Ladyofdistinction to be ridden by Rachel Venniker has been tipped to win the Listed Flamboyant Stakes at Hollywoodbets Greyville today (Friday) (Candiese Lenferna Photography)
R1 Summary: Mostly first timers but of those that have run, SMART CHOICE (6) was running on nicely behind stable companion Master Magician who is highly rated so this was not a bad debut. KAVADY (9) made a promising Highveld debut at long odds over 800m. He has an extra furlong to run but experience should count. JAPURA (1) was well beaten on debut but did find some market support and has the best of the draw. (Andrew Harrison: 6-9-1).
R2 Summary: Tricky maiden. LOU LOU (7) disappointed in the soft ground last time out after a promising previous effort on this course. AMERICAN GEM (9) has not been far back in two starts on the poly. She is still improving and can feature prominently. (Andrew Harrison: 7-9).
R3 Summary: GOOD OMEN (6) was a close-up second over course and distance last outing. She has improved in blinkers but she had a host of her opposition close up behind. THAT’S ALL BROTHER (1), OWNER OF CREATION (2) and VENCEDOR (3) all finished on top of each other. VENCEDOR (3) now has the benefit of a 1.5kg allowance while the other two are now ridden by senior riders. Vencedor could prove the pick of the trio. (Andrew Harrison: 6-3-1-2).
R4 Summary: SPIRIT OF SHIMLA (8) has put in two smart efforts on the poly. She goes this trip for the first time but the form of her last race has held up quite well and she looks the part. CHOOKS KISS (2) has raced green in both starts and should come on from her last run. ECHO (9) has steady form over ground but has drawn wide. PRETTY KARA (3) improved second time out and should come on further. (Andrew Harrison: 8-2-9-3).
R5 Summary: ICY BLAST (2) has been consistent over shorter. He steps up a furlong further but is well drawn and has a handy weight. GOLDEN RULE (5) has won two of his last three on the poly but has also won over course and distance. He got a six-point raise in the handicap for his last win. ROSH KEDESH (4) has been a little off form of late but is over his optimum course and distance and at best will be competitive. The filly JEANNE DARC (3) is useful on her day and will have a chance off her handy weight. (Andrew Harrison: 2-5-4-3).
R6 Summary: LADYOFDISTINCTION (3) scrambled home last start but that was her second run after a long break and she can come on from that run. ICE RAIN (9) has won three of her last five, all three on the poly. However, she has some useful turf form and should be right there again. FORWARD MOTION (2) is in very good form of late and goes well over the trip. She should feature from a good draw. TOMYRIS (1) was not far back in a Highveld feature last start. She has been consistent of late and rates a winning chance. (Andrew Harrison: 3-9-1-2).
R7 Summary: IMPOSING (2) has shown his better recent form over shorter but he comes in with a handy weight from a good draw so he should be competitive. CAPSAICIN (3) improved last run over course and distance under Rachel Venniker and she retains the ride. Off bottom weight a repeat showing could see him home. (Andrew Harrison: 2-3).
R8 Summary: Wide open. ONE PATH (3) ran below form last start. Her recent form has been on the poly but this step up in trip should suit. PROM QUEEN (5) has not been far back at recent outings and should deliver another honest performance. HAPPY FORTUNE (6) was run out of it late last time out by surprise winner MRSGLITTERSPARKLES (9). The both step up in trip with the former 0.5kg better off so there should not be much between the pair. (Andrew Harrison: 3-5-6-9).
R9 Summary: Competitive handicap. SEND ME (6) is down in class and in the handicap. His recent form has been on the poly but he looks capable of a second victory. SLYTHERIN (7) has shown recent improvement. He goes well on the turf and the stable is in form. RICCARDO (1) is always game. He is down in class and although he has a big weight he should be competitive. PINK DIAMOND (2) gets a much more experienced rider aboard and is also down in class. With a handy galloping weight he can feature. (Andrew Harrison: 6-7-1-2).
