June 29 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis
Watch the betting on the well-bred Dean Kannemeyer newcomer (1) PRINCESS OF GAUL.
(5) FLYING SOUTH has improved with every run for Glen Kotzen and looks primed.
(2) WHAT A PASSION was fancied on debut and can improve.
(4) THIRD WINTER raced very green on debut on the Poly for Kotzen, and is likely to improve.
Race 2 (1,100m)
(6) CHAPBOOK has shown up well in both starts and with Richard Fourie up, looks the part.
(8) GRAND FORCE was a close-up third on the Poly last outing. He has run well on this course.
(4) BOARDWALK BREEZE showed good pace before tiring the last bit. He has 100m less to travel and can go all the way.
(10) BOMBER STREAM is a struggling maiden but has shown some improvement in blinkers at his last two on this course.
Race 3 (1,200m)
(7) SOHO STAR was narrowly beaten at his last two. Go close.
Craig Zackey does duty on (4) COLD SHINE because stable jockey Callan Murray would have been hard-pressed to ride 54.5kg. First-time blinkers help.
(5) LICENCE TO THRILL is seldom far back but is 1.5kg worse off with Soho Star on last meetings.
(9) VIHAAN'S WEB beat Soho Star last time, but is on 4kg worse terms. Place claims still strong.
Race 4 (1,200m)
(1) ABADDON drops in class with a big weight but gets 4kg relief.
(4) MAR DEL PLATA was touched off with first-time blinkers last run. He has been consistent and is due a change of fortune.
(8) GORGEOUS GUY likes this trip. Can be competitive again.
(13) VELDSKOEN was not far back on debut and had steady Highveld form.
Race 5 (1,400m)
(1) SOLDIER BOY got a hefty rating for his debut win, but he gets 4kg off his back.
(6) BEACH PALACE has run well for this apprentice and has steady form over course and distance.
(11) LAKE COMO has come good. Goes well over course and distance but is drawn the widest.
(3) SAIL TO THE MOON can get involved in the finish.
Race 6 (1,400m)
(9) CAPTAIN'S PRIDE takes on older runners but was not far back first-up in a handicap.
(2) NELLIE MELBA showed up well over the trip on Poly last run. She appears to be coming to hand.
(1) COPACABANA has smart recent Poly form but does go on the turf. She has the best of the draws.
(4) NOODSBERG has run two fair races on Poly. Will come on.
Race 7 (1,600m)
(3) SONIC JET started at long odds behind the smart Green Sapphire last time. Though she carries a big weight, she does have a touch of class.
(8) ONE SMART COOKIE is up in class with a wide draw, but Fourie stays on and she can follow up.
(2) ICE RAIN has a better draw and is from an in-form stable. She went up six points in the handicap after her last win.
(5) SAFE AND SOUND found her last run too far and she should do better this time around.
Race 8 (1,600m)
(2) SKYTRIX seems to resent the Poly. Failed narrowly over course and distance three runs back. Can bounce back from good draw.
(1) RUGGER LOVER steps up in trip from a good draw. She has consistent sprint form but Fourie is back in the irons.
(9) GREENHOUSE has gone close over course and distance, beaten by One Smart Cookie.
(11) WEST SIDE STORY made no show on the Poly last run but had steady form before that.
Race 9 (1,600m)
(1) TERMINATOR is long overdue after three runner-up finishes over course and distance. He has the best of the draws.
(10) WHITE SEAHORSE has drawn a bit wide but has raced well since breaking his maiden. He gets a 4kg relief this time.
(13) EL REY VIENE is overdue a change of luck. He has drawn wide but should be competitive.
(2) CORRUPT is down in class and was a beaten favourite last run in first-time blinkers. Better run expected from a plum draw.
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June 21 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis
Race 1 (1,400m) (1) STAR MAJOR has gone close in both starts and could get it right. (2) GOLD GIBOSKI should be in the shake-up after two crackers. (5) DIAMOND DAYS relished the step-up to this trip last time. Can go close from a fair draw. (9) NEW WORLD is knocking on the door and Richard Fourie retains the ride, with blinkers on. Race 2 (1,400m) (6) SPLASH OF COLOUR has Gavin Lerena up from a middle draw of six and having gone close last time over this course and distance, she should be in the shake-up. (1) LOVE HER MADLY has run some good races and should relish the step-up in trip. She should be right there from pole position. (2) GREEK HEIRESS is a well-bred filly by far away out of a decent Fort Wood mare and Craig Zackey rides from a plum draw. (7) ONCIDIUM has Fourie up from a tricky draw of seven but she could improve on her first start. Race 3 (1,000m) (1) OCTOBER STORM is very well bred being by Vercingetorix out of the top broodmare Miss October. He should go close on debut. (4) FLEUR DE VILLE went close last time over course and distance and he should be in the shake-up. (6) IKO IKO is knocking on the door and should also be right there. (7) DIGBY is in good form and could be involved in the finish. Race 4 (1,400m) (1) MEG'S LEGACY ran a fine race over course and distance last time and is now drawn in pole and should be right there. (2) TAYLOR'S VERSION also went close last time and from draw two should be in the shake up. (5) RED CORAL improved second time and should enjoy this further step-up in trip. (10) RED STATE has run two good races in succession over 1,200m and should relish the step-up in trip but does have a wide draw. Race 5 (1,950m) (2) ARIOVISTUS won easily last time in an open maiden. Starts off on a fair rating of 73 with Fourie up over an ideal course and trip. (3) KWITE A KING ran well last time over 2,200m and from a good draw, will also enjoy this trip. (4) AHEAD OF THE FACTS has won two of his last three over middle distances and should be in the shake-up from a fair draw. (5) WOOD WORLD has been in good form and with Lerena up for the third time in succession, he has a chance. Race 6 (1,500m) (3) ELECTROMAGNETISM has won her last two and on pedigree, should relish the step-up in trip. (6) UKUDUMA is a well-bred Vercingetorix out of dual Group 1 winner Thunder Dance. She should go close after a good debut win. (7) LOWVELD LILY won well second time out and should enjoy the step-up in trip. (2) SHE'S MY WORLD is well drawn and should be thereabouts. Race 7 (1,500m) (5) HAPPY VERSE should enjoy the step-up in trip here and looks the one to beat. (6) ROLAND GARROS has won his last two in fine fashion and should be in the shake-up. (3) VAPOUR TRAIL is a half-brother to One Stripe and should enjoy this trip and is a contender from a good draw. (2) DREAMWORLD has fine form and tries a step-up in trip from a good draw, although the jury is out on whether he will stay. Race 8 (1,600m) (2) LADY LOOK ALIKE is in hard-knocking form. From a good draw over a suitable trip, should go close. (5) MIRACULOUS is knocking hard too and might enjoy the step-up and trip. (6) KAMCHATKA ran well last time over 1,400m and will enjoy this trip, but does have a tricky draw. (1) PENTOLINA has pole position and can be right there if repeating penultimate start. Race 9 (1,200m) (3) RIKKITIKKITAVI beat a good sort last time and is the one to beat. (4) OCTOBER FEST is well bred and is coming to hand. (2) MARITZBURG MEMORY has the form to be a contender. (8) HOPE CHEST has ability and could bounce back. Race 10 (1,200m) (1) BECKY SHARP is knocking hard and could get it right. (4) SAINT BRIGID ran a cracker last time when stepped down to 1,400m and is interesting over a further step-down in trip. (3) EASY MONEY beat Becky Sharp last time and is only 1.5kg worse off for a 1.75 length beating, so might confirm the form. (7) IM THE BUZZ has the form to earn a cheque. Race 11 (1,000m) (1) MISS WORLD is well regarded and Fourie could make all the difference. (3) DEAN STREET has the ability and can never be ignored. (5) TANNERON won well last time and looks to be coming into her own. (6) ELUSIVE WINTER is consistent and should be right there.
