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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.
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May 31 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis
Race 1 (1,100m) Mostly first-timers but of those who have run, (6) THAT'LL B THE DAY was well supported on debut but that was on the Poly and she finished down the field. She can make the required improvement on turf. Visiting (9) LET'S GO LOLA started at long odds on debut but was narrowly beaten into third. She should come on from that effort. (8) WORLD OF ROYALTY found some market support on debut and finished a respectable third. She too should benefit from having a run. (7) MFETHU is a well-bred first-timer and may be worth following in the market. Race 2 (1,600m) (12) ALEX MILLER has been costly to follow for her supporters, a beaten favourite at her last two. She has drawn wide but gets first-time blinkers. (3) PROMISE OF FIRE was run out of it late with first-time blinkers. She has shown steady improvement and has a good draw. The extra furlong should also suit. (5) TERMINAL VELOCITY is way better than her last run from a wide draw. She may also have needed the outing and is sure to improve. (2) FINE WINE is a late starter but has shown up well in her two outings to date. From a handy draw, she is one to keep an eye on in the betting. Race 3 (1,600m) (5) ONE SMART COOKIE has come well of late and tries for a winning hat-trick. She steps up to a mile from a decent draw and only got a two-point raise in the handicap for her last win. (2) PRINCESS ILARIA is in good form on the Highveld. She stays the trip well and from a handy draw should be right there. (10) FAIZAH is always game and her last win was over course and distance. (9) ZENA ROSE was narrowly beaten last run and got a four-point raise in the handicap. Duncan Howells stays with her 4kg-claiming apprentice. Race 4 (1,600m) (7) TERMINATOR comes from a very much in-form stable and has been narrowly beaten at his last two over the trip. (11) GURKHA was beaten by over six lengths by runaway winner (8) INGQWELE last time, but the former is now 4kg better off which should bring them closer together although both are still improving three-year-olds. (5) FORWARD MOTION is a smart filly. She is up against it in this field but with a 4kg claimer aboard she can make her presence felt. Race 5 (1,200m) The unbeaten (10) DIRECT HIT looks to be a serious filly and if she handles the sometimes-tricky Hollywoodbets Scottsville straight she should be right there. (5) ONE FINE WINTER was a comfortable winner of her last start. He also ran second to Golden Palm in the SA Nursery. (4) COMIC RELIEF goes the extra furlong but is unbeaten in two on this track which is in her favour. (2) WILD WILD GREEN may just have needed her last run on this course and should benefit from the outing. She looks more than useful. Race 6 (1,200m) (3) GREEN DIAMOND takes on the colts in the Gold Medallion but has not been tested at her last two including the SA Nursery against males. Way above average. (7) MILITARY COMMAND was disappointing last run but may have needed the outing after his trip back from the Cape. (9) I'M A FIREBALL did not appear to handle the soft ground of his last start after winning smartly on debut. He should improve on his last showing. (1) ZALATORIS looks held by Green Diamond on their last showing, but can still run a place. Race 7 (1,200m) (10) ASIYE PHAMBILI was a game second last run over course and distance giving the winner 8.5kg. She comes with smart Cape form and Duncan Howells knows what it takes to win this race. (5) RASCOVA and (1) DOUBLE GRAND SLAM are top-class fillies. However, all of their recent meetings have been over a mile and further and although classy, always comes through. It may prove prudent to look for the tried and tested over the trip. (8) MIA MOO is unbeaten in two since returning from the Cape and is sure to have been aimed at this race by Sean Tarry. Race 8 (1,200m) Nothing went right for (9) KING OF THE GAULS when making the trip to the Cape. He caught the eye when just out of the money last time and looks cherry-ripe for this race with a light weight. (16) TENANGO has smart form over the trip at Kenilworth and should make a bold bid. (15) SURJAY seldom runs a bad race. He has run two smart races in Group company of late and this course will suit. (5) OUTLAW KING was a neck ahead of King Of The Gauls when last they met and there should not be much between the two again although there may be more to come from the latter. Race 9 (1,200m) (15) ISIVIVANE won well first run back from a long break but was well beaten behind Sail The Seas and Eight On Eighteen in the Group 2 WSB Guineas. He looks to be back over a more suitable trip. (5) UN BEL DI has useful Cape form in good company and should be in the firing line. The grey (3) GUY GIBSON was close-up when back to a sprint after a break and can feature. (10) LICENCE TO THRILL has not been far back since his last win and has a money chance. Race 10 (1,200m) (5) PRICELESS PEARL is still a maiden and returns from a length break. He has been tried over further but faces modest company and will not have to have improved much to have a good chance. (6) COTTON RON seldom runs a bad race but is struggling for his third win. (4) ONE IRISH ROVER and (7) NOW I GOT YOU are old rivals. One Irish Rover is 1kg better off with Now I Got You who has an inexperienced apprentice aboard.
