RACE 1: Preview: ANCIENT EPIC (8) has shown up well in all three starts and rates the one to beat. FUTURE PRINCESS (7) took on strong feature company last run but did fade badly the last bit. She can do better here. CORNER CRUSADE (3) made marked improvement when switched to the poly. A repeat can see her into the money again. CASA ROSADA (2) battled in the Cape but was not far back first run for her new stable. She has been up and down in distance but this may be her trip. (Andrew Harrison: 8-7-3-2).

RACE 2: Preview: VARVACIOUS (10) won her maiden well first time out for her new stable. She does look to be a little difficult but has ability. AUNTY LIZZIE (5) was in at the deep end first up for her new stable but only fading late. She can do much better in this company. PERSPICUOUS (6) returns from a break but has been improving again and was only caught late last run. STAR CHOICE (2) is consistent and goes very well on the poly. (Andrew Harrison: 10-5-6-2).

RACE 3: Preview: Tough handicap. PALACE ASSEMBLY (1) is an old campaigner and they often improve on the poly. He had shown some useful Highveld form but his best recent showing was his debut on the poly. DI MAZZIO (3) has been a soldier for the Goosen stable and does his best over course and distance. His last run was on the turf. SIR POM (5) came good when tried in blinkers last run and finished with a rattle. A repeat will see him in the firing line again. MAJORCA PALACE (2) has smart poly form and from a good draw should be thereabouts again. (Andrew Harrison: 1-3-5-2).

RACE 4: Preview: CRIMSON CAUSWAY (8) has put up to smart efforts in feature company of late. That form will be tested here. DIFFERENT FACE (10) has her third run in this country and improved nicely second time out. She has a wide draw on her poly debut but must have a big chance. SHAMPOMPO SHAMPIZI (1) is back over what looks to be a more suitable trip. He has the best of the draw and should be competitive. It’s been a long time between drinks for CANADIAN BOLT (6) but he was a touch unlucky last start and can surprise. (Andrew Harrison: 8-10-1-6).

RACE 5: Preview: FORGETFUL GIRL (3) made major improvement at her second local outings. She had some useful Cape form and must have a strong chance here. PURPLE NKANYEZI (10) has drawn wide but goes very well over course and distance. PURPLE MERCHANT (2) has shown some of her best form on the poly. She goes this trip for the first time but should see it out comfortably. EAGER DUCHESS (14) had a wide draw to contend with last run and can do better here. (Andrew Harrison: 3-10-2-4).

RACE 6: Preview: STRAIGHT UP (12) has the worst of the draw but was a touch unlucky last run when finding traffic and coming from a long way back last start. LAND OF MYSTERY (8) showed up well first run for his new yard. He has been trying further but may no prefer this shorter trip. HIGHER PURPOSE (5) has been in the money at his last four on the poly. Should go close again. BRASS BELL (9) has come good at recent starts and kept going well to win his last run. (Andrew Harrison: 12-8-5-9).

RACE 7: Preview: FAT CIGAR (5) caused a major upset when winning his maiden. He has shown ability and has his first outing for his new stable. DOUBLE GEMINI (12) has a wide draw but his best form has been on this synthetic surface. LIVING WATERS (2) has come on nicely at recent outings and was finishing strongly when tried over round last start. SEA SPONGE (6) never too far back. Goes well on the poly and should be right there again. (Andrew Harrison: 5-12-2-6).

RACE 8: Preview: Open. WHISPERS OF WAR (10) has come on well with each outing and looks ready now. THE GREEN GALLANT (7) improved nicely in blinkers. Enjoys the surface and should go close. WINTER ROYALE (3) comes with some promising Cape form. The poly could suit. BOURBON BEAT (1) is showing signs of coming to hand. Good draw and one to watch. (Andrew Harrison: 10-7-3-1).