Turffontein Tuesday Tips and Race Previews by Andrew Harrison

Race 1
Preview: Tricky opener. Of those that have run, FARARANGA (2) has shown flashes of ability. She was a fair second last time out and a repeat should be good enough to see her in the firing line again. ESKIMO KISSES (7) is a nicely bred first timer from a very much in form yard with Gavin Lerena up. Any market support should be respected. RED TARA (4) has shown some ability and can finish in the money. (Andrew Harrison: 7-2-4).

Race 2
Preview: Another tricky race with a number unraced. Of those that have run DREAM ON (3) has not been far back in three outings and experience could count. Piere Strydom stays with SHEZAHOTTI (4) who does show some ability and could prefer this shorter trip. BLOSSOM (7) is an exceptionally well bred first timer. The trip on debut should suit. Watch for any market support. EVER FAIR (9) raced green on debut and should come on from that effort. (Andrew Harrison: 7-3-4-9).

Race 3
Preview: LIBERADO (2) has been knocking at the door for some time now. He was a beaten odds-on chance over course and distance last time out and can make amends. RIVONIA BOULEVARD (5) returns from a break but has been consistent over shorter. He should much prefer this trip and can race fresh. SHADOW MAN (3) has been racing over further. He does show some ability and the shorter trip could suit. LEFT HOOK (1) returns from a long break but has shown ability and is one to watch in the market. (Andrew Harrison: 2-5-3-1).

Race 4
Preview: OSSETRA (8) has been knocking at the door for some time now. Her best recent run was over course and distance and a repeat should see her close. ANGELIC (9) was not far back over course and distance but does have a wide draw to contend with. Ignore BIG MYTH’S (5) last run. She had shown promise before that and is lightly raced. (Andrew Harrison: 8-9-5-1).

Race 5
Preview: VINE STREET STAR (1) has her first outing for a new stable after a lengthy break. But she has done well in strong company and can go close even under this big weight. ARIKEL (8) is lightly raced but was a promising second last start. ILLEGAL (2) has her third run after a lengthy break and should strip close to her peak. She caught the eye when not too far back last time out. OPERA (5) was narrowly beaten last run and a repeat can see her go close. (Andrew Harrison: 1-8-2-5).

Race 6
Preview: WILLIAM THE SILENT (1) has not been out since May but if anywhere near his best should have this field cold at the weights. ROYAL CAVAIER (2) was a beaten favourite in an Assessment Plate last time out but was not too far back. He can make amends here. SHUFOOG (8) may well have needed her last outing in another Assessment Plate. She is a lightly raced four-year-old who looks set to improve. TOP MAST (5) has been improving all the time. Goes well this trip and should be right there. (Andrew Harrison: 1-8-5-2).

Race 7
Preview: D’ARRIVEE (3) was a smart second to the highly rated Pietro Mascagni and looks the part here. NORLAND (6) was a comfortable winner of an Assessment Plate and Strydom sticks with the gelding in spite of declaring 1 kg over-weight. WHITEHAVEN (5) returns from a break but may well have been outclassed last time out. MAKE YOUR MOVE (7) was a good second in an Assessment Plate last start. He has a light weight and can feature again although he does take on stronger here. (Andrew Harrison: 3-6-5-7).

Race 8
Preview: Johan Janse van Vuuren has been in good form of late and appears to have primed his string for the Highveld spring season. TORIO LAKE (5) made a good come-back run after a lengthy break and should come on from that effort. GUNSTON (1) was a modest fourth over shorter last start and should enjoy this trip if his pedigree is anything to go on.  He could ‘smoke’ home. SLEEP IN SEATTLE (2) is always game and with Strydom up must be respected. Visiting CARDIFF CASTLE (7) takes a major drop in trip but he is a visitor who could surprise. (Andrew Harrison: 5-1-2-7).