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Aug 6 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
Race 1 (1,400m) (4) MOHAVE PRINCE ran a tremendous second to the promising Green Gateway at just his second outing. He has a good draw and a strong winning chance. (5) GLOBAL WARRIOR raced greenly on debut, but the winner Soldier Boy was deemed good enough to line up in Grade 1 company. (6) WONDERFUL TONIGHT was narrowly beaten over the course and distance on debut. With that experience, he should be in the firing line. (3) CARNARVON has useful Highveld form over the trip and has a strong winning chance. (11) MASTER DU ROUVRAY has a wide draw and has been rested, but he showed some promise. Race 2 (1,400m) (7) CATCH A PENNY has placed in all 10 starts and should go close again. (6) SPLASH OF LOVE stays the trip. She should feature prominently in this line-up. (3) OMNIA has had only three outings, and her best effort was over the course and distance. (2) INTRO has put in two fair efforts with blinkers. Race 3 (1,400m) Mark Khan makes his first visit to KZN as a trainer and saddles two runners. The better could be (3) SOLAR SAIL, who ran third to Legend Of Arthur in the Grade 1 South African Derby over 2,450m last time in March. This should be on the short side, but he does have a touch of class. (6) GO GRAYSON GO has been knocking at the door and is well in at the weights. This trip will suit. (4) TWO MILES WEST has not been out of the money in his last four starts. The trip will suit and he has a neat draw. Khan's second runner (8) COPPOLA is effective over the trip, but has a wide draw to contend with. Race 4 (1,200m) (1) CAPRICIOUS MISS got a 10-point hike in the ratings after her much improved last run. She enjoyed the Poly and, from pole position, she should be competitive again. At the other end of the barrier, (11) CHERICHERILADY has her first run for Paul Gadsby. She comes with some fair Highveld form and does not meet a strong field, so keep an eye on her. (4) QUEEN OF THE SPEAR was disappointing in her recent runs, but she can improve. (5) DI ROSA is seldom too far back, but she is struggling for her maiden win. (7) MS GALORE caught the eye in all three starts, suggesting that she is much better than her form. She has been rested, but comes from an in-form stable. Race 5 (1,000m) (4) ONE IRISH ROVER was narrowly beaten by his stable companion Lou The Legend last time on the Poly. His last win was over this distance. (2) LIONS EYE has improved at recent outings and Sean Veale has chosen this ride ahead of (8) PURPLE POWAHOUSE, who looks to be the best of Alyson Wright's three runners. The nine-year-old has solid form over the course and distance, and should be competitive again. Stablemate (6) WHEREVERILAYMYHAT has been consistent lately and has a money chance. Race 6 (1,400m) (6) STAR IN MOTION was a maiden winner last time, and had consistent form leading up to that win that has been franked. (5) CARDINAL CHIEF won at his second run for Garth Puller and looks progressive. He has a handy weight and this trip should suit. (1) RUN FOREST RUN was a late starter and obviously has some issues. He had his third run when shedding his maiden back in May, but does appear to have some scope. (10) EL DANTE surprised with his win last time, but he has a big weight and a wide draw. Race 7 (1,400m) It is tough to win three races on the bounce but (5) WING WALKER has made steady progress and is unbeaten on the Poly, albeit switches to the turf. He was doing his best work late last time, so the step-up in trip should not be an issue. (8) SEA SHANTY has been in mustard form on the Highveld, but has hardly moved in the handicap. He is over his optimum trip and will be a big threat to the first choice. (1) KING OF NUMBERS sees a rare foray into KZN by Brett Webber. The gelding has consistent Highveld form recently and has a plum draw. The blinkers come off (2) GRIFFIN PARK as he steps up in trip with Veale, no doubt giving the feedback to MJ Odendaal. Race 8 (1,400m) (10) SCHOOL POLICY made a smart local debut when a beaten favourite and with the blinkers removed, but should improve on that showing. Drawn outside of her is (11) PROM QUEEN, who is holding form well. The draw is a concern. (4) AVERNIAN GODDESS is seldom out of the money, and the step-up in trip suits her well. (8) HAPPY FORTUNE has shown up well in two starts and is in good shape. She has a strong winning chance.
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Aug 3 South Africa (Greyville) form guide
Race 1 (1,000m) It may pay to keep track of the first timers. Of those who have run, (1) BLAZING BEAUTY made major improvement at long odds and first run for her new stable. A repeat can see her home in a modest line-up. Judged on jockey booking, debutant (3) CAPTAIN VENTURA could be the stable elect for trainer Darryl Moore, who commented that she is very quick. Stable companion (7) QUEEN FENN has shown some ability. too. (9) KALI BWANA drops back in trip following a fifth place over 1,200m at her last start. Making slow headway. Race 2 (1,200m) (1) THAT'LL BE THE DAY was a beaten favourite last run after a smart previous effort. From pole position draw he may be the one to beat. (4) KANAAL SKATER made marked improvement first time out in KZN and can build on that. (2) HIGHER LOVE is way better than his last two and has done well on the Poly. (7) RED CARDINAL raced green on debut and is sure to come on with the run. Race 3 (1,200m) (8) BOARDWALK BREEZE has been knocking at the door for some time now and has improved in blinkers. Not disgraced last run, he should finish in the money. (4) DEVOTED comes from a very much in-form stable and is one to watch in the market. (5) TASTE THE RAINBOW raced green on debut and although some way back the winner Green Gateway, looks to be more than useful. (3) TARGARYEN KNIGHT finished just ahead of Taste The Rainbow but was having his second outing. Race 4 (1,800m) (14) TWILIGHT WARRIOR has a wide draw to contend with but made a promising local debut and looks set to make further improvement. (10) ZARA'S WINTER appears to be coming to hand at the right time. Mike Miller's charge has started at long odds in all three outings but has come on with each start and could prove to be the best of his four runners. (2) CARNIVAL PARK has taken time to shed his maiden but has not been far back and has a plum draw to help his cause. (9) LUNAR DESCENT is better than his last run. He has been showing signs of coming to hand and with a more experienced jockey aboard he should be competitive. Race 5 (1,800m) (4) PRINCESS PALACE has dropped in the ratings and this step-up in distance along with a handy galloping weight will give him every chance. (6) ELEMBEE has come down to a more competitive rating and has shown steady improvement at recent outings. She is seldom far back and should be in the mix. (2) QUEEN AMINA built on his steady improvement when not winning out of turn on the Poly last time. The trip suits. (3) ANOTHER DREAM was a game winner first-up out of the maidens. Three might be too much to ask from Lucinda Woodruff's filly but she cannot be ignored. Race 6 (1,600m) (7) CASSANDRA is still a maiden but has shown up well in all three of her starts and Glen Kotzen's filly is up against some well exposed opposition. (6) AMAFORT is lightly raced but appears to have come to hand at recent outings and looks primed for this. (9) COPACABANA has drawn wide but has been holding form well and the extra furlong should be in her favour. (1) MOUNTAINSOFTHEMOON was a beaten favourite at his last outing but has improved with a tongue-tie and has the best of the draws. Race 7 (1,600m) Competitive field. (9) CALLMEGETRIX was possibly outclassed in the Grade 1 Garden Province but had smart form before that and should go well in this line-up. (3) WHITE PEARL finished less than a length behind Callmegetrix in the Garden Province and has the better draw this time around. There should not be much between the two. (2) TWO G'S steps up in class and trip but is lightly raced and her recent form is solid. (4) SOVEREIGN GRANT hardly ever runs a poor race and should be right up there. Race 8 (1,000m) (1) RAFA'S BOY has a big weight but is in mustard form. All recent form has been over the Hollywoodbets Scottsville straight and he takes the turn but from pole position. (4) CATAVAR has shown up well in two recent outings on the Poly. His last win was over course and distance. (10) IBHELE has been dropping steadily in the ratings. Down in class and he can surprise. (2) TRAFALGAR SQUARE is quick. He has started at long odds in all of his recent starts but can pop up.
