Re:Durbanville, 13/10

Race (1)

The Corporal, head-gear added, much better draw than last three runs – runner. Happy Chappy, quartet type horse. Global Spectrum, betting would be the best guide as to it’s chances. Ottoman Empire, same comment as above. Shangaan, probably priced up favourite, not well drawn and second run after the rest could count against. Worth taking on.

Race (2)

Autumn Sky, appeared unlucky last time out from the widest draw. Has improved with every run, and a repeat of it’s last performance over the course and distance, could see her in the winner’s enclosure. The victor last time out, Capitana, ran a very creditable 2nd in a Plated race next time out – Autumn Sky is a massive runner despite the draw. Gertrude Bell, ran in the same race as Autumn Sky, finished ahead of Autumn Sky from a more favourable draw. This time draws are reversed, and I expect Autumn Sky to reverse the placing as well. The dark horse may be Magnetic Dime from draw one, but she may appreciate further.

Race (3)

Nightmare of a race, the older horses are well-tried or draw wide, the three year olds are clearly out at the wfa scale. Of the 4 year olds, Enchanted Creek, looks the one that will go closest, even from the draw. But far from a strong selection. Thecrazycatlady from draw 1 and with the claiming apprentice would probably have to commit to use the allowance to an advantage. Of the three year olds, Do Angels Cry looks to be improving with every run, should appreciate the extra furlong, and from a decent draw could get away at the right time. Make her the one they all have to beat. Katie To, is the obvious danger to my selection despite the draw, was drawn wider last time out and stayed on well, the extra furlong should also suit. Regina Isabella, her chances cannot be discounted, I still haven’t worked when Fourie is on the “right one” or not, when it comes to the Snaith yard, as of late. Sods Law, the day I choose to go against Fourie, he’d probably walk in by many. Nothing wrong with what the stable is doing, trying to get the better jockeys on their horses to give them the best possible chance of winning – just very difficult when having an on the head punt though.

So, that’s my yankee :-

The Corporal X Autumn Sky X Do Angels Cry

Durbanville stage an eight race card on Tuesday, with the action set to get going at 13:10pm.

RACE TIMES

Race 1 - 13:10
Race 2 - 13:45
Race 3- 14:20
Race 4 - 14:55
Race 5 - 15:30
Race 6 - 16:05
Race 7 - 16:40
Race 8 - 17:15

TRACK INFO

Race Track: Turf. 2000m near-oval circuit. All races run anti-clockwise round turn with a run-in of 600m.

Best Draws: Low-number draws favoured in all races.

Pen - 21
Going - Good
False Rail - 3m on back straight and bend with a 4m cut-off at 550m

EXOTICS
Bi Pot (Races 1-6 )
P A (Races 2-8 )
Pick 6 (Races 3-8 )
Jackpot 1 (Races 4-7 )
Jackpot 2 (Races 5-8 )

BEST BET
Race 7 CAPITANA 13/10*

VALUE BET
Race 6 MERAKI 14/1*

*Odds correct at time of posting

Warrior Bling...EW

Race 6 quality field.

royal blue / royal watch / really royal

I usually back unraced runners when they come up against others who have had a few runs and have shown nothing so Golden Spectrum in the first race for me today

let's try a patent today
Race 5: The Summons
Race 6: Seventh Gear
Race 8: Jean's Man

Race 4 - Casanova King fair debut when racing wide and not overly pressed in the straight. Should have nice improvement and might place at big price. Meets a decent field.

TRACKER JACKER EW

So many maiden races :evil:

Race 6: Hard to chose between Seventh Gear (106) and Hurricane Harry (107).

Race 7: Capitana (108) will be very hard to beat!

Race 8: Jean's Man (102) should finish on top of them but Regimental (98) and Fateful (97), despite their bad draws, are serious runners.

That's my R6 pick 3. Break a leg.

BENI DES DIEUX BI POT PA BANKER

I went for the wrong unraced runner, what a surprise, story of my punting life