Turffontein Thursday night

mr hawaii wrote: LA BELLA MIA

Frodo wrote: Exciting racing under the lights - some races much closer than the betting suggests imo - lets hope those thunder showers only arrive after the last

R1: Three first timers at the top of the boards - none are drawn that great though - I am including Katara Queen in the BP - fair last run after a break and a least has the draw in her favor

R2: Volcanic Sunset stands out on form and should take a power of beating imo; Red Indy and Tumbling Stream for the exacta and obviously Full of Attitude despite a poor draw can't be ignored for the places

R3: Talktothestars a stand-out at the weights imo - Legal Eagle has never won over the sprints. Bull Valley likely to need it slightly, while Champagne Haze looks held by T; lack of betting support for Naafer suggests he is using this as a prep; so biggest danger to T imo is Captain Aldo

R4: Exquisite Touch looks another stand-out - however the trainer cautions that she could be her own worst enemy - if she were to misbehave, this could turn out to be competitive; Queen Laurie has often run close to Wrecking Ball, who was considered the main danger to ET, so obvious contender; Kissable obviously needs to recapture the form of her first two runs - if she does she could lead them a merry dance; Daring Diva another who could benefit should ET fails; Moggie Brown very impressive in her maiden win (form franked byJazaalah) and could run into the first four at these weights

R5: This could result in another turn-up for the books - Nother Russia definitely will find this on the short side and also said to be only 75% ready; Secret Star closest to NR at the weights, but no guarantee that she gets the trip; Safe Harbour like NR prefers further and is also said to be prepping; so any of the others can pop up in a race where pace could be an issue as well

R6: I agree with many on here that Girl on the Run has a lot going for her and she is my clear first choice at these weights; Master Switch much better than recent form and will be racing without blinkers again - must be considered with Striker taking the ride; Fort Ember next in line for me, but most of the others look to have some sort of chance

R7: Competitive handicap; safest options for the PA imo would be Starrett City and Silver Peg; Shenanigans gives the impression that he prefers further, but obviously can't be ignored; roughie for me is Front Rank who had some problems in his last two starts, but comes right into this on his run behind Amazing Strike

R8: Very tough race to close; safest options for the PA for me is Sun Sentinel, Madam Secretary and Last Girl Standing, while the Marcus fans would lean towards High Seas Beauty; I'm definitely giving Twelve Oaks a chance as well and La Bella Mia could also upset - another race where most have some sort of chance

Enjoy

mydada wrote: Eyes Wide Open fans should start looking elsewhere

Karma wrote:

mydada wrote: Eyes Wide Open fans should start looking elsewhere

Where would that be?... Clearly very over rated :whistle: