by Devonne Govender (Gold Circle)
Race 1
5 AIR OF MYSTERY 8 PRINCESS OZMA 6 EAU DE VIE 2 LITTLE MISS KJ 10 RED ROSES
Preview : Tricky race to assess form, its suggested to watch the betting on first timers, listen to the previews and interviews to grasp as much information as you can to help when placing your bets. (5) AIR OF MYSTERY can only improve from the experience after winning and so can many others. Stable comments are positive so is the narrow first choice. (8) PRINCESS OZMA also beat Only Hearts(who was beaten favourite in all three of her runs) on debut so won’t be far behind and has a winning chance. (6) EAU DE VIE another with a win under the belt and is open to any amount of improvement. (2) LITTLE MISS KJ would have benefited from her good debut effort and will improve. (10) RED ROSES TOO will come on from her last run and did receive betting support. Many of the raced runners will appreciate the step up in trip this time round.
Race 2
1 ROYAL SOVEREIGN 14 SUNDANCE KID 11 LET’S GET TOGETHER 7 AZTEC WARRIOR
Preview : Another open race where it’s difficult to read the depth of form. (1) ROYAL SOVEREIGN’s form line is good with Superior Force coming out to win so will be there as well as the step up in trip will suit. (14) SUNDANCE KID another who impressed on debut not just by winning but by looks as well and is open to any amount of improvement. (11) LET’S GET TOGETHER wasn’t far behind and would have strengthened up nicely. (7) AZTEC WARRIOR is another who will improve with the experience under the belt. Watch the betting for the newcomers closely. (Devonne Govender 1-14-11-7)
Race 3
4 WINTER JOURNEY 6 COUNTY KILDARE 3 VISION OF WILL 11 ADDIENA
Preview : (4) WINTER JOURNEY has been ultra-consistent however has had many chances. (6) COUNTY KILDARE made a decent enough debut and will improve from the experience however she did run in a four-horse field. (3) VISION OF WILL is never far back barring her last start and can place. (11) ADDIENA is improving with every run. (Devonne Govender 4-6-3-11)
Race 4
8 RUN AGAIN 7 FEARLESS KITTY 3 TEMPELHOFF 6 GREEN SLEEVES 1 AJRAAS
Preview : (8) RUN AGAIN is improving steadily and the step up in distance could make the difference. (7) FEARLESS KITTY has been expensive to follow but is consistent. (3) TEMPELHOFF gets a good draw and is capable of featuring here. (6) GREEN SLEEVES another who is making steady progress but the rider engagement must be noted and she cannot be ignored. (1) AJRAAS ran a fair race in her last and will make improvement and certainly isn’t out of this. (Devonne Govender 8-7-3-6-1)
Race 5
2 LUCKY MISS 5 HOT STRIKE 3 SEA EAGLE 7 CONCHITA
Preview : Many have consistent form and winning chances. (2) LUCKY MISS is in top form and gets Marcus up and jumps from a plum draw. (5) HOT STRIKE’s form speaks for itself. She is threatening to win soon. (3) SEA EAGLE gets the 4kg claimer up and she’s back to Hollywoodbets Scottsville where she placed and won her maiden. (7) CONCHITA is an honest consistent type and will be there as well. (Devonne Govender 2-5-3-7)
Race 6
(12) SAV’S STAR (5) LUNARCAM (10) MOUNT GREYLOCK (13) AFRICAN SKYLINE
Preview : (12) SAV’S STAR enjoys this track and a good run can be expected. (5) LUNARCAM is lightly raced and can feature. (10) MOUNT GREYLOCK comes after a slight break but has a top rider aboard and if he brings his “A” game can win this. (13) AFRICAN SKYLINE is another lightly raced individual who also comes of a slight break but runs well here and gets the 4kg claimer. (Devonne Govender 12-5-10-13)
Race 7
1 MOUNT LAUREL 6 GLORY DAYS 7 KEEP ON DANCING 2 LYRICAL DANCE
Preview : A very competitive race. (1) MOUNT LAUREL is holding solid form and is very capable. She has earned her rating of 104 and has a big winning chance. (6) GLORY DAYS ran a cracker and a repeat performance of that run will see her in the finish. (7) KEEP ON DANCING is holding form lengths wise and has a shout. (2) LYRICAL DANCE has ability and is capable of winning with a top rider up.
Race 8
5 NAME OF THE GAME 2 ANGEL OF JUSTICE 7 MISS GIBSON 11 SIEGE OF ORLEANS
Preview : (5) NAME OF THE GAME has a powerful finish and an inform rider and is back on turf. (2) ANGEL OF JUSTICE gets a plum draw and the 2.5kg claimer gets the ride again and has a big chance. (7) MISS GIBSON is never far back and will be in the shake-up. (11) SIEGE OF ORLEANS ran well out the maidens and another honest run is expected. (Devonne Govender 5-2-7-11)
Race 9
7 MVULAZANA 6 DESERT ROSE 5 SNOW TUNE 11 LADY SERENA
Preview : (7) MVULAZANA is rated by her yard and has an outstanding chance. (6) DESERT ROSE made a very good debut win and could be anything. (5) SNOW TUNE is holding form well and could be rewarded for consistency. (11) LADY SERENA ran a good race race in her last and must be thrown in. (Devonne Govender 7-6-5-11)
