Andrew Harrison

After a relatively quiet period Peter Muscutt’s stable has starting to turn again and he saddles Golden Rule in a tough handicap, seventh race on the nine-race card that heads proceedings on the turf at Hollywoodbets Greyville  evening.

Golden Rule has come well since returning from a break and has won two of his last three starts over this trip including one over course and distance. He has a handy galloping weight and the best of the draw, so he ticks most of the boxes.

But it will not be easy. Drawn alongside in gate two is Mike Miller’s gelding Winter Games  who may just have needed his last run after returning from a break. He does boast the scalp of Gr1 winning Gladatorian to his credit although he was in receipt of the grandstand that day – 10.5kg to be exact but he is obviously more than just useful. Muscutt also saddles Plazza Accord who has consistent form over the trip and was close-up at his last outing. Jabu Jacobs knows his mount well and stays with the ride. Nathan Kotzen sends out Amor Fati who started at 150-1 at his last outing and failed narrowly over course and distance in what would have been a major boil-over. He has a light weight, loves this trip so could go one better at decent odds.

Staying races are few and far between so it is encouraging to see a dozen runners line up for the C Stakes over 2400m, fifth race on the card.

Dean Kanneeyer’s runner Continental Express had to play second fiddle to Spectacular last time out over 1900m but the son of Vercingetorix has shown his best form over this trip and is now 2kg better off at the weights which should see him turn the tables on Glen Kotzen’s runner. Serino Moodley has opted to stay aboard Spectacular ahead of The Mikado who finished behind Continental Express in their last two meetings in spite of Frank Robin’s gelding being better off at the weights although he carries a hefty 63kg. Towards the bottom of the handicap, veteran King Bavarian stays the trip and gets lumps of weight from the above trio which should make him competitive.

The Place Accumulator starts in the third where Green Glow could prove to be a banker. He has put in two smart efforts over the distance and if not going one better he should at least finish in the first three. Dangers could come in the form of Director who has been consistent and was a beaten favourite over the trip last run with first time blinkers and Sword Speed who was narrowly beaten when making a cracking debut at long odds. If he can build on that effort he will be a big factor.

The first leg of the Pick 6 could go the way of Darryl Moore’s Crimson Typhoon who made a promising debut on the poly over this trip. She could come on lengths from that run. Amelia’s Legacy raced green on debut for Frikkie Greyling but although a well-beaten third she should improve with the experience and this trip will suit. Garth Puller’s Echo has been trying further of late but reverts to what may be a more suitable trip. Her 4kg claimer retains the ride.

The sixth is a competitive handicap with many in with chances. Cappellino goes well over the trip and has the best of the draw. Wendy Whiteheads runner should be in the mix. Gareth van Zal saddles Prankster who has been in good form of late and goes well over the trip. He should be competitive. Averni Princess was a narrow winner last run for Lous Goosen but has a more experienced jockey aboard and can go in again.

The seventh is another wide open handicap. Siesta Sunset got a five-point raise in the ratings after her last win but she did have a few of the opposition behind her that day. However, her chances are further complicated by a wide draw. Paul Gadsby has two speedy mares in Vision To Achieve and Princess Hannah, both over their best trip but Vision To Achieve has the better turf form and may be the pick. Ayuwi Yuwi has the best of the draw and with a handy galloping weight should be in the mix.

Mike and Mathew de Kock could provide the best bet of the day sending out Queen Braganza in the last. She was a comfortable winner on debut on the poly and was also well supported in the market. She could prove a cut above this field in class. Dangers may be Are You Sure who was touched off from a wide draw last time out and steps up to what could prove to be a more suitable trip and Princess Goldie who only got a three-point raise in the handicap for her last win and is consistent.

Alyson Wright could hold the key In the first leg of the Bi-Pot where she saddles Priory Terrace who is in good form over the trip but does carry top weight in this Open Maiden while stable companion Chimes At Midnight is the mount of stable rider Athandiwe Mgudlwa. She finished a distant third last run but the winner Ovation Star looks to be high class. Of the others, Champagne Problems has made steady recent improvement and was narrowly beaten last run but does have the worst of the draw.  Pizazz found some market support on debut, possibly because of Richard Fourie being aboard but she should come on from that debut run.

RACE 1

2 LIGHT THE FIRE   3 CLEARTHERUNWAY   9 WAR EMPEROR   11 SKIPPER ZIP

Summary: Little form to go on with raced runners so keep an eye on the market. Of those that have run, LIGHT THE FIRE (2) didn’t feature from a wide draw when trying a mile for the first time. Back over what looks to be a more suitable trip with first time cheek pieces could see him improve. CLEARTHERUNWAY (3) was well beaten on debut but the winner looks to be high class. WAR EMPEROR (9) was just ahead of Cleartherunway and has Callan Murray aboard for Gary Rich who also saddles Light The Fire.  SKIPPER ZIP (11) found some market support on debut. He never showed but the experience should see him improve. (Andrew Harrison: 2-3-9-11).

RACE 2

4 PRIORY TERRACE   6 CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT   11 CHAMPAGNE PROBLEM   3 PIZAZZ

Summary: Alyson Wright could hold the key. PRIORY TERRACE (4) is in good form over the trip but does carry top weight in this Open Maiden. However, she does look capable. Stable companion CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT (6)  is the mount of their stable rider Athandiwe Mgudlwa. She finished a distant third last run but the winner looks to be high class. CHAMPAGNE PROBLEM (11) has made steady recent improvement and was narrowly beaten last run. She does have the worst of the draw.  PIZAZZ (3) found some market support on debut, possibly because of Richard Fourie being aboard but she should come on from her debut run. (Andrew Harrison:  4-6-11-3).

RACE 3

7 GREEN GLOW   6 DIRECTOR   2 SWORD SPEED   10 RED CARDINAL

Summary: GREEN GLOW (7) has put in two smart efforts over the distance and can go one better. DIRECTOR (6) has been consistent and was a beaten favourite over the trip last run with first time blinkers. SWORD SPEED (2) was narrowly beaten when making a cracking debut at long odds. If he can build on that effort he will be a big factor. RED CARDINAL (10) has shown steady improvement and the step up in trip could see him involved. (Andrew Harrison: 7-6-2-10).

RACE 4

7 CRIMSON TYPHOON   10 AMELIA’S LEGACY   4 ECHO   2 SOVEREIGN GEM

Summary:  CRIMSON TYPHOON (7) made a promising showing on the poly over this trip. She could come on lengths from that run. AMELIA’S LEGACY (10) raced green on debut but although a well-beaten third she should improve with the experience and this trip will suit. ECHO (4) has been trying further of late but reverts to what may be a more suitable trip. Her 4kg claimer retains the ride. SOVEREIGN GEM (2) was not too far back on debut and can come on from that effort. (Andrew Harrison: 7-10-4-2).

RACE 5

5 CONTINENTAL EXPRESS   2 SPECTACULAR   6 THE MIKADO   3 KING BAVARIAN

Summary: CONTINENTAL EXPRESS (5) had to play second fiddle to SPECTACULAR (2) last time out. However, Dean Kannemeyer’s charge has shown his best form over this trip and is now 2kg better off at the weights which should see him turn the tables on Glen Kotzen’s runner. Serino Moodley has opted to stay aboard Spectacular ahead of THE MIKADO (6) who finished behind Continental Express in their last two meetings in sprite of Frank Robin’s gelding being better off at the weights and carrying a hefty 63kg. KING BAVARIAN (3) stays the trip and gets lumps of weight from the above trio which should make him competitive. (Andrew Harrison: 5-2-6-3).

RACE 6

1 CAPPELLINO   5 PRANKSTER   7 AVERNI PRINCESS   3 LITTLE CRACKER

Summary: Competitive handicap. CAPPELLINO (1) goes well over the trip and has the best of the draw. He should be in the mix. PRANKSTER (5) has been in good form of late and goes well over the trip. He should be competitive. AVERNI PRINCESS (7) was a narrow winner last run but has a more experienced jockey aboard and can go in again. LITTLE CRACKER (3) was a recent maiden winner on the poly. He could have a soft handicap landing in a moderate line-up. (Andrew Harrison: 1-5-7-3).

RACE 7

10 SIESTA SUNSET   7 VISION TO ACHIEVE   1 AYUWI YUWI   9 PRINCESS HANNAH

Summary: Wide open. SIESTA SUNSET (10) got a five-point raise in the ratings after her last win but she did have a few of the opposition behind her. Her chances are further complicated by a wide draw. Paul Gadsby has two speed mares in VISION TO ACHIEVE (7) and PRINCESS HANNAH (9) both over their best trip. Vision To Achieve has the better turf form and may be the pick. AYUWI YUWI (1) has the best of the draw and with a handy galloping weight should be in the mix. (Andrew Harrison: 10-7-1-9).

RACE 8

1 GOLDEN RULE   2 WINTER GAMES   5 AMOR FATI   3 PLAZZA ACCORD

Summary: Tough handicap. GOLDEN RULE (1) has come well for Peter Muscutt since returning from a break and has won two of his last three starts over this trip including one over course and distance. He has a handy galloping weight and the best of the draw. WINTER GAMES (2) may just have needed his last run after returning from a break. He does have the scalp of Gladatorian to his credit although he was in receive of the grandstand that day – 10.5kg to be exact. Muscutt also saddles PLAZA ACCORD (3) who has consistent form over the trip and was close-up at his last outing. Jabu Jacobs knows his mount well and stays with the ride. AMOR FATI (5) started at 150-1 at his last start and failed narrowly over course and distance in what would have been a major boil-over. He has a light weight and loves this trip. (Andrew Harrison: 1-2-5-3).

RACE 9

2 QUEEN BRAGANZA    6 ARE YOU SURE   8 PRINCESS GOLDIE   4 ICY LANCASTER

Summary: QUEEN BRAGANZA (2) was a comfortable winner on debut on the poly. She was well supported in the market and could prove a cut above this field in class. ARE YOU SURE (6) was touched off from a wide draw last time out. She steps up to what could prove to be a more suitable trip. PRINCESS GOLDIE (8) only got a three-point raise in the handicap for her last win. She is consistent and can go in again. ICY LANCASTER (4) has shown up well in two recent sprints. The step up in trip from a good draw will suit. (Andrew Harrison: 2-6-8-4).

RACE 1

3 BOMBER BAY   6 OUTBACK EXPRESS   11 CLOUDS CLEARING   7 GREY WARRIOR

Summary: BOMBER BAY (3) has been consistent and overdue his first success. He is both course and distance suited. OUTBACK EXPRESS (6) will be a threat as he is also in good form over the trip while GREY WARRIOR’s (7) best recent effort has come on the turf  and he can go close if staying the trip. CLOUDS CLEARING (11) takes on males but comes with fair Cape form and the step up in trip should suit. (Andrew Harrison: 3-6-11-7).

RACE 2

1 SILVA CITY   2 EAST COAST GIRL   3 SILVAN MISTRESS   6 NORTH STAR

Summary: SILVA CITY (1) made a smart return to the track after a short break. She was narrowly beaten when starting favourite and can make amends. EAST COAST GIRL (2) is unbeaten in two since relocation from KZN. Both wins have come on the poly but a tongue-tie does appear to have made the difference. SILVAN MISTRESS (3) goes well on the turf and should be concerned in the finish. NORTH STAR (6) is lightly raced and the step up in trip could suit. (Andrew Harrison: 1-2-3-6).

RACE 3

10 LOTUS SILK   1 DESERT CLOUD   2 LANA VIEW   4 CELTIQUE

Summary: LOTUS SILK (10) has a bit of a tricky draw to negotiate but she has finished runner-up in her only two starts and looks progressive. Her biggest danger should come from DESERT CLOUD (1) who is the highest rated runner and been a beaten favourite in her first two local starts. CELTIQUE (4) drips back in trip but was close-up in an Open Maiden last run over 2000m. LANA VIEW (2) is seldom far back and should be competitive. (Andrew Harrison: 10-1-2-4).

RACE 4

2 KINGDUNDEE   1 CRUISE CONTROL   3 ANUSCHKA’S WORLD   4 CLIFF TOP

Summary: KINGDUNDEE (2) is back over his preferred trip. He was a comfortable winner over course and distance last time out and that form has been franked. Stable companion CRUISE CONTROL (1) comes off a break but was contesting at the top level in KZN. He is back with his old stable. ANUSCHKA’S WORLD (3) looks held by Kingdundee but has been in good form since his last win. CLIFF TOP (4) is way off form but can surprise on his best showing. (Andre Harrison: 2-1-3-4).

RACE 5

6 SPORTS FAN   1 DANISH DYNAMITE   2 ALESIA’S LOVE   5 POLYNOMIAL

Summary: DANISH DYNAMITE (1) has yet to finish further back than second. He has won over course and distance and should go close to winning. Biggest threat will be SPORTS FAN (6) who beat Danish Dynamite in the maidens. She gets 2.5kg from her rival which may be enough to see her home. There should be very little between the pair. ALESIA’S LOVE (2) made a promising local debut in a Pinnacle Stakes and can surprise. POLYNOMIAL (5) was much improved in blinkers last run and has a money chance. (Andrew Harrison: 6-1-2-5).

RACE 6

4 COMMANDING   5 THUNDER MASTER   10 PORFIRIO  1 EL CAPITAN

Summary:  Competitive handicap. COMMANDING (4) was not too far back in his last three Cape starts. He should run well in this line-up. THUNDER MASTER (5) has shown good form on the poly and is due a change of fortune having finished second in his last four starts. PORFIRIO (10) always tried hard in KZN. A change of routine and the blinkers back on will make him competitive. EL CAPITAN (1) was not far off when taking on stronger in his first run out of the maidens. (Andrew Harrison: 4-5-10-1).

RACE 7

3 HOLDING THUMBS   1 MY BEST SHOT   12 PLEASE BE TRUE   8 ARDABIL

Summary: HOLDING THUMBS (3) could not quite get to grips with star stayer King Pelles during the KZN Champions Season. He ran a cracker over 1400m in his seasonal debut and he should be a big runner. MY BEST SHOT (1) could be the local hope after his easy last win but he does have to shoulder top weight. Justin Snaith saddles two, best of which could be PLEASE BE TRUE (12). Although not well in at the weights he still has joint bottom weight and the step up in trip could suit. Snaith’s second runner ARDABIL (8) just makes it in at the handicap and JP Van der Merwe stays with the ride. (Andrew Harrison: 3-1-12-8).

RACE 8

10 GOLDEN ANGEL   7 GOLDEN GREY   6 FLASH LIGHTNING   8 CHEERFUL CHARLIE B

Summary: Wide open race. GOLDEN ANGEL (10) showed up nicely when back in blinkers after falling at her previous start. She has drawn well and should be competitive. GOLDEN GREY (7) ran well below form last time out. He was in good heart before then and should run a better race here. FLASH LIGHTNING (6) won well when taking on stronger last run and got a five-point raise in the handicap for his troubles. However, he still has a 2.5kg claimer aboard. CHEERFUL CHARLIE B (8) has been knocking at the door for some time now and should be thereabouts again. (Andrew Harrison: 10-7-6-8).

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