Grazinginthegrass has been selected to win Race 5 (Pauline Herman Photography)
Gold Circle
Race 1
(6) Golden Rule (4) Global State (5) Golden Link (9) My Best Shot
(6) Golden Rule ran extremely well on debut and if building on that will take an absolute power of beating. (4) Global State is another who will come on from a decent debut effort so respect.(5) Golden Link wasn’t far on debut and will get much closer with natural improvement. (9) My Best Shot is making progress and cannot be ruled out. Overall, there are many who ran well on debut, there are a few who have scope to do well so the best advice is watch them in the parade ring and on their way going down to the start when making your final decisions. ( Devonne Govender 6-4-5-9)
Race 2
(16) Five Star Magic (15) See You In A Bit (7) Connection (6)Raptor Island
(16) Five Star Magic ran a cracker in the last start and looks a strong contender for top honours. (15) See You In A Bit is capable of much better and that last run is best ignored, especially with the fact that Richard Fourie is aboard. (7) Connection is holding solid form and rates a strong winning chance. (6)Raptor Island is always there in the mix and can round up the placings. (Devonne Govender 16-15-7-6)
Race 3
(5) Final Edition (2) Path Of Choice (6) Hawk Circle (9) Charlie Malone
(5) Final Edition is knocking on the door, his form is good and he rates a winning chance however there are dangers. Stable mate (2) Path Of Choice is holding solid form and cannot be ignored despite the fact that he is carrying 62kgs. (6) Hawk Circle won a gutsy race in his last start and the rider booking speaks volumes, will be right there. (9) Charlie Malone is consistent and another honest run can be expected. ( Devonne Govender 5-2-6-9-11)
Race 4
(4) Trip To Barberton (5) On The Guest List (3) Get It Done (7) Maiden’s Cove
(4) Trip To Barberton goes for three wins on the bounce and is very capable of achieving that. She is holding solid form and her last win was impressive despite that fact it wasn’t by a huge margin. (5) On The Guest List has been consistent and another huge performance can be expected. (3) Get It Done has a reasonable draw and comes from an in-form yard. She is very capable and has a winning chance. (7) Maiden’s Cove has a powerful turn of speed when finishing so include in everything. ( Devonne Govender 4-5-3-7-8-11-1)
Race 5
(1) Grazinginthegrass (2) Bush Tracker (4) Cherry Ano (3) Perfection
(1) Grazinginthegrass is a soldier, despite the fact he shoulders 62kgs he has the class to win this. (2) Bush Tracker ran extremely well in the last start and a repeat performance will see him finishing in the money. (4) Cherry Ano is a very smart horse and will be a serious contender for top honours. (3) Perfection is capable of much better so the last run is best ignored, he can feature here. ( Devonne Govender 1-2-4-3-8)
Race 6
(1) Joy And Peace (4) Gideon’s Daughter (2) Public Benefit (6) Amazing Colours
(1) Joy And Peace is highly thought of and should be tough to beat however will jump from a tough draw. (4) Gideon’s Daughter ran a cracker in her last start, she is in great form and warrants huge respect here. (2) Public Benefit is never far of the action and can make the frame. (6) Amazing Colours has a much better draw now and won’t be far. ( Devonne Govender 1-4-2-6)
Race 7
(7) Splicethemainbrace (3) Happy Holly (4) Magdala (2) Eat Prey Love
(7) Splicethemainbrace looks to be a very smart horse and will be a banker in all bets. She has been impressive in both her victories and should remain unbeaten. (3) Happy Holly could be the likely exacta inclusion having finished second to the top choice. (4) Magdala will be the trifecta inclusion on collateral form. (2) Eat Prey Love was narrowly beaten in her last start and should be involved. (Devonne Govender 7-3-4-2)
Race 8
(1) Graduation Time (3) Fiery Duke (2) Coastal Path (8) Irontail
(1) Graduation Time is capable of much better and that last run is best ignored. He was in great form prior to that and is expected to bounce back to best. (3) Fiery Duke is never far of the action and warrants healthy respect. (2) Coastal Path has a top rider up as well as the form to win this contest so include. (8) Irontail has been consistent and another honest run can be expected. ( Devonne Govender 1-3-2-8)
