Previews and Tips Greyville Sunday 01 January

Race 1
Preview: Keep an eye on the betting but ARGO MAGIC made a promising debut after being well supported in the betting. The experience could give him the edge. Stable companion SUPA MUFTI drifted in the betting behind stable mate Royal Explorer and should also improve. (Andrew Harrison: 1-7-)

Race 2
Preview: GLEN COCO was narrowly beaten last run but has not been far back in all his races. He meets a weak field here and rates the one to beat. FOUNDING FATHER has shown some ability and looks second best. YORKSHIRE DALES and the blinkered ORIOLE could fill the minor placings. (Andrew Harrison: 2-3-4-9).

Race 3
Preview: FLORRICK is a long-time battler but tried hard when runner-up last outing and can finally go one better. DIAMANTE was sent out a weak favourite last start and finished a modest third. That was only her second outing and she can still improve. BURFI is another struggler but has improved in blinkers and now steps up in trip from a good draw. OYSTER POND may just have needed her last start and should prove better over this trip. (Andrew Harrison: 1-11-3-6).

Race 4
Preview: GOOD GRACE is down in class and may just have needed her local debut. Marcus stays with the ride. ONESIE did well first run out of the maidens when second to the progressive Miss Minver. She has a tricky draw but can still go close. SHIRLEY VALENTINE shed her maiden last start but enjoyed the trip. She now races in blinkers and can follow up. SILVER INSPIRATION has a pencil behind her ear and runs every other week. She has been over shorter of late but will be super fit. (Andrew Harrison: 1-5-2-4).

Race 5
Preview: NIGHT CIRCUS was a recent maiden winner but at his third start. He meets a weak handicap field here and looks capable of following up. PRINCIPATE was not too far back on  his handicap debut and stays the trip. ROCKEFELLER has been consistent on the poly. He switches to the turf where he has run his one bad race but that was on debut. He should have a good chance in this field. JAY AGAIN is struggling for his next win but was running on well last start and can finish in the money again. (Andrew Harrison: 1-4-8-9).

Race 6
Preview: MR WINSOME won with a lot in hand at his last start and was given a maximum penalty. He has a big weight here but looks capable of following up. FRIKKIE was second best behind Mr Winsome but is 3kg better off and should finish a lot closer. FRENCH REVOLUTION has been struggling for his next win but has not been far back. With Marcus aboard he could get it right this time around. MARK MY CARD is always game and is back over a trip which may suit her better. (Andrew Harrison: 1-6-4-7).

Race 7
Preview: HEAPS OF FUN has had two sprints since a break and both were good efforts in strong company. This looks to be her optimum trip and she rates a big chance in a competitive field. DAWN CALLING found traffic in the Cape Fillies Guineas and never got a clear run. She has smart form on this course and off a light weight rates a big threat to the selection. FORT EMBER looked a winner before being caught by Patchit Up Baby last run with Negroamaro behind her. Her recent Highveld form is very consistent. LALA has a difficult draw but is never far back and can run into the money again. (Andrew Harrison: 1-12-4-3).

Race 8
Preview: Open race. NAPOLI has improved in blinkers and has been racing over shorter. He can do better this trip. LUCKY LUCIANO has been in good form on the poly. He has some fair Highveld form in stronger company and if taking to the turf should be right there. MR O’NEILL has taken a 6-point drop in the ratings and is back on the turf. His poly form has been consistent and he has a chance in this company. MARRON needed his last start and although drawn a touch wide the extra should suit. SNOWMAN takes a big drop in class but takes a corresponding hike in the weights. He also has a coffin draw but he can improve on current form. (Andrew Harrison: 4-2-7-6).

Race 9
Preview: DEEP DOWN REBEL is a smart filly and although she has a big weight she could prove a cut above this opposition. WINTER AURALIUS has been trying further but has not been far back and the drop in trip could suit. ZLOTY POTOK has yet to run a bad race but make his poly debut. He has the best of the draw. NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND has very good poly form but switches back to the turf from a wide draw.  (Andrew Harrison: 1-7-3-6)