Greyville Sunday Tips and Race Previews by Warren lenferna

Race 10 – Barrier Trial
1 Might be looking for further but should trial well.
2 Trials in steels.
3 Trials from a bad draw.
4 Returning from a long break.
5 Should need much further to show.
6 Trials in steels.
7 Can improve from first trial.
8 Starts from the best draw but trials in steels.
9 Should trial very well.
10 Brandon Lerena trials for Mike Miller.
11 Ashton Arries trials for Douglas Campbell.
12 Needs to improve on first trial.
13 RESERVE RUNNER.
14 RESERVE RUNNER.

Race 1
3 DIECI      11 STARLIGHT      8 PALACE ROSE      7 NOT NOW PUSSYCAT

Preview: DIECI (3) nearly won her barrier trial which was won by Making Waves whom seems to be a very progressive sort. She then finished fourth on debut and has tons of scope to improve. She should be much wiser for that run and can win this. STARLIGHT (11) finished second in the trial when running on positively and based on that could make a winning debut. PALACE ROSE (8) looked a winner in the slow motion replay last time but when the photo went up, she failed by the width of a piece of paper. The horse that beat her looks decent and this daughter of Potala Palace is way overdue her maiden win – she should win very, very soon. NOT NOW PUSSYCAT (7) was a soundly beaten fourth last time but she is better than that and can get a lot closer today – chance. (Warren Lenferna 3-11-8-7)

Race 2
7 GORDONSTOUN      2 LOTSA SILVER      1 THE GREY CRUSADER      10 CAPRERA

Preview: GORDONSTOUN (7) caught the eye when winning oh so easily in his barrier trial and can make a winning debut. LOTSA SILVER (2) is improving every time he comes to the races and is one of the leading lights in this race – expect a big effort. THE GREY CRUSADER (1) caught the eye in the trial last time finishing second to what looks to be a fair sort. He has strong each way claims. CAPRERA (10) was not far away in the trial and must be factored in to most bets. He can debut well. (Warren Lenferna 7-2-1-10)

Race 3
11 HANNAH’S ANSWER      12 QUEENIE      6 SHOW ME YOUR ROSIE      5 HATFIELD SQUARE

Preview: A tough race! HANNAH’S ANSWER (11) has a winning chance based on her good penultimate run and back on the poly today can finally record her third career win – she is the winning selection and might be at attractive odds too. QUEENIE (12) starts from the best gate and gets a light weight – her Gauteng form is solid and she should be right there at the finish – big runner. SHOW ME YOUR ROSIE (6) is seldom far away from the action and she has a chance. HATFIELD SQUARE (5) has a bad draw to overcome but her form is good enough to warrant inclusion in most bets – big runner. (Warren Lenferna 11-12-6-5)

Race 4
7 EDGE OF THE SUN      5 MARCH PREVIEW      2 BENFONTEIN      12 SILVER CENT

Preview: The mile is too far for EDGE OF THE SUN (7) and the 1200 is too quick for him therefore the 1400m journey might suit him down to the ground. His form is on the improve recently and if overcoming the draw – can win. However, he is not one to go mad on but it would be no shock to see him win this. MARCH PREVIEW (5) hails from a yard that is in mustard form at the moment and it would be silly to dismiss his chances. The blinkers certainly had some effect last time. BENFONTEIN (2) and SILVER CENT (12) can get into the mix and are obvious quartet inclusions. (Warren Lenferna 7-5-2-12)

Race 5
10 KARATAGE      7 TRIPPI’S GIRL      5 KAHULA      1 FINAL JUDGEMENT

Preview: KARATAGE (10) has caught the eye in her last two starts finishing second to two fair sorts. She starts from a kind gate and gets 52-5kg’s to carry which should make her very competitive. She is the narrow first pick. TRIPPI’S GIRL (7) has an undeniable hat trick chance and might well be the one they all have to beat. KAHULA (5) won very well last time and has a chance of following up and the classy FINAL JUDGEMENT (1) is far from out of it as well. (Warren Lenferna 10-7-5-1)

Race 6
2 VILETTE       1 PUMPKIN QUEEN      10 EXPRESSO MARTINI      8 POMONA

Preview: VILETTE (2) is way better than her last run and can be forgiven for that – she has solid overall form and can win this race. PUMPKIN QUEEN (1) has run two promising races since winning her maiden and has to be given strong each way claims based on that. EXPRESSO MARTINI (10) is holding her form very well and seldom runs a bad race – she should again be right there at the finish. POMONA (8) could surprise, has a money chance and if placing will help boost the quartet pay out. (Warren Lenferna 2-1-10-8)

Race 7
2 LIBERTY PRINT       11 CALL ME TONIGHT      12 SUMMER DAY      7 AIDEN’S PORSCHE

Preview: WOW! A race with not too much form to talk about which makes it oh so tough to make selections! The chances of their being an upset here are quite high and I have gone for some value in the form of LIBERTY PRINT (2) – she is lightly raced, jumps from the best draw and has drawn jockey Bernard Faydherbe to ride. Her last run was good when finishing less than five lengths behind Believe The Best –she can improve again to go close to winning this. CALL ME TONIGHT (11) is lightly raced and caught the eye last time – she has a bright chance. SUMMER DAY (12) is another lightly raced runner that is coming along the right way and more than likely has a lot more to offer still – she also has a bright chance. AIDEN’S PORSCHE (7) could lurk into the back end of the quartet. Some of the others have quite a bit to find to win or get into the frame. (Warren Lenferna 2-11-12-7)

Race 8
11 TRULY WICKED      4 DE LAGO’S FUTURE      7 DOUBLE DELUXE      8 EXCLUSIVE QUANTITY  

Preview: TRULY WICKED (11) has the form to win this race and is therefore the confident first choice. DE LAGO’S FUTURE (4), DOUBLE DELUX (7) and EXCLUSIVE QUANTITY (8) should be right there at the finish fighting out the minor money. (Warren Lenferna 11-4-7-8)

Kenilworth Saturday Tips and Race Previews by Warren Lenferna

Race 1
Preview: READY TO RUMBLE (5) improved nicely in his second start and more than likely has a lot more to offer. He is the firm first choice in this weak form line looking field. MARKED WHITE NIGHT (3) has a bright chance here based on the run when finishing fourth to Bountiful Strength. BENELUX (1) can improve from his debut run and could place. (Warren Lenferna 5-3-1)

Race 2
Preview: ELUSIVE TRADER (4) has gone very close in his last two starts and now looks ready to win and has therefore been made the confident first pick. SANDY SPORT (7) finished a close up fifth on debut under the apprentice who retains the ride today. He should get a lot closer this time and has a big each way chance. SHADOWING (8) is knocking hard at the door and should not be a maiden for too much longer – big runner as always. (Warren Lenferna 4-7-8)

Race 3
Preview: CAPTAIN OF TORTUGA (6) is improving quickly and looks very hard to beat in this. He tries 1400m for the first time which suit being by Captain Al out of a Jet Master mare. HELLO MANNY (4) has run twice for two sevenths and can get a lot closer today – bright place chance. ALDATO (3) has a quartet chance based on best efforts shown thus far. (Warren Lenferna 6-4-3)

Race 4
Preview: SOMMERSONNE (2) went close to winning recently and looks ready to win now. She goes well for Richard Fourie who rides again today – obvious winning chance. ETERNAL NIGHT (5) has danced a few dances but is always there and thereabouts. She should win her maiden soon but for today she looks to have more of a place chance than a winning one. FASHION FORCE (3) should again be right there at the finish.  (Warren Lenferna 2-3-5)

Race 5
Preview: ORAKAL (1) has won two out of his last three races and is well drawn. He does have to carry top weight but has earned it and looks set to continue on winning ways. Top Jockey Bernard Faydherbe gets the ride and the stable of Michael Robinson has been in mustard form of late. GRAND SILVANO (5) is going for three in a row and it would come as no shock at all if he achieved it – he is very clearly on the up. HOTEL CIPRIANI (3) justified favouritism when winning last time and has to be respected and included again. (Warren Lenferna 1-5-3)

Race 6
Preview: LALENA (3) showed last time that it is just about time for her to record her second career win. Trainer Dan Katz and apprentice Louis Burke have struck up a great winning partnership recently and this daughter of Gimmethegreenlight could ensure their winning streak continues. If she does not win she should be in the first three based on her good last run and overall form. CLIFTON BEACH (1) justified favouritism last time when winning, beating Doubled Over. She should again, run very well and must be included in most bets. ROYAL CHIAN (5) has solid recent form and should record another career win very soon. I did select her to win last time and she nearly got it right but was less than half a length off the winner – she always has a bright chance and is a must for the quartet. (Warren Lenferna 3-1-5)

Race 7
Preview: TEVEZ (1) bounced right back to best last time and showed his class. He can record back to back victories and despite top weight might be hard to beat. MILTON (2) could find this sprint trip a touch on the short side. CUBAN EMERALD (3) returns from a rest and will need to do better. OLYMPIAN (4) has solid form and is seldom far off the action. VINCENTE (5) could bounce right back to near best here and could be worth including in the quartet. POWER GRID (6) posted a good last win and has a say again. BLACKMORE’S (7) last effort is best ignored. NASTY HARRY (8) is a massive runner. NORTHERN CORNER (9) is better than his last run and has claims for the quartet and VALBONNE (10) won last time and must be respected again. (Warren Lenferna 1-8-4)

Race 8
Preview: BRIDAL PARTY (1) is much better than her recent near ten length beating – she can be forgiven for that run and has a bright each way chance based on her solid and good earlier form. She is drawn very wide which is a small concern but horses do and have won from deep draws albeit not an easy task. HOPEFUL (10) is threatening to record her next career win and today with some valuable weight off her back from apprentice Sandile Mbhele should increase her chances. FOXY PRINCESS (9) must be included in the trifecta and quartet. (Warren Lenferna 1-10-9)

Turffontein Saturday Tips and Race Previews by David Thiselton

Race 1
Preview: SAMURAI WARRIOR (13) has a good rider up and having stayed on last time over 1450m and being by Ideal World he should improve over this trip so can win despite being only two years old and widely drawn. SHANGHAI PIERCE (2) went close when blinkers were fitted over this trip last time and he is well drawn. PACHACUTI (4) is usually way back in the early stages but runs on well and can earn here. (David Thiselton 13-2-4)

Race 2
Preview: COUNTESS VAR (1) has pace and the blinkers come off so if she repeats her penultimate start, in which she worse no headgear, she can win. WALNUT DASH (10) made a fair debut and can improve. JET TO PARIS (8) is improving and is drawn well with a 4kg claimer up. (David Thiselton 1-10-8)

Race 3
Preview: ROCKY NIGHT (9) has a good draw over a step down in trip which should suit. WINTER STORM (10) lost narrowly to Rocky Night over this trip at the Vaal in May when showing pace and is likely to have come on from the run as one with a nice big action, although he looked to not have stayed over 1400m last time. GUNSTON (7) has pace and stuck to his task so must be considered, but his draw of eight is against him. (David Thiselton 9-10-7)

Race 4
STORMBOURNE THUNDER (1) went close over 2400m last time and now has blinkers on over 2000m with Hewitson keeping the ride. LANA TURNER (4) is a scopey sort who was closing late in that aforementioned race and was only beaten half-a-length by Stormbourne Thunder. ELUSIVE MOON (2) was staying on for a well beaten second over this last time and can earn again. (David Thiselton 1-4-2-3-6-5)

Race 5
JET START (1) has 4kg claimer Luke Ferraris up from a plum draw over an ideal trip. INVINCIBLE LADY (7) is an up and coming sort and has a good draw over a step up in trip she will relish being by Captain Al out of a Jet Master SA Oaks runner up. NEW ZEALAND (9) looks to have been given a lenient 73 merit rating after her hard-knocking maiden form culminated in a 7,75 length win over 2000m in a workrider’s maiden and she has regular pilot Hewitson up but does have another wide draw to overcome. GOTTALOTTALUV (6) has a touch of class and has Strydom up over an ideal trip although she also has a wide draw. EMERALD BAY (2) can’t be ignored over a suitable trip. (David Thiselton 1-7-9-6-2)

Race 6
Preview: COPPER JAY (3) is progressive and can follow up on his last win being just three points higher, but he does have a tricky draw to overcome. CONCEALED SPIRIT (6) is drawn well off a one point lower mark and will be staying on strongly. VULCAN (9) is interesting running fresh with first time blinkers on from pole position as he has plenty of natural speed and stays further. (David Thielton 3-6-9-5-7-4)

Race 7
Preview: DAME KELLY (4) has some class and has a good 4kg claimer up over an ideal course and distance. MAKE ME HAPPY (7) is talented and after bouncing back to her best last time is a plum draw. MAR DEL SUR (3) has been running in features and drops back to the trip of her only win, (David Thiselton 4-7-3)

Race 8
Preview: O LUCKY MAN (4) has been running against stronger so has a chance dropped in class off a lowered mark. KINGS CUP (8) has fallen to a competitive mark and went well for this rider last time.  LOCK HIM UP (9) is drawn well over a suitable trip and is has dropped to an attractive mark.  FRONT RANK (5) is a bit in and out but has the ability to win this from a plum draw off a mark he went close with in April. STARCRAFT PRINCE (1) won well on the poly over 1200m last time so can earn off a three point higher mark as he was staying on over this trip in a race in January and has a 2,5kg claimer up. (David Thiselton 4-8-9-5-1)

Race 9
Preview: HUNGRY HEART (6) is progressive but ran yesterday (Thursday) and might not take her place. NORLAND (4) is in good form but has a tough draw. KING AND EMPIRE (7) has dropped to a competitive mark. NOTTINGHAM FOREST (10) is drawn in pole over a suitable trip and as dropped to a competitive mark. HIDEAWAY (8) has ability but has to prove he stays this trip. (David Thiselton 6-4-7-10-8)

Greyville Wednesday Tips and Race Previews by Andrew Harrison

Race 1
4 MAKING WAVES   3 LADY JACKSON   5 PRIMARY   6 WATCHMEGO

1 Modest barrier trial.
2 No show in trial.
3 Just failed last run. Go close again.
4 Smart debut after good trial.
5 Caught the eye in her trial.
6 Consistent but needs to show more.

Preview: MAKING WAVES (4) followed up her smart barrier trial with a promising debut. She should handle the switch to the poly. LADY JACKSON (3) was a close-up third over course and distance and has been improving with each start. She must have a big chance. PRIMARY (5) caught the eye in her barrier trial and is likely to come on from that effort. WATCHMEGO (6) has been consistent but will need to up her game to win this. (Andrew Harrison: 4-3-5-6).

Race 2
2 BUCKLEBERRY   8 ROCKCLIFFE   9 SILVER SONG   6 MANA SANTANA

1 Must improve on last two. Tongue-tie on.
2 Smart debut in useful field. Go close.
3 Two modest Highveld runs.
4 Must improve to feature.
5 Needs to show more.
6 Distant third in barrier trial.
7 Green in barrier trial.
8 Smart debut over course and distance. Go close.
9 Smart barrier trial. One to watch.

Preview: BUCKLEBERRY (2) trialled well and then finished an excellent second on debut. He rates a strong chance on that showing. ROCKLIFFE (8) was narrowly beaten over course and distance on debut and started at long odds. He is sure to come on from that. SILVER SONG (9) trialled well and is a colt with some scope. He can feature prominently. MANA SANTANA (6) was a distant third on debut but comes from a stable that makes good use of barrier trials. (Andrew Harrison: 2-8-9-6).

Race 3
11 TAROCCO   10 SPIFFY   3 COUNTESS VAR   6 WISHFUL WORDS

1 Has gone well over course and distance. Can feature.
2 Improving slowly. Not out of it.
3 Some fair Highveld form. Big chance here.
4 Held on last two but can place.
5 Needs to show more. Blinkers on.
6 Better than last two. Took on males last start.
7 Needs to show more.
8 Must improve to feature.
9 Promising debut. Can place.
10 Best effort this course and distance. Go close again.
11 Hacked up in trial. Looks useful.

Preview: TAROCCO (11) came home lonely and in good time in her barrier trial. There don’t look to be any stars in this race. SPIFFY (10) has shown up well in two outings and looks a likely threat. COUNTESS VAR (3) comes with some solid Highveld form and with a 4kg claimer up, must have a big chance. WISHFUL WORDS (6) is better than her last two and back on the poly can be competitive. (Andrew Harrison: 11-10-3-6).

Race 4
8 ZINZARA   2 BRIDAL VEIL   11 INYATI   12 GOREGEOUS GUEST

1 Good form over course and distance.
2 Two smart recent efforts over a touch further.
3 Modest handicap debut.
4 Holding form. Down in trip.
5 Never far back. Can go close.
6 Held on latest but not out of it.
7 Needs to show more.
8 Holding form. Now tries blinkers.
9 Never far back. Third run after a break.
10 Always dangerous but must improve on latest.
11 Two promising efforts since a break. Looks ready now.
12 Easy last win. Light weight and can go in again.
13 Always thereabouts.
14 Struggling for next win.
15 Beaten favourite last start but in good form.

Preview: Wide open. ZINZARA (8) has been trying further but has not been far back. She tries blinkers for the first time. BRIDAL VEIL (2) has gone close at her last two on the poly and although down in trip should contest the finish. INYATI (11) has had two starts since a lengthy break. She looks primed for this race. GORGEOUS GUEST (12) has a light weight and was an easy winner of her last outing. (Andrew Harrison: 8-2-11-12).

Race 5
1 PEARL GLOW   3 BREAKING BARRIERS   7 DARK CHOCOLATE   4 FLAMENCO DANCER

1 Third run after a break. Big chance.
2 Surprised last run. Needs to repeat.
3 Needed last run. Good form before the break.
4 Ignore latest. Has a chance on previous.
5 Consistency rewarded last run. Needs to repeat.
6 Needs to improve on recent.
7 Lightly raced. Needed latest.
8 On a roll. Up in class.
9 Consistent and always dangerous.
10 Never far back.
11 Market support last start. Can surprise.
12 Fair poly debut. Solid Highveld form.
13 Easy maiden win last start.
14 Needs to show more.

Preview: Tricky race. PEARL GLOW (1) has a touch of class and has her third run after a break. She looks about ready. BREAKING BARRIERS (3) was possibly just in need of her last start although not far back. She had useful form before her break. FLAMENCO DANCER (4) is way better than her last run. She has gone close in stronger company. DARK CHOCOLATE (7) is lightly raced and has only had two outings this year. She caught the eye at her last outing and is one to watch. (Andrew Harrison: 1-3-7-4)

Race 6
1 JUBILEE LINE   6 BRIGHTEYEBUSHYTAIL   8 GUNNER   7 FRANCESCO

1 Has been up against stronger of late. Big weight.
2 Smart last effort but has a tough draw.
3 Caught late last start. Battling for next win.
4 Last run too far. Has shown some ability.
5 Holding form well. Not out of it.
6 Trialled well. Lightly raced but has ability.
7 Better than last run in the soft. Can go close.
8 Touch unlucky last run. May be worth another chance.
9 Can feature with apprentice up.
10 Back to best last run. Chance again.
11 Improved last run. Needs to repeat.
12 Seldom far back. Has a chance at best.
13 Beaten favourite last run. Can make amends.
14 Never far back.
15 Much improved last run.

Preview: JUBILEE LINE (1) has been racing in top company on the Highveld. He has a 4kg claimer up from a good draw and must have a strong chance in what is a competitive field. BRIGHTEYEDBUSHYTAIL (6) is lightly raced but looks to have a touch of class. The stable has come to form again. FRANCESCO (7) has done well in useful company but was not suited to the soft going last time out. The poly should suit. GUNNER (8) was a touch unlucky when well fancied last time out. He can make amends. (Andrew Harrison: 1-6-8-7).

Race 7
10 RIPTIDE   1 SILVER PRANCER   2 ROY’S NOVICE   8 BOLD BEAUTY

1 Best effort this course and distance.
2 Back over best trip. Go close again.
3 Consistent but needs to show more.
4 Improved last two on the poly.
5 Tried much further last run.
6 Battling but can place.
7 Not out of it at best.
8 Needed last run. Can make good improvement.
9 Modest trial.
10 Promising last sprint. Can do better here.
11 Some market support on debut. Can improve.
12 Steady sprint form.
13 Needs to show more.
14 Yet to show.
15 Poor form.

Preview: RIPTIDE (10) was a close-up second on the Highveld last time out. She steps up in trip but appears to be looking for ground. SILVER PRANCER (1) appears at her best over course and distance and her last two races may have been too far. ROY’S NOVICE (2) is back over what looks to be her best trip and has warmed up well. BOLD BEAUTY (8) needed her last run behind her stable companion and should come on from that effort. (Andrew Harrison: 10-1-2-8).

Race 8
4 YOUNG GUN   10 JOSEPHINE BAKER   8 LINE OF CONTROL   7 LORD OF GLENCOE

1 Disappointing last run. Chance on previous.
2 Patchy form. Can surprise.
3 Much improved last run on the turf.
4 Consistent. Can go close here.
5 Improved last run. Enjoyed the extra.
6 Battling maiden.
7 Hampered last start. Has a chance at best.
8 Needed last run. Can do better this trip.
9 Yet to show.
10 Improving fast. Takes on males.
11 Yet to show.
12 Improving slowly. Light weight.
13 Poor form.
14 Needs to show more.
15 Poor form.

Preview: YOUNG GUN (4) is holding form well. He has done well on the poly and from a plum draw should be right there. JOSEPHINE BACKER (10) takes on males from a wide draw but has been improving with each outing. LINE OF CONTROL (8) is lightly raced and probably needed his last start. He should prefer this trip. LORD OF GLENCOE (7) was hampered in the running last start. He has been consistent.

Turffontein Inside stages a low key nine race meeting tomorrow and the best way to go appears to be the exotics.

In the first leg of the PA over 1200m Rocky Night has a good draw over a step down in trip which should suit and this scopey gelding by Seventh Rock has a chance in his second start for the Ashley Fortune yard. He only beat his stable companion Winter Storm narrowly over this trip at the Vaal on May and the latter was making his debut that day and showed pace so is likely to have come on from the run.

Winter Storm has a nice big action, so was not surprisingly sent over 1400m last time and he once again showed good pace but didn’t find any extra, so is back to 1200m. There will not be much in it but Rocky Night is selected due to the better draw as Winter Storm has to jump from draw six. Gunston does not have as much scope as the former pair but does have a lot of pace and sticks to his task so he warrants consideration especially with Hewitson now up. However, his draw of eight is going to be against him.

The first leg of the Pick 6 delivered a surprise last weekend over a staying trip and this week the 2000m event could do the same so the suggestion is to include the numbers 1,2,3,4,5, and 6, all who of whom could have a case made for them.  Stormbourne Thunder went close over 2400m last time and now has blinkers on over 2000m with Hewitson keeping the ride so she can be included in the PA along with Lana Turner, a scopey sort who was closing late in that aforementioned 2400m race and was only beaten half-a-length by Stormbourne Thunder.

In the first leg of the Jackpot over 1800m Jet Start has 4kg claimer Luke Ferraris up from a plum draw over an ideal trip and looks to be the one to beat. Invincible Lady is an up and coming sort and has a good draw over a step up in trip she will relish being by Captain Al out of Jet Master SA Oaks runner up First Power who has produced the useful stayer Jay Power. New Zealand looks to have been given a lenient 73 merit rating after her hard-knocking maiden form culminated in a 7,75 length win over 2000m in a workrider’s maiden. She has regular pilot Hewitson up but does have another wide draw to overcome. Gottalottaluv has a touch of class and has Strydom up over an ideal trip although she also has a wide draw. Emerald Bay can’t be ignored over a suitable trip.

In the sixth race over 1200m the up the progressive Copper Jay can follow up on his last win being just three points higher, but he does have a tricky draw to overcome. Concealed Spirit is drawn well off a one point lower mark and will be staying on strongly. Vulcan is interesting running fresh with first time blinkers on from pole position as he has plenty of natural speed and stays further.

Dame Kelly looks the one to beat in the next with Ferraris up over an ideal course and distance. The talented Make Me Happy bounced back last time and has a plum draw.

The eight race over 1450m is a minefield but the principles should be O Lucky Man, Kings Cup, Lock Him Up, Front Rank and Starcraft Prince.

In the last race over 1450m Hungry Heart stands out but ran yesterday (Thursday) and Norland is the other eye catcher but has a tough draw. Hideaway is well dawn but has a stamina doubt. Therefore it could pan out well for the well drawn pair King And Empire and Nottingham Forest, who have dropped down to competitive marks.

By David Thiselton