April 30 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis
(6) PLUMBAGO PARK has shown up well in two Cape starts and the extra should suit.
(4) MRSGLITTERSPARKLES improved last time behind Keukenhof. This trip should suit.
(2) ALANNAH was a fair third at her second outing.
(8) WINTER BLESSING improved last time.
Race 2 (1,400m)
(1) KIMBALL O'HARA is in good form and over his optimum trip. He also has barrier 1.
(2) RUN TO RIO won well last time. He has an experienced apprentice aboard.
(5) FUTURE SAINT ran second last start but can make amends.
(8) BEACH PALACE goes well over the course and distance.
Race 3 (1,200m)
(8) WING WALKER improved in the Cape and makes his local debut. He should feature.
(7) YIPPEE KIYAY makes his debut but boasts a smart pedigree.
(4) SOVEREIGN COMMAND can go close in this line-up.
(2) GRAND FORCE showed up well on this course last time.
Race 4 (1,200m)
(11) LIMITLESS SKY found some market support last time over the course and distance.
(10) KALI BWANA ran second last time. She should be in the mix.
(6) MIDNIGHT HOUR raced green on debut but should improve.
(13) FINE WINE was not far back on debut. Worth following.
Race 5 (1,200m)
(6) COTTON RON has been in good form. With a 4kg claimer aboard, he should be competitive.
(5) NOW I GOT YOU won last time. He can go in again.
(4) ONE IRISH ROVER also won last time. With a 4kg claimer aboard, he can follow up.
(8) DOUBLE OLYMPIC ran fifth behind Now I Got You two starts ago but won last time. They meet on similar weight terms.
Race 6 (1,200m)
(12) RIVERSTONE also comes with some useful Cape form and did not finish far behind the winner last time.
(9) GOLDEN DESTINY is back over a more suitable distance and can make amends.
(7) GOOD TRAVELLER runs well on this course and has been consistent lately.
(8) MAR DEL PLATA has only 50kg on his back. He can threaten.
Race 7 (1,000m)
(5) WISSA'S ON FIRE was narrowly beaten over the course and distance two starts ago. A repeat should see him close again.
(11) BLUE HOLLY has a big weight to shoulder, but she could prove too classy for this line-up.
(4) AGRADO got a hefty six-point shunt up the handicap for his last win over the course and distance. Andrew Fortune rides.
(8) IBHELE could be off a more competitive mark now.
Race 8 (1,600m)
(9) DAPPER steps up to a suitable trip, albeit the draw is tricky.
(4) INGQWELE improved over longer last time and the extra furlong should suit.
(2) THE GHOST is down in class. She has a favourable gate here.
(1) GURKHA won his maiden well. He can improve from gate 1.
Race 9 (1,600m)
(12) DANCING ON A CLOUD opened his account second-up. He has a difficult draw but looks to have a touch of class.
(3) TERMINATOR was beaten only narrowly last time. He has drawn well and can go one better.
(2) PAPA C has shown up well in his last two starts from tricky draws. He has a better gate.
(7) NUMZAAN has been in good form and has a handy weight.
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