RACE 1
(2) BUDDLEJA ran a much improved race in the last start and can build on that. (3) JUST ONE KISS was fancied on debut and can improve. (5) SALAGADOOLA gets the claimer up and can get closer. (4) LACRYMA CHRISTI is capable of running into the quartets. (Devonne Govender 2-3-5-4).
RACE 2
(4) STAND UP ran a much improved race in the last start and can build on that. (7) IVY has never been too far back and can get much closer with the apprentice aboard claiming weight. (1) BROOKSIDER is another who can get much closer on best form. (2) FLIGHT ENGINEER is capable of much better, can run into the quartets. (Devonne Govender 4-7-1-2).
RACE 3
(6) WILD FIG is knocking on the door and should take some beating here. (3) PHYSIOLOGUS has scope to improve and can get much closer. (1) PYRO EDITION placed at huge odds in the last start and can build on that. (4) CLIFFIE CLAVIN is capable of getting into the quartets. (Devonne Govender 6-3-1-4)
RACE 4
(2) COASTAL PATH is holding solid form and will be the firm first choice. (5) GUARDING THE WALL won extremely well in the last start and will be the main danger to the top selection. (7) ROTOTO ran well at big odds and should be in the mix again. (9) FLOWER FESTIVAL is capable on her day and should be in the placings. (Devonne Govender 2-5-7-9)
RACE 5
(6) GOLDEN PAVILION is holding top form and looks tough to beat in this line-up. (2) ELLORIX is capable of much better and also gets a much better draw so will have to be respected. (8) AADEHYA is very speedy and can get into the placings. (7) CROWNED HORNBILL is capable of much better and can get into the quartets. (Devonne Govender 6-2-8-7)
RACE 6
(5) SWEET JULIA is knocking on the door for that next win and will have a huge chance here. (4) SMASHING is holding form and will be in the firing line again, big chance. (3) MARSHMALLOW is never far back and cracks a good draw, despite the short break this yard must be included as they are in top form. (8) KILMONIVAIG ran well in the last start and can feature. (Devonne Govender 5-4-3-8)
RACE 7
(1) BOSNAY won extremely well in the last start, she has a tough draw but has the gates speed to overcome this coupled with the claiming apprentice which makes her a big runner. (2) EPIKLEROS has run well on the poly in the past, although recent form doesn’t speak volumes she isn’t out of this. (7) ARABIAN RED is very capable on her day and will be a strong contender on best form. (4) FAMILY POWER was impressive in the last win and can go well here. (Devonne Govender 1-2-7-4)
RACE 8
(8) TAKE YOUR TIME is holding consistent form and rates a huge chance here. (4) BEER WITH THE BOYS represents cape form which generally stands up strong here so must be respected. (3) DARLING HARBOUR has been racing well and another decent run is expected. (2) A BIT CHILLY is capable of better and that last run is best ignored. (Devonne Govender 8-4-3-2)