Bacchus can bounce back to winning ways in lesser company. (JC Photos).
R1 10 TEMPRANILLO is by Querari and is a half-sister to the like of Barbaresco. 1 ALTA CAPITANA is by Captain of All out of a Fort Wood mare. 4 EMERALD FORGE has run two fair races and is drawn on the right side. 3 CHERICHERILADY was not disgraced on debut and could improve being by Vercingetorix out of a Var mare. (10-1-4-3)
R2 7 RACEWAY improved second time out and went close and now is drawn on the right side. 5 JAZZ PIANIST made a good debut and on form lines is close to Raceway. 11 TOP SHELF TEDDY is by Master OF My Fate out of a Captain Al mare who has produced a few winners. 1 BABY RED is by Talk Of THe Town out of a Dynasty mare who has produced a few winners. (7-5-11-1)
R3 2 BALULE made a fine debut and should be in the shake-up. 3 CARNARVON is an improving sort and he is drawn on the right side over a suitable trip. 6 MR BRIGHT SPARK is by Erik the Red out of a Pathfork mare and he is a half-brother to the speedy Chocolate Soldier. 7 SHADOWFAX is by One World out of a Flower Alley mare. (2-3-6-7)
R4 11 PRETTY PERSUASIVE made a fine debut and should enjoy this step up and trip from a good draw. 13 VIPINGO has shown plenty of ability and should be in the shake-up from a good draw. 4 BLUE QUARTZ has run some fair races and has a fair draw over a suitable trip. 9 HOPSCOTCH improved last time and from a good draw with a four kilogram claimer could earn. (11-13-4-9)
R5 11 TAKE NO PRISONERS is by Vercingetorix out of the useful Gr 1 winner TakingThePeace. 13 SCARLETT HEART has run some fair races and could earn here but does have a tricky draw. 1 TWO FOR THE BOYS is on the up and should be in the shake-up here if able to overcome a wide draw. 7 GREENLIGHT RACER could improve on his fair debut. (11-13-1-7)
R6 8 MO MENT is an up-and-coming stayer and he could improve and win again. 7 ARLINGTON ACTION has hard knocking form and is distance suited. 1 STAR COIN could be in the shake-up here from a good draw too. 3 TO THE RESCUE has consistent form and from pole position could be in the shake-up. (8-7-1-3)
R7 9 ALADDIN’S LAMP has shown useful form in Cape Town and should go close. 1 POCKET WATCH has shown some ability and could earn from a good draw. 3 PUMPKIN PIE won well second time out and over a suitable trip could earn if able to overcome a draw. 7 OMBUDSMAN has some reasonable form but is another one who has to overcome a wide draw. (9-1-3-7)
R8 1 BACCHUS has a lot of class and this is his easiest task for some time so he should be in the shake-up. 5 ARTIST’S MODEL has a lot of class and should start improving now but does return from a layoff of close to three months. 10 CLAW is a progressive sort who should be coming into his own. 2 DON’T CRY FOR ME is better than his last couple of starts. (1-5-10-2)
R9 1 JUST BE LEKKER has plenty of ability and is a distance suited here but does have a tricky draw of five. 2 POBLANO is a useful sort who is distance suited but she does have a tricky low draw. 4 FASTNET FILLY is knocking on the door and should go close here under Gavin Lerena. 9 ARTISTE is drawn on the right side and has shown enough ability to be right there. (1-2-4-9)
R10 1 HONG KONG is a useful sort and he can bounce back from a disappointing run last time as he has a good draw over a suitable trip. 3 FULLY COMMITTED was not disgraced first time out the maidens and should make his presence felt.4 ROAMING SPIRIT won well last time over 1100 and stays further so should make a bold bid. 5 BLIZZARD SNOW is drawn on the right side and it would be no surprise to see her going close. (1-3-4-5)
Place Accumulator: (R243)
Leg 1: 2
Leg 2: 11,2,13
Leg 3: 11,13,1
Leg 4: 8,7,1
Leg 5: 9
Leg 6: 1,5,10
Leg 7: 1,2,4
Pick 6: (R729)
Leg 1: 11,2,13
Leg 2: 11,13,1
Leg 3: 8,7,1
Leg 4: 9,1,3
Leg 5: 1,5,10
Leg 6: 1,2,4
Jackpot: (R81)
Leg 1: 11,13,1
Leg 2: 8,7,1
Leg 3: 9,1,3
Leg 4: 1,5,10
Best Bet:
Race 7: 9
Value Bet:
Race 6: 8
