Tomorrow’s big race meeting at Turffontein will be exciting to watch as there are plenty of class horses turning out.

The Peermont Emperor’s Palace Charity Mile does not have a good record for favourites, but Noble Secret looks ahead of the handicapper and does not face a vintage field so is tipped to win from a good draw. The classy Coral Fever loves this course and will be staying on strongly and the classy miler Matador Man could put his relatively poor record on this course behind him having been prepared in his preferred KZN. Arctica and Romany Prince make most appeal of the rest.

Noble Secret (JC Photographics)

In the first leg of the PA, the Monaco Million Maiden Sprint over 1160m, Epic Dream is made the best bet on the card although he can’t be a confident choice such is the competitive nature of the racing on the day. He caught the eye running a cracker in the Grade 1 SA Nursery over course and distance and then appeared to not stay 1600m in his next start. He hasn’t run for 128 days but is reportedly working well. Against The Grain looks the danger. He ran a fine fourth in the KZN Yearling Million over 1300m on July day and should be fit coming from the Tarry yard despite returning from a 119 day layoff. Summer House has been the most eyecatching of the horses who have run recently as he has some substance and was staying on well over 1200m after being slowly away from a wife draw on the Inside track.

The Graham Beck Stakes over 1400m should be a two horse race between Alyaasaat and Chimichuri Run and the former is taken due to his 3kg weight advantage and good draw.

The first leg of the Jackpot is a weak renewal of the Emperor’s Palace Ready To Run Stakes over 1400m and Rail Trip is a stand out on form but does have a tricky draw and it’s her second run after a layoff. The Sands caught the eye on debut and could be good each way value. Checkpoint Charlie has ability and is well drawn. Patrol Officer would have been fancied as a value each way choice if was not for his very wide draw. The Sash ran a cracker in her last race and could be involved and Greatest Wish and What A Blast have scope for improvement.

The next race is a cracking renewal of the Princess Charlene Starling Stakes over 1400m and Isle De France is tipped due to the terrific turn of foot she showed on debut, although Ghaalla and Celtic Sea will be right there. Nafaayes, Ronnie’s Candy and Running Brave can’t be ignored either.

The eighth race, the Listed Golden Loom Handicap over 1000m, is a tough race and punters will have to go wide. Prince Of Kahal is officially 1kg under sufferance but has proven class and is on the way up but William The Silent, Rebel’s Champ, Rocky Valley, Bold Eagle and Wrecking Ball should also be included.

The last leg of the Pick 6 is the Yellowwood Handicap over 1800m, another competitive event. Chariot Of Gold should be cherry ripe and has proven class so is tipped as the value bet of the day from a good draw. Being Fabulous is coming into her own and Cashel Palace, a big rangy sort, should also come into her own this season and is drawn in pole. Insignis is another who has come into her own and is distance suited and Sylvan On Fire will be attempting to book her place in the Summer Cup. Jet Start and Fort Ember can’t be ignored either.

By David Thiselton