RACE 1

1 WINDS OF CHANGE 3 TRAJANUS 2 AFRICAN PRIDE 5 KAALVOET 6 CHAPBOOK

Preview: 1 WINDS OF CHANGE is classy and bounced back to his best in his second run after gelding when still possibly needing it so he should take a power of beating. 3 TRAJANUS is quick and can make it three wins over this trip in succession. 2 AFRICAN PRIDE will appreciate the step down in trip. 5 KAALVOET has shown some ability and has some form in the strong centre of Cape Town. 6v CHAPBOOK is capable of being in the shake up here. (David Thiselton 1-3-2-5-6)

RACE 2

1 GULF OF AMERICA 2 FIERY FROLIC 5 POWER OF TIGER 13 TREASURE STATE

Preview:  1 GULF OF AMERICA has run two good races over 1160m and looks the one to beat. 2 FIERY FROLIC ran a good race last time over 1160m when the blinkers were removed and could follow up by going close in this uninspiring field. 5 POWER OF TIGER was a fair third last time over 1000m last time and can earn again. 13 TREASURE STATE is by The United States out of a Spectrum mare and she is a half-sister to twice winner Empress Josephine (Crusade) who reached a merit rating of 86. (David Thiselton 1-2-5-13)

RACE 3

9 TROMBOLINES 12 LOVABLE 11 POWER OF PEARLS

Preview: 9 TROMBOLINES was due to run earlier but if still eligible will take a power of beating in this contest. 12 LOVABLE made a good debut in a strong field and should improve. 11 POWER OF PEARLS has shown enough to be in the shake up. (David Thiselton 9-12-11)

RACE 4

8 THE PLAYBOY BOMBER 5 JORDAN 4 VESUVIO 1 SKITTLE SKIES

Preview: 8 THE PLAYBOY BOMBER has a plum draw over a trip which should be ideal. 5 JORDAN ran well last time and is ideally distance suited but does have a tough draw to overcome. 4 VESUVIO ran a cracker last time over this trip from a similar draw.  1 SKITTLE SKIES is a contender if jumping on terms. (David Thiselton 8-5-4-1)

RACE 5

1 SPEEDMAN 9 TOMMY ATKINS 6 GUERILLA WARFARE 2 PAGE BOY

Preview: 1 SPEEDMAN was due to run earlier but if still eligible is the one to beat having won his first two starts in impressive style and running off a reasonable 88, although he does have to overcome a wide draw. 9 TOMMY ATKINS was due to run earlier, but if still eligible will also be a runner over a step up in trip he should relish. 6 GUERILLA WARFARE is capable of earning here from pole position. 2 PAGE BOY has been a touch disappointing but has the ability to earn if able to overcome a wide draw. (David Thiselton 1-9-6-2)

RACE 6

8 PEREGRINE FALCON 2 FOSTINOVO 9 LEGENDARY 10 OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW

Preview: 8 PEREGRINE FALCON has shown enough over this trip category to be a big runner from a good draw. 2 FOSTINOVO is knocking on the door and is ideally distance suited and well drawn. 9 LEGENDARY rallied well to win on Grand Heritage day over this trip and will be a player if able to overcome a wide draw. 10 OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW won his maiden well over 1500m and off a reasonable merit rating of 72 can make a bold bid from pole position.

Preview: (David Thiselton 8-2-9-10)

 

RACE 7

2 ELEGANTRIX 11 TUSCAN ROMANCE 6 POBLANO 9 BLIZZARD SNOW

Preview: 2 ELEGANTRIX has plenty of speed and class and make it tell here and although she has a low draw the draw bias has not been too evident lately at Turffonein Standside. 11 TUSCAN ROMANCE sneaks into the handicap with the minimum weight and is another low drawn runner who makes appeal. 6 POBLANO would prefer 1000m but if ridden conservatively could get home as she possesses plenty of ability. 9 BLIZZARD SNOW is better than her last run and can make amends. (David Thiselton 2-11-5-9)

RACE 8

6 XENOPHON 4 IT’S PERSONAL 3 MISTER WILSON 10 HIS LORDSHIP

Preview: 6 XENOPHON is a talented sort who is knocking on the door and can get it right here to record a third career win. 4 IT’S PERSONAL is in fine form and off a three point higher mark for his latest win should be in the shake up. 3 MISTER WILSON has 1,90 lengths to make up on Xenophon and should be in the shake up. 10 HIS LORDSHIP has plenty of ability and can make his presence felt if low draws prove to not be disadvantageous. (David Thiselton 6-4-3-10)

RACE 9

9 WAITING ON CHARLIE 7 WHIRLYBIRD 4 MAVERICK QUEEN  2 UNITED OFFER

Preview: 9 WAITING ON CHARLIE went close when stepped down to 1000m and can go one better here. 7 WHIRLYBIRD should beat Maverick Queen on the eight turnaround and is a contender. 4 MAVERICK QUEEN ran a cracker over 1200m last time and this consistent sort should be right there. 2 UNITED OFFER has some class and is interesting stepped back down to this trip. (David Thiselton 9-7-4-2)