September Flower, pictured winning on a rainy day, has been selected to follow up in the fifth race tomorrow (Friday). (Pauline Herman Photography)
R1 Not an easy race to select a winner. (3) Connection has had many tries however does run well on this surface. The fact that he gets the inform claiming apprentice aboard brings him right into this. (6) And Action has been fancied in recent runs and could be a serious contender if bringing his ‘A’ game. He has run some decent races in the past and could get it right here. (6) Over The Atlantic is never far back and could make the frame with a low mass. (4) War Sword has a quartet chance on best form. ( Devonne Govender 3-1-6-4)
R2 (1) La Pequenita has been running well enough in recent starts to be a strong contender for top honours. This isn’t the strongest of fields respectfully so she could take some beating here. (2) Vintage Crystal ran a cracker on turf in the last start and will be the main danger to the first selection. (4) Sundrop made progress in the last start and can build on that effort to get much closer this time. (6) Double Trade has scope but is unreliable, she can fill in the placings. ( Devonne Govender 1-2-4-6)
R3 (7) Lady Zultanite has been holding solid form and is the firm first selection. She showed plenty of determination in her last victory and although stepping up in division she looks to have a huge winning chance. (9) Josi Mo ran a cracker in the last start and will be a strong contender if repeating that. (8) Gold For Africa was a sudden improver in the last start compared to her recent runs, if she repeats that performance, she will be a strong challenger. (1) Unyielding was narrowly beaten at massive odds in her last start and needs to repeat that performance. ( Devonne Govender 7-9-8-1)
R4 (1) Kilmonivaig has been running extremely well in recent starts and cracks a decent draw compared to her last start. She has always been highly regarded and will be the firm first selection despite the topweight. (8) Iqembulabesifazane is very capable on her day and will be a big danger to the top selection. (3) Allende wasn’t far in the last start and will get much closer. (4) Kabon Kapi can make the frame on best form. (Devonne Govender 1-8-3-4)
R5 (3) September Flower has plenty of scope to go well in this contest. She will love the step up in trip and has a top draw. (2) Angelsea is coming back to form and must be respected, she has a big finish on her day and can certainly win this. (6) Colorama is another who is very capable and has a winning chance, she hasn’t been far in recent runs and will contest the finish. (8) Kileigh’s Fate ran a place a huge odds, if repeating that performance she will have a say. ( Devonne Govender 3-2-6-8)
R6 (1) Donny Tee ran a cracker in the last start and is the narrow first selection in a very competitive race. He is a very honest type and will be a huge runner here. (2) Lt Alexander is holding solid form and rates a huge winning chance here. His last run was good however he does have a tricky draw. (9) Enchanted Sky is very capable on her day. She placed at big odds and won’t be far if repeating that run. (5) Guerra can produce a big finish on her day and cannot be taken lightly with Sean Veale aboard. (Devonne Govender 1-2-9-5)
R7 (2) Timbavati River has been running consistently on overall form and rates a winning chance. He could represent some value in an open looking contest. (6) American Dream is holding top form and will get much closer to the top selection, he showed plenty of determination in most recent wins. He does return of a break however he has Muzi Yeni aboard who knows him well so he must be respected. (3) Atkinson Grimshaw has a decent enough draw and Stallone Naidoo aboard who has partnered him in his last three starts. He has been running well and will have to be factored in. (7) Final Edition returns after a break, he is very capable on his day and may run well fresh so include. ( Devonne Govender 2-6-3-7)
R8 (2) My Best Shot represents some very smart form. He is selected as the best bet and will take a power of beating in this contest respectfully. (6) Purple Operator won a big odds in his last start and will be there in the mix. (8) Travel Master has been consistent and must be included in all bets. (3) Euphoric is always game and has the best draw so will be there. ( Devonne Govender 2-6-8-3)
