Durbanville Saturday Oct 15 Race Previews by Warren Lenferna

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Preview: MIGHTY HASH has consistent form but is taking time to win. His last run suggests that his winning turn could be today. VARSITY CUP returns from a rest but has run two good races thus far – if he is not in too much need of this run he should go very close – stable in form. VARONELLA returns from an even longer break but was seldom far off the action in his runs before. He could run into a quartet position. (Warren Lenferna 1-9-4)

2

Preview: LORD BALMORAL disappointed last time but I am most certainly not writing him off based on that – his maiden win was oh so impressive and he clearly has tons of ability and should be better suited to the extended trip he gets today – hard to beat. EDICT OF NANTES has won his last two in fine style and should once again be a big runner. A NEW DAWN returns from a rest but won at only the second time of asking. He should be included despite coming back from a rest. (Warren Lenferna 5-2-3)

3

Preview: GLENNIE is improving with each start and her last run she nearly won. Jockey Lucian Africa should know her well now and she rates the one to beat. Her biggest danger is QUIPPI whom made an eye catching debut when outrun very late in the race to finish second – with natural improvement she should supply plenty of cheek all the way to the wire but because Glennie has a bit more racing experience she will still be the one to beat. TIME TO THINK has a definite quartet chance. (Warren Lenferna 4-3-5)

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Preview: MIDTOWN MANHATTAN made a cracking good debut and seems to have a bright future – to keep it short, sweet and simple, I will be disappointed if she does not go one better and win. LADY DIDDEO and THE WIDOW’S CLUB could fight out the minor money. (Warren Lenferna 7-1-10)

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Preview: CROMPTON COURT is beautifully bred and made a fair debut. He gets extra distance today but sadly a wide draw to deal with. He should improve a lot from his debut effort and comes into this race with very strong each way claims. BRAAISTIN is taking time to win but the signs are there in a big way – he should win very soon. PURE LOGIC is improving with racing and it would be silly to ignore his chances for a bet like the quartet. (Warren Lenferna 9-1-2)

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Preview: HAMMIE’S GAME is holding his form and went very close last time – a similar if not better run can be expected today and I have made him my first choice. SOLAR NIGHT is ultra consistent and his chances also look very bright here. MAJOR JAY, if not in too much need could finish in the first four. (Warren Lenferna 6-1-8)

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Preview: A tough race with some exciting youngsters lining up here. All of: GIMME SIX (good form), DON’T STOP DANCING (returns from a rest but won so well on debut) and PARTY CRASHER (made an impressive winning debut) all have chances. Include as many as your budget will allow but if I were forced to choose a first selection I would go with GIMME SIX but I do have healthy respect for DON’T STOP DANCING. (Warren Lenferna 2-4-8)

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Preview: SEATTLE GOLD ran on well last time to finish seconds and she looks cherry ripe to go one better. QUENA improved last time and based on that, has to be given a bright chance. TREASURE TOOL could do even better over the mile she gets today and is a must in the quartet – bad draw to overcome. (Warren Lenferna 5-4-16)