Race 2 Billi Ann is a struggling 5 yo but looks well in today and also gets a nice draw. Fort Wintie gets the 4kg claim which brings him into the picture but not much value. Shades of Blue, Imperious Duke and Geoffrey Palace all are possibles.
Race 3 Colorado Springs is the obvious one, but there are a few lurkers that could surprise. Mary Moon solid form. Blue Gangsta has not shown her best CT form in PE and maybe needs the turf, but has the ability to beat this lot, and similar for Mayfern. Burnt Paper Sky flopped last time but not out of it on best form.
Race 4 This was supposed to be a Pinnacle, but was changed to a conditions race due to too few acceptances. This destroys the chances of our mare Seeking Wisdom at these weights, and hands the race on a platter to the Greeff yard. If Still Tappin sees out this trip she could upstage the two more fancied stablemates. Callandra is a bit better off at the weights than American Princess. The rest of us are having a training gallop.
Race 5 A tricky handicap, especially with the scratching of Chainsaw which looked the one to beat. Lightning Parcador has yet to show in PE, but is well weighted on his best KZN form. Masterful has solid form and a nice draw. Let's Blaze won well last time and must be respected again. Winter Tango a wide draw to overcome, as does Mio Grande. Norfolk Pine is another consistent sort that should be in the shakeup from a nice draw.
Race 6 This is another replacement race, and the 3yo Find Me Unafraid is badly in against the older horses but is an improving sort. Beyond Temptation, Mary Lee and Untamed Tiger the short list.
Race 7. I find the betting on this race weird. Miss Timps at 20/1 just needs to repeat her last run to win again. Our filly, Silver Fountain is fit and well and 1400m is up her alley. Expecting a bold run from a fair draw and good ew value at 7/1. Others with chances are Ryanair, Upper Ten and Gimme Annie.
Race 8 Twin Falls raised her game last time when badly in at the weights against a strong field. If she reproduces that level, has an ew chance but tough after a 6 lb penalty. Joyfull Noise looks the one to beat from a nice draw and is likely to still be ahead of the handicapper. Travel In Stlye is holding form well. Via Sacra improved last run and could pop up. Scented Garden is progressive and must be respected, but I think is held at the weights by Joyful Noise.
Race 9 Very open-weak preference for Intrepid Traveller but have put the field in the P6
The following user(s) said Thank You: Sammy Silver
Well done to Sharon Kotzen on her treble today.
Ride of the day- Luyolo Mxothwa on my game mare Twin Falls
Shocking ride of the day- Charles Ndlovu the replacement rider on my filly Silver Fountain. I have no doubt that if Luke had been able to ride she would have gone very close. This is a filly that always jumps well and prefers to race from a handy position. Slow away, and made zero effort to get anywhere near a decent position.
