…when the filly lines up in the Fastway Couriers Handicap at Greyville tonight.

The daughter of Captain Al has given the impression that she is way better than her form suggests and should be better than just a one-time winner. Not that she hasn’t tried, finishing close-up on a number of occasions but she has a lot going for her here from a good draw and useful apprentice ‘Phumie’ Mjoka aboard.

On a card that looks decidedly tricky, Captains Moll may be one of the more attractive bets although Goodman’s television co-host on Winning Ways, Paul Lafferty, may have other ideas as he says Zinzara is fit and well and over her optimum trip although her 13 draw is of concern.

James Goodman (Sportingpost)

There are also four apprentice only races card and after his four jackpot-winning rides on Wednesday, Denis Schwarz will be full of confidence going into the first of these when he partners Georgina for Alyson Wright in the second. However, Schwarz may have to take a back seat to Ashton Arries who can go one better on Symphony Sin Seven for Dennis Bosch while Dusty Button is way better than her last showing when eased up in the running and has a strong chance judged on her penultimate showing.

Midnight Messenger and Mighty Mississippi look the pick in the opening leg of the Pick 6 as the form of the balance of the field is very shallow.

Anton Marcus is back aboard Scrabble for Tony Rivalland in the Discovery Adventures Handicap, this combination running out easy winners of their maiden over course and distance before taking on much stronger in the Guineas Trial. Should Scrabble not run up to expectations then Majestic Moon and Rocket Master fit the bill as possible threats.

The mare La Suerte De Matar has finished runner-up in her only two outings in the poly and can go one better this time around in the Eagle Fire Control Handicap. She was only run out of it late behind Roy Is Second when jumping from the worst of the draw and should feature prominently.

Master Sam is the ante-post favourite and is another that has taken to the poly track after bolting in by five lengths over course and distance last time out. The Mark Dixon stable is in good form of late and Master Sam is quite capable of a repeat performance.

Doug Campbell landed a double at Greyville on Wednesday and Pathway To Glory looks capable of adding to that tally. He has his third run after a break in Tiger Moodley Handicap and should improve on his recent effort when finding traffic.

Lafferty is confident of a good showing from Zadora in the final race of the evening. “She is fit and sound and should be right there,” he said.

By Andrew Harrison