalty should not halt his momentum.
(13) NAZARE should not be taken lightly.
(7) TIGER STORM had excuses last time and is capable of having a say too.
Last-start winner (11) FAITHFUL NEO also remains competitive despite penalties.
Race 7 (1,200m)
(7) BEACH VERSE improved at long odds last time and with further progression expected, can go very close to winning.
(8) CHICKASAW caught the eye last time and can go one more.
(1) PITERAQ was far from disgraced first-up and can improve to earn her first cheque.
(5) UP IN FLAMES is a must for trifectas and quartets.
Race 8 (1,800m)
Hard-knockers (2) ELEMBEE has the form and experience at this level to play a leading role, especially off current ratings.
(3) ART NOUVEAU beat male rivals when winning on her handicap debut over this trip and even under a five-point penalty, another bold showing is expected in her hat-trick bid against female-only opposition.
Top-weight (1) TEO TORRIATTE has improved with cheekpieces fitted and confirmed by winning at a higher level last time. She too races off a career-high mark but should remain competitive.
(4) WAGRAM is better than her last run suggests. Best kept onside.
Race 9 (1,400m)
(3) RIKKITIKKITAVI never justified favouritism last time but was far from disgraced and can bounce right back to winning ways. The weight off will help.
(7) GOODNESSGRACIOUSME can run fresh back in Cape Town from KZN and is a massive runner.
(4) MIRACULOUS has a huge place chance and (2) FUN ZONE is ultra-consistent and can win - big chance as always.
Race 10 (1,800m)
(2) DIMAKO'S JET has winning form at this level and has a better record over 1,800m, so is preferred, despite Gavin Lerena opting to ride (4) KISSHOTEN. Both were beaten by It's Her Way recently but Dimako's Jet gave 3.5kg to that rival when second over track and trip whereas Kisshoten received 0.5kg when third over 1,600m.
(1) LAST CAR TO PASS has made giant strides in three starts with this headgear configuration and the five-point penalty for her dominant last-start success over 1,600m should not prevent her from making another bold bid.
(5) ACCEPT COOKIES will not be far off.
Race 11 (1,400m)
(3) ONCIDIUM caught the eye when trotting up in the maidens and could be anything - follow.
(1) MISS NEW YORK is never far off the action and has each-way claims.
(5) IM THE BUZZ is taking time to win again but is running well and can place as always.
(9) ANGEL'S OASIS has a quartet chance. Form is solid.
Race 12 (1,400m)
(7) MAX THE MAGICIAN ran on powerfully from the rear (wide draw) to finish ahead of (6) FRENCH BOLT. On the evidence of that performance, this is a good opportunity for him to bounce back to winning ways. After an encouraging and close-up seventh on the Inside track last time, French Bolt is also of interest.
(1) GRAND CRESCENDO is talented but plagued with issues, so he is best watched for now.
(2) VULCANITE is the only filly in the race and one to watch on her reappearance for a new stable.
Race 13 (1,400m)
(1) LANDOFTHERISINGSUN has won his last two well and is confidently selected to reel off the hat-trick.
(3) CAPTAIN WEST is holding form and should be in the first four with a winning shout.
(7) AIR RAID has won two out of his last three and can continue on these ways - serious chance.
(5) SAN PEDRO could be the place value - respect and include.
Race 14 (1,400m)
Several who have legitimate chances in a tricky contest but it could be worth siding with (9) OPEN HIGHWAY whose consistency could finally be rewarded, especially given his slightly reduced mark after close-up recent finishes.
(1) PRESSONREGARDLESS had legitimate excuses for his last start at a higher level and is capable of bouncing back in this grade.
Youngster (13) NYAKA NYAKA will be tested from a wide draw and against older opposition but he is open to improvement, so must be respected under 54.5kg.
(6) SHINTO SHRINE is not to be taken lightly.
Race 15 (1,600m)
(4) WEHAVEASITUATION from gate 1 will have every opportunity to reel off the hat-trick and is selected to do so.
(11) BENEATH THE CLOUDS is another searching for the hat-trick and will be very competitive for it - big danger to the first choice.
(6) TAKE IT AS RED was far from disgraced last time and can get much closer - bright chance.
(3) GOLDEN ANGEL must make the quartet shortlist.
Race 16 (1,200m)
(2) LHASA ran a good race last time and has each-way claims in a tough race.
(10) WILD APPLAUSE ran an absolute cracker first time out of the maidens and can go one more.
(8) SHE'S MY WORLD has huge each-way claims and (7) MUSIC OF THE NIGHT has a first-four chance.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Paper
a day ago
- New Paper
Aug 6 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
Race 1 (1,400m) (4) MOHAVE PRINCE ran a tremendous second to the promising Green Gateway at just his second outing. He has a good draw and a strong winning chance. (5) GLOBAL WARRIOR raced greenly on debut, but the winner Soldier Boy was deemed good enough to line up in Grade 1 company. (6) WONDERFUL TONIGHT was narrowly beaten over the course and distance on debut. With that experience, he should be in the firing line. (3) CARNARVON has useful Highveld form over the trip and has a strong winning chance. (11) MASTER DU ROUVRAY has a wide draw and has been rested, but he showed some promise. Race 2 (1,400m) (7) CATCH A PENNY has placed in all 10 starts and should go close again. (6) SPLASH OF LOVE stays the trip. She should feature prominently in this line-up. (3) OMNIA has had only three outings, and her best effort was over the course and distance. (2) INTRO has put in two fair efforts with blinkers. Race 3 (1,400m) Mark Khan makes his first visit to KZN as a trainer and saddles two runners. The better could be (3) SOLAR SAIL, who ran third to Legend Of Arthur in the Grade 1 South African Derby over 2,450m last time in March. This should be on the short side, but he does have a touch of class. (6) GO GRAYSON GO has been knocking at the door and is well in at the weights. This trip will suit. (4) TWO MILES WEST has not been out of the money in his last four starts. The trip will suit and he has a neat draw. Khan's second runner (8) COPPOLA is effective over the trip, but has a wide draw to contend with. Race 4 (1,200m) (1) CAPRICIOUS MISS got a 10-point hike in the ratings after her much improved last run. She enjoyed the Poly and, from pole position, she should be competitive again. At the other end of the barrier, (11) CHERICHERILADY has her first run for Paul Gadsby. She comes with some fair Highveld form and does not meet a strong field, so keep an eye on her. (4) QUEEN OF THE SPEAR was disappointing in her recent runs, but she can improve. (5) DI ROSA is seldom too far back, but she is struggling for her maiden win. (7) MS GALORE caught the eye in all three starts, suggesting that she is much better than her form. She has been rested, but comes from an in-form stable. Race 5 (1,000m) (4) ONE IRISH ROVER was narrowly beaten by his stable companion Lou The Legend last time on the Poly. His last win was over this distance. (2) LIONS EYE has improved at recent outings and Sean Veale has chosen this ride ahead of (8) PURPLE POWAHOUSE, who looks to be the best of Alyson Wright's three runners. The nine-year-old has solid form over the course and distance, and should be competitive again. Stablemate (6) WHEREVERILAYMYHAT has been consistent lately and has a money chance. Race 6 (1,400m) (6) STAR IN MOTION was a maiden winner last time, and had consistent form leading up to that win that has been franked. (5) CARDINAL CHIEF won at his second run for Garth Puller and looks progressive. He has a handy weight and this trip should suit. (1) RUN FOREST RUN was a late starter and obviously has some issues. He had his third run when shedding his maiden back in May, but does appear to have some scope. (10) EL DANTE surprised with his win last time, but he has a big weight and a wide draw. Race 7 (1,400m) It is tough to win three races on the bounce but (5) WING WALKER has made steady progress and is unbeaten on the Poly, albeit switches to the turf. He was doing his best work late last time, so the step-up in trip should not be an issue. (8) SEA SHANTY has been in mustard form on the Highveld, but has hardly moved in the handicap. He is over his optimum trip and will be a big threat to the first choice. (1) KING OF NUMBERS sees a rare foray into KZN by Brett Webber. The gelding has consistent Highveld form recently and has a plum draw. The blinkers come off (2) GRIFFIN PARK as he steps up in trip with Veale, no doubt giving the feedback to MJ Odendaal. Race 8 (1,400m) (10) SCHOOL POLICY made a smart local debut when a beaten favourite and with the blinkers removed, but should improve on that showing. Drawn outside of her is (11) PROM QUEEN, who is holding form well. The draw is a concern. (4) AVERNIAN GODDESS is seldom out of the money, and the step-up in trip suits her well. (8) HAPPY FORTUNE has shown up well in two starts and is in good shape. She has a strong winning chance.
New Paper
25-07-2025
- New Paper
July 26 South Africa (Turffontein/Kenilworth) form analysis
Race 1 (1,160m) Well-bred (11) QUEENSLAND outran market expectations when finishing second on debut over track and trip. She would have benefited from that experience and with any improvement could go one better. (7) UMZINGELI WENYATHI has shown enough to make his presence felt and should acquit himself competitively. Newcomers (2) CLEVER TREVOR and (10) MEMPHIS are all respected on debut, especially if the market speaks in their favour. Watch the betting. Race 2 (1,160m) Well-related (5) SISTERSHIP caught the eye on debut when a fast-finishing second over track and trip, despite drifting in the betting and suffering interference at the start. She would have come on nicely with that experience and it should pay to follow her progress. Imported debutant (6) STORMY DAY should not be ignored. (2) GASLIGHT DANCER was a game-in-defeat when third over this course and distance last time in open company. So she should have a role to play if confirming that improvement. (7) VAMANOS has not been seen since making her debut in March but she was fancied that day, so is respected on her reappearance. Race 3 (1,000m) (11) MAGICAL PALACE ran a cracker on debut. With natural improvement, should be hard to beat. (5) SARDINIA BAY improved at the second run and has to be respected for all bets - strong each-way chance. (9) WAROFDYNAMITE with weight off can earn and (8) WORLD CHAMPION can improve to get closer. Race 4 (1,000m) (4) CHIEFTAIN beat several re-opposing rivals over this course and distance when an authoritative winner of a similar event last time. He carries a three-point penalty for that success but is progressive and could improve sufficiently to confirm his superiority over his familiar foes, despite the unfavourable weight turnarounds. Stablemate (2) COSMIC STAR and speedy (5) ONE FELL SWOOP should pose more of a threat on these terms. Hard-knocker (8) HALBERDIER will not be far off the mark. Race 5 (1,200m) (2) MEGHAN'S DIAMOND is showing some ability and can improve further and could be tough to get past. (3) NEBULOUS has not been far away in both her runs thus far and will be a huge chance. (6) HAZEL GREEN improved length-wise last time and could be the place value. (7) WAIT FOR ME can build on the debut performance. Race 6 (1,000m) (4) RAFA BAY confirmed the promise of his Highveld introduction (third) with a dominant start-to-finish victory at this level over track and trip last month and with any improvement in his peak outing, the resultant six-point penalty should not halt his momentum. (13) NAZARE should not be taken lightly. (7) TIGER STORM had excuses last time and is capable of having a say too. Last-start winner (11) FAITHFUL NEO also remains competitive despite penalties. Race 7 (1,200m) (7) BEACH VERSE improved at long odds last time and with further progression expected, can go very close to winning. (8) CHICKASAW caught the eye last time and can go one more. (1) PITERAQ was far from disgraced first-up and can improve to earn her first cheque. (5) UP IN FLAMES is a must for trifectas and quartets. Race 8 (1,800m) Hard-knockers (2) ELEMBEE has the form and experience at this level to play a leading role, especially off current ratings. (3) ART NOUVEAU beat male rivals when winning on her handicap debut over this trip and even under a five-point penalty, another bold showing is expected in her hat-trick bid against female-only opposition. Top-weight (1) TEO TORRIATTE has improved with cheekpieces fitted and confirmed by winning at a higher level last time. She too races off a career-high mark but should remain competitive. (4) WAGRAM is better than her last run suggests. Best kept onside. Race 9 (1,400m) (3) RIKKITIKKITAVI never justified favouritism last time but was far from disgraced and can bounce right back to winning ways. The weight off will help. (7) GOODNESSGRACIOUSME can run fresh back in Cape Town from KZN and is a massive runner. (4) MIRACULOUS has a huge place chance and (2) FUN ZONE is ultra-consistent and can win - big chance as always. Race 10 (1,800m) (2) DIMAKO'S JET has winning form at this level and has a better record over 1,800m, so is preferred, despite Gavin Lerena opting to ride (4) KISSHOTEN. Both were beaten by It's Her Way recently but Dimako's Jet gave 3.5kg to that rival when second over track and trip whereas Kisshoten received 0.5kg when third over 1,600m. (1) LAST CAR TO PASS has made giant strides in three starts with this headgear configuration and the five-point penalty for her dominant last-start success over 1,600m should not prevent her from making another bold bid. (5) ACCEPT COOKIES will not be far off. Race 11 (1,400m) (3) ONCIDIUM caught the eye when trotting up in the maidens and could be anything - follow. (1) MISS NEW YORK is never far off the action and has each-way claims. (5) IM THE BUZZ is taking time to win again but is running well and can place as always. (9) ANGEL'S OASIS has a quartet chance. Form is solid. Race 12 (1,400m) (7) MAX THE MAGICIAN ran on powerfully from the rear (wide draw) to finish ahead of (6) FRENCH BOLT. On the evidence of that performance, this is a good opportunity for him to bounce back to winning ways. After an encouraging and close-up seventh on the Inside track last time, French Bolt is also of interest. (1) GRAND CRESCENDO is talented but plagued with issues, so he is best watched for now. (2) VULCANITE is the only filly in the race and one to watch on her reappearance for a new stable. Race 13 (1,400m) (1) LANDOFTHERISINGSUN has won his last two well and is confidently selected to reel off the hat-trick. (3) CAPTAIN WEST is holding form and should be in the first four with a winning shout. (7) AIR RAID has won two out of his last three and can continue on these ways - serious chance. (5) SAN PEDRO could be the place value - respect and include. Race 14 (1,400m) Several who have legitimate chances in a tricky contest but it could be worth siding with (9) OPEN HIGHWAY whose consistency could finally be rewarded, especially given his slightly reduced mark after close-up recent finishes. (1) PRESSONREGARDLESS had legitimate excuses for his last start at a higher level and is capable of bouncing back in this grade. Youngster (13) NYAKA NYAKA will be tested from a wide draw and against older opposition but he is open to improvement, so must be respected under 54.5kg. (6) SHINTO SHRINE is not to be taken lightly. Race 15 (1,600m) (4) WEHAVEASITUATION from gate 1 will have every opportunity to reel off the hat-trick and is selected to do so. (11) BENEATH THE CLOUDS is another searching for the hat-trick and will be very competitive for it - big danger to the first choice. (6) TAKE IT AS RED was far from disgraced last time and can get much closer - bright chance. (3) GOLDEN ANGEL must make the quartet shortlist. Race 16 (1,200m) (2) LHASA ran a good race last time and has each-way claims in a tough race. (10) WILD APPLAUSE ran an absolute cracker first time out of the maidens and can go one more. (8) SHE'S MY WORLD has huge each-way claims and (7) MUSIC OF THE NIGHT has a first-four chance.
New Paper
23-07-2025
- New Paper
July 24 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m) (3) EMPRESS WU is overdue for a maiden win. She would not be winning out of turn after four second-place finishes in a row. (1) TRAIL RUNNER was recently gelded and has the form and experience to fight out the finish. (4) SHIMMERING also has a role to play. (2) FIRE STARTER will not need to improve much over this shorter trip to make his presence felt too. Race 2 (1,600m) (5) TRIP TO STATES was a well-beaten second last time but needs only to repeat that performance over this extended trip to play another leading role. (4) CODEWORD finished a career-best second in this headgear three weeks ago under the same rider and could fight for victory if confirming that improvement. (6) WINCHESTER and (1) JOHNNY DRAMA appeal most of the remainder. Race 3 (1,600m) Last-start scorer (8) TOMMY SHELBY and debut winner (7) COPPER EAGLE are promising 2yo colts with scope to improve over this extended trip that should suit. (2) WAR REPORTER confirmed his previous outing by running second over 1,800m recently. He should go well again over a course and distance he is unbeaten. Hard-knocker (3) LAUGHING WILLIAM bounced back to form last time and could be hard to peg back if adopting similar tactics. Race 4 (1,000m) Consistent (5) KIA KAHA fared slightly better than (1) COSMIC QUEEN in a stronger 1,000m race last time but the latter was drawn wide around the turn that day and with any improvement should turn the tables. (2) BOSUM BUDDY had excuses for a disappointing last start and should not be underestimated on her Highveld return. (4) STARS AND BRA'S is not taken lightly off her reduced mark. Race 5 (1,200m) (4) FALCON STRIKE took advantage of a drop in the ratings when winning last time and a four-point penalty is not likely to prevent another forward showing. Runner-up (3) ALONE TIME is 1.5kg better off, so he could avenge that 1.10-length defeat. Highveld newcomer (1) PEREGRINE FALCON should not be underestimated on his reappearance off a career-low mark. Hard-knockers (8) PHALA MILLIONS has the form and experience at this level to also acquit himself competitively. Race 6 (2,400m) Progressive (4) LAVA LAMP and the thriving (7) CARTAGENA are both last-start winners, though preference is for the latter whose experience over this distance will stand her in good stead. (2) ARTIC SILVER finished third in her sole 2,400m appearance at a higher level and won her only start on this course, so she is not taken lightly either. (1) ORDER OF HOPE has claims. Race 7 (2,000m) Top-weight (1) SNEAK PREVIEW will appreciate the step-up to this distance and is worth siding with off her career-low mark. (2) HAT FURIOUS and (3) RED SPARROW have performed moderately since opening their accounts but are not underestimated off their reduced marks. (4) CREPUSCOLO has earning potential too. Race 8 (1,450m) (4) RED AMBER got going late to finish a close-up third in a stronger race over 1,400m against male opposition last time and this extended trip will be more to her liking. Will be hard to beat against female-only rivals. (5) GHOSTBUSTER will likely pose the biggest threat, as she remains open to improvement on her return from a break. (6) SHEETS AND GOGGLES and (9) LADY LOXTON complete the shortlist.
