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June 11 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
Race 1 (1,000m) (4) NOTHING COOLER raced greenly in a fair debut. She is likely to come on from that. (6) FLYING SOUTH was a well-beaten third last run but may just have needed it. (5) RACEWAY disappointed last run after a much-improved previous effort. Watch market. (3) MOSCOW MISS beat Flying South a neck, but the 4kg claimer is replaced by Andrew Fortune. Race 2 (1,200m) (2) TIME WILL TELL has been knocking on the door for some time now. She goes well over this trip and has first-time blinkers. (8) CAPTAIN CLEVER was much improved first-up after a lengthy break. He now gets 4kg relief. (1) GORGEOUS BOMB was a close-up second over course and distance. Big say. (10) K M V RETROFIT has shown up well at her last two. Can feature. Race 3 (1,400m) (6) LEMON THYME was second-best last run but was narrowly beaten at her penultimate start. (4) CHERRY OH BABY had excuses last run but has been costly to follow. Blinkers on. (2) FASCINATION has not been too far back in her two outings. (5) CONCORDIA has modest form to date but gets first-time blinkers and can surprise. Race 4 (1,400m) (3) FRENCH FLAME made a promising start on the Poly last time and has improved in his last two. He gets first-time blinkers. (2) KITCHAKAL is never far back. He is course and distance suited with a plum draw. (5) CHINABERRY improved last run on the Poly and was not far back from a wide gate. (6) SAVANTRIX is back on the Poly over his optimum trip. Race 5 (2,000m) (4) AZALEAS FOR ALL has shown up well in her last two and was a beaten favourite last time. (3) ENGLISH PRIMROSE has a light weight and is back over her optimum trip. (9) QONDANEKUKHANYENI has improved with each outing and was touched off last run. (1) GRAND OCCASION was not far back to stronger last time. Race 6 (1,600m) (7) NUMZAAN has a big weight but Serino Moodley is back. (8) GRIPEN was a beaten favourite in his local debut. He makes his Poly debut but can go close again. (9) DAWN SURPRISE has consistent form over shorter but may now prefer this extended trip. (2) VIVA DE JANEIRO has consistent Highveld form. Switch to Poly could bring out the best. Race 7 (1,600m) (1) UZWANO is lightly raced and possibly still under the handicapper's radar. (5) GURKHA did not get the rub of the green in the last race. He can do better here. (10) SHOEFELLA has drawn wide but has done well against stronger. (4) OUR LADY FATE has good form on the Poly and is lightly raced. Race 8 (1,200m) (7) ULTRA QUICK has been consistent at recent outings on the turf. The rejuvenated Poly should suit. (5) PRIZED PLATINUM has shown up well in KZN and could prove the pick although Kabelo Matsunyane stays with (4) MARIACHI MADNESS. (3) HIPPOCRATES has a big weight but is a Poly specialist and jumps from a plum gate.
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May 17 South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis
Race 1 (1,160m) (5) JAZZ PIANIST and (7) RACEWAY have the benefit of race experience and should be competitive on what they have shown. The betting will provide a guide to the chances of those on debut. On pedigree, (6) LIMERICK LACE, (10) STONE OF SCONE and (11) TOP SHELF TEDDY appeal most on pedigree. Race 2 (1,160m) (2) BALULE and (3) CARNARVON are all likely to improve with the benefit of experience, so they ought to acquit themselves well. (7) SHADOWFAX and (9) TOP FLOOR are attractively bred newcomers worth a market check on debut. Race 3 (1,400m) (11) PRETTY PERSUASIVE and (13) VIPINGO can improve and have already shown enough to play leading roles. (12) SCHIPOLE and (10) INTO DANCING are well-bred newcomers who must be respected on debut, especially if the market speaks in their favour. Race 4 (1,400m) (1) TWO FOR THE BOYS (tongue-tie on first time), (12) WORLD ORDER and filly (13) SCARLETT HEART (first-time blinkers) have the form and experience to fight for victory but in a race that will not take much winning, well-bred newcomers (10) RADIO STAR and (11) TAKE NO PRISONERS need not be special to score at the first time of asking. Race 5 (2,400m) Tricky. Last-start winners (6) ROMEO'S MAGIC and hat-trick seeking (8) MO MENT remain competitive for top honours under resultant penalties but are closely matched on recent form with class-dropper (3) TO THE RESCUE. Consistent (5) DOUGLAS DRAGON would not be winning out of turn either, while (1) STAR COIN and (4) EIGER SANCTION could have more to offer going this extended trip for the first time. Race 6 (1,600m) (3) PUMPKIN PIE and (8) CRESCENDO confirmed the promise of their debuts by winning over shorter distances last time and this extended trip should unlock further improvement from both 3yo geldings. Fellow last-start maiden scorers (11) WAR REPORTER and (13) APACHE CHIEF also have the means to acquit themselves competitively on their handicap debuts. (14) GUERILLA WARFARE and (9) ALADDIN'S LAMP appeal most of the remainder. Race 7 (1,600m) (1) BACCHUS and (2) DON'T CRY FOR ME were outclassed in back-to-back outings at Grade 1 level but will find life easier in this. Unexposed (11) COUNT HUHTIKUU fits a similar profile. Progressive (5) ARTIST'S MODEL, distance-suited (6) MASTERSHIP and (10) CLAW are proven in this grade and should make their presence felt in the outcome. Race 8 (1,160m) Consistent (4) FASTNET FILLY is very speedy and will be the one they all have to catch. (5) JUST THE TWO OF US bounced back with a good win last time and deserves respect in this line-up. (6) KOMATI RIVER and (7) SALENIO PENINSULA are both better than what they showed in their latest outings, so should be on the premises too. Race 9 (1,160m) A very competitive-looking handicap. (3) FULLY COMMITTED won nicely on debut but did not repeat the same performance at her next outing. She might enjoy reverting to the minimum trip and must be considered. (9) FLIGHT OF A CONDOR was a good winner last time and it would not be a surprise were she to follow up. (1) HONG KONG has not always shown her best side but she is capable of contesting the finish when she does. (4) ROAMING SPIRIT and (6) GREAT NOTION have been racing well and are both capable of getting involved with the finish.
