30-04-2025
May 1 SA (Turffontein) form analysis
Race 1 (1,000m)
(10) VERSACE ONTHETRACK drew support and ran with promise on debut over track and trip. With natural improvement expected, should play a leading role.
Newcomers (2) CHERICHERILADY and (3) GIRL IN VERDITE are worth a market check on debut, as is (6) MY EYES NEVER LIE with championship-chasing riders booked to ride.
Race 2 (1,000m)
(7) EIGHT HATS confirmed her debut third with a close-up second over this trip on the Inside track in open company. She could open her account.
Speedy (5) TIME WILL TELL also acquitted himself well in open company last time. Chance with a similar run.
Watch the betting on newcomer (3) DRAGONHEART with Gavin Lerena booked to ride.
(2) CARNARVON can make his presence felt.
Race 3 (1,400m)
(1) ICHACHA has benefited from an encouraging comeback outing. Can fight out the finish.
(6) MIRROR FLECTION stayed on for third on debut over a shorter trip. May find this distance more to his liking.
Youngsters (10) MIGHTY EAGLE and newcomer (9) FIRE STARTER are also respected.
Race 4 (1,400m)
(1) POINTER was a fast-finishing second over this trip at a higher level last time and need only repeat that performance to capitalise on this ease in grade.
(2) CAPE LIGHTS also has form and experience to fight for victory, along with progressive 3yo (5) PALACE DANCER who should play a leading role.
(8) MOUNTAIN HIGH appeals most of the remainder.
Race 5 (1,600m)
Last-start winner (3) SAFE SPACE remains competitive but needs luck from a wide gate.
(5) SPRING TRADITION and (8) THE PLAYBOY BOMBER should make their presence felt.
(4) SHINTO SHRINE produced an encouraging effort after gelding. This extended distance will be more to his liking.
Race 6 (2,000m)
(4) AMERICAN REBEL was an authoritative winner over this trip last time. The step-up in class will not stop another bold bid.
(6) ARLINGTON ACTION and (2) TO THE RESCUE have the form and experience at this level to trouble the selection.
Class-dropper (7) PANNING GOLD is not taken lightly either.
Race 7 (1,160m)
(2) CYMRIC rallied gamely to score in this grade over the same track and trip last time. Another bold showing is expected under a two-point penalty.
(4) SILVER TUDOR ran on from a hopeless position after being drawn wide. Will pose more of a threat on 2kg better terms.
(3) YAMADORI has thrived since relocating to the Highveld. Deserves a win on his consistency.
Hat-trick seeking (7) WARM WINTER NITE completes the shortlist.
Race 8 (1,160m)
(2) SECRET CHORD is ideally suited to this track and trip. He went close over 1,200m in a stronger race last time.
(5) TURBO POWER is another with earning potential.
(9) WAR OF KINGDOMS confirmed his debut second over track and trip with a win last time. Open to progress.
(10) PRINCE OF KILDARE is worth following.
