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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.
