RACE 1

FYFIELD LEGEND has been runner-up in six of his last seven starts. He deserves a winning turn and could like this longer distance. MAESTRO AZUL has been well beaten in both starts so far but can improve this course and distance. SILVA STREAKER showed improvement on the Polytrack and could be a threat to these rivals. TRICKLE CHARGE is likely to improve after a modest debut and does have Richard Fourie aboard. WEEKEND IN ASPEN makes a debut but could need this run. YOU’RE MY ANGEL is improving and might play a minor role.

RACE 2

A weak race. SATELLITE WORLD has been consistent without scoring but really does get an ideal opportunity to get a first win. TOTAL ERUPTION is unreliable but can earn some money. DEAD POETS SOCIETY has some fair recent form and could like this course and distance. STRAIGHT RED and PEEKABOO have shown some improvement and are not out of it. NIGHT IN JAPAN has shown improvement of late and could do even better for Richard Fourie. CAN WE START could improve and is also not out of it.

RACE 3

A small field but some decent sprinters. CRUISE CONTROL has won 5 from 7 over this particular course and distance so sets the standard. FAIRY KNIGHT is lethal over a bit further than this but would not be a surprise winner. ANUSCHKA’S WORLD is hat-trick seeking after some game wins and will not go down easily. CLIFF TOP has been at his very best on the Polytrack so his connections will be hoping for a switch to that surface. INSTAWORTHY and GALILEO STAR tackle tough opposition but might earn some minor money.

RACE 4

ZINOVI continues with his impressive form and has now won 6 of his last 8 starts. He was solid again on the Polytrack last time out but is just as good on the turf and should prove hard to beat. ZATARA MAGIC has ability but is returning from a break and is better over a bit further than this. LANCIAFIAMME has a victory over ZINOVI but that was on a soft track and he has a few losses to that rival as well. MR FOX showed improvement last time out and can contest the finish. BRENDAN JAMES and GLOBAL STATE need to find a few lengths to win but might earn some minor money.

RACE 5

A very open looking race and it might pay to go very wide in the Pick 6 in this leg. JOHNNY DRAMA is in good form and could be ready to score. ACTION AMERICA showed a return to form in his latest start and could have more to offer. QONDANEKUKHANYENI and IM THE BUZZ have both been consistent of late and are in with a winning chance. CHEERFUL CHARLIE B and PARDON ME are unreliable but capable of scoring. SILENT TRIGGER, MELA STRENGTH and BLACK PATH all return to the turf and could surprise.

RACE 6

Another very open race. VILA VICOSA may have needed his last two starts and should be a threat to these rivals with Muzi Yeni in the irons. CIAN THE CONQUEROR did not like the Polytrack last time out and could bounce back to score. STOKESY showed improvement last time and should have more to offer. CORAL CREEK is course and distance suited and looks the one to beat. HOODWINKED and AWAY WITH RED are others to include in large Pick 6 permutations.

RACE 7

The TAB Dahlia Plate (Listed) sees some promising juveniles. US RANGER put it all together with an impressive victory last time out. That was over this course and distance and it was the first time he has beaten rival MASTER MTOTO. Jockey Craig Zackey was aboard MASTER MTOTO for both of those wins and he did not ride him last time out so it should at least be interesting to see who gets the success this time. FIRST OFFICER is consistent but does usually finish behind both those rivals. VENTURA BOULEVARD was a wide margin winner on debut but did not repeat it when trying Group 1 company last time out.

RACE 8

A competitive last race. SLASH ‘N BURN (IRE) may have needed the experience on the Polytrack last time out. He has improved with blinkers on and could score. OVERTURE shows promise but may well be looking for further. RHYTHM is consistent and will not go down easily. RHYDIAN has looked unlucky not to have won both recent starts and should fight out the finish once again. POLICY OF TRUTH, BELCANTO DREAM and TIGER STORM all make their local debut after changing trainers and could improve. FLIGHT ENGINEER is a difficult ride but capable of earning some money.