6 days ago
Aug 10 South Africa (Scottsville) form guide
Race 1 (1,000m)
Wengesai Masawi had his first runner as a trainer when (2) MFETHU ran second as favourite behind the promising Mike and Mathew de Kock-trained Exocet. The colt has shown up well on both starts and can get Masawi off the mark.
(1) HOLY STAR has gone close over course and distance before and has placed in all four starts. He rates a big threat.
(9) CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS comes from a very much in-form yard and has a strong money chance.
(4) HOLLYWOOD HEIRESS has been rested but does show some ability although she drops in trip. She will be ridden by Qatari rider Saleh Salem Al-Marri.
Race 2 (1,200m)
(7) MASTER SILVANO has been knocking at the door and looks the part.
(1) BOARDWALK BREEZE has been placed in his last four wearing blinkers. He looks the biggest danger.
(6) SUSURRANDO makes his debut for a strong stable and is one to watch in the betting.
(8) ROYAL SWORD raced green in a fair debut but is likely to improve with the experience.
Race 3 (1,600m)
(11) FLAG CHAMP has found market support in both starts and, although well beaten last time, the opposition does look limited even if many go this trip for the first time.
(10) CLINTOSTAR has drawn one inside. He was narrowly beaten on the Poly last time in a form that proved a little suspect, but has a strong chance in this.
(6) LIGHTNINGFORK has run well over course and distance. This looks the right race for him.
(4) GOOD OMEN looks the pick of Michael Roberts' pair and can feature.
Race 4 (1,750m)
(11) PEPPER TREE was narrowly beaten last run on the Turffontein Inner track. She appears to have come to hand and she faces modest opposition.
(9) HARPA is also lightly raced and coming on the right way. She should make her presence felt.
(3) TERMINAL VELOCITY returns from a break. She has run well on this course and, if not short of a run, should go close.
(1) PRIVATE WORLD jumps in trip but is bred to stay and can surprise.
Race 5 (1,750m)
(3) PONGOLA took on much stronger last time after coming off a win. He should feature in this company.
(1) CIRCLE OF GRACE has not won for some time but has consistent Highveld form. Down in class and he has a good draw.
(2) GALAXY EXPLORER was much improved last run, even if that was on the Poly.
(5) SAIL TO THE MOON has his third run for his new stable and did improve last run. With the 4kg claim, he should run well.
Race 6 (1,400m)
(2) THE MASK steps up in trip with a tongue-tie and has been showing signs of improvement.
(1) FUTURE SAINT has the best of the draws. The drop in trip and handicap rating could see him home.
(6) MC DAZZLER has been disappointing but the change in stable could be to his benefit.
(5) BRAVE VOYAGER has come well at his last two. Distance suited and has a strong chance of making the frame.
Race 7 (1,000m)
(7) DARK MATTER shed her maiden at the third time of asking. She made her debut over course and distance and should go well again.
(8) MISS KANSAS shed her maiden over course and distance last time. That form has held up well and she can feature prominently.
(9) ARE YOU SURE had consistent form leading up to her recent maiden win.
(5) PRANKSTER is up in class but has come good at recent outings.
Race 8 (1,200m)
(6) SOHO STAR is holding form well and loves this course and distance. He gets a useful 4kg claimer aboard which could see him home again.
(9) FUTURE FLO is highly consistent. He is down in class and Rachel Venniker's 1.5kg allowance will add to his chances.
(5) MR MASTER STARTER may just have needed his last run. He has run well to stronger and, if back to his best, he should be right there.
There is nothing much between (2) WICCAN WARRIOR and (3) LICENCE TO THRILL, a short head separating them when last they met over course and distance. The latter is 0.5kg better off.
Race 9 (1,200m)
(3) TREATY OF PARIS has been contesting features of late and not far back. He looks to be a standout bet.
(5) ELIZABEDI GOLD has had one run back from the Cape and was probably in need of the outing - his first back since December 2024.
(8) KWAGGA BLITZ is one of only two Clinton Binda runners on the day. He was runner-up over course and distance last time and can feature again.
(2) NOW I GOT YOU is holding form well. Up in class, but he has a 4kg claimer aboard.
