Khaya’s Hope (The United States) runs over 1400m (Pauline Herman Photography)
by Devonne Govender (Gold Circle)
Race 1
(1) Splicethemainbrace (8) Magical River (9) Million Reasons (7) Magdala
(1) Splicethemainbrace could remain unbeaten here, her debut win was very gutsy and she would have come well from that. (8) Magical River was narrowly beaten in the last start and could make this interesting with 3 kilograms less. (9) Million Reasons gets the claimer up and will be right there. (7) Magdala has run well in both starts and is another that cannot be ignored. Watch the betting on first times. ( Devonne Govender 1-8-9-7)
Race 2
(3) Master Of Defense (4) William’s Legacy (1) Jet Bund (6) Anatolian Silver
(3) Master Of Defense is holding solid form and looks hard to beat here. (4) William’s Legacy has run some good races and will give the top choice something to think about so deserves respect. (1) Jet Bund is always there and another honest run can be expected. (6) Anatolian Silver has the improvement factor to come so must be factored into the play. (Devonne Govender 3-4-1-6)
Race 3
(3) Mo Flow (4) Wolfram (6) Joe Harman (10) Dumisani
(3) Mo Flow has been running extremely well and should be able to get it right here. (4) Wolfram has been well tried and his last run can be ignored. The form prior to that has been consistent so is very capable of bouncing back. (6) Joe Harman is a very honest type and can place. (10) Dumisani is never far back and fill in the back of the placings. ( Devonne Govender 3-4-6-10)
Race 4
(7) On The Guest List (4) Lady Writer (3) Get It Done (11) Izhiestia
(7) On The Guest List ran a cracker in her last start and if repeating that performance will have a big say here. (4) Lady Writer is holding form and will be right there. (3) Get It Done is very capable on her day and should make her presence felt. (11) Izhiestia has a powerful turn of speed and must be respected. ( Devonne Govender 7-4-3-11)
Race 5
(1) Storm Commander (2) Africa’s Rock (4) Pedro (9) Launch Code
(1) Storm Commander has been holding form well, he runs exceptionally well on this track so will be a strong contender for the win. (2) Africa’s Rock is never back and should make the frame. (4) Pedro ran a cracker in his last start and that form is holding up well. (9) Launch Code is very capable and is much better than his current form. (Devonne Govender 1-2-4-9)
Race 6
(1) Khaya’s Hope (2) Prince Of Fire (3) Bush Tracker (5) Inherit The Rain
(1) Khaya’s Hope is classy and could be hard to beat however this is a tricky race. He comes of a slight break but has a touch of class so warrants huge respect. (2) Prince Of Fire gets the claimer up and that makes him a massive contender here. (3) Bush Tracker has the best draw and is a very tough horse in the sense that he can do work and still quicken, from this draw he should be able to slot in and pounce at the right time. (5) Inherit The Rain ran a cracker in his last start and must be respected with a top rider up. ( Devonne Govender 1-2-3-5)
Race 7
(6) Dawn Of Gold (7) Beau Kala (10) Maiden’s Cove (2) State Of Mind
(6) Dawn Of Gold is holding solid form and will have a massive chance of winning this contest. (7) Beau Kala is knocking on the door for another career win and must be included.
(10) Maiden’s Cove is in great form and can sneak into the money, she is capable of challenging strongly from a reasonable draw. (2) State Of Mind is much better than her recent form so throw into larger perms. ( Devonne Govender 6-7-10-2)
Race 8
(7)Global Goddess (1) Ferrando (11) We All Chomies (12) Persistance
(7)Global Goddess has been very consistent and will make a bold bid for victory. (1) Ferrando ran well in his last start and has scope to go well. (11) We All Chomies is very capable on his day so throw him into your bets. (12) Persistance ran a cracker in his last start, tends to run well here so include. ( Devonne Govender 7-1-11-12)
