RACE 1
3 FIRELIGHTER 6 LONG STREET 7 THE
GOLDEN GOAL 5 PARLIAMENT SQUARE
Preview: 3 FIRELIGHTER has
hard-knocking form and over a suitable trip is well drawn, although this is an
open maiden, so it will make it harder for him having to carry top weight. 6
LONG STREET often places and should be able to earn here carrying only 57,5kg.
7 THE GOLDEN GOAL has some fair form and could place. 5 PARLIAMENT SQUARE
is also capable of being in the money. (David Thiselton 3-6-7-5)
RACE 2
2 AVERSATOR 10 INDIGENOUS 3 ALANNAH 8
HOLLYWOOD HEIRESS
Preview: 2 AVERSATOR made a fair debut
in the strong centre of Cape Town and
from a good draw should be right there over a step up and trip he should
handle. 10 INDIGENOUS has run two good races in Cape Town and beat
Aversator by two lengths last time, but he does have a wide draw to overcome
here. 3 ALANNAH made a fair debut and can earn from a good draw. 8
HOLLYWOOD HEIRESS has shown some, shown some ability and could earn. (David
Thiselton 2-10-3-8)
RACE 3
12 TERMINAL VELOCITY 11 ROY’S GRACE 13
NAUTICAL LANDING 6 K M V RETROFIT
Preview: 12 TERMINAL VELOCITY has
hard-knocking form and can go close here over a suitable trip despite having to
overcome a wide draw. 11 ROY’S GRACE has some fair form and is distance
suited, but also has to overcome a tricky draw. 13 NAUTICAL LANDING s
another one with some good form who needs to overcome a wide draw. 6 K M V
RETROFIT should be right there if bouncing back to her best. (David Thiselton 12-11-13-6)
RACE 4
4 APACHE AG 10 SILVER PLATTER 9 HARUN
AL RASHID 1 LIMELIGHT LEGEND
Preview: 4 APACHE AG made a fair debut
over 1400 meters and should relish the step up in trip and is well drawn.10
SILVER PLATTER has been knocking on the door and is distance suited but does
have a wide draw to overcome. 9 HARUN AL RASHID is also distance suited
and has a wide draw. 1 LIMELIGHT LEGEND ran well last time and from pole
position could, could be involved. (David Thiselton 4-10-9-1)
RACE 5
3 MAGICAL VIEW 4 ONE SMART COOKIE 5
MALCOLM’S DREAM 1 SCHOOL POLICY
Preview: 3 MAGICAL VIEW has not been
disgraced in feature races and has a chance from a good draw over an ideal trip. 4
ONE SMART COOKIE is a consistent sort who’s distance suited and has a fair
middle draw. 5 MALCOLM’S DREAM can never be ignored and looks to be off a
competitive merit rating.1 SCHOOL POLICY has not been disgraced in Cape Town
and is drawn in pole over a suitable trip. (David Thiselton 3-4-5-1)
RACE 6
1 PORFIRIO 4 RICHARDTHEFEARLESS 6
PONGOLA 2 GORGEOUS DUDE
Preview: 1 PORFIRIO disappointed last
time but the trip might have been too far and from pole position he has a
chance here.4 RICHARDTHEFEARLESS is a capable sort who’s well drawn over a
suitable trip.6 PONGOLA is in good form and over a suitable trip can be
involved if overcoming a tricky draw. 2 GORGEOUS DUDE won quite nicely last
time and off a 3 point higher mark could earn from a good draw. (David
Thiselton 1-4-6-2)
RACE 7
1 GET IMPRESSED 5 MADISON VALLEY 3
UNDERWORLD 6 STRATHCLYDE
Preview: 1 GET IMPRESSED has class and
enjoys this course and he is drawn in pole over an ideal trip. 5 MADISON VALLEY
has plenty of class too and should have come on from his last run although this
is also too short. 3 UNDERWORLD has plenty of ability and from a good draw
over a suitable trip he has his third run after a layoff. 6 STRATHCLYDE is
a capable sort too and should enjoy this course and distance. (David Thiselton 1-5-3-6)
RACE 8
1 OKAVANGO 5 EL REY VIENE 9 BLACKBERRY
BREEZE 7 UZWANO
Preview: 1 OKAVANGO brings some good
Cape Town form and is drawn in pole over a suitable trip. 5 EL REY VIENE
is in good form and is distance suited and has a fair draw. 9 BLACKBERRY
BREEZE is capable of earning here if things pan out well from a wide
draw. 7 UZWANO could bounce back over a step down in trip he will
appreciate. (David Thiselton 1-5-9-7)
RACE 9
2 AMONG THE CLOUDS 4 PLUM PUDDING 7
FLYING HAFLA 3 SONATA SAMARITAN
Preview: 2 AMONG THE CLOUDS has some
fair Cape Town form and from a good draw over a suitable trip should be right
there.4 PLUM PUDDING is distance suited and should make a bold bid although she
does return from a layoff. 7 FLYING HAFLA should enjoy this course and
distance and Muzi Yeni stays aboard. 3 SONATA SAMARITAN has some hard
knocking form and should handle the step up and trip. (David Thiselton 2-4-7-3)