RACE 1
5 POWER OF PEARLS 6 HIGHVELD STORM 4 DONMAGOO 1 CAPTAIN T
Preview: POWER OF PEARLS (5) makes her poly debut but comes off some solid Highveld form. With a 4kg claimer aboard she could prove difficult to beat in spite of taking on males. HIGHVELD STORM (6) was a beaten favourite last run. He has had two starts for his new stable and the switch to poly could be the answer. DONMAGOO (4) has improved in blinkers and should feature in this line-up. CAPTAIN T (1) has improved on the poly and has the best of the draw. SIERRA FOXTROT (3) comes from a strong Cape Town stable and makes her debut. Definitely on to watch in the market. (Andrew Harrison: 5-4-1-3).
RACE 2
3 PRINS JASPAR 2 WINTER CIRCLE 9 OWNER OF CREATION 1 DIAMOND MAKER
Preview: PRINS JASPAR (3) was a beaten favourite first up on the poly in his KZN debut. The trip should suit. WINTER CIRCLE (2) was short in the betting when making his debut but finished well back. The betting and step up in trip could tell a story. OWNER OF CREATION (9) is a long-time maiden but has been paying his way. He should not be far off them again but has a wide gate. DIAMOND MAKER (1) has only had two starts and showed some improvement second run and he has the best of the draw. (Andrew Harrison: 3-2-9-1).
RACE 3
1 INFINITY EDGE 6 VICTORY IN ORLEANS 4 BACK AT THE GEORGE 7 SOHOT SOWHAT
Preview: Competitive field. INFINITY EDGE (1) has been taking on top class company of late. She makes her poly debut under a big weight but gets first timer blinkers and she can run up to her rating. VICTORY IN ORLEANS (6) made a good start for her new stable when winning first time out. This trip should suit and she can go in again. BACK AT THE GEORGE (4) is in good form and goes well on the poly. Her last win was over course and distance. SOHOT SOWHAT (7) has consistent Cape form over shorter but the stable is in red-hot form. (Andrew Harrison: 1-6-4-7).
RACE 4
7 TAM’S KNIGHT 1 GRAND APPEAL 2 SPAANE RIVER 8 IBUTHO
Preview: TAM’S KNIGHT (7) is lightly raced and made steady improvement leading into his last win. He has won on the poly and can follow up. GRAND APPEAL (1) has been consistent over the distance and has the best of the draw. He has run well on the poly and should be right there. SPAANE RIVIER (2) may just have needed his last run after a short break. He does appear to be useful and must rate a winning chance. IBUTHO (8) is always game over course and distance and tries for his 11th win. (Andrew Harrison: 7-1-2-8).
RACE 5
8 WINGS OF JOSEPHINE 6 BLAST FROM THE PAST 3 INTREPID 1 RAINBOW REWARD
Preview: Competitive handicap. WINGS OF JOSEPHINE (8) has a wide gate but goes well on the poly and has taken on stronger in recent starts. BLAST FROM THE PAST (6) made no show after winning on the poly on debut. He has been rested since and any market support will be telling. INTREPID (3) is a solid galloper and the switch to the poly with blinkers removed can see him go close. RAINBOW REWARD (1) is seldom far back and his last win came over course and distance. He has a 4kg claimer aboard that should help his chances. (Andrew Harrison: 8-6-3-1).
RACE 6
2 QHAWEKAZI 5 FLYING FATE 7 DECEMBER DAWN 1 CALL ME JANE
Preview: Wide open. QHAWEKAZI (2) was a close-up second to the much improved De Vlugge last time out jumping from a wide draw. She has a better gate here. DECEMBER DAWN (7) may just have needed a pipe-opener when making her local debut. Her Cape form was useful and a claiming apprentice will help her chances. FLYING FATE (5) won well on the poly last time out at only her second start. She is in modest company and can follow up. CALL ME JANE (1) may be the second string judged by jockey bookings but she does have the slightly better form than TEQUILA SKY (1) and also a better draw. (Andrew Harrison: 2-5-7-1).
RACE 7
3 UNITED NATION 2 BLACK EAGLE 8 MAJOR TOMMIE 4 FORTRESS OF FIRE
Preview: UNITED NATION (3) has exceptional form on the poly and has won over the trip. He faces a smart field but should be right there again. BLACK EAGLE (2) is progressive and comes with excellent Cape form. He takes to the poly for the first time and will be a big runner if he does. MAJOR TOMMIE (8) has only twice been out of the money in 12 starts. His last win was over course and distance and he cannot be left out of any calculations. FORTRESS OF FIRE (4) is smart on his day but is 3kg worse off with United Nation given their last encounter on the poly. (Andrew Harrison: 3-2-8-4).
RACE 8
7 LIONS EYE 6 GORGEOUS DUDE 11 DEFINITELY YES 10 KALI BWANA
Preview: LIONS EYE (7) took on much stronger last run and was not far back. He is back to a competitive mark. GORGEOUS DUDE (6) has his peak run after a break. He loves the surface and with only 51kg to shoulder he will be a big runner. DEFINITELY YES (11) has a tricky draw to negotiate but is holding form well and due a change of fortune. KALI BWANA (10) has shown up well in two outings since her maiden win and has a money chance again. (Andrew Harrison: 7-6-11-10).
