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May 14 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m) Race 1 (1,200m) (2) STAR IN MOTION raced green on debut and finished fifth. He should improve with the benefit of a race. (3) THAT'LL B THE DAY makes his debut. Judging on jockey bookings, he looks the pick of Glen Kotzen's trio. (6) GEORGE'S MAGIC can improve on his last effort, during which he took on some promising opposition. (9) QUINN'S TIME made a fair debut. He should improve but has drawn wide. Race 2 (1,400m) Race 2 (1,400m) (3) MALSHANA MOU has put in two smart showings over shorter. She has drawn well and can go one better. (2) KALI BWANA was a beaten favourite last time, although she has put in improved efforts in her last two starts. (1) SCANDALIZE has put in two modest efforts but she can improve over this trip. (8) ALANNAH has a tricky draw to contend with but she is tried over the trip. Race 3 (1,400m) Race 3 (1,400m) (1) NOODSBERG needed her last run after returning from a break. She meets some useful older runners but looks to have more in store. Gary Rich has two competitive runners in (3) ENGLISH PRIMROSE and (5) DAWN SURPRISE. Dawn Surprise could be the pick, but English Primrose is back on her favourite surface where she ran second in her last four outings on the Poly. (4) SKY VELOCITY has finished second in her last three starts. Race 4 (2,000m) Race 4 (2,000m) (4) SILKY JET will be taking on males but she has useful Highveld form over the trip. She should be competitive. (1) KING BAVARIAN has consistent form and a handy galloping weight. (5) STORM AHEAD has improved at his last two runs. He ran fourth two starts ago and finished second last time. (2) BASIE RAAKVAT has been knocking on the door and stays the trip well. Race 5 (1,600m) Race 5 (1,600m) (1) DANCING ON A CLOUD ran below expectations first-up after his maiden win. He can make amends. (2) UZWANO improved with blinkers last time. (9) LANDSEER showed up well first-up and can improve back on the Poly. (11) FAIRE ADVANTAGE returns from a lengthy break but won his last two over this course and distance. Race 6 (1,600m) Race 6 (1,600m) (3) FIREBURST finished well to get her head in front last time and could possibly follow up. (4) THE MIGHTIEST ran second behind Streisand last time, and got a three-point raise in the ratings. (1) GREENHOUSE was not far back in her first local outing and Kabelo Matsunyane will replace the inexperienced apprentice from a plum draw. (2) QHAWEKAZI had some fair Cape form. One to watch. Race 7 (1,200m) Race 7 (1,200m) (3) BLUE HOLLY is a smart filly. Although her best recent form has been over a furlong shorter, she has a light weight. (5) RICH FOLKS HOAX was narrowly beaten first-up and is now ½ kg better off with (6) QUANDARY. There should be very little between the two. (2) ICY BLAST is never far back and was a narrow winner last start. She boasts some fair form. Race 8 (1,200m) Race 8 (1,200m) (1) COTTON RON has been consistent. He has a plum draw and his apprentice rider has been replaced. (9) THERE SHE GOES does not have the best of draws but the Poly should suit and she rates a strong winning chance. (10) PURPLE POWAHOUSE is always game and has not been out of the money in his last five starts. He has the widest draw to contend with but expect another honest effort. (8) DARING ACT could get involved with the finish. Race 9 (1,000m) Race 9 (1,000m) (3) ICY ELEANOR was given a lengthy break after her debut win. She ran second after a break of nearly a year and can go one better. (8) DIYARANI returns from a break. She shed her maiden on the Poly and should feature. Tienie Prinsloo has two competitive runners in (5) HAPPY ANALIA, a narrow winner last start, and (9) RUGGER LOVER, who is now 1kg better off with Icy Eleanor.
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April 23 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m) A fair debut and experience can see (4) INTENSITY and (8) DARK MATTER go closer. But Dark Matter looks to be the better one, albeit there are a number of eye-catching first-timers. (11) STAR IN MOTION and (10) YIPPEE KIYAY are two that may be worth following in the market. Race 2 (1,200m) (1) LIMITLESS SKY has improved and has gone well over this course and distance. (4) KALI BWANA was second behind impressive winner Keukenhof last time. (7) KAPTURE THE PEACE and (8) EDUCATOR could prove to be the best of the debutantes. Race 3 (1,000m) (2) UN BEL DI comes with smart Cape form over the distance. (5) MOJO MAN won well last time. He gets a 4kg claimer aboard and can go in again. (1) KALAHARI ROLLER ran fourth to Mojo Man last time and his last win was over this course and distance. (3) TWENTY ONE MAY is 0.5kg better off than Mojo Man, taking the apprentice allowance into consideration, but is in good form over the trip and can turn the tables. Race 4 (1,600m) (9) DANCING ON A CLOUD was an impressive maiden winner last time. He faces stronger rivals but is capable of improving further. (12) TERMINATOR has a wide draw to contend with but his last win was over the course and distance. Expect a bold showing from him. (1) DAPPER is running over a more suitable trip and has the best draw. (10) THE WOLF won a good race on the Poly last run and stays the trip. The form can hold up. Race 5 (1,600m) (1) ICY BLAST has tumbled down the handicap when contesting sprints. Last time, he was drawn widest and now jumps from a more favourable gate. (7) SUNDANCE KID went close last time. The form has been franked in feature company, so a repeat should see him in the firing line. (5) JP'S PALACE's last win was on this course and he is progressive. (4) PLAZA ACCORD is unbeaten in two runs since returning from a lengthy break. Race 6 (1,200m) (2) KHETHIWE'S DESTINY is smart and has her third run after a lengthy break. She could prove too classy for her male rivals. (5) RIVERSTONE comes with solid Cape form over the trip. If fit and well, he will make his presence felt. (4) AGRADO won well last time. He took a six-point rise in the handicap but can benefit from Rachel Venniker's allowance. (1) MEXICAN PETE improved last time and can surprise. Race 7 (1,200m) (2) REAL WAR won at long odds last start. However, he is a progressive youngster and only got a three-point raise in the handicap. He beat (8) GORGEOUS GUY by the barest of margins and is now 1.5kg better off at the weights. (6) WISSA'S ON FIRE will be a big contender. (9) NOW I GOT YOU may still be under the handicappers' radar and has a light weight. Race 8 (1,200m) (4) GETOFFOFMYCLOUD came from the clouds to shed her maiden last time. She can follow up. (10) DAFNES DAUGHTER has been disappointing at her last two runs but can do better. (7) MIA'S ATHENA has her second run after a lengthy break. She could surprise at best. (1) MAMAS BABY does seem to run best on the Poly but can improve on her last run.
