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06-08-2025
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Aug 7 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
Race 1 (1,400m) (5) FRERE JACQUES caught the eye on debut when staying on strongly for second over 1,200m on March 13. The extra 200m should be right up his alley and, with natural improvement, he will be a big runner. (6) PALACE ATTACK is bred to improve, and showed promise when finishing a close-up fifth over this trip last time. He is right in the mix and would not need to find much more to be competitive. (4) TRIP TO STATES brings solid form and race experience to the table. Watch the betting on the newcomers, particularly (10) BELLEROPHON, who is well-bred and could be primed for a bold debut. Race 2 (1,400m) The improving (2) RENDEVOUS IN RIO would not be winning out of turn after back-to-back seconds, and she is preferred over the well-bred (8) CHANTILLY DREAM, who would have benefited from an encouraging debut sixth over a shorter trip. The consistent (3) EMPRESS WU and (6) CONCORDIA have the form and experience to trouble those rivals. Race 3 (1,000m) (1) INSPECTOR JAMES, (2) JET QUERARI and the recently gelded (3) TIME WILL TELL all bring solid form and valuable experience to the table, so expect them to be right in the thick of things at the finish. (4) GASLIGHT DANCER is a speedy sort who would relish the drop back in trip to 1,000m. The addition of a first-time tongue-tie may unlock further improvement, making her one to watch for value backers. Race 4 (1,000m) (2) MISTER WILSON showed ability as a juvenile and is open to plenty of improvement after a layoff. (3) ARILENA and (5) NAZARE are seasoned campaigners with consistent form, and should test the younger rivals. (7) BLINDFIRE won with blinkers on two starts ago, and cannot be ignored with the headgear refitted. Race 5 (1,200m) (1) GLOBAL THUNDER is thriving in cheekpieces, and could complete a hat-trick if she maintains her current form. (5) VALIEVA and (2) BOOM BOOM are consistent campaigners with the experience to pose a threat. (8) TIME FOR CHARITY warrants inclusion for wider exotics. Race 6 (2,400m) (7) SILVER FLARE finished ahead of Cartagena last time, and is weighted to confirm that result, making him the one to beat. (2) CARTAGENA is unbeaten over this course and distance, and could bounce back at her favourite track. (4) STOP THE TRAFFIC is capable of grabbing a share and adding depth to the race. (1) ROSY LEMON benefits from a 4kg claim, and is consistent enough to make her presence felt. Race 7 (1,800m) (1) GIMMEACHOICE caught the eye on stable debut after a break and being gelded. He should relish the step-up in trip, and looks primed for a big run with natural improvement. (4) FUTUREWOLFF is a consistent campaigner with solid form and should be right there again. (3) MIZZEN SWORD impressed when shedding his maiden tag last time, and could be competitive if he backs up that effort. (7) OKLAHOMA TWISTER is capable of getting into the mix. Race 8 (1,400m) (1) PAUL REVERE was outclassed over 1,200m in stronger company last time. But he will be far more at home over this distance and in this grade, especially with a 4kg claim. (3) CAPE SAFFRON caught the eye with a fast-finishing second on handicap debut over this trip against her own sex. But she rates a serious threat against male rivals, if she can repeat that effort. (2) DYLAN'S CHAMP was disappointing in his last run but ran well before that. He is better off at the weights and looks set to fight out the finish. (5) PEREGRINE FALCON is a well-bred improver, while (7) GOLDEN ASPEN could sneak into the frame if things go her way.
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July 17 South Africa (Turffontein) form guide
Race 1 (1,200m) With Gavin Lerena sticking with last-start winner (3) PRETTY PERSUASIVE instead of (1) ALPINE JET, the riding arrangements suggest the former is preferred. (2) LET'S GO LOLA and (4) SPIRITRIX are closely matched on form, and both have shown enough to acquit themselves competitively in this line-up. Race 2 (1,200m) (3) TOP DIVISION justified strong market support when winning on debut and with natural improvement, he may well remain unbeaten. (1) GOT THE FEELING has the form and experience to threaten the selection. (4) ALPHA WORLD and (7) SECOND TO NUNN are likely to improve after pleasing introductions. Race 3 (1,450m) (4) FRERE JACQUES performed above market expectations on debut when a fast-finishing second over 1,200m. He has not been sighted around the track for a while but would have strengthened and improved during his subsequent absence, so a forward showing is expected. Youngster (8) SAFE TRAVEL is bred to appreciate this extended trip and will not need to improve much after back-to-back thirds over 1,000m to play a leading role. (1) SEVENTH FLEET has shown enough to make his presence felt too. Watch the betting on newcomer (6) LUWAK. Race 4 (1,450m) (1) WINDS OF GRACE was second over track and trip last time and needs to only produce a similar performance to fight for victory. Youngster (12) WISE COUNSEL fits a similar profile but should improve for the step-up to this distance. Improving (2) RENDEVOUS IN RIO also filled the runner-up berth recently but has to overcome a wide draw. (11) WINTER WEDDING did not go unnoticed on debut over 1,160m and could also be competitive over this extended trip with that experience to count on. Race 5 (1,800m) This will not take much winning and (10) HOPSCOTCH, despite a wide draw in 10, is good value to open her account over a distance more to her liking. Sparingly raced (2) MATTIAZO is open to improvement but is held by the selection on recent form. (3) BELLA BOOP BOOP and (1) FLIGHTLIGHT appeal most of the remainder. Race 6 (1,800m) (3) HEROIC ACT, (5) ROYAL MIRACLE and (1) MIZZEN SWORD are experienced maidens with fair recent form and they should be competitive, though they are vulnerable to less-exposed rival (10) SERGEANT SOQRAT who could improve stretching out to this distance. Race 7 (1,000m) (2) CAPTAIN EFFICIENT is overdue for a second career victory. Improving last-start winner (1) MISTY METAL carries a big weight on her handicap debut but has more scope than her rivals. Class-droppers (4) LONELY AS A CLOUD and (3) PRINCESS LOLA are respected off reduced marks. Race 8 (1,600m) (7) KISSHOTEN has thrived since relocating to the Highveld and could represent the value in this race over this trip after an eye-catching last start over shorter. Fellow last-start winner (6) IT'S HER WAY is up in class and carries a six-point penalty, so she will be tested off her career-high mark. (2) MISS HANNIGAN beat (1) FRANCINE and (3) QUEEN OF LOVE recently over 1,400m but are better off at the weights and there should not be much between the trio on these revised terms over the extra 200m. Race 9 (1,600m) (1) AZALEAS FOR ALL showed her form and well-being when winning for the second time in her last three starts on the Polytrack in KZN over 2,000m last month. A resultant three-point penalty seems rather lenient and, even under top-weight 60kg, she is good value to continue her hot streak. Fellow last-start winner (4) ANNEWITHAN E fits a similar profile and should remain competitive off a career-high mark. (2) STREISAND and (6) PRETTY ANALIA (unbeaten over the course and distance) are consistent hard-knockers with the form and experience to make their presence felt.
