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The promising Marauding Horde goes for a hattrick (JC Photos)

Race 1     2 WAITFORGREENLIGHT from a middle draw and a 4kg claimer back up can confirm form with Enchanting Lady. 1 ENCHANTING LADY is knocking on the door but does have a tough low draw. 5 SMASHING is usually thereabouts but does have the tough number one draw. 3 FEATHER DANCER has improved with blinkers and can earn. (2-1-5-3)

Race 2     1 ZENOBIA’S GOLD has a good form chance here over a suitabletrip and a fair draw. 4 LIKE A BUTTERFLY improved with headgear on and can be right there from pole position. 7 ILHA DA ORANGE has a chance here based on her fair debut. 8 THE CROWN is by Rafeef out of a Horse Chestnut mare who has produced a couple of winners. (1-4-7-8)

Race 3     9 MOCHA FRAPPE has caught the eye and could win this despite returning from a ten month layoff. 4 SALUTE THE FLAG was not disgraced in Cape Town after a good Highveld debut. 1 MASTERSHIP has been close up to some fair good sorts and should be involved. 2 POLICY OF TRUTH is knocking on the door and should be in the shake up. (9-4-1-2)

Race 4     9 MAX THE OTTER is off a competitive mark and should make a bold bid. 2 SAN SIMON has run two good races over course and distance and should be right there. 4 TURBO POWER beat Max The Otter by 2,10 lengths last time and is only 1,5kg worse off. 1 DREAMLAND is talented and has a fine chance if repeating his last start. (9-2-4-1)

Race 5     Preview: 1 TIME FO ORCHIDS has developed into an exciting sprinting prospect and can make it four in a row. 6 WINGS WITHIN ME is in good form and if repeating her last run over this course and distance last September when close to Golden Sickle she will go close. 8 WOMAN OF POWER has talent and might still be able to progress. 10 VIRGIN RIVER is very quick and sneaks into the handicap with the minimum weight and with a 4kg claimer up. (1-6-8-10)

Race 6     3 MARAUDING HORDE is a progressive sort who can make it three on the trot over a suitable course and distance. 7 TO THE RESCUE is on the up and starts handicapping off a reasonable mark. 1 JORDAN has an easier task than last time and on pedigree will enjoy the step up in trip. 2 THE BRIEF won well last time and can’t be ignored. (3-7-1-2)

Race 7     9 VIVA BRAZIL is a progressive sort and distance suited but does have a tricky draw. 2 RAFFLES is talented and should have come on fromhis last start so can go close from pole position. 5 TROIS TROIS QUATRE could still improve but does have a tough draw over this suitable trip. 8 POORLITTLERICHGIRL is 1kg worse off with Trois Trois Quatre after beating him by 0,25 lengths. (9-2-5-8)

Race 8     6 MIGHTY GODDESS is a decent sort and will enjoy the step back to the mile but she does have a tough draw. 7 COURAGEOUS is 2,5kg better off with Might Goddess for a 4,75 lengths beating and would have improved a bit being a three-year-old. 4 SOUND MACHINE won easily last time go get out the maidens and could continue to progress. 5 KISSING MACHINE won well in the maidens and also has scope for impovement. (6-7-4-5)

Race 9     9 MIZZEN SAIL’s recent form has worked out well and he can go in again from a good draw. 8 DONNA MO is progressive but the step down in trip might not suit. 1 MARY’S GREENLIGHT should enjoy this trip and has an easier task than her last two. 7 ELEMBEE will enjoy the trip but does have a tough draw. (9-8-1-7)