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Note this meeting was postpined on Saturday
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Race 1
GO IT ALONE‘S last start can be ignored as he was reported to be not striding out. He returns from a 12-week break which would have done him the world of good. His debut effort when fourth over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth was encouraging. Trainer Justin Snaith is no stranger to bringing his horses back fit for their return and if jumping on terms, he can shed his maiden tag.
TRES CHIC should have finished closer to the winner last time as she was hanging in the latter stages. She returns from a 10-week break, during which time she would have strengthened up. She gets the services of capable work rider Siphiwe Madalana and she should give the males a run for their money.
LADY RENEE was a tad disappointing in her last start over 1200m. Her form prior to that outing was good. She shows good speed in her races and should have no issues with the drop to 1000m. The daughter of Gold Standard cannot be ignored.
Race 2
STRATA‘S last four starts have been good. She stayed on at the finish when third over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth last time. The daughter of Canford Cliffs finished third in her only attempt over this C&D. From her mid-field draw, she will be mowing down the frontrunners
KYTHERA finished 0.1 lengths behind the top choice last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and there should not be much separating them in the run down to the line. She shows good speed in her races and may be hard to peg back.
TRIPTOTHEWOODS should have finished closer to the winner last time as she was cramped for galloping room from the 250m mark to the 100m mark. The daughter of Trippi is drawn widest of all, but gets the services of Grant van Niekerk who will give her all the necessary assistance from the saddle.
Race 3
EPIKLEROS was running on when third over this distance at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth last time. The daughter of Master Of My Fate is a progressive type. She is having her first run on this course and if not too far out of her ground turning for home, she should find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
WOMAN‘S WORLD raced from a handy position last time, moved up well but was caught late by Miss New York. If repeating that effort in this type of field, she should pose as massive threat
MONTREAL has shown good improvement in each of her outings to date. She showed good speed over 1200m last time, but was outrun late. The daughter of Querari takes on Maiden Company and if seeing out the 1600m, she should have a say in the outcome of this contest.
Race 4
OLIVER challenged strongly in his last start over 1400m, but was pipped by Contiguous. The son of Twice Over returns from a 14-week break which may have done him the world of good. He should be at home over the mile and if not in need of the run, he can go one better.
GREENLAND should have finished closer to the winner last time. He was bumped leaving the start and had to be switched at the 200m mark. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. The son of Gimmethegreenlight will love the rise to the mile and from pole position, he should fight out the finish.
RED WILLIAM is much better than his last start in heavy going. His three starts prior to that outing were good. He jumps from a good draw of two and if putting his best foot forward, he should run a big race.
Race 5
METAR raced from a handy position over this distance at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth last time, moved up well but was caught late by My Flower Fate. She has won once and finished third once from three starts over this C&D. The daughter of Soft Falling Rain jumps from a good draw of four and can notch up her third career victory.
ISLAND TREASURE finished 1.75 lengths behind the top choice last time. She is 1kg better off at the weights today and she should finish closer as a result.
PHILOSOPHISE finished 4.25 lengths behind the top choice last time. She is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today which is not enough for the tables to be turned, but she should finish closer. The daughter of The United States will be mowing down the frontrunners.
Race 6
MISTER MONOCLE finished 1.5 lengths behind CORONATION TIME is his last start. He is 2kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. He has won twice and finished third once from four starts over this distance. Keagan de Melo takes the ride and he will be doing his best work at the finish.
SUDDEN SONG finished 0.75 lengths behind CORONATION TIME last time. He is 2kgs better off at the weights and that should be enough to turn the form around. Should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces
ROYAL WATCH finished 1.25 lengths behind CORONATION TIME last time. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and there should not be much separating them in the run down to the line. He has won once and finished third twice from as many starts over this distance. If JP van der Merwe is able to switch him off early, he should be competitive.
Race 7
ZIPPY OVER was an easy winner of her last start over 1950m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. She quickened up well, took the lead at the 400m mark and won with a ton in hand. The daughter of Twice Over received a four-pound penalty for that victory. She meets similar company this afternoon and can follow up.
LUCY THE PINK finished 1.25 lengths behind the top choice last time. She is 2kgs better off at the weights today which is enough for the tables to be turned. However, ZIPPY OVER won easier than the official margin suggests and she may still have the upper hand.
PEUT ETRE MOI finished 6.25 lengths behind the top selection in the race referred to above. She is 3kgs better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result. She has won once, finished second twice and third twice from six starts on this course. The daughter of Master Of My Fate is likely to race on the speed and she may be hard to peg back.
Race 8
THE FUTURIST finished 0.4 lengths behind SOLAR POWER last time. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. He has won once and finished second once from as many starts over this C&D. The son of Futura is likely to have his own way in front from pole position and may be hard to peg back in the run down to the line.
SOLAR POWER won a game race in the Grade 3 WSB Pocket Power Stakes last time. He is versatile and with luck in running, he should be involved.
NAVY STRENGTH won a good race in his last start over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. He returns from a well-deserved 13-week break. He is ideally suited to further, but has the class to be competitive.
Race 9
TOUGH TERRAIN finished 0.05 lengths behind EASY MONEY last time. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. He has won once and finished third once from three starts on this course. He jumps from a good draw of three and can go one better.
WORDSWORTH finished 1.3 lengths behind EASY MONEY in the race referred to above. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and there should not be much separating them in the run down to the line.
EASY MONEY was given a peach of a ride when winning her last start over this distance. She meets a similar field this afternoon and must be included in all bets
Race 10
This is a competitive Cape B Stakes field to close off the meeting and caution is advised. The tentative first selection is WYAG from the Greg Ennion stable. He stayed on when third in his last start over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. He has won once, finished second once and third twice from as many starts on this course. The son of What A Winter is likely to be switched off near the rear of the field and he will be mowing down the frontrunners
BARNEY MCGREW showed good signs of a form return in his last start over this distance. He would have come on from the run and will strip much fitter. If confirming his recent improvement, he should be involved.
HAMMIES HERO finished 0.05 lengths behind the second choice last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms and there should not be much separating them at the finish.
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