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July 20 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m) (7) BLACK FROST was not far back on his Poly debut but has run well on this course. Rachel Venniker is back from injury with her 1.5kg allowance. (9) BOURBON'S BEAST started at long odds in both starts but was much improved last time and the stable is in form. (8) MOHAVE PRINCE was a modest fourth on debut but experience should bring him on. (10) GREEN GATEWAY is a regally bred debutant and one to watch in the betting. Race 2 (1,000m) (1) CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT has shown promise in two runs, and was not far back in a strong maiden last time. With a 4kg claimer up, she should be competitive. (6) MISS KANSAS made a smart debut over course and distance but ran well below form at her last start. Big chance on her debut effort. (5) DREAM DECISION raced green on debut on this course and should come on with the run. (8) QUEEN FENN is consistent and can feature in this line-up. Race 3 (1,400m) (5) CATCH A PENNY has not been out of the money in nine starts and has gone close over this distance. She takes on males but should be thereabouts again. (8) NEXT OF KIN was a beaten favourite in just his second start. He has shown up well in both outings and this trip should suit. (6) DIGITAL ASSET was staying on gamely behind the highly rated Bruh last time. He has improved with each outing. (4) CARNIVAL PARK is another who has been improving all the while and the stable is in form. Race 4 (1,400m) (1) FLYING SOUTH was narrowly beaten last start. She steps up in trip but has the best of the draws in what appears to be a modest line-up. (6) MISS TWINKLE raced greenly on debut but did find some market support. She is sure to come on with the outing. (10) SKIPPER O'MALLEY has shown some ability and has a fair money chance. (12) SNEEUWITJIE gets first-time blinkers and a light weight. She can surprise. Race 5 (2,400m) (9) LADY MY LADY is a lightly raced four-year-old who goes the trip for the first time. However, she has only 49kg to shoulder and was not far back at her last two. (3) ESCAPOLOGIST loves this course and distance and goes well for Cole Dicken. A repeat of her last effort will see her close again. (6) OUR LADY FATE steps up in trip but has had two promising warm-ups leading into the race. She should stay the trip and is one to follow in the market. (4) SHINY BOB won well last time. Gets 4kg claim. Race 6 (1,000m) (7) ICY ELEANOR disappointed first-up on the Poly but has done well over course and distance. (5) VISION TO ACHIEVE is in cracking form over course and distance but found Hot Pearl in a galloping mood last time. (1) HAPPY ANALIA gets first-time blinkers. Her last win was over course and distance. (6) HURRICANE CAT was much improved when winning first-up with a tongue-tie. She is quick and has a chance again. Race 7 (1,400m) (3) THESUPERNOVASTAR was much improved with blinkers off. A repeat effort over course and distance will see him in the mix. (4) BEACH PALACE was two lengths back to Thesupernovastar when they last met, but Callan Murray takes over the apprentice. (7) SAIL TO THE MOON had his first outing for Yogas Govender in the same race, after arriving from the Western Cape where the form stacks up well in KZN. (6) ATTABOY with Gavin Lerena replacing an apprentice should show big improvements. Race 8 (1,400m) Mike Miller has three chances but on jockey bookings, (4) ETHEREAL VIEW is the stable elect. Wide on Poly last start but has good form over the trip. (5) RADU is holding form well and is back over what looks to be her optimum trip. (11) PROM QUEEN is drawn wide but has come on well of late. With some luck in running, should contest the finish. (10) SKYTRIX also has a wide draw but has a 4kg claimer aboard. Not the worst.
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April 27 South Africa (Turffontein/Scottsville) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m) Race 1 (1,200m) (9) VIPINGO and (8) PRINCESS KEIRA receive a handy 2.5kg sex allowance and can both rival with their male rivals. Well-bred first-timers (4) GEOSTORM and (1) ALPHA WORLD must be monitored in the betting. Race 2 (1,000m) (8) HAPPY ANALIA is in smart form and can double up. (7) ICY ELEANOR has not been out since making a winning debut nearly a year back. She can make a winning return. (1) WINGS OF JOSEPHINE cruised to a comfortable victory last time. She gets another 4kg claimer aboard. (4) VISION TO ACHIEVE can do better this shorter trip. Race 3 (1,450m) (7) CONCORDIA and (2) WINDS OF GRACE appeal most of those with experience, though preference is for the younger latter. Newcomer (10) WITCHING HOUR and (3) MILO'S MILLIONAIRE complete the shortlist. Race 4 (1,400m) (9) PHIL THE FUTER boasts some fair Cape and PE form and should be competitive in this. (3) DANUBE may just have needed his last effort and should have a bright chance here. (4) WINDOW TO MY SOUL can improve on his debut run and the extra furlong should suit. (6) SERGEANT SOQRAT comes from a visiting stable that does well on this course. Race 5 (1,450m) (2) CURTISS CONDOR ran a fast-finishing third on debut over 1,200m. That run and this extended trip should serve his interests. (5) GOLDEN ALEXIA and youngster (8) MIGHTY EAGLE have shown enough to trouble the selection, while (4) MISS TAKES is another open to improvement, especially over the longer trip he is bred to appreciate. Race 6 (1,100m) (1) ISIVIVANE made a winning return after a year off. He jumps in class but should be competitive. (7) FASTNET FILLY is lightly raced and beat the smart Green Sapphire two runs back. (8) TEFLON MAN won last time but with some anxious moments. (11) KING OF THE GAULS is way better than his Cape form. Back on home turf she can surprise. Race 7 (1,600m) (3) TOO LATE MY MATE acquitted herself well at a higher level against males last time. She can return to winning ways. (5) GLAMOROUS LADY bounced back to form last time and can figure if repeating that display. (1) MISS HANNIGAN and (2) SOLDIER'S EYE are consistent hard-knockers. Race 8 (1,100m) (4) KEUKENHOF strolled to a comfortable maiden win on debut, clocking a useful time. (1) WILD WILD GREEN was a beaten favourite in the Cape Nursery last run. Well above average. (6) QUICKSTEPGAL improved when hacking up second-up. (2) WINTER BELLE makes the Highveld trip for her debut. Race 9 (1,600m) Last-start winners (3) WAGRAM and (5) TANA MAREE are genuine candidates for success. (6) STREISAND has a say. (7) GHOSTBUSTER has the form to make his presence felt. Race 10 (1,100m) (2) FORTRESS OF FIRE cruised to an easy debut victory in good time. Stay with him. (5) MILITARY COMMAND makes his local debut after two comfortable Kenilworth wins. Include in exotics. (1) I'M A FIREBALL won comfortably on debut. He takes on stronger but looks progressive. (6) ELEGANTRIX takes on males in what looks to be a warmup for the Allan Robertson. Race 11 (2,000m) (4) WHISPERS OF WAR has found form and consistency since he dropped in the ratings and has won over this distance. He gets the nod ahead of hard-knockers (2) CARNELO and (6) GAMER. Last-start scorer (7) HAT FURIOUS landed a betting coup on his reappearance. Race 12 (1,200m) (2) SUMMER LILY has twice finished behind Asiye Phambili. Now 6.5kg better off at the weights. (8) ASIYE PHAMBILI could again prove a little too good for her younger rivals. (12) GIMMIE'S COUNTESS was run out of it late last start and the drop in trip could better suit. (11) SHIPHOLIA can do better than her last effort. Race 13 (1,200m) (4) HEAVYLIESTHECROWN made a winning track-and-trip debut and she would have come on appreciably. Pays to follow. (3) HALCYON and the returning (2) PENNSYLVANIA (gelded) are lightly raced male rivals with scope to improve. (6) ESPINOZA is not without claims. Race 14 (1,400m) (2) BRISTOL HERCULES has been close-up in all five of his recent outings and is nicely drawn. (13) RICH FOLKS HOAX made a smart local debut. Step-up in trip and handy galloping weight suit. (11) KING OF SPIN has come to hand for his new stable. (14) TYRCONNELL goes very well on this course. Race 15 (1,200m) (7) THERE SHE GOES is awkwardly drawn but the addition of first-time pacifiers may help. (12) TWICE AS WILD is ideally positioned in gate 1 and (10) ORIENTAL BOUQUET is drawn the widest, but both can have a say. (5) KOTINOS appeals most of the remainder.
