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New Paper
07-08-2025
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Aug 8 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis
Race 1 (1,900m) (1) BRIGHAM has not been beaten far in some of his recent races. He tries the Polytrack after a change of trainer and can win. (2) PROLIFIC STAR is not an easy ride but should be right there at the finish after a good recent run on this surface. (7) PICK A POMODORO is also capable of contesting the finish. (3) GLOBAL DRUMBEAT lacks a strong finish but can earn some more money. Race 2 (1,400m) (1) PIBE DE ORO got close to winning on local debut. He did not repeat that performance last time but should make a bold bid at beating these rivals. (4) STAND UP has improved of late and can fight it out again. (3) CLIFFIE CLAVIN has shown improvement and should be challenging for top honours this time around. (8) EXPLOSIVE GIFT makes a local debut trying the Polytrack and would not be a surprise winner. (7) GREY WARRIOR is capable of improvement. Keep an eye on the betting of newcomer (9) GLIMMER OF LIGHT. Race 3 (1,200m) (6) BUDDLEJA looked an unlucky loser last time and could go one better taking on her elders this time. (1) DESERT CLOUD was consistent without winning in Gauteng. She tries the Polytrack for the first time but can fight out the finish. (2) MIDNIGHT MUSIC has shown a liking for this surface and should be right there once again. Those three do seem better than the rest. (3) PHYSIOLOGUS, (4) PENNY'S WORLD and (8) BAABOOO are all capable of improvement. Race 4 (1,000m) (8) LARIUS LACUS was very impressive when scoring on local debut. He takes a big step-up in class but may well be up to it. (5) SWISS WALT has improved of late and was an easy winner last time. (1) INDEBE MAYIBUYE is in very good form but does have to give that rival 10kg. (3) BETHEL has been a disappointment of late but could earn some minor money. Race 5 (1,000m) (3) ARTICUNO suffered interference when looking a threat last time and could make amends. (7) BONJOUR LA VILLE was full of running last time and could have more wins in the tank. (9) ENCHANTING LADY is better than her last run would suggest. (2) WHERE'S THE PARTY drops in class and could be a live danger. (5) LE PREMIERE and stable companion (6) PROJECT RUNWAY are both capable of improvement and could surprise. Race 6 (1,600m) (8) MR BELVEDERE is clearly better than what he has shown of late and might surprise this course and distance. (7) THUNDER MASTER is at his best around this track and trip and has a winning chance. (11) ARIVIDICIO is also in good form and capable of winning. (1) CONCERTO has to give weight away to all her rivals but can earn some money. Race 7 (1,600m) (2) PAS DE NOM likes the Polytrack. He was seen to be making good late progress on local debut and can win a race like this. (4) DOWSER is in good form and can contest the finish yet again. (1) MASTER FORESTER has run in better races than this and would not be a surprise winner. (5) WAZ WOUTER won his last two and is dangerous in front. Race 8 (1,200m) (3) WORDSWORTH is holding form well and represents a trainer in very good form. (4) GUARDING THE WALL and (5) LUCKY SPIRIT are not reliable but are a threat over this track and distance. (12) KING RAHUL and (10) SUPREME JUDGE are both in good form and are not out of it.
New Paper
28-05-2025
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May 29 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
Race 1 (1,700m) This will not take much winning, so (1) BRIGHAM need not improve much on recent form and consistency to break his duck. (4) ALAKANANI, (7) ART NOUVEAU and (8) BLUE QUARTZ also have the form and experience to play leading roles. Race 2 (1,000m) Promising (1) SYLVAN WARRIOR gave weight and a beating to older rivals on his handicap debut last time and, even under top weight, could prove hard to beat back in 2yo company. (3) CONSTELLATION is 3kg better off last-start winner (2) NYAKA NYAKA, so could give the selection most to fear. Nyaka Nyaka is improving and likely to acquit himself competitively. Recent runner-up (8) ANCHORAGE should make her presence felt too with any improvement. Race 3 (1,200m) (18) JAPANESE GARDEN built on an encouraging debut to finish second over 1,450m last time and showed enough pace that day to suggest that this shorter trip could be more to her liking. (1) DESERT CLOUD has the form and greater experience to expose any chinks in the selection's armour. Watch the betting on well-bred debutants (13) AL GREENGA and (10) DEZIRE. Race 4 (1,200m) Last-start runner-up (15) TIME WILL TELL has scope for improvement, so could have the measure of his rivals. (1) MIZZEN SWORD needs only produce a similar performance to be in the shake-up once more. Younger rival (17) WALL STREET also has plenty of upside. Keep safe. (10) OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW would have benefited from her introductory outing and should not be underestimated. Race 5 (2,000m) It could pay to follow the progress of class-dropper (2) ALADDIN'S LAMP who caught the eye on his Highveld debut and would have benefited from that comeback. Hard-knocker (3) BANHA BRIDGE is proven at this level and likely to be in the shake-up, too. (1) THE ULTIMATE KING is progressive and unbeaten as a gelding. He won a similar race on his handicap debut and a five-point penalty is unlikely to halt his momentum. (9) COPPOLA and (6) FUTUREWOLFF are 2kg better off with their last-start conqueror, so should pose more of a threat. Race 6 (1,800m) (3) INSTANT ATTRACTION was runner-up on handicap debut at a higher level. She races off an unchanged mark and will benefit from her rider's 1.5kg allowance. (2) STORM AHEAD would not be winning out of turn after consecutive seconds but deserves another chance. Recent runner-up (9) VIVA DE JANEIRO completes the shortlist. Veterans (4) CARNELO and (5) CALL ME MASTER continue to hold their own in this grade and will likely acquit themselves competitively. Race 7 (1,600m) A slight ease in the ratings and return to this distance will suit (3) CAPE LIGHTS who could represent the value in a tricky handicap. (8) AVOONTOAST had legitimate excuses for a disappointing last start and could make amends. (6) BLIND AMBITION has thrived since relocating to the Highveld and this step-up in class is unlikely to prevent another bold showing. (12) LAST CAR TO PASS and (14) I AM REGAL are others capable of playing a role. Race 8 (1,400m) (2) KING OF NUMBERS and (3) PAUL REVERE are closely matched on the form of a recent meeting over this trip and there should not be much separating them on these terms. Last-start winner (4) DYLAN'S CHAMP is also a genuine candidate for honours. (8) NEW MEXICO did not go unnoticed last time when returning from a break and should improve to make his presence felt too. Race 9 (1,200m) (15) ALONE TIME ran well above his rating last time when third at level weights to a 108-rated 3yo rival and a repeat of that performance in this weaker company should suffice. (2) VEGAS HI RISE, (13) MICKE'S BOMB and (14) GOLDEN ASPEN will be competitive for the places if also reproducing their recent performances.
