June 7 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis

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Race 1 (1,600m)
(3) BLIZZARD QUEST has found market support in both starts. He steps up to a more suitable trip.
(4) LUNAR DESCENT has improved with each outing and was close-up at long odds when going a mile for the first time.
(2) MATCHA MINT comes with smart Highveld form. She has a good draw and Richard Fourie.
(1) BLACKJACK RANDALL goes this trip for the first time. He took on what has panned out to be a fair field over a sprint last time.
Race 2 (1,600m)
(7) RICH FOLKS HOAX has started a beaten favourite at his first two KZN starts. He shed his maiden over a mile blinkers are on.
(5) PLUS FOUR has run two smart races for his new stable since moving up from the Cape.
Stable jockey Sean Veale has plumped for the well-drawn (1) TYRCONNELL.
(3) MASTER CHRISTMAS is way better than his last effort and makes the trip from the Highveld.
Race 3 (1,900m)
(11) AFROPOLITAN stayed on stoutly last run on the Poly. Though he has top weight, he should be competitive.
(6) BOMBERS IN THE SKY only recently shed his maiden but was staying on well in his first local start over course and distance.
He should turn the tables on (7) CHILL IN THE AIR who finished 0.5 length ahead of Bombers In The Sky last time.
(10) AFRICAN DUSK looks held by Afropolitan on their last meeting but he is also down in class.
Race 4 (1,200m)
(1) VIBE SA may have needed his first run back after a three-month break. He has the best of the draws.
(3) POSITION OF POWER won well on debut over this course. He looks useful and can follow up.
(7) AFRICAN PRINCE was a beaten favourite in his Poly debut but was not far back. The switch to the turf could bring out the best.
(6) HOPE IS POWER finished ahead of African Prince when they last met and from the widest draw. Little between these two.
Race 5 (1,400m)
(1) EDUCATOR was well supported in the market on debut and won comfortably. She stays the trip and has the best of the draws.
(5) CAPTAINS ENVY is now 2kg better off than (3) QUICKSTEPGAL who touched him off in the Strelitzia Stakes. Mike Miller's charge can turn the tables.
(4) LITTLEMISSSPLENDID went close when stepping up in trip.
Race 6 (1,400m)
(8) WHISPERING DEATH finished runner-up on debut and is unbeaten in two since. He looks progressive.
(1) TENJIKU beat Whispering Death when shedding his maiden and followed up with another comfortable victory.
(9) VIKINGS REVENGE won well at long odds on debut. He will come on from that run.
(11) AVERSATOR won well over course and distance when shedding his maiden. Still can win this with natural improvement.
Race 7 (1,600m)
(2) DAVE THE KING made all to show that he was back to best when winning last time. He has the ideal draw and all should be chasing him come the final furlong.
(5) COSMIC SPEED finished close behind Eight On Eighteen in the Group 2 WSB Guineas over course and distance. As one of the best 3YOs, he can test Dave The King.
(3) SEE IT AGAIN showed signs of his best when touched off by Gladatorian in the Drill Hall Stakes. Extra 200m suits.
(8) GLADATORIAN came from well back to win the Drill Hall and must certainly have a chance.
Race 8 (1,400m)
(9) BE MERRY stayed on gamely in the WSB Fillies Guineas and this shorter trip should suit despite wide gate.
(8) CALLMEGETRIX has finished runner-up at her last three and meets Be Merry on similar terms as to when last they met.
(5) GREEN SAPPHIRE was never in the hunt from her wide draw in the WSB Fillies Guineas. She won well over course and distance at her penultimate start.
(1) LUCRATIVE has shown steady improvement of late and has the best of the draws.
Race 9 (1,800m)
(1) POMODORO'S JET steps up in trip but is unbeaten since being fitted with cheek pieces. Fair weight on his back but he will go close.
(5) ON MY HONOUR was just over three lengths off Eight On Eighteen in the Group 2 WSB Guineas. He has been taking on top company in the Western Cape.
(13) ZEITZ flopped in the Group 1 Cape Derby. Not seen since. He will need to win or run up close to have a chance on a run in July.
(10) WILD INTENT has come well since his below-par trip to the Cape. He got a 17-point jump in the handicap for his second to Legend Of Arthur in the Gr1 SA Derby.
Race 10 (1,000m)
(7) AYUWI YUWI was narrowly beaten by the veteran sprinter Trafalgar Square last time.
(4) TARA STAR has found form. Apprentice is replaced by Fourie.
(6) GOLDEN CHANDELIER has lost her way of late but gets first-time blinkers. She can pop up at long odds.
(12) MILLION VOICES resumes and is the choice of stable rider Tristan Godden. She will go close on her best form.