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Race Coast
R1 Summary: Tricky maiden field. SARGASSO SEA (8) made good improvement at her second start from a wide draw. She should come on further. CAPTAIN VENTURA (1) shows good pace, her last two on the poly. She gets cheek pieces and likely to improve. SOVEREIGN GEM (3) starts over shorter. She has been steadily supported in the betting and can still improve. WINTER BLESSING (6) is seldom out of the money. Distance suited she rates a winning chance. (Andrew Harrison: 8-1-3-6).
R2 Summary: HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE (4) takes on males and although well beaten on debut she did race green and is likely to improve. WAR EMPEROR (2) was a well beaten third at just his second start but the winner won by a street. He can finish closer here. Cape form is generally stronger than local and although the form behind NEBULOUS (6) is not strong, it could be strong enough to land the honours. GREEN TICKET (3) was a fair third on debut at long odds and should improve with the experience. (Andrew Harrison: 4-2-6-3).
R3 Summary: Open handicap. FORTRESS OF FIRE (9) won well last run and is now running up to early promise. He will need to keep MAPHAKA (8) at bay who is now 2.5kg better off on their last meeting. BEAMONESQUE (7) is way better than his last run behind Fortress Of Fire and can finish a lot closer. MUSIC IS LIFE (6) was beaten by the weight last run when starting favourite and can make amends. (Andrew Harrison: 9-8-7-6).
R4 Summary: Plenty in with chances. DOUBLE CAUSEWAY (1) shed his maiden at second time of asking. S’Manga Khumalo will need to waste to make the weight which may be an indication of the colt’s chances. RUN TO RIO (6) has been consistent of late. He has a handy galloping weight with a claiming apprentice up and could oblige at good odds. MASTER DU ROUVRAY (7) may prefer it a touch further but has useful recent form. He should contest the finish. HARUN AL RASHID (8) is well thought of by the stable. He has had issues but was back to best last time out. (Andrew Harrison: 1-6-7-8).
R5 Summary: ACTOR (1) has consistent recent form and should be competitive from the best of the draw. RED BOMBER (7) was not far back in the 21 runner Grand Heritage. He should be a factor here. MOHAVE PRINCE (3) took on a useful field over shorter last run and can do better over this trip. ROOSTER BRADSHAW (4) has patchy form but shows pace and will be dangerous. (Andrew Harrison: 1-7-3-4).
R6 Summary: SONATA SAMARITAN (3) was touched of by the highly rated Ladyofdistinction last time out. The latter runs on Boxing Day so one can get another line of form. PRINCESS GOLDIE (10) is never far back and goes well this course and distance. SIBERIAN WINTER (11) had her consistency rewarded last run and is 1kg better off with UBUKHWEBEZANA (4) on their last meeting with the latter carrying a big weight but going for her fourth win in her last five starts. (Andrew Harrison: 3-10-11-4).
R7 Summary: GRAND APPEAL (2) has a big weight but meets little of note and should go one better. GORGEOUS DUDE (3) has shown consistent recent form and has a handy weight. He should be in the firing line. DRICUS (6) found his best with the blinkers removed and gets some relief from the saddle. SUN DAZED (8) has not been far back at recent outings and did well from a tough draw last time out. (Andrew Harrison: 2-3-6-8).
R8 Summary: TRIPPI’S SILK (4) comes with some solid recent Cape form. He is up in trip but could prove too good in this line-up. HEAVEN’S WILL (10) is down in class and has a 2.5kg claimer aboard. He can go close. TOWN CRIER (1) is lightly raced and gets first time blinkers. One to watch in the betting. The blinkers come off ONE ARMED BANDIT (6) as he steps up in trip and he can surprise. (Andrew Harrison: 4-10-1-6).
