Greyville Sunday

Race Previews Greyville Sunday Nov 13 by Andrew Harrison

Race 1

Preview: Desperately poor field. GONDWANA has run two fair races at Durbanville and makes his poly debut. He doesn’t have to be too good to win here. STREET BOY has improved at recent outings over further. Best effort on the poly over a mile. LORD LUTON is along-time battling maiden but is better than his last two and should feature in this company. ROMAN EMPEROR is a well-bred first timer and possibly one to watch in the market. (Andrew Harrison: 8-2-1-12).

Race 2

Preview: Another poor field. STARWIN has shown some promise and now starts in blinkers. Distance suited and rates the one to beat. SOMNIUM disappointed at her second outing after making a promising debut. She tries blinkers and must have a strong chance in a poor field. The stable thinks ARRAN ISLES will run a good race and worth including in all bets. Anton Marcus rides the well-bred VARSONIC and is one to watch in the betting although the stable believes she needs further. (Andrew Harrison: 2-11-8-12)

Race 3

Preview: RED MOON AT NIGHT has been a touch disappointing at her last two but is back in blinkers and can make amends. LUNAR RUSH returns from a break. She has done well to stronger but may need the run. SEATOPS makes her poly debut. She was favourite for her first run out of the maidens and can still improve. TIMEOUS goes well over course and distance and can place. (Andrew Harrison: 3-7-6-2)

Race 4

Preview: SPECIAL ENCOUNTER was close-up in a modest field last time out but has improved at recent outings. The extra should suit. ELYSIAN PARK has not been far back in two local starts and takes a big drop in class. He has a fair weight but meets very little of note. EL BOMBERO has been trying further on the Highveld and but has not been far back. The switch to poly in a poor field could do the trick. TRINITY HALL has improved at his last two in blinkers. He is down in class from his last run and can feature. MARRON was a recent maiden winner but has shown some promise in good company. However, he has a tough draw and a big weight. (Andrew Harrison: 6-2-9-11).

Race 5

Preview: AFRICAN SUNBIRD won well on debut and although she takes a steep rise in class she looks capable of following up. WELL IN FLIGHT has been consistent on the turf of late. She handles the poly and rates a strong chance. MUSIC WORLD won her last two over course and distance. She has drawn well and at best is another in with a strong winning chance. FANTASY LADY won well first time back from a break. She is lightly raced and can follow up. RUBY GEM has a light weight and is another to consider. (Andrew Harrison: 8-4-5-3).

Race 6

Preview: SEVEN SINGLE has some useful Highveld form. He is well drawn and if he takes to the poly he will be a big runner. SILVER ROSE takes on stronger here but won very well in blinkers last time out and with a light weight can follow up. RUN RHINO RUN has been consistent. He steps up in trip and is overdue another win. RIKITIKITANA found his best form when winning last time out, this third run after a break. There should be little between him, OLE GUNNAR, RAP ATTACK and OPEN HEIR. (Andrew Harrison: 7-11-4-2)

Race 7

Preview: FRENCH REVOLUTION has been knocking at the door and is due a change of fortune. He is a little out at the weights but should be right there. DOUBLE CLUTCH is well in with his apprentice allowance and is also in good form. He should be right there. SIRISSA ran well below best when sent up to the Highveld. He is a dangerous front runner. ROYAL NAVY SHIP needed his local sprint debut and will much prefer this trip. (Andrew Harrison: 4-3-1-2).

Race 8

Preview: SHINE UP is long overdue. He stays the trip and goes well on the poly. He should be right there again. BLACK FOREST has shown up well in his last two and is stil improving. He looks a lively threat. HANDSOME HARVEY is struggling to improve but is another with consistent form. He has a tough draw to overcome. FIRE BOLT caught the eye when running on late over shorter. He should prove better this trip. (Andrew Harrison: 1-7-4-11).

Had a hot day yesterday but a few clouds in sky this morning

Anything official on this meeting?

Hi Rob

i live across the course,lovely cloudy day with a nice breeze at the momment
does not look like any rain in sight,
but officially i dont know...will be going for my morning walk around the course and will check out the pull up area

btw we did have a cracking storm yesterday at around 2pm which lasted about 30 mins. rained very heavily
the golf course was flooded when i went pass at about 5pm

Young generation wrote: Hi Rob

i live across the course,lovely cloudy day with a nice breeze at the momment
does not look like any rain in sight,
but officially i dont know...will be going for my morning walk around the course and will check out the pull up area

Thank you YG , what worries is whether they managed to fix that pull up area ......it was full of divots and holes so just wondering about that issue!

Also: N.B. Grey Sun 13-Nov, Racing to go ahead as scheduled. Race 1 off at 12:45.

Race 4: Zelig ran a cracker last run on the poly 1400m , could be some value @ 7/1

Hi Rob
Spoke to track manager.
said they good to race
Have taken out pics but dont know how upload here
sent pics to Bob

I think they laid some extra Poly in the pull up point

Bob Brogan wrote: I think they laid some extra Poly in the pull up point

Yes .correct

Carona Civica should improve on first run...not sure if it was drawn on the wrong side at scotties first time out...the King's Chapels do take to the poly...currently 75/1 good for trifecta and quartets

Young generation wrote:

Bob Brogan wrote: I think they laid some extra Poly in the pull up point

Yes .correct

Thanks for the pics YG