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June 8 South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis
Race 1 (1,000m) (5) TRAJANUS finishing second on his KZN debut. He would have benefited from that experience and, with any improvement, should open his account. Debutante (7) BRIGITTE ANNE is respected, especially in receipt of a 2.5kg sex allowance. (4) SIMBINE has shown enough to pose a threat to the selection. (8) GIMMEFORSURE is worth watching. Race 2 (1,000m) (1) FIERY ROSE ran second on debut over 1,160m and showed enough pace on that occasion to suggest that she would be equally effective over this shorter trip. Watch the betting on newcomer (5) ON THE RUN. (6) QUEEN'S PACT has greater experience and remains open to improvement. (7) RHUM DE VIE and (8) WAR TALK could show up on debut. Race 3 (1,400m) (2) WHITE PEARL ran on from a long way back to finish a close-up fourth in a similar contest over track and trip last time. She is closely matched with (6) RADICCHIO on the form of that race and needs only repeat that run to resume winning ways. (1) TEXAS RED could fare better in this company than he did in a KZN Grade 2 last time. Consistent (7) BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW has a money chance too. Race 4 (1,160m) (7) EMERALD FORGE has finished second in both course-and-distance appearances. (5) PALACE PRINCE will likely pose the biggest threat on his eye-catching debut third. (8) STONE OF SCONE and experienced (1) OLD FASHIONED complete the shortlist. Race 5 (1,160m) (1) TUSCAN ROMANCE and (8) RENDEVOUS IN RIO are last-start seconds. The former does not win out of turn but the latter has more scope for improvement. Watch the betting on newcomer (10) LEANNE'S LOVE. Youngster (12) SHIMMERING has shown enough to make their presence felt. Race 6 (1,400m) A fascinating 2YO fillies feature. (5) RACHEL WALL, (3) LIMERICK LACE and (1) ALTA CAPITANA are genuine candidates for success after promising debut victories. They are all open to any amount of improvement. Last-start winner (2) BACK FROM WAR and debut scorer (4) MISS NOVAX also have legitimate each-way chances. Race 7 (1,400m) Recently gelded stablemate (5) READ ALL ABOUT IT is 3kg better off with last-start conqueror (6) RED PENNY. Improving last-start winner (1) CHRONICLE KING will probably need further to be seen to best effect but cannot be discounted. Course-and-distance debut winner (8) TAKE NO PRISONERS is open to any amount of improvement with that experience under his belt. Race 8 (1,800m) Last-start Grade 2 winner (5) LET'S GO NOW is weighted to follow up and get the better of her male rivals again. Progressive 3YO geldings (9) IMMEDIATE EDGE and (3) MUSICAL SCORE have a bit to find but are probably better than rated. However, the younger 3YO filly (8) OLIVIA'S WAY is also weighted to be competitive after her recent Grade 2 success. Race 9 (1,600m) (1) CONFEDERATE holds the edge and should be able to confirm his superiority. Improving (3) KAMENSKY is unbeaten over this course and distance, so cannot be taken lightly. Exciting (7) PUMPKIN PIE impressed with a last-to-first victory over track and trip last time. He is probably better than rated. Grade 1 winner (2) LEGEND OF ARTHUR is a familiar foe to Confederate, but may have to settle for a place.
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May 18 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis
Race 1 (1,000m) First-timers to watch may be (1) TRAJANUS, (5) AFRICAN PRIDE and (3) JET BLACKFIRE. Keep (4) CLINTOSTAR in mind. Race 2 (1,000m) (10) HIERARCHY made a smart debut at long odds. Go close. (12) FLYING SOUTH was backed in her Durbanville debut. Cape form has stood up well. (7) WATER HYACINTH ran well on debut but it was in December. (4) FASCINATION made a promising debut in soft ground and should come on from that. Race 3 (1,200m) (1) TRIPPING THUNDER comes with some consistent Cape form. (5) VICTOR HUGO was a beaten favourite last run with first-time blinkers. Shorter trip suits. (2) ARISTOCRATIC and (3) LIGHT THE FIRE are well bred. Race 4 (1,200m) (13) CATCH A PENNY has good Cape form. Blinkers off, trip suits. (11) MISS KANSAS finished a close third on debut on this course. (5) HAZY DAZY was not far off the winner on debut. Chance if she can improve on that effort. First-timer (7) CELESTIAL DIAMOND is bred for speed. Race 5 (1,600m) (2) INDIGENOUS ran second from a wide draw last time. Drawn better this time. (9) GREEN MILE is lightly raced but never far back. (4) UBERMENSCH improved first time for his new stable when moving to the Highveld. (7) EL CAPTITAN is knocking at the door. He can feature. Race 6 (1,500m) (6) AFRICAN SKYLINE finished a creditable sixth to Ziyasha last time. Blinkers off and trip suits. (3) DAVE THE KING has disappointed this season with two no-shows. Rested and bears watching. (4) RAPIDASH boasts some useful Cape form in strong company and gets first-time blinkers. (8) ROYAL VICTORY will prefer it a lot further but he is class and he seldom finishes far off. Race 7 (1,400m) (7) BEACH PALACE goes well on this course and was a close-up second behind (3) LAKE COMO giving the winner 7.5kg. (8) L'ULTIMO made a smart return last run after a lengthy break. (2) RUN TO RIO is marginally better off at the weights with Beach Palace on their last meeting. (1) RAFIKI has his second run after a break. Will strip close to his peak. Race 8 (1,400m) (4) FAMOUS WARRIOR took on stronger last run, was not far back. (7) TYRCONNELL has a better draw than Famous Warrior this time and can turn the tables. (6) PLAZA ACCORD has won over course and distance. This suits. (2) MR HOTSTEPPER was eased out of the race last run. Promising. Race 9 (1,000m) (7) MOJO MAN won well last time beating (8) JET LEGACY and is now 1.5kg worse off at the weights. (9) TWENTY ONE MAY goes very well over course and distance. (5) RAINBOW REWARD has been rested. First run for a new stable. Race 10 (1,000m) (4) IBHELE takes a drop in class and should be competitive. (9) CHARA SANDS has dropped two points in the handicap and gets a 4kg claimer. (7) PHILISPIEL is over his best course and distance. (5) ARVERNI PRINCESS won well last run and only has 50kg to shoulder.
