July 3 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis

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Race 1 (1,400m)
(2) PARIS FUN caught the eye over this trip last time when staying on from a handy position to finish third on her reappearance after a three-month break. She would have tightened up with the benefit of that outing and will not need to improve much to break her duck.
(3) BELLA BOOP BOOP and (1) CYBER SPIRIT have the form and experience to take home a cheque.
(5) MADAME POMPADOUR is not out of it.
Race 2 (2,400m)
Improving (1) FOLLOW THE MASTER finished a game second that day over 2,000m. He should have more to offer over this extended distance and will prove hard to peg back if adopting similar tactics.
(3) HEROIC ACT is weighted to pose more of a threat on these terms. Not without a say.
(2) SANTIAGO'S PRIDE had legitimate excuses for a disappointing last run when supported in the market, so he should not be written off in his peak outing, especially over this trip and with alumite plates refitted.
(6) ALAKANANI is also well in on weights and should not be taken lightly in this.
Race 3 (1,400m)
Youngsters (3) ROYALE JACKET and (6) TOMMY SHELBY are improving and both have shown enough to play leading roles.
Older rival (4) MISS TAKES has the form and experience to trouble the 2yo brigade.
Another 2yo (7) SECRET WARRIOR was backed last time on his reappearance as a gelding, so he is another lively contender in first-time blinkers.
Race 4 (1,800m)
(1) CURTISS CONDOR and (4) ETHICAL will be winning sooner rather than later and both should improve for the step-up to this distance. However, even under top-weight, the former is preferred judged on the strength of his recent form.
(2) FLIGHTLIGHT, (6) WORLD ORDER and (3) GIFT OF ROYAL and are also likely to have a say in the outcome if confirming the improvement of their latest appearances.
Race 5 (2,400m)
(2) BANHA BRIDGE gave the impression that 2,400m will be more to his liking after his last start over 2,000m.
(1) DOUGLAS DRAGON deserves to be rewarded for his consistency. He won his only course-and-distance appearance and has held form at this level since.
(4) ORDER OF HOPE, (3) ROMEO'S MAGIC and (5) ONE RELIGION are effective over this trip and should acquit themselves competitively.
Race 6 (1,000m)
British import (8) DEAL MAKER is an unknown quantity on her South African debut, though the booking of in-form top jockey Gavin Lerena suggests a forward showing may be expected.
(10) ORIENTAL BOUQUET and (3) TWENTYTWENTYVISION are seriously respected after encouraging recent performances.
(6) MICKE'S BOMB and (11) TOGETHER AGAIN also have earning potential.
Race 7 (1,600m)
(2) BEYNAC lost little in defeat when finishing third from a wide draw at a higher level last time following a four-month break. He would have tightened up since and is open to improvement, especially at this level over the shorter trip.
(3) LAST CAR TO PASS fits a similar profile after back-to-back seconds, the latest in stronger company over track and trip. She would not be winning out of turn. Can play another leading role.
Improving last-start maiden winner (5) ENFLAME has room to improve, so keep safe.
(8) GUERILLA WARFARE is not without a say.
Race 8 (1,400m)
Unexposed (5) PALACE PRINCE confirmed the promise of his eye-catching debut by winning last time and this looks a good opportunity for him to follow up on his handicap debut. Extended trip should suit.
(9) ROYAL HORIZON has the ability to trouble the 2yo selection.
(3) PEARL IN HER CROWN could get into the picture.
Older hard-knockers (4) AFTER HOURS and (6) SNEAK PREVIEW can still threaten.