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Today's Racing :

Punters, take your pick part 2 of 2

David Thiselton (continues from part 1)
In the fifth, Derryl Daniels made Our Smoking Joe his “best ride on the day” and said: “He pulled up well from last time, he is doing very well and will run a big race.”
Kevin Shea isn’t riding the De Kock contender here Kentucky Express but rode him work and felt he would win adding: “The horse that beat him last time is a good horse”. Assistant Nathan Kotzen said: “He is consistent, honest and has good form.” Bart Rice felt Chigger Yellem “might need it” and only gave The Walrus an outside chance as he has an apprentice aboard.
The Walrus requires top jockeyship as he needs to be held up for as long as possible and timing is of the essence.
The Wendy Whitehead yard is in good form and Spring Clover can’t be discounted although she is up against colts and geldings now.
The Colin Scott-trained Dance With Mikey is rated 90 having run a cracker last time in a feature.
If repeating that effort he should be the one to side with from pole postion in the sixth, a Graduation Plate over 1950m, although he was beaten off a 74 merit rating the last time he was in a handicap.
Mr Premier won with his head twisted to the side in his last two starts, almost as if he was anticipating the whip which he hates. The whip was left behind in both those starts so he might start improving if his more pleasant racecourse experiences continue and if he can get onto the rail.
Ferrie was a bit disappointed with Mont D’Or’s last start and described him as “honest and always puts in a devent effort.”
Lafferty felt Kokorot Sop “might just need it” but would enjoy the distance and if fit enough would be “right there.”
Van Zyl expected a good run from River Lodge whom he felt didn’t seem to see out the distance in his last two starts so should appreciate the drop back in trip. Van Zyl said of his runner in the seventh, Wittenberg.
“He has his problems so is not the sort I can tip with confidence.”
He does seem the most talented in the field though.
Daniels said: “Lucky Boy is getting old and clever, so is not easy to ride, he is also small and must carry 63kg. But he's sound and fit and could place.”
James Goodman sends out Anaboo for the first time and said: “He’s a very nice horse, although he is a bit difficult.”
In the last Newlands made Kumba-Ya the Miller yard’s “best runner on the day” and said he “is improving all the time.” He could be banker material.

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