
June 14 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis
(4) CRace 1 (1,200m)ELESTIAL DIAMOND was friendless in the market on debut but finished close-up in spite of racing green over course and distance.
(13) TULIP FIELDS found good market support when making her debut over 1,400m on the Poly. She raced green and although down in trip and on turf, she has a strong chance.
(6) DANCEWITHDIAMONDS comes from a very much in-form stable. Watch in the betting.
(2) WATER HYACINTH found market support last time and was not far back. She can feature.
Race 2 (1,200m)
(10) GOTTA GO EDDIE has shown up well in both starts and ran second over course and distance on debut.
(3) BOARDWALK BREEZE has not been far back in two starts to date. He should be better for the experience and Muzi Yeni stays with the ride.
(11) FRENCH WAR LORD raced green in a promising debut and is sure to improve on that effort.
(6) THE CENTURION was not far back in his Kenilworth debut in soft ground. He started at long odds but may be worth watching.
Race 3 (1,200m)
(2) THAT'LL B THE DAY was narrowly beaten on this course at just his second outing. That experience will count in his favour.
(6) LIGHT THE FIRE was green in a promising debut and should come on with the outing.
The regally-bred (12) GIMME RULES makes his debut and is a full brother to Group 1 performers.
(11) NEXT OF KIN comes from a top stable and will be worth watching in the betting.
Race 4 (1,400m)
(1) STAR IN MOTION steps up in trip but has been narrowly beaten at his last two on the Poly. The extra should suit and he can go one better.
(3) WORLD OF ROYALTY has put in two smart efforts over shorter in soft ground and was a beaten favourite last time. The trip will suit and he should put in a big showing.
(4) CAPTAINSHIP started at long odds when going the trip for the first time from the widest draw at Greyville. He has Richard Fourie in the irons.
(7) VENCEDOR has come good of late and stays the trip well. He is another to consider.
Race 5 (1,000m)
(5) BLUE HOLLY is back over what looks to be her preferred trip. This is her third run in KZN and should be at her peak.
(3) MIA'S ATHENA has had her problems but has her third run back after a lengthy break. She was close-up last start has a light weight. She can give apprentice Savanna Valjalo her first winner.
(6) VISION TO ACHIEVE has been in mustard form over course and distance. She has a handy weight and can do it again.
(4) CONVOCATION was possibly outclassed in the SA Fillies Sprint last time after showing good form to weaker prior to that. She may prefer it a touch further.
Race 6 (2,400m)
(6) MY SOUL MATE was runner-up in a strong Woolavington 2000 field. She will be a big runner.
(9) WORLD OF ALICE was narrowly beaten in the Group 2 SA Oaks by star filly Fiery Pegasus. She was a little disappointing last time but rates a strong chance in this line-up.
(3) GIVE ME EVERYTHING steps up to this trip for the first time. She looks held by My Soul Mate on their last meeting but can improve.
(4) KNOCKOUT has not been far back at recent outings. She steps up in trip and is worth a shot.
Race 7 (2,400m)
(6) HOLDING THUMBS stays the distance well and looks the part.
(8) FUTURE SWING was a close-up second to (5) FIELD MARSHAL last time. He is 5.5kg better off Field Marshal at the weights, so should be able to turn the tables.
(2) CAPE EAGLE goes well over course and distance and had no luck in running in the WSB 1900. He is seldom out of the money.
Race 8 (1,400m)
(2) ROSH KEDESH is down in class and has shown up well in two KZN starts. He should be primed for this.
(1) SERPENTINE FIRE is 1.5kg better off with Honor Of Kings for a length beating. There should be very little in it this time around with Serpentine Fire having the better draw this time around.
(10) HONOR OF KINGS was not far back when starting favourite last run. The extra furlong will suit and he can make amends.
(13) RED MOUNTAIN is never far back and although drawn wide, he has a 4kg claimer aboard and the blinkers are back on.
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