All Racing Tips w/c 20th July including Gold Cup Day

The first local race meeting of this week will take place at Turffontein on Tuesday 21st July, let’s take a look at what’s in store for racing punters in the coming days including Gold Cup Day at Greyville on Sunday. 

Sunday’s 10 race card at Greyville marks the finale of Champions season in KZN and here is a more detailed look at the card. 

Race 1 is a listed contest over 1600m including the likes of Zeitz and Isivivane who ran in the Durban July earlier this month. 

Races 2 and 3 are Grade 2 features are for the 2yo’s over 1200m whilst Races 4 and 5 see many of the best juveniles going over the mile. 

Race 6 is The Mercury Sprint where the line up includes Buffalo Storm Cody and Questioning.Race 7 is the Gold Cup and Justin Snaith saddles 3 runners including Ahead of the Facts, Magic Verse and Native Ruler. 

Race 8 is the Grade 1 Champions Cup over 1800m and the field of 8 includes The Real Prince, Gladatorian, Dave The King, See It Again and Eight on Eighteen.  

Race 9 is Grade 2 contest for fillies and mares over 2000m with ECP raider Anotherdanceforme part of a 13 strong field.Race 10 is the final contest and it’s a competitive looking 1000m listed handicap.  

We will have an in depth preview of all the races on Gold Cup Day later this week. 

South African Horse Racing Schedule Week Commencing 20th July 
Monday 13h July – no local racing 
Tuesday 21st July - Turffontein 
Wednesday 22nd July – Scottsville 
Thursday 23rd July – Vaal 
Friday 24th July – Fairview 
Saturday 25th July – Durbanville and Turffontein 
Sunday 26th July – Greyville (Gold Cup Day) 

Remember there are huge prizes available in the free to enter @Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge and we will have daily previews from Winning Form available throughout the week. 

All this week's racing tips are most welcome here

Winning Form, Turffontein on Tuesday, Punters Challenge Preview

Winning Form, Scottsville on Wednesday Punters Challenge preview

 

Starting to look at Sunday's Gold Cup day card (full preview in next 36 hours or so) and whilst there is tons to get through I'm hoping I've found one to get me off to a good start. 

Race 1 Green Gateway - was originally going to stick with Better Man who a few of us backed on July Day when it finished like a train over this trip after being punted off the boards but didn't get up. Not sure that was KdM's finest hour in the saddle tbh. Green Gateway was also in the same race and has a length to find with Better Man but he he was very awkward at the start and whilst watching the replay it's the explosive finish of Better Man that takes the eye, Green Gateway has actually come from last at one stage and isn't far off. Also thinking GG is more unexposed after a just 7 runs or so. Win and also taking 4 places to cover the stake

Green Gateway at 7.14/1 to win and even money to run in the top 4 at Lucky Fish  

Not had a racing punt since July day. To try get back into swing of things -

Kannemeyer pair in 8th and 9th race today @ 7/1 win double. Both rated by stable from what I’ve heard in previous interviews. 

Have also been really quiet since July Day South where I really battled but pretty bullish about Sunday 

Winning Form, Vaal on Thursday Punters Challenge preview is available here

Some Gold Cup Day updates.

Enflame scratched from the Gold Cup, price was around 14/1 I think.

First 5 races covered in this preview with the balance to follow. In addition to Green Gateway in Race 1, quite like Benny and Paul 14/1 and 17/10 for a top 4 finish in Race 3. 

We also have a Gold Cup Day blog on this link
 

Haven't done much for Sunday yet, had a quick glance and saw two of my early fancies drawn a bit wide, hence 16/1 each

Vaal Workriders:
Race 1 - Caladrius (7/10) should win this by a few lenghts. Swingers with Platinum Shay (18/1), who has run 5-6 lenghts behind  Alice B Toklas and Secretary Bird before. Sam Mosia always one to follow.

Race 2 - Astrophile (9/20) to complete a quick double for Mongqawa/Peter. Good debut behind Trompe L'oeil. Third horse in that raced ran unplaced yesterday, but that was at Scottsville.

Race 4 - Life and Letters (15/4) Third run after a rest, placed over C&D before. Trainer/jockey combo one to follow. Hope the favorite runs 2nd again.

Race 6 - Meghan's Diamond (11/10) - Good local debut behind Hoc Est Vita, who is carded to run in a GR2 on Gold Cup Day.

Race 7 - Beach Walker (15/2) runs well for Tom Lukhele. Swingers with well bred Glastonbury Fire (12/10), who steps up in trip. 

Many at short prices, play with caution. 
 

Winning Form,Fairview on Friday, Punters Challenge preview is available here

 

A bit maxed on time this week as dad duties in full steam now the kids off school, but will try study the excellent greyville card tomorrow and hopefully a better day than July day. 

Here we go guys, quite short prices for me but best efforts for Gold Cup Day summarized as follows with the full wraps on this link . Unit scale is 1 to 5, prices with Lucky Fish, correct at time of this post but subject to change. .

Race 1 
3 Units win Green Gateway at 7.14/1 
3 Units Green Gateway to run in the top 4 at even money 

Race 2 
1 Unit Sweet Green to run in the top 3 (tote dividend may be bigger than the fixed odds place price) 

Race 3 
2 Units win Benny and Paul at 14/1 
3 Units Benny and Paul to run in the first 4 at 17/10 

Race 4
No bet as yet 

Race 5 
1 Unit Win Green Energy at 14/1 
2 Units Green Energy to run in the first 4 at 2/1 

Race 6 
2 Units Swingers No's 2 Tenango and 4 Buffalo Storm Cody 

Race 7 
3.5 Units Win King Pelles at 15/10 

Race 8 
2 Units Win The Real Prince at 29/10 

Race 9
3.5 Units win Anotherdanceforme at 17/10 

Race 10 
2.5 Units Win African Pride at 36/10 

Gold Cup Day, Sunday 26th July Market Movers. Below is a selection of horses who have shortened from their opening price earlier in the week. Benny and Paul (now 8.33/1) probably the best backed horse so far, was lucky to see 14/1 on Thursday but had opened up 20/1.

Race 1 Field Marshall 10/1 from 16/1 
Race 2 Princess of Avernia 11/20 from 0.77/1 
Race 3 Benny and Paul, 8.33/1 from an original 20/1 (we put this up as an each way selection at 14/1 on Thursday) 
Race 5 Prayers and Promises 6.25/1 from 10/1 
Race 6 Questioning 5/2 from 3/1 
Race 7 King Pelles 15/10 from 2/1 
Race 8 The Real Prince 23/10 from 29/10 
Race 10 African Pride 7/2 from 4/1 
Race 10 Lion Rampart 10/1 from 20/1

Saturday's Winning Form Punters challenge previews below 

Turffontein   

and Durbanville  

 

Also pressed for time this weekend, will post fancies for Greyville asap

Turffontein Saturday:
Race 1 - Campo Formio backed from 10/1 into 5/1

Race 3 - Deception Pass (7/1) - Down to a more suitable trip and better weighted today.

Race 7 - Cape Saffron (15/2) - Consistent form, worth an e/w bet.

Race 8 - Clouds Clearing (25/1) - Steps up to a more suitable trip. 27/10 for a top 4 placing not bad at all. 

Durbanville Saturday:

Race 3 - Havoc (10/1) - Finished well behind Mordechai in his last run. Must be a runner receiving 4kgs from the first 4 in the betting. 

Race 6- Devil A Saint (28/10) - Running well off his current rating. Heavily backed when runner up last run. 

Race 7 - Star World (28/10) - Two wins and three places over C&D. Runs well for Fourie

Gold Cup Day Sunday Wrap

Weather Update, Partly Cloudy, 21degs, 0% chance of rain, 10-20kph South Westerly Tail Wind
Track Condition - Good to Soft.  

Scratchings Update 
Race 4 No 7 Within Reach (9/2) 
Race 7 No 3 Enflame (14/1) 
Race 9 No.3 Gerbera (12.5/1) 

Our preview and tips posted earlier in the week and summarized earlier on this thread are available here  

Gold Cup Day:

Race 1 - Better Man (15/4) - Well in at the weights, flew from just too far back on July Day. Major Master (20/1) is a nice roughie for Swingers if he can reproduce his run in a Gr 3 back in December. 

Race 2 -  Sticking with Ocean Mistress (17/2) who just had too much to do at the 400m last time out. Badly drawn again, but with a bit more luck should be right there. No value in backing Palace of Avernia @ 11/20. Lady Harlequin (18/1) has seen the course and is another, who with a bit of luck can finish in the money. Fourie fancies Ferrari Flair (7/1). QT Box 1x3x6x11

Race 3 - With Chris on Benny & Paul (7/1). Unfortunately missed the earlier price. Strong formlines and fancied by the stable since day 1. World Series (19/1) is a top horse and had excuses when still finishing well in strong company his last 3 races. Fourie does fancy US Ranger (15/4). Favorite hasn't seen Greyville before and not for me. SW 6x13x8

Race 4 - Hard to look pass Alice B Toklas (5/10) now that the stable mate is out. Royal Tiara (9/1) and Viking Lass (14/1) not without a chance for those looking to take the favorite on. 

Race 5 - Quite a few with chances here. I'm going for Red Spice (8/1), who despite a wide draw, has done it against the best before. 1600m won't be a problem. Swingers with Bachata (16/1) who was bumped last time out and still finished well for third behind Viking Leader. I think this horse is heading for the top and will be one to follow for the upcoming Cape season. SW 11X13.

Race 6 - Tenango (5/1), top run on July Day. 3rd run after a rest, will be cherry ripe today from a good draw. Exactas with Questioning (26/10), who is having a top season. 

Race 7 - King Pelles (29/20) or wide in the P6. Banker for me.

Race 8 - See It Again (25/10) is reported to be working up a storm again. Primed for this race. Last years winner, Gladatorian (7/1), is always in the frame on his home turf. Legal Council (9/1) can't be left out. A repeat of his runs in the Met and Gold Challenge earlier, makes him another massive runner. SW 2x3x6.

Race 9 - Places on Kisshoten (33/1), who was far from disgraced behind Quickstepgal in the Garden Province Stakes. 13/2 for a top 3 place, 15/4 for a top 4 place, 23/10 for a top 5 place. Swingers with Minogue (7/1), who finished runner up in both starts over 2000m. The run behind Wish List was tops. SW 1x10

Race 10 - Open race. Symphony in White (33/1) returns from a rest and is another with a wide draw to overcome. She ran under a length second behind Asiye Phambili in December. Must have a better chance than her odds suggest if ready for this race. Quantum Theory (16/1) has a massive weight swing with African Pride and could surpise in the lucky last. 

P/A 6,8,13 x 3 x 4,11,13 x 2,11 x 6 x 2,3 x 1,3,10 = R108

P6 7 x 1,2,3,4,7,11,13,14 x 2,4,7,11 x 6 x 1,2,3,6 x 1,2,3 = R336

Wide P6 - 4,7,10 x 1,2,3,4,7,11,13,14 x 2,4,7,8,11 x 5,6,7,9,11,12 x 1,2,3,6 x 1,2,3,6,8 = R 14 400 (1% @ R144)

thanks chris mate for all the picks. i'm only getting to look at card quickly now, but just wanted to double check, track going and wind - the tabgold site i use says this - 

Weather @08h00Sunny 22degs
, 0% chance of rain,
15-40kph North Easterly Head Wind
Rainfall Last 24 HoursNil as at 26 Jul 06:49Rainfall Last 7 DaysNilIrrigation Last 24 HoursNilIrrigation Last 7 Days15mm
Penetrometer Reading23
Track ConditionGoodFalse
RailRaces 1 to 6 = 4m Rail - Races 7 to 10 = 2m Spur

Thanks Jacques great effort mate, much appreciated.

South thanks too, yes I use Gallop and its just updated conditions from my earlier post, one would hope they are aligned with TABGOLD and all sites. Screenshot of latest update below

 

cheers mate.

limited involvement from me today, just too tight on time - 

R1 - Zeitz @ 5/1 (hoping for bigger closer to race time). Will stick with after july run, back down in trip, poor draw but hoping he's been kept fresh.

R2 - Ferrari Flair @ 10/1 ew. jockey strike and gets 1kg to 2.5kg from most field being a maiden.

R3 - Kudikaran @ 25/1 ew. only one in field to bump the next big superstar in sa racing last time out, will give him a shout in this field.

R4 - Alice B Toklas hard to oppose.

R5 - The Bronx Bull @ 66/1 ew weighted to plc. Not sure if he will be a miler but the price seems way off here given yard red hot.

R6 - still unsure, tricky race.

R7 - Holding Thumbs @ 10/1 ew. King Pelles i do like after backing him in July but i don't like the july to gold cup route, tough on a horse. Hoping HT bounces back to best today.

R8 - no bet for me, will just enjoy race.

R9 - Beach Verse @ 10/1 ew, if improves on last run behind wish list is a huge runner. My best ew of day.

R10 - King of the gauls @ 16/1, no strong feel, just know owner likes getting fourie on board for a big run.