Andrew Harrison

Mike Miller holds a strong hand with three runners on the turf in the Middle Stakes that heads the card at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening.  Best could be the lightly raced Infinity Edge the choice of stable rider Tristan Godden.

She was a beaten favourite last run behind two stable companions but can make amends given expected improvement. She jumped in the ratings from an 86 to 105 after her close-up finish behind Princess Of Gaul in the Gr2 The Debutante. Just ahead of her that day were Elegantrix and Hierarchy. The latter had to play second fiddle to Major Tommie at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last Sunday however, that was her first outing since The Debutante and was just in need of the outing. In contrast, Infinity  Edge has had a seasonal pipe-opener and can make amends.

However, stable companion Sovereign Grant was a length in front of Infinity Edge when last they met and is now 2.5kg better of at the weights and has the best of the draw so one is banking on Infinity Edge making the expected improvement given that she is the mount of stable first call rider Tristan Godden.

But the list of possible winners does not stop there with One Smart Cookie always dangerous and improved back in blinkers while Malcolm’s Dream is likely having her last outing before heading to stud but did put in a strong should behind One Smart Cookie last time out.

One of the better bets on the card could come in the ninth and last where Peter Muscutt saddle The Shepherd. The gelding has never been the easiest but is loaded with ability. He has his third run after a lengthy break and was not far back in both starts. He has a big weight but is down in class and looks primed for this. Roch Kedesh did not get the best of passages last run behind Imposing and the outing is possibly best ignored as he had consistent form prior to that run. However, Imposing ran out a comfortable winner if his last start over course and distance and can feature again carrying just 1kg more. The grey Voldemort is seldom far off and although he is up in class he does take a corresponding drop in the weights.

Byron Forester, assistant to Andre Nel, could have hold the key to the opening leg of the Place Accumulator with Miss Twinkle who has improved with each outing and looks ripe for this event. Her biggest threat could come from Ms Galore who showed good speed before being out-paced late over 1200m last time out. This is her third run after a break and the step up in trip should suit.

The Nel stable could make it a double with Spring Kiss in a wide open first leg of the Pick 6.

 Spring Kiss seldom runs a bad race and was not far back last run. She is also over her optimum trip. Beautiful Rania has shown recent improvement in blinkers and is down in class while Sally Port was a recent maiden winner but is lightly raced and has improved with each outing. Further improvement can see her home again.

In the fifth, Rani Tarabai has hardly put a foot wrong in her seven starts. The form of her last win has been soundly franked and a repeat should see her close in a competitive field. There should be very little between Radu and Greenhouse with a neck between them when last they met. The meet on the same weight terms while Princess Palace held on gamely to win last time out over 1800m and this shorter trip could be more to her liking.

The sixth is another competitive handicap. Blazing Light has not been far back at recent outings. He is down in class and also takes a slight drop in the ratings. Mohandas was much improved in blinkers last run and this shorter trip should be more to his liking. Slytherin caught the eye last run and he should appreciate the rise in trip while Attaboy has been consistent of late and the step up in trip could finally see him home to his second win.

The runners go some ground in the seventh. Continentalexpress won well over the distance last time out.  He was jumping in trip but was well supported in the market, starting favourite. He is up in the handicap but looks capable again. Mark Dixon’s mare Escapologist is something of a Hollywood Scottsville specialist but stays well. However, she meets Continenatlexpress on exactly the same weight terms. Dancing On A Cloud was friendless in the market when just over three lengths back to stable companion Continentlexpress last time out but is now 3kg better off so should finish a little closer. Corrupt is something of an unknown as he goes this trip for the first time but won well enough last time out and is relatively lightly raced so one can expect further improvement.

RACE 1

2 BELLIGERENT   9 CAPTAIN’S DYNASTY   8 HEART TO HEART   5 GREATEST HIT

Summary: BELLIGERENT (2) takes on males but has not been far back in her last three and has a handy weight what with her sex allowance and Rachel Venniker’s extra 1.5kg allowance. CAPTAIN’S DYNASTY (9) improved second time out from a wide draw and could possibly show more.  HEART TO HEART (8) is a four-year-old with only one run to his name and can improve on a fair debut. Hollywood Racing’s stable rider Sean Veale will have had the choice of three first timers and goes with GREATEST HIT (5) for Vengi Masawi. (Andrew Harrison: 2-9-8-5).

RACE 2

1 TARGARYEN    3 CARNARVON   6 BOURBON’S BEAST   7 EASTERN HIGHLANDS

Summary: Competitive start to the Bi-Pot. TARGARYEN (1) looks to be the pick of Wendy Whotehead’s three runners. He was a close-up second on this course last run and has the best of the draw. Paul Matchett raids with CARNARVON (3) who shows steady Highveld form and has run well on the Greyville poly. BOURBON’S BEAST (6) has been consistent and was not far back in a competitive maiden last time out. EASTERN HIGHLANDS (7) returns from a lengthy break but showed up well on debut and is one to watch in the betting. (Andrew Harrison: 1-3-6-7).

RACE 3

7 MISS TWINKLE   6 MS GALORE   10 REJUVENATE   1 RED LHASA

Summary: MISS TWINKLE (7) has improved with each outing and looks ripe for this event. MS GALORE (6) showed good speed before being out-paced late last time out. This is her third run after a break and the step up in trip should suit. REJUVENATE (10) has been knocking on the door. She has gone close on the poly so should be familiar with her surroundings. RED LHASA (1) enjoyed the step up in trip last run on the poly. She has the best of the draw back on turf. (Andrew Harrison: 7-6-10-1).

RACE 4

2 SPRING KISS   5 BEAUTIFUL RANIA   9 SALLY PORT   6 HOT STRIKE

Summary: Wide open first leg of the Pick 6. SPRING KISS (2) seldom runs a bad race and was not far back last run. She is over her optimum trip. BEAUTIFUL RANIA (5) has shown recent improvement in blinkers and is down in class. SALLY PORT (9) was a recent maiden winner but is lightly raced and has improved with each outing. Further improvement can see her home again. LAST GINGER (4) has steady Highveld form and can feature prominently in this line-up. HOT STRIKE (6) is not the easiest to catch right but is smart on her day. Serino Moodley stays with the ride. (Andrew Harrison: 2-5-9-6).

RACE 5

7 RANI TARABAI   5 RADU   8 GREENHOUSE   1 PRINCESS PALACE

Summary: RANI TARABAI (7) has hard put a foot wrong in her seven starts. The form of her last win has been soundly franked and a repeat should see her close in a competitive field. There should be very little between RADU (5) and GREENHOUSE (8) with a neck between them when last they met. The meet on the same weight terms. PRINCESS PALACE (1) held on gamely to win last time out. This shorter trip could be more to her liking. (Andrew Harrison: 7-5-8-1).

RACE 6

1 BLAZING LIGHT   6 MOHANDAS   2 SLYTHERIN   11 ATTABOY

Summary: Competitive handicap. BLAZING LIGHT (1) has not been far back at recent outings. He is down in class and also takes a slight drop in the ratings. MOHANDAS (6) was much improved in blinkers last run and this shorter trip should be more to his liking. SLYTHERIN (2) caught the eye last run and he should appreciate the rise in trip. ATTABOY (11) has been consistent of late and the step up in trip could finally see him home to his second win. (Andrew Harrison: 1-6-2-11).

RACE 7

4 CONTINENTALEXPRESS   2 ESCAPOLOGIST   6 CORRUPT   5 DANCING ON A CLOUD

Summary: CONTINENTALEXPRESS (4) won well over the distance last time out.  He was jump9ng in trip but was well supported in the market. He is up in the handicap but looks capable again. ESCAPOLOGIST (2) is something of a Hollywood Scottsville specialist but stays well. However, she meets her rival on exactly the same weight terms. DANCING ON A CLOUD (5) was just over three lengths back to Continentlexpress last time out but is 3kg better off so should finish a little closer. CORRUPT (6) goes this trip for the first time but won well enough last time out and is relatively lightly raced. (Andrew Harrison: 4-2-6-5).

RACE 8

4 INFINITY EDGE   1 SOVEREIGN GRANT   10 ONE SMART COOKIE   11 MALCOLM’S DREAM

Summary: Mike Miller holds a strong hand with three runners, best of which could be the lightly raced INFINITY EDGE (4) the choice of stable rider Tristan Godden. She was a beaten favourite last run behind two stable companions but can make amends given expected improvement. However, stable companion SOVEREIGN GRANT (1) was a length in front of Infinity Edge when last they met and is now 2.5kg better of at the weights and has the best of the draw. ONE SMART COOKIE (10) is always dangerous and improved back in blinkers. MALCOLM’S DREAM (11) is likely having her last outing before heading to stud but did put in a strong should behind One Smart Cookie last time out. (Andrew Harrison: 4-1-10-11).

RACE 9

10 THE SHEPHERD   8 ROSH KEDESH   6 IMPOSING   5 VOLDEMORT

Summary: THE SHEPHERD (10) has his third run after a lengthy break and was not far back in both starts. He has a big weight but is down in class and looks primed for this. ROSH KEDESH (8) did not get the best of passages last run and the outing is possibly best ignored as he had consistent form prior to that run. IMPOSING (6) ran out a comfortable winner if his last start over course and distance and can feature again carrying just 1kg more. VOLDEMORT (5) is seldom far off. He is up in class but does have a corresponding drop in the weights. (Andrew Harrison: 10-8-6-5).

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RACE 1

(2) PIBE DE ORO has been consistent and will have a big chance, although he is a well tried maiden he gets the claimer up and this could be a game changer. (4) STAND UP is another who is knocking on the door and will be a lively challenger, include in everything. (5) RIVER FERN has been in the frame in the last two starts and shouldn’t be far, he has scope to improve. (1) PLAYMAKER was well beaten on debut and is open to improve. (Devonne Govender 2-4-5-1).

RACE 2

(7) ELUSIVE BOMBA has made solid progress in her second start, she will go close if repeating that good last run. (3) AMANATTO has been racing well in the last two starts and will be a big challenger here, must include in all bets. (1) ROYAL MERMAID represents KZN form and will be factor, she gets a top rider up and should be respected. (2) MIDNIGHT MUSIC is never far back and can make the quartets. (Devonne Govender 7-3-1-2).

RACE 3

(2) SILVA CITY has run cracking races in features, she will take a power of beating against this lot respectfully. (5) SWISS WALT has been consistent and will be in the firing line here. (4) DONNY TEE is capable of popping up here on best form so include in larger perms. (1) SPEED RACER hasn’t been in the best of form however is capable on his day, throw into larger perms. (Devonne Govender 2-5-4-1).

RACE 4

(2) FEW DOLLARS MORE ran a cracker in the province in his last start and represents good KZN poly form, he is capable of doing work in a race and still produce a big finish hence the draw won’t be a concern so he will be a strong contender. (8) ROLL OF THE DICE is holding top form and another huge run is expected. (6) LOTUS ISLAND has been running in features, on best form he will blow this field away so must go into all bets. (5) GEORGE HANDEL is another who is in top form and will be a big factor. (Devonne Govender 2-8-6-5).

RACE 5

(6) TAKE YOUR TIME is holding decent form and should be a strong contender especially with the apprentice claiming valuable weight off. (5) CHRONICLESOFNANIA won a gutsy race in her last start and is very capable of winning again. (4) WISHES AND DREAMS has plenty of scope to go well, she was very impressive in her maiden win and should be respected here. (8) COLORAMA gets a much better draw this time and is expected to get much closer. (Devonne Govender 6-5-4-8).

RACE 6

(4) READY is holding consistent form and will be the firm first choice, he gets a top rider up and will be a big factor. (6) COASTAL PATH won a gutsy race in his last start, he has been holding his form well and will be a big challenger. (1) DOWSER is very capable on his day. He gets the claimer up which brings him right into this. (8) GRAND ALLEGRO is capable of much better, he goes well on the poly so include in larger perms. (Devonne Govender 4-6-1-8).

RACE 7

(1) MERCANTOUR is in great form and looks hard to beat here, although he shoulders a big weight he has shown he has no issue with that so will be the firm first choice. (4) GUY GIBSON was narrowly beaten in the last start and a repeat performance will see him in the finish. (7) CHAMPONELLE has a good draw and will be in the firing line, his form is solid so don’t ignore. (Devonne Govender 1-4-7-5).

RACE 8

(4) PRINCE ANTONIO ran well in the last start and has scope to go well so needs to be respected. (6) MANEKI NEKO ran a cracker at huge odds and a repeat will see him in the firing line. (1) THUNDER MASTER is holding consistent form and should go very well here. (5) KING’S SAILOR was narrowly beaten in the last start and should be there once again. (Devonne Govender 4-6-1-5).

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