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Race 1
RUN TO RIO should have finished closer last time as he stumbled leaving the gates. The manner in which he stayed on at the finish that day was encouraging. It must be noted that the horse that finished fourth has come out and won since. His best form has been over this C&D and he can shed his maiden tag.
SEND ME produced a promising debut effort over 1000m on this course. He was green in running, but finished off his race nicely. He would have gained from the experience and will love the rise to 1200m. With the natural improvement that is expected, he should be competitive.
FIRE TONIC was a tad disappointing over 1400m last time. It must be noted that The Shepherd has come out and won again since. He should earn another cheque for his patrons.
Race 2
FUTURE FLO fought hard in his last start over this C&D, but found one too good in the form of Nightjar. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. With a bit of luck in running, he can go one better.
WYATT’S CHOICE has shown improvement in each of his outings to date. He finished 1.95 lengths behind the top choice in his penultimate run. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and he may have to settle for the same result.
PLAYER X finished 3.7 lengths behind the second choice last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and he may battle to turn the form around.
Race 3
QUERARI’S DREAM is the best bet on the programme. He ran on well when second over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. He will love the rise to the mile and should strip much fitter. From his good draw of three, he should take a power of beating.
CONNOISSEUR was his own worst enemy last time as he over raced in the early stages. His penultimate run when third over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville was encouraging. If Sean Veale is able to switch him off early, he should pose a threat.
MAYOR OF MERRIVALE ran a good race when third over this distance on the polytrack last time. If repeating that effort in this field, he can earn another cheque for his patrons.
Race 4
EL DANTE raced from a handy position over 1400m on this course last time, but found one too good in the form of Nelson Bay. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. He finished 3.1 lengths behind CYBER TIME in his penultimate run. He is 10kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. He is likely to race on the speed and may be hard to peg back.
TURBO BOOST finished 1.7 lengths behind the top choice last time. He is 1kg worse off at the weights today and may battle to turn the form around.
FLAG MAN won his maiden with ease at the third time of asking. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He is having his first run for the Gareth van Zyl stable. He has plenty of scope and should be up to the task at hand.
Race 5
IBUTHO stayed on strongly when third over this distance on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack last time. He won his only attempt over this C&D. He takes a drop-in class and from his good draw of two, he can notch up his sixth-career victory.
KAYGEE’S DELIGHT was doing his best work late over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. It must be noted that Cyber Time has come out and won again since. If not in need of this outing, he should pose a threat.
JOHNNY THE THIEF was doing his best work late when third over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. If this run has not come too soon, he should fight out the finish.
Race 6
SHONA KIRSTY YVES ran a good race when second over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. She raced from a handy position and rallied all the way to the line. The blinkers have done the trick on the daughter of Eightfold Path. If confirming her recent improvement, she can win a race of this nature.
CONCHITA stayed on when third over 1750m on this course last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. She should strip much fitter and is one of the leading contenders.
FLOWER FESTIVAL finished 2.2 lengths behind the second choice last time. She is 0.5kgs worse off at the weights today and may battle to turn the form around. Her only career victory came over this C&D.
Race 7
JET LEGACY ran a good race when third in his comeback run over 1200m on this course. He should have finished closer to the winner that day as he had to be switched for a clear run in the latter stages. He won his maiden over this C&D. The son of Divine Jet should strip much fitter and he is the horse to beat.
PHILISPIEL is better than his last start at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He has won three times, finished second once and third once from six starts over this C&D. On his previous form, he should be competitive.
NORTHERN WARRIOR’S last three starts have been decent. He takes time to find his feet and has been finishing off his races strongly. With his handy galloping mass of 54kgs, he should give another good account of himself.
Race 8
FLYING THE STAR was squeezed leaving the start last time, but finished her race off strongly. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. Two of her three career victories have come on this course. If getting away to a clean start, she may be rewarded for consistency.
CHELSEA FLOWER was given a peach of a ride when winning her last start over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. She finished third in her only attempt on this course. Should the top choice fluff her lines, she may be the one to pick up the pieces.
SWISS PARADISE finished 3.1 lengths behind the second choice last time. She is 3kgs better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result
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