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Humdinger is seen beating Desert Miracle at level weights in the Grade 2 Topbet Jo’burg Fillies And Mares Spring Challenge and the At The Races Tipster has predicted the same exacta for the Grade 1 HSH Princess Charlene Empress Club Stakes (Picture: Candiese Lenferna)
 
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1 11H35 World Sports Betting Juvenile Plate

Both FIRE ‘N FLAMES and NEW PREDATOR renew rivalry and a match-race is on the cards. When they recently met FIRE ‘N FLAMES beat his rival by just over a length but is 2kg worse off. It could go either way. AMPERSAND did well when not fancied on debut and can only improve. Watch the 5 newcomers, especially BARBARESCO and ETHANATOR.
 
Top Tip: PURE PREDATOR (2)
Watch out for: FIRE ‘N FLAMES (1)
 
2 12H10 WSB Spina Wina Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
Tricky with interchanging form. GLOBAL THUNDER (problems last time), ICE STAR (blowing last time) as well as RED HOT ROSE and WOMEN OF FAME, are capable of taking top honours at best. BUTTERNUTENROOIWYN never produced on debut whereas BEST INTENTIONS showed good early toe – both can improve.
 
Top Tip: ICE STAR (2)
Watch out for: RED HOT ROSE (7)
 
3 12H40 Monaco Sport Of Kings Charity Maiden Sprint
Form runners GIMME A DIAMOND (runner-up last two) and POURSOMESUGARONME (runner-up last four) should give a run for money but on the draws, the latter gets the nod. Many are looking to challenge but QUIXOTE, RAPTOR ISLAND, SILVER TUDOR, UNCLE LUCKY and IRON SKY make up the shortlist.
 
Top Tip: GIMME A DIAMOND (1)
Watch out for: POURSOMESUGARONME (14)
 
4 13H15 Darrell Hall Mr 103 Handicap
Good race. HITHEMHARDSUNSHINE needed his last run ang should be right there. He has to beat among others CHYAVANA who is bang in form and receives 1.5kg. GODSWOOD and TREAD SWIFTLY must come into the reckoning on collateral form. Others are looking for minor money including HERECOMESTHERAIN and ARGO ALLEY.
 
Top Tip: GODSWOOD (2)
Watch out for: HITHEMHARDSUNSHINE (4)
 
5 13H50 Terry Cocking Fm 98 Divided Handicap (F & M)
GILDED BUTTERFLY was 1.50 lengths behind TERRA TIME last time but on 2.5kg better terms could turn it around. CRIMSON PRINCESS is holding form and cannot be ignored for a major share of the prize. ESCAPE ARTIST is another looking to score, and a hat-trick is a serious consideration. SOUTHERN SONG and PATON’S TEARS are looking for minor money.
 
Top Tip: TERRA TIME (2)
Watch out for: GILDED BUTTERFLY (1)
 
6 14H25 Stephen Stanway Fm 78 Divided Handicap (F & M)
After a good last effort, TRUMP MY QUEEN changed stables and should give a good account on debut for her new yard. However, if HIGH ROLLER maintains form (2kg better off for neck) she must be right there. ELEMBEE is capable and if not short of a run should show true potential. SPECIAL CHARM and BURMESE TIARA are looking to make the frame. SKYFULL pulled up fatigued in three of her last four starts and not striding out in the other. She could place.
 
Top Tip: TRUMP MY QUEEN (2)
Watch out for: HIGH ROLLER (1)
 
15H00 World Sports Betting Spook Express Stakes (Fillies And Mares’ Listed)
APACHE FIGHTER beat KIND JUDY this course and distance recently by 3 lengths but is 3kg worse off. However, she is maturing and could take the Listed Spook Express Stakes for fillies and mares over 2400m. FLYING FIRST CLASS and OPERA GLASS also appear held but are looking for Trifecta money. RED MAPLE and QUIET REBELLION are out to prove their stamina.
 
Top Tip: KIND JUDY (6)
Watch out for: APACHE FIGHTER (5)
 
8 15H40 HSH Princess Charlene Empress Club Stakes (Grade 1) (Fillies And Mares)
Seven runners line up for the HSH Princess Charlene Empress Club Stakes (Grade 1) over 1600m for fillies and mares, but the field is strong and competitive. DESERT MIRACLE was coughing last time and it was not her true form. HUMDINGER narrowly accounted for MARIGOLD HOTEL and FEATHER BOA and it should be another close call. UNDER YOUR SPELL finished just in front of GIMME A SHOT (badly hampered) last time and cannot be discarded.
 
Top Tip: HUMDINGER (3)
Watch out for: DESERT MIRACLE (1)
 
9 16H15 Racehorse Owners Association Fm 80 Handicap (F & M)
Difficult race. If TRENTINO is fit and well she should win – watch the money. JUST BE NICE is as honest as they come and the combo could complete a hat-trick. LUNAR BALLADE ran a flat 2nd run after a rest and will come on. SHARAPOVA comes off a maiden win and has scope for improvement. LILLIANA needed her last outing and will be a lot fitter. Others looking for Quartet money.
 
Top Tip: JUST BE NICE (4)

Watch out for: LILLIANA (1)

 
10 16H50 WSB Spin With The Best Mr 87 Handicap
AUSSENKEHR has reeled of two straight wins in his new yard and is on a hat-tick this track and trip. However, he takes on a decent sort in WIND WATER who, if he jumps on terms, could be hard to beat. Despite not overly impressive when shedding his maiden tag last time, SLINKY MAPIMPI must be respected. SUPER AGRA, SET TO GO, STRIKE A MATCH and CAPTAIN HINDSIGHT are all looking to make the frame.
 
Top Tip: WIND WATER (2)
Watch out for: AUSSENKEHR (1)