July 9 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis

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Race 1 (1,600m)
(1) OPERA FAN made a smart debut for her new stable but has had her chances, although she had some promising Highveld form.
Dean Kannemeyer has a stable of promising juveniles and the unraced (2) GIMMEANOTHERVIKING is bred in the purple.
(5) OMNIA was much improved second time when trying a little further on the Poly. She should come on from that effort.
(4) GATHERING WINTERcompletes the shortlist.
Race 2 (1,600m)
Paul Lafferty's runner (10) BRUH has come on with each outing and looks primed for this.
(2) FRENCH WAR LORD has shown up well in two sprints and the step up in trip from a plum draw can see him home.
(4) MASTER SPY was a well-beaten fourth over the trip last time, but he can improve on that effort.
(1) PIED PIPER showed up well on debut and steps up to a more suitable trip.
Race 3 (1,200m)
(10) XENOPHON looks primed to fire after two smart efforts. Narrowly beaten last run and he should go close again.
(4) NEXT OF KIN showed up well on debut over course and distance, and one can expect good improvement from him.
(8) CARDINAL CHIEF ran on strongly on debut and the extra furlong should suit.
(9) RAGING MOON has not been far back in two outings and has a money chance.
Race 4 (1,200m)
(9) CELESTIAL DIAMOND was a beaten even-money favourite last start. She has shown up well in both starts and should run another good race.
(16) LUCIENNE has put in three good efforts and should be involved in the finish again.
(5) TRAIL RUNNER was a beaten favourite at her last two on the Highveld. She was not far behind and should feature.
(1) CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT made a smart debut at long odds and is one to watch in the betting.
Race 5 (1,600m)
(5) WORLD OF ROYALTY steps up to a mile but has two good sprints in the bag. Beaten favourite last run but this trip should suit.
(1) EL CAPITAN has the best draw and has not been out of the money in four starts since his return from the Cape.
(8) LIMELIGHT LEGEND has been runner-up in his last three and stays the trip well, so he has a strong chance.
(9) QUEEN OF THE AIR showed up well in her first run back from a lengthy break and is one to watch.
Race 6 (1,750m)
(5) PRINCESS PALACE is seldom far behind and steps up in trip. She has a handy weight and rates a strong winning chance.
(3) HODGEPODGE shoulders top weight but has consistent form and should be in the firing line again.
(10) ELEMBEE should not be far off.
(9) ANOTHER DREAM is a recent maiden winner but won well from a wide draw and can be involved in the finish.
Race 7 (1,750m)
(4) DANCING ON A CLOUD has been a touch disappointing since running out an easy maiden winner on this course. He does seem better than his last two and gets another chance.
(6) LOCK AND KEY has been a beaten favourite at her last two but has been runner-up and can go one better in this line-up.
(2) ROYAL INVITATION has improved at her last two and comes from a Cape stable that does not have many runners up for the season.
(5) TIRPITZ steps up in trip. One to watch in the betting.
Race 8 (1,000m)
(4) MAJOR TOMMIE is lightly raced and was not far behind in his handicap debut. He has a big weight but should be right up there.
(12) B FIFTYTWO was close-up at long odds last start. He should be competitive.
(11) RHYTHM is holding form and goes well on this trip. Not out of it.
The form behind (10) RAFA'S BOY could be the key. He jumped seven points in the handicap for his last win but now gets a 4kg claimer aboard.