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June 5 South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis
Race 1 (1,000m) 8) TOP DIVISION might well be good enough to win on debut. Jockey Gavin Lerena is carded to ride him, so he should be fit and ready for this. (9) MASTER'S LADY ran well on debut but she was at a huge price, which indicates a surprise run from her. (5) BUMPS LAST GRIND changed trainers since some fair runs at Fairview and could be a threat. (1) ALESIAN BEAU has been unreliable but is capable of contesting the finish. Race 2 (1,000m) (7) HAWKSDALE showed promise on her debut in May. Will have more to offer. (1) SUMMER WINTER has shown improvement of late and should fight out the finish. (8) HURRICANE POWER was not disgraced on debut and should show vast improvement. (4) BILINGUAL is consistent and is clearly not out of it. Race 3 (1,450m) (10) WAITING ON CHARLIE looks likely to step up on what she has shown. She has needed her last two runs and looks set for a big performance. (3) MISS TAKES is drawn wide but is not out of it. (4) TRIP TO STATES is battling to win a race but could play a minor role. (6) SASHA LEE can contest the finish again. Race 4 (2,600m) (2) DOUGLAS DRAGON is improving and could have the run of the race from a good draw. (1) TO THE RESCUE is not an easy ride but is quite capable of winning a race like this. (6) MO MENT is much improved and could make all the running in this small field. (7) IDEAL FUTURE is also capable of getting involved. Race 5 (2,000m) (3) LADY NOIR showed what she is capable of with an easy win last time and could have more wins in her tank. (1) TEO TORRIATTE does not always show her best but she has a chance to win a race like this. (2) PATCHES OF GREY has been fair of late and can be very competitive in this line-up. (6) SILVER FLARE did not show her best last time but could surprise. Race 6 (1,600m) (1) KUDZU has to give weight to all his rivals but he has been good of late and is well drawn. (2) ESPINOZA is unbeaten in two starts since being gelded and has been winning his races with authority. (12) OBSIDIAN is improving and should be right there at the finish. (13) SUPER AWESOME is holding form and has a winning chance. Race 7 (1,600m) (1) LADY SABRINA returned from a break in good shape and can go one better this time. (4) UNSOLVED RIDDLE has improved for trainer Grant Maroun and could double up on a good last win. (6) FLAG BEARER is not reliable but is also not out of it. (7) LIBECCIO is unreliable but could contest the finish. Race 8 (1,600m) (2) GREGARIOUS returned from a break in fine form and was an impressive winner. She could have a lot more wins in her. (6) WARNING SOUND was no match for Gregarious last time but can turn the tables if she gets a clear run. (4) FUTURE DATE is consistent but might need this run returning from a break. (3) PLAY WITH FIRE is in good form and has drawn well. Race 9 (1,000m) (8) CAPTAIN SELVIE might prove a bit better than these rivals. She has not done much wrong. (5) LONELY AS A CLOUD has some fair form and should be competitive in this line-up. (3) PHANTOM EXPRESS is well drawn and should fight out the finish. (7) INAFIX remains in good shape and is another to consider.
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14-05-2025
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May 15 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
Race 1 (1,000m) (2) ACT ON SNOW has the form and experience to play a leading role while youngster (7) BLINDFIRE is improving and is also likely to be competitive. (3) EMPRESS WU should also be prominent. Watch well-bred newcomer (8) HURRICANE POWER. Race 2 (1,600m) (3) CHRONICLE KING and (4) FIRE STARTER showed promise on debut and would have come on with that experience. Both could well fight out the finish. (5) GOLDEN WARRIOR and (6) SERGEANT SOQRAT have also shown enough to run a place. Race 3 (1,600m) (5) MATCHA MINT and (9) WITCHING HOUR have shown promise over shorter distances and are likely to improve over this extended trip. (6) OPERA FAN and (8) REJUVENATE fit a similar profile but have more of a place chance than a winning one. Race 4 (1,000m) (8) EIGHT HATS and (7) SUNSET WARRIOR have twice run well over this trip and neither would have to improve a great deal to open their account. Keep an eye on any betting support for newcomer (6) CAPTAIN FRANK. (4) SUMMER WINTER is worth a shot. The unexposed (1) JET QUERARI and the experienced (2) RINGHO are not to be underestimated. Race 5 (1,600m) (9) MOLOTOV COCKTAIL caught the eye on debut when running on well from a long way back. With that run under the belt, it should pay to follow his progress over this extended trip. (4) CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD, (2) BRIGHAM and (1) PHIL THE FLUTER have the means to trouble the selection, ahead of (6) MISS TAKES and (5) FOLLOW THE MASTER. Race 6 (2,000m) (4) GAMER is consistent and will be rewarded sooner rather than later. Last-start winner (10) BOB LEE SWAGGER and class-dropper (3) SNEAK PREVIEW are genuine candidates for honours. (9) THE MERCIFUL is to be included in calculations while recent maiden winners (1) BLURRED VISION, (6) STOP THE TRAFFIC and (8) CITY LIGHTS remain competitive on their handicap debut. Race 7 (2,000m) Well-bred (1) WAGRAM is open to any amount of improvement over this trip and it could pay to follow her progress. Hard-knockers (2) IDEAL FUTURE and (4) ROSY LEMON have the form and experience to trouble the selection, as does (12) SILVER FLARE. Race 8 (2,000m) (1) AVOONTOAST sets a good standard and ought to remain competitive despite a penalty for an emphatic last-start success. Fellow recent scorer (2) DIMAKO'S JET is progressive and could have the edge over a distance that she is unbeaten. (7) I AM REGAL and (4) KEY WORKER are not taken lightly. Race 9 (1,500m) This is a tricky handicap, but it could pay to side with class-dropper (4) KOTINOS who races off a reduced mark. (6) SAIL THE SKY and (8) PERINI PALACE will be competitive if taking their place in the line-up. (12) STROKE OF MERCY appeals most of the remainder. Race 10 (1,000m) A tricky last race in which last-start scorers (1) ARILENA, (3) IN THE ETHER, (7) SYLVAN WARRIOR and (9) INAFIX should remain competitive off their revised ratings. (8) GAELIC DANCER and (5) LONELY AS A CLOUD also have legitimate each-way chances.
