Monday, 27 March

GREYVILLE

Race 1
Race Summary: FISH EAGLE looks to have met a promising sort in Cornwall last time. He jumped slowly and was coughing so was not disgraced and could make a successful Polytrack debut. Another Highveld raider, BROSNAN, was a fair second in his penultimate but was reported to take no interest when beaten as odds on favourite last time. If in the right mood he could take advantage as he has the better draw. COTTON RON has finished ahead of BLITZEN and VICTOR RAIL and was beaten a short head the last time he raced on the poly. He rates a big threat. MAGWINYA has room for improvement.

Selections:
#7 Fish Eagle, #3 Brosnan, #5 Magwinya, #4 Cotton Ron

Race 2
Race Summary: SKY VELOCITY can go one better after finishing runner-up in her last two starts on the Highveld. She has gate No 1 in her first try over 1600m and introduction to the poly. FIELDS OF GREEN found herself too far back but quickened well to finish second after a rest. It was her first local start after relocating from the Cape and she could make the required improvement for the win. She too tries the synthetic surface. The form is thin after these. ALEEYAH'S UNICORN showed earlier and could now be going over a more suitable distance. QUEEN JACKSON could suddenly show more.

Selections:
#1 Sky Velocity, #4 Fields Of Green, #7 Aleeyah's Unicorn, #6 Queen Jackson

Race 3
Race Summary: DOWSER appreciated being back on the poly as he won his comeback race giving useful Ice Kingdom 3.5kg. He can make further improvement. MR PIGALLE won the last time he raced on this surface and subsequently held form well on the turf in stronger races. There is only 1kg between the pair and it could get close. MAXIUMUS is hard to peg back once in front and could get away again but GRIMALDI and DOWSER can both press the pace and it won't be easy. IMMEASURABLE beat much weaker last time but had his confidence boosted and could be right there again. More can earn.

Selections:
#1 Dowser, #4 Mr Pigalle, #7 Immeasurable, #6 Maxiumus

Race 4
Race Summary: FORWARD SPELL had a tough time upcountry making respiratory noise. He is back to the track on which he scored his last win and could make a winning return if over his affliction. It is a wide-open race. LUCRETIUS could be well placed. He has run two good races in a row and loves this course and distance. ZAKHO took a while to get going last time but is coming along the right way and could be looking for the distance. CORSICAN appears better than his first post-maiden outing and could show a bit more this time. Stablemate BARBATTI, AMERICAN DREAM and LORD MINVER are not out of it either.

Selections:
#7 Forward Spell, #5 Lucretius, #2 Zakho, #3 Corsican

Race 5
Race Summary: RECKLESS LOVE won her penultimate on the Polytrack in style and ran a fair race when switching to the turf last time. She may bounce back to win back on the poly even if having to navigate a wide draw. FASHIONIGMA was beaten four lengths by the former on the poly but it was an encouraging effort and she is 2,5kg better off so could make a race of it this time. YOU DESERVE IT made a form return after a rating dropped and finished ahead of RECKLESS LOVE. She now has a 1.5kg claim and could confirm if not needing the run after a break. BAY BREEZE and DILLUH should be right there.

Selections:
#10 Reckless Love, #4 Fashionigma, #9 You Deserve It, #2 Bay Breeze

Race 6
Race Summary: MORGAN LA FAY is by Rafeef and could appreciate the step to 1400m. A merit-rating drop will also help. ROYAL KITTY is the specialist and will be ridden by Keagan de Melo. However, she is racing after a rest and may just need it. HATTA is in top form and was clear second best in a race where she took on males. She could confirm the strength of that form. BIRDWATCHER is holding form and has drawn well but needs a good pace. SHE'S NOT EASY appears capable.

Selections:
#5 Morgan La Fay, #3 Royal Kitty, #6 Hatta, #2 Birdwatcher

Race 7
Race Summary: Probably the most open race on the day - this lower division handicap - go wide in exotic bets. PREEMPTIVE STRIKE has run with stronger and last time had the worst of the draws. He now has a plum gate and could make it count. QUIZ MASTER didn't enjoy racing on turf and could bounce back on the poly. He has draw No 1 and races for a new yard. AGRESSIVO didn't do badly from the widest stall last time out and may try different tactics. He could get closer. ALLAROUNDTHEWORLD ran a fair race in his first post-maiden outing. QUICK STAR is also capable of making a bold bid.

Selections:
#2 Preemptive Strike, #1 Quiz Master, #9 Agressivo, #7 Allaroundtheworld

Best Win: #7 FISH EAGLE                          
Best Value Bet: #5 MORGAN LA FAY                       
Best Longshot: #5 MORGAN LA FAY                       

Tuesday, 28 March

DURBANVILLE

Race 1
Race Summary: Of the 12 runners carded, 8 are first-timers. Watch the betting especially on FANNY KEMBLE, MUSICAL ARTS and TRES CHIC. STRATA was quietly fancied in both her starts but failed to impress. Stable companion UNCONQUERABLE LADY showed good improvement in her second start and rates the form choice.

Selections:
#7 Unconquerable Lady, #1 Fanny Kemble, #3 Tres Chic, #2 Musical Arts

Race 2
Race Summary: SOMERSET MAUGHAM comes off a rest after a somewhat disappointing run and if fully wound up could take honours. He nosed out HAN SOLO over slightly longer on this course before and is 2.5kg better off. Stable companions NAVY STRENGTH (definite Trifecta chance) and HOEDSPRUIT (needs to get his act together), as well as BARATHEON and MASTER REDOUTE who drop in distance, could challenge while GAINSFORD is not in a good place presently.

Selections:
#6 Somerset Maugham, #7 Han Solo, #4 Master Redoute, #1 Baratheon

Race 3
Race Summary: ILHA DA MAURICIA has been threatening and could have her consistency rewarded. However, she will have to beat CLOUD CHASER who made vast improvement at her second attempt and holds MISS NEW YORK, YOUCRACKMEUP and ELEODORO on their recent meeting. FALLO ANCORA also has a definite Trifecta chance.

Selections:
#9 Cloud Chaser, #7 Ilha Da Mauricia, #4 Fallo Ancora, #8 Eleodoro

Race 4
Race Summary: RUN RUDOLPH RUN is knocking and will have the run of the race. He could have his deserved exit from the maiden ranks. AUTUMN MOON is running close up and should produce another genuine effort. JUST BEFORE DAWN loved the longer trip last time and the little extra will suit - respect. Stable companions LEGAL CHITCHAT and DONDER STORM have drawn wide but can get into the reckoning. Other inmate DOWNING SEVEN cannot be ignored for money. BEAU KALA could find a place.

Selections:
#5 Run Rudolph Run, #8 Autumn Moon, #1 Just Before Dawn, #9 Legal Chitchat

Race 5
Race Summary: Good race with all seven runners capable of pulling it off. After a deserved maiden win, CARRIACOU held form with a narrow defeat subsequently. He finished ahead of SILENT TRIGGER and GIMME MORE TIME. The last mentioned is from the same stable as FUTURE TURN and TOTHEMOONANDBACK who shouldn't be far off each other, but on Nevada King form line preference goes to FUTURE TURN. INSIDE STORY comes off a maiden win and can improve and with NIGHT TIGER, could make the Quartet.

Selections:
#2 Carriacou, #3 Silent Trigger, #4 Future Turn, #5 Night Tiger

Race 6
Race Summary: Difficult to assess. CHOLLIMA, KEEP IT SECRET, STEINBECK, GENTLEMAN JOE and GLOBAL ALLY finished on top of each other last time and luck in running could be the decider. NIGHT RULER won well in soft conditions but before that holds most on the Royal Watch form line. This brings THE FUTURIST into the equation. His stable companion SUDDEN SONG is looking for minor money.

Selections:
#6 Night Ruler, #5 Chollima, #2 Steinbeck, #1 Keep It Secret

Race 7
Race Summary: Wide open. PERFECT TRUST has drawn widest but could grab them late. ZIPPY OVER, on the other hand, has a favourable draw and could get away. RED SASH must be considered if finding cover and relaxing early on. Stablemate METAR is honest and should give another solid performance. BUSY LIZZIE and PERILLA could renew rivalry. Others are looking for minor money.

Selections:
#10 Perfect Trust, #2 Zippy Over, #1 Red Sash, #8 Metar

Race 8
Race Summary: WHAT A STATE is holding form and should give a good account of herself. HEAR MY VOICE wasn't far behind her last time and could challenge. ACT NATURALLY never recovered from a bad start last time but if behaving should make her presence felt. KENNEDY won at the second time of asking and has scope for improvement. BODY ELECTRIC, EVERLASTING, PUCALLPA and ALLENDE are looking for minor money.

Selections:
#7 What A State, #9 Hear My Voice, #10 Act Naturally, #5 Kennedy

Best Win: #9 CLOUD CHASER                        
Best Value Bet: #10 PERFECT TRUST                      
Best Longshot: #10 PERFECT TRUST