Race 1
1 STAR MAJOR has gone close in both starts and could get it right here. 2 GOLD GIBOSKI has also run two crackers and should be in the shake up. 5 DIAMOND DAYS is an improving sort who relished the step up to this trip last time and a with a repeat can go close from a fair draw. 9 NEW WORLD is knocking on the door and Richard Fourie retains the ride in his second start with Blinkers on.
(1-2-5-9)
Race 2
6 SPLASH OF COLOUR has Gavin Lerena up from a middle draw of six and having gone close last time over this course and distance she should be in the shake up. 1 LOVE HER MADLY has run some good races and on pedigree should relish the step up in trip so she should be right there from pole position. 2 GREEK HEIRESS is a well-bred filly by far away out of a decent Fort Wood mare and Craig Zackey rides from a plum draw. 7 ONCIDIUM has Richard Fourie up from a tricky draw of seven but she could improve on her first start.
(6-1-2-7)
Race 3
1 OCTOBER STORM is very well bred being by Vercingetorix out of the top broodmare Miss October and he should go close over 1000m on debut. 4 FLEUR DE VILLE went close last time over course and distance and he should be in the shake up. 6 IKO IKO is knocking on the door and should also be right there.7 DIGBY is in good form and could be involved in the finish.
(1-4-6-7)
Race 4
1 MEG’S LEGACY an a fine race over course and distance last time and is now drawn in pole and should be right there. 2 TAYLOR’S VERSION also went close last time and from draw two should be in the shake up. 5 RED CORAL improved second time out and should enjoy this further step up in trip and has a chance. 10 RED STATE has run two good races in succession over 1200 meters and should relish the step up in trip but does have a wide draw.
(1-2-5-10)
Race 5
2 ARIOVISTUS won easily last time out in an open maiden and starts off on a fair merit rating of 73 with Richard Fourie up over an ideal course and distance. 3 KWITE A KING ran well last time over 2200 and from a good draw will also enjoy this trip. 4 AHEAD OF THE FACTS has won two of his last three over middle distances and should be in the shake-up from a fair draw. 5 WOOD WORLD has been in good form and with Gavin Lerena up for the third time in succession he has a chance.
(2-3-4-5)
Race 6
3 ELECTROMAGNETISM has won her last two and on pedigree should relish the step-up in trip. 6 UKUDUMA is a well-bred sort being Vercingetorix out of dual Gr 1 winner Thunder Dance and she should go close after a good debut win.7 LOWVELD LILY won well second time out and should enjoy the step-up in trip. 2 SHE’S MY WORLD is well drawn and should be thereabouts.
(3-6-7-2)
Race 7
5 HAPPY VERSE is a talented horse and should enjoy the step up in trip here and looks the one to beat. 6 ROLAND GARROS has won his last two in fine fashion and should be in the shake up. 3 VAPOUR TRAIL is a half brother to one stripe and should enjoy this trip and is a contender from a good draw. 2 DREAMWORLD has fine form and tries a step up in trip from a good draw, although the jury is out on whether he will stay.
(5-6-3-2)
Race 8
2 LADY LOOK ALIKE is in hard knocking form and from a good draw over a suitable trip should go close. 5 MIRACULOUS is knocking hard too and might enjoy the step up and trip. 6 KAMCHATKA Ran well last time over 1400m and will enjoy this trip, but does have a tricky draw.
1 PENTOLINA has pole position and can be right there if repeating penultimate start.
(2-5-6-10)
Race 9
3 RIKKITIKKITAVI beat a good sort last time and is the one to beat. 4 OCTOBER FEST is well bred and is coming to hand. 2 MARITZBURG MEMORY has the form to be a contender. 8 HOPE CHEST has ability and could bounce back.
(3-4-2-8)
Race 10
1 BECKY SHARP is knocking hard and could get it right here. 4 SAINT BRIGID ran a cracker last time stepped down to 1400m and is interesting over a further step down in trip. 3 EASY MONEY beat Becky Sharp last time and is only 1,5kg worse off for a 1,75 length beating so might confirm the form. 7 IM THE BUZZ has the form to earn a cheque.
(1-4-3-7)
Race 11
1 MISS WORLD is well regarded and Richard Fourie could make all the distance. 3 DEAN STREET has the ability and can never be ignored. 5 TANNERON won well last time and looks to be coming into her own. 6 ELUSIVE WINTER is consistent and should be right there.
(1-3-5-6)
