17-05-2025
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.
