Race 1: Preview: DONDOYAKI (2) bumps a weak field and gets an ideal chance to secure her first victory. Ignore the last run and judge on good penultimate effort. The firm first choice. AMAZONIAN (1) was not far adrift the winner first time at school and surely has tons more to come. Strong each way chance. WINDSOR SILK (8) can improve to get a lot closer this time and so can LASTING LOOKS (3) – respect and include for the quartet. (Warren Lenferna 2-1-8-3) 

Race 2: Preview: CONCORDIA (3) is never far off the action, bumps a weak field and can win. DELEWARE RIVER (4) is lightly raced and seems to be progressing – go close. ZAHRA DOMINIA (8) can improve a ton on okay debut and given a first four chance. (Warren Lenferna 2-1-8-3) 

Race 3: Preview: JABARI THIMBA (4) ran an absolute cracker on debut and with that run under the belt, should improve to prove a hard horse to beat. Strong win choice. WILLOW CHARM (9) improved when asked the question for the second time and surely can improve further – strong place chance. PALACE ATTACK (6) has finished 4^th in both runs thus far and should go close – a must for everything and CARNARVON (2) is a must for the trifecta and quartet. (Warren Lenferna 4-9-6-2) 

Race 4: Preview: SUMMER SHADE (2) is taking an age to secure the maiden victory but will not get an easier chance than today and if he cannot get it all right here, then might battle going forward. He is the first choice. JET QUERARI (1) has popped up and run some fair races and can be given each way claims. CHILLI MARMALADE (4) is another that is taking a long time to pass the line in front – strong place chance – good last run. TRUE HERO (8) will not need to be too talented to beat this field on debut. Watch the betting trends as race time looms. (Warren Lenferna 2-1-4-8) 

Race 5: Preview: ALADDIN’S LAMP (6) is shining brightly currently having added two glowing victories to his CV of late and has every chance of reeling off the hat trick. VESUVIO (5) is in mustard form at the moment and the weight off will certainly add to his chances. Big runner. TWENTY DRACHMAS (3) and ARUMUGAM (4) can fill the minor spots for trifectas and quartets. (Warren Lenferna 6-5-2-4) 

Race 6: Preview: THE ULTIMATE KING (2) has won the last two in the manner of a progressive animal and can be followed. AMERICAN REBEL (1) is also seeking the hat trick and can pull it off – big danger to the first choice. EIGER SANCTION (3) ran well last time and can place again. POCKET WATCH (4) is the value suggestion for the swingers and quartets. (Warren Lenferna 2-1-3-4) 

Race 7: Preview: UNSOLVED RIDDLE (2) is never far off the action, gets Strydom back in the saddle and is the winning suggestion. IMPACT INVESTOR (1) is a tad erratic but clearly capable of a bold effort in a race of this nature – big chance on bets form. SHEETS AND GOGGLES (10) has a bright place chance and can represent some attractive value – include. LAPIS LAZULI (4) is never far off the action and can earn a cheque. Chance. (Warren Lenferna 2-1-10-4) 

Race 8: Preview: BEYNAC (10) has solid form and rates the one to be with. In form rider Callan Murray gets the chance. HAWKBILL (3) charged home to win last time and will be a huge danger. DON’T CRY FOR ME (2) is never far off and can pop up and ON TARGET (7) can threaten at the finish despite more than likely needing a run to tighten up after the rest. (Warren Lenferna 10-3-2-7) 

Race 9: Preview: OBSIDIAN (1) has won two out of his last three and looks set to continue on victorious ways. SEA SHANTY (10) is ultra-consistent and has huge each way claims and can never be ignored. GREGARIOUS (2) can be forgiven for the last effort and can bounce back to near best. Strong claims for the minor money and DECEPTION PASS (4) can do way better than the last KZN run – chance. (Warren Lenferna 1-10-2-4) 

Ends  

Soccer10 Friday 18 July 2025. ADD-IN R100 000. Estimated Pool: R1.5 Million. Pool Closes at 20h45.Sport 15 and Pool 1.

Soccer Any13X on Saturday 19 July 2025. ADD-IN R75 000. Estimated Pool: R 200 000. Pool Closes at 15h00. Sport 13 and Pool 1

Soccer13 Saturday 19 July 2025. Carryover R5 678 988.R12 Million (All-13-Correct Pool). Pool Closes at 15h30. Sport 10 Pool 1.

Soccer13 Sunday 20 July 2025. Carryover R4 416 338. R6.5 Million (All-13-Correct Pool). Pool Closes at 14h30. Sport 11 Pool 1.

Please note: South African Quartet Pools with fractional betting offered at Haydock and Newmarket (UK) – 18 July 2025.

RACE 1

(2) BUDDLEJA ran a much improved race in the last start and can build on that. (3) JUST ONE KISS was fancied on debut and can improve. (5) SALAGADOOLA gets the claimer up and can get closer. (4) LACRYMA CHRISTI is capable of running into the quartets. (Devonne Govender 2-3-5-4).

RACE 2

(4) STAND UP ran a much improved race in the last start and can build on that. (7) IVY has never been too far back and can get much closer with the apprentice aboard claiming weight. (1) BROOKSIDER is another who can get much closer on best form. (2) FLIGHT ENGINEER is capable of much better, can run into the quartets. (Devonne Govender 4-7-1-2).

RACE 3

(6) WILD FIG is knocking on the door and should take some beating here. (3) PHYSIOLOGUS has scope to improve and can get much closer. (1) PYRO EDITION placed at huge odds in the last start and can build on that. (4) CLIFFIE CLAVIN is capable of getting into the quartets. (Devonne Govender 6-3-1-4)

RACE 4

(2) COASTAL PATH is holding solid form and will be the firm first choice. (5) GUARDING THE WALL won extremely well in the last start and will be the main danger to the top selection. (7) ROTOTO ran well at big odds and should be in the mix again. (9) FLOWER FESTIVAL is capable on her day and should be in the placings. (Devonne Govender 2-5-7-9)

RACE 5

(6) GOLDEN PAVILION is holding top form and looks tough to beat in this line-up. (2) ELLORIX is capable of much better and also gets a much better draw so will have to be respected. (8) AADEHYA is very speedy and can get into the placings. (7) CROWNED HORNBILL is capable of much better and can get into the quartets. (Devonne Govender 6-2-8-7)

RACE 6

(5) SWEET JULIA is knocking on the door for that next win and will have a huge chance here. (4) SMASHING is holding form and will be in the firing line again, big chance. (3) MARSHMALLOW is never far back and cracks a good draw, despite the short break this yard must be included as they are in top form. (8) KILMONIVAIG ran well in the last start and can feature. (Devonne Govender 5-4-3-8)

RACE 7

(1) BOSNAY won extremely well in the last start, she has a tough draw but has the gates speed to overcome this coupled with the claiming apprentice which makes her a big runner. (2) EPIKLEROS has run well on the poly in the past, although recent form doesn’t speak volumes she isn’t out of this. (7) ARABIAN RED is very capable on her day and will be a strong contender on best form. (4) FAMILY POWER was impressive in the last win and can go well here. (Devonne Govender 1-2-7-4)

RACE 8

(8) TAKE YOUR TIME is holding consistent form and rates a huge chance here. (4) BEER WITH THE BOYS represents cape form which generally stands up strong here so must be respected. (3) DARLING HARBOUR has been racing well and another decent run is expected. (2) A BIT CHILLY is capable of better and that last run is best ignored. (Devonne Govender 8-4-3-2)

Andrew Harrison

With under two weeks of the current season left to run, Gavin Lerena can all but sew up the Jockey Championship at Turffontein today where he has nine fancied rides on the 10-race card. Going into yesterday’s Hollywoodbets Greyville meeting where he had five rides, he was eight winners clear of reigning champion Richard Fourie.

Fourie has opted to stay home in a wet Cape Town for these two meetings which could indicate that he has resigned himself to second place on the log.

However, there is still the small matter of a 12-race card on World Pool Gold Cup day at Hollywoodbets Greyville next Sunday where Fourie is sure to have some plum rides. Deadline for final declarations for the meeting are at 11am this morning.

Lerena could get his afternoon off to a winning start when he partners Pretty Persuasive in the card opener. Johan Janse van Vuuren’s filly hacked up in her Highveld debut after a four-month break, her first outing resulting in a smart effort against males and finishing just 3.5 lengths back to the more than useful Military Command.

She does however, have to give 3kg  to Candice Dawson’s filly Anchorage who has finished runner-up in all three of her starts with Serino Moodley making the trip to the Highveld.

Lerena is aboard another Van Vuuren charge in the second. Top Division cruised to an easy victory on debut and although drawn widest of all he is likely to start deep in the red.

Lerena could have opposition from S’Manga Khumalo in the first leg of the PA where Lerena partners Frere Jacques for Lucky Houdalakis. The gelding was a well-beaten second on debut but the step up in trip should suit. Khumalo partners Safe Travel who has placed in both starts but now steps up in trip.

Lerena will need to overcome a tricky draw on another Houdalakis filly in the first leg of the Pick 6. Wise Counsel has shown up well in two sprints and the step up in trip should suit. Rendezvous In Rio looks a lively threat as she has her third run after a break and Joe Soma steps her up in trip. However, she has drawn one outside of Wise Counsel in gate 11. Khumalo will be aboard Winds Of Grace who is tested over the trip and has a good draw however, she has not been out since April.

In the fifth, Hopscotch is another Lerena ride that is likely to start top of the boards. The filly has been knocking on the door for Fanie Bronkhorst and although drawn wide she stays the trip well. Possible danger  could be Flightlight, Sean Tarry’s only runner with Piere Strydom aboard.

Lerena will have his work cut out on Sergeant Soqrat in the sixth. The gelding disappointed last Thursday but a Corne Spies runner can never be ignored. A better bet could be Mizzen Sword. He found all sorts of trouble when tried over ground for the first time and can build on that effort for Mark Khan. Heroic Act improved in first time blinkers for Tyrone Zackey and this shorter trip with a 4kg claimer aboard will find many supporters.

Lerena takes a breather without a ride in the seventh where Captain Efficient and Lonely As A Cloud look to be the principal contenders.

The eighth is the main event on the card and it looks wide open. Lerena stays with Francine who he has partnered in her last five starts so knows her well. She also has the best of the draw. However, she gives away 7.5kg to her younger rival, It’s Her Way who was a comfortable winner last run and can follow up.

Fanie Bronkhorst has two strong contender in the final leg of the Pick 6. Lerena rides Azaleas For All who could be the pick as she has won her last two races with Lerena aboard while Khumalo is aboard stable companion Play With Fire who was a touch disappointing last run but had solid previous form and should be right up there.