Aug 3 South Africa (Greyville) form guide
It may pay to keep track of the first timers.
Of those who have run, (1) BLAZING BEAUTY made major improvement at long odds and first run for her new stable. A repeat can see her home in a modest line-up.
Judged on jockey booking, debutant (3) CAPTAIN VENTURA could be the stable elect for trainer Darryl Moore, who commented that she is very quick. Stable companion (7) QUEEN FENN has shown some ability. too.
(9) KALI BWANA drops back in trip following a fifth place over 1,200m at her last start. Making slow headway.
Race 2 (1,200m)
(1) THAT'LL BE THE DAY was a beaten favourite last run after a smart previous effort. From pole position draw he may be the one to beat.
(4) KANAAL SKATER made marked improvement first time out in KZN and can build on that.
(2) HIGHER LOVE is way better than his last two and has done well on the Poly.
(7) RED CARDINAL raced green on debut and is sure to come on with the run.
Race 3 (1,200m)
(8) BOARDWALK BREEZE has been knocking at the door for some time now and has improved in blinkers. Not disgraced last run, he should finish in the money.
(4) DEVOTED comes from a very much in-form stable and is one to watch in the market.
(5) TASTE THE RAINBOW raced green on debut and although some way back the winner Green Gateway, looks to be more than useful.
(3) TARGARYEN KNIGHT finished just ahead of Taste The Rainbow but was having his second outing.
Race 4 (1,800m)
(14) TWILIGHT WARRIOR has a wide draw to contend with but made a promising local debut and looks set to make further improvement.
(10) ZARA'S WINTER appears to be coming to hand at the right time. Mike Miller's charge has started at long odds in all three outings but has come on with each start and could prove to be the best of his four runners.
(2) CARNIVAL PARK has taken time to shed his maiden but has not been far back and has a plum draw to help his cause.
(9) LUNAR DESCENT is better than his last run. He has been showing signs of coming to hand and with a more experienced jockey aboard he should be competitive.
Race 5 (1,800m)
(4) PRINCESS PALACE has dropped in the ratings and this step-up in distance along with a handy galloping weight will give him every chance.
(6) ELEMBEE has come down to a more competitive rating and has shown steady improvement at recent outings. She is seldom far back and should be in the mix.
(2) QUEEN AMINA built on his steady improvement when not winning out of turn on the Poly last time. The trip suits.
(3) ANOTHER DREAM was a game winner first-up out of the maidens. Three might be too much to ask from Lucinda Woodruff's filly but she cannot be ignored.
Race 6 (1,600m)
(7) CASSANDRA is still a maiden but has shown up well in all three of her starts and Glen Kotzen's filly is up against some well exposed opposition.
(6) AMAFORT is lightly raced but appears to have come to hand at recent outings and looks primed for this.
(9) COPACABANA has drawn wide but has been holding form well and the extra furlong should be in her favour.
(1) MOUNTAINSOFTHEMOON was a beaten favourite at his last outing but has improved with a tongue-tie and has the best of the draws.
Race 7 (1,600m)
Competitive field.
(9) CALLMEGETRIX was possibly outclassed in the Grade 1 Garden Province but had smart form before that and should go well in this line-up.
(3) WHITE PEARL finished less than a length behind Callmegetrix in the Garden Province and has the better draw this time around. There should not be much between the two.
(2) TWO G'S steps up in class and trip but is lightly raced and her recent form is solid.
(4) SOVEREIGN GRANT hardly ever runs a poor race and should be right up there.
Race 8 (1,000m)
(1) RAFA'S BOY has a big weight but is in mustard form. All recent form has been over the Hollywoodbets Scottsville straight and he takes the turn but from pole position.
(4) CATAVAR has shown up well in two recent outings on the Poly. His last win was over course and distance.
(10) IBHELE has been dropping steadily in the ratings. Down in class and he can surprise.
(2) TRAFALGAR SQUARE is quick. He has started at long odds in all of his recent starts but can pop up.
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