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14-06-2025
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June 15 S.A. (Turffontein) form analysis
Race 1 (1,160m) (5) ANCHORAGE would not be winning out of turn having finished second in both starts. Last-start winners (1) FAIR PROPOSAL, (3) VERSACE ONTHETRACK and (2) LET'S GO LOLA all benefited from a first outing and should remain competitive. Race 2 (1,160m) (2) JAN VAN GOYEN scored an impressive win on debut. It may pay to follow his progress. (1) GOT THE FEELING scored at 66-1 on debut and has should improve for it. (5) SHADOWFOX ran an eye-catching second on debut over track and trip, so could pose a threat. Newcomer (7) TRUST is also respected. Race 3 (1,400m) (1) JOHNNY DRAMA and (2) CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD have the form and experience to play leading roles. But they are vulnerable to less-exposed younger rival (10) RADIO STAR, who was only touched off on debut over track and trip and need not improve much with that experience to count on. (7) SILVER LONGSWORD and (6) GREENLIGHT RACER complete the shortlist. Race 4 (1,400m) (12) JAPANESE GARDEN and (11) DAISY JONES (drawn wide) have more scope to improve, so could dominate the outcome. (1) GREEN STREET will likely play the leading role in a race that will not take much to win. (10) BLOOD OF EDEN appeals most of the remainder. Race 5 (2,000m) (9) INTO DANCING ran on for third over 1,600m last time, and the 2,000m will suit better. (1) LAVA LAMP and (2) MATTIAZO finished second in their most recent outings over 1,600m and will not need to improve much over this extended trip to fight out the finish. (8) HOPSCOTCH also filled the runner-up berth last time over 1,450m and will likely be competitive if confirming that progress over this distance. Race 6 (2,000m) (2) MIZZEN SWORD will improve over this distance which is, on paper, within his compass. (1) SANTIAGO'S PRIDE finished 2½ lengths ahead of (3) HEROIC ACT over 1,800m in May. They should finish in the same order. (9) ENFLAME has scope to improve over this extended trip, so could make his presence felt. Race 7 (1,160m) (2) GUY GIBSON was a fast-finishing second over slightly further in KZN recently. Last-start winner (4) BOB'S YOUR UNCLE remains competitive despite his penalty. (5) NIGHT BOMBER and (6) PASSAGE OF POWER, on his reappearance after a gelding operation, have the means to acquit themselves competitively. Race 8 (1,600m) (9) CLAW won a similar contest, albeit at a slightly lower level, over track and trip last month. Watch this progressive 3YO. Consistent (10) PRESSONREGARDLESS, improving (6) ARTIST'S MODEL have the means to make their presence felt. (3) ZUZAN has excuses for disappointing last starts but remains competitive at this level off his current mark. Race 9 (1,600m) Last-start winner (8) ACCEPT COOKIES scored after a break from a wide draw last month and is good value to follow up. (2) PALACE DANCER lines up with another winning chance. She is 1kg better off with last-start conqueror (6) MOUNTAIN HIGH and can turn the tables, even at first mile test. (3) TOO LATE MY MATE is not underestimated off a reduced mark.
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30-04-2025
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May 1 SA (Turffontein) form analysis
Race 1 (1,000m) (10) VERSACE ONTHETRACK drew support and ran with promise on debut over track and trip. With natural improvement expected, should play a leading role. Newcomers (2) CHERICHERILADY and (3) GIRL IN VERDITE are worth a market check on debut, as is (6) MY EYES NEVER LIE with championship-chasing riders booked to ride. Race 2 (1,000m) (7) EIGHT HATS confirmed her debut third with a close-up second over this trip on the Inside track in open company. She could open her account. Speedy (5) TIME WILL TELL also acquitted himself well in open company last time. Chance with a similar run. Watch the betting on newcomer (3) DRAGONHEART with Gavin Lerena booked to ride. (2) CARNARVON can make his presence felt. Race 3 (1,400m) (1) ICHACHA has benefited from an encouraging comeback outing. Can fight out the finish. (6) MIRROR FLECTION stayed on for third on debut over a shorter trip. May find this distance more to his liking. Youngsters (10) MIGHTY EAGLE and newcomer (9) FIRE STARTER are also respected. Race 4 (1,400m) (1) POINTER was a fast-finishing second over this trip at a higher level last time and need only repeat that performance to capitalise on this ease in grade. (2) CAPE LIGHTS also has form and experience to fight for victory, along with progressive 3yo (5) PALACE DANCER who should play a leading role. (8) MOUNTAIN HIGH appeals most of the remainder. Race 5 (1,600m) Last-start winner (3) SAFE SPACE remains competitive but needs luck from a wide gate. (5) SPRING TRADITION and (8) THE PLAYBOY BOMBER should make their presence felt. (4) SHINTO SHRINE produced an encouraging effort after gelding. This extended distance will be more to his liking. Race 6 (2,000m) (4) AMERICAN REBEL was an authoritative winner over this trip last time. The step-up in class will not stop another bold bid. (6) ARLINGTON ACTION and (2) TO THE RESCUE have the form and experience at this level to trouble the selection. Class-dropper (7) PANNING GOLD is not taken lightly either. Race 7 (1,160m) (2) CYMRIC rallied gamely to score in this grade over the same track and trip last time. Another bold showing is expected under a two-point penalty. (4) SILVER TUDOR ran on from a hopeless position after being drawn wide. Will pose more of a threat on 2kg better terms. (3) YAMADORI has thrived since relocating to the Highveld. Deserves a win on his consistency. Hat-trick seeking (7) WARM WINTER NITE completes the shortlist. Race 8 (1,160m) (2) SECRET CHORD is ideally suited to this track and trip. He went close over 1,200m in a stronger race last time. (5) TURBO POWER is another with earning potential. (9) WAR OF KINGDOMS confirmed his debut second over track and trip with a win last time. Open to progress. (10) PRINCE OF KILDARE is worth following.
