Race 1

 

7 ICED MARMALADE improved when the headgear was removed and can go one better than last time. 8 TIMELINE had some fair Cape Town form and has been knocking hard in the East Cape. 1 RIVER FERN will appreciate being back on the poly and can go close. 5 KINGSBOY ran some fair races in KZN and could earn on East Cape debut. (David Thiselton 7-8-1-5)

 

Race 2

 

5 TOTAL ERUPTION went close on East Cape debut in first time blinkers and has a good draw with Fourie up. 1 OCEAN FLAME has been knocking on the door but has a tricky draw over this suitable trip. 2 PRICELESS TREASURE has a fine form chance from a reasonable draw. 3 MISSOURI FLAME is drawn well and has the form to earn. (David Thiselton 5-1-2-3)

 

 

Race 3

 

2 VIHAAN’S QUEEN disappointed last time but is much better than that and goes well for Van Rensburg. 5 FIRST WISH is 3,5kg better off with Ginger Delight for a 5,35 length beating and should get closer. 6 FLIGHT DISPLAY is 2kg better off with Ginger Delight for a three length beating and should be right there, although she does have a tricky draw. (David Thiselton 2-5-6)

 

 

Race 4

 

3 SALAGADOOLA is off a competitive mark and should go close. 4 MONT TREMBLANT is consistent and should be thereabouts again. 1 AETHELWULF is always thereabouts and has a good draw over a trip he will see out. 2 BOMBER BAY should enjoy the step back up to this trip and has a chance. (David Thiselton 3-4-1-2)

 

 

Race 5

 

2 HAZE AND SMOKE has a plum draw and tries the trip again as there is no reason why she should not enjoy it. 4 DESERT CLOUD ran a fine race first time out the maidens and can earn again. 3 GORGEOUS CAPE has a good draw over what should be a suitable step up in trip and she should go close. 5 POMEROL is in fine form and should also relish this trip. (David Thiselton 2-4-3-5)

 

 

Race 6

 

6 KING VISERYS is drawn well for a change and can be right there of producing his best. 8 HOSPICES DE BEAUNE is consistent and has the ability to be in the shake up but has to overcome a wide draw. 2 PORFIRIO won well last time and has to overcome a four point raise and has a tricky draw.  i3 DOWNING SEVEN might enjoy the step down in trip and can’t be ignored. (David Thiselton 6-8-2-3)

 

 

Race 7

 

1 HOT SAUCE has class and should start progressing. 7 MAKE BELIEVE three fine runs and can still improve. 6 HOPE CHEST has some class and bounced back to form last time. 3 HAPPY WIVES is in good form and should be thereabouts. (David Thiselton 1-7-6-3)

 

 

Race 8

 

3 PRINCE FLORIAN has the ability to win and should be cherry ripe. 1 RAVILIOUS should be in the shake up here. 4 NOTORIX has a chance in this line up. 5 CAPTAIN CLEVER has the form to be a contender. (David Thiselton 3-1-4-5)