My Best Shot to defy handicap in Algoa Cup

Race 1 (1,800m)

(11) CLOUDS CLEARING has held her form in the Western Cape. May be too good for the local runners.

(6) OUTBACK EXPRESS can do better than his last run would suggest and can earn some money.

(7) GREY WARRIOR is back on the grass and is not out of it.

(3) BOMBER BAY is battling to win a race but has claims.

Race 2 (1,400m)

(4) ROYAL CITY GIRL has ability and deserves another winning turn, so gets the vote to score. Trainer Alan Greeff had a big meeting on Oct 24 and should have another decent day.

(1) SILVA CITY represents his best chance in this race and she is improving, coming off a good third-placed finish.

(2) EAST COAST GIRL has impressed with some easy wins on the Polytrack but she will need to show she is as good on the grass.

(3) SILVAN MISTRESS and (6) NORTH STAR were both not disgraced in their latest starts and are decent back-ups for Greeff.

Race 3 (1,400m)

(8) HEAVENLY MAFIA has some fair Western Cape form and should make a bold bid at beating these rivals from barrier No. 1.

(10) LOTUS SILK has run well in both her starts and should not be long in winning a race.

(1) DESERT CLOUD has been unlucky not to win either of her last two starts. Blinkers have now been fitted.

(2) LANA VIEW has improved of late and is capable of playing a minor role.

Race 4 (1,000m)

Trainer Dean Smith has two quality sprinters. 

(2) KINGDUNDEE is an improving sprinter who has won six of his nine starts and is at his very best over this distance.

(1) CRUISE CONTROL has not been at his best in his travels but is back at his home track. He is very speedy, goes well for jockey Louie Mxothwa and can bounce back to score.

(3) ANUSCHKA’S WORLD and stable companion (5) ROMAN AGENT are also capable of getting involved with the finish.

Race 5 (1,000m)

(6) SPORTS FAN and (1) DANISH DYNAMITE are both very speedy three-year-old fillies. Sports Fan had the benefit of experience when beating Danish Dynamite, so there should be very little between the two of them again.

(4) PRISCILLA MAISEY seems better than she showed last time and has place chances.

(5) POLYNOMIAL made good late progress last time and can earn some money.

Race 6 (1,400m)

(4) COMMANDING has been consistent in handicaps in the Western Cape and that form is usually good enough to win at this centre.

(1) EL CAPITAN has improved at this centre. Can threaten yet again.

(5) THUNDER MASTER is not an easy ride but has three runner-up performances in a row and deserves a winning turn.

(2) DAS GUTE has a powerful finish when in the mood and is not out of it in this line-up.

Race 7 (1,200m)

(2) LIGHT THE FIRE did not feature from a wide draw when trying a mile for the first time. Back over what looks to be a more suitable trip with first-time cheek pieces could see him improve.

(3) CLEARTHERUNWAY was well beaten on debut but the winner looks to be high class.

(9) WAR EMPEROR was just ahead of Cleartherunway and has Callan Murray aboard for Gary Rich who also saddles Light The Fire.

(11) SKIPPER ZIP found some market support on debut. He never showed but the experience should see him improve.

Race 8 (2,000m)

(1) MY BEST SHOT showed he is back to his best with another good win. This distance suits him better and he is the one to beat in the Betway Algoa Cup. He does, however, have to give weight to his rivals.

(3) HOLDING THUMBS is at his very best over farther but is in top form and should challenge for top honours.

Trainer Justin Snaith has two decent runners in the form of (12) PLEASE BE TRUE and (8) ARDABIL. They are up in class but are talented and not out of it.

Race 9 (1,200m)

(4) PRIORY TERRACE is in good form over the trip but does carry top weight in this Open Maiden. However, she does look capable.

Stablemate (6) CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT is the mount of their stable rider Athandiwe Mgudlwa. She finished a distant third last run but the winner looks to be high class.

(11) CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS has made steady improvement and was narrowly beaten last run. She does have the worst of the draws.

(3) PIZAZZ found some market support on debut, possibly because of Richard Fourie being aboard but she should come on from her debut run.

Race 10 (1,600m)

(9) ROCK OF FUTURA was not disgraced when unplaced in a better race than this last time out. He could pop up at decent odds.

(10) GOLDEN ANGEL is in good form. Can be a surprise winner.

(8) Cheerful Charlie B has what it takes to finish in the first three.

(7) GOLDEN GREY is better than his last run. Another to consider.

Race 11 (1,600m)

(7) GREEN GLOW has put in two smart efforts over the distance and can go one better.

(6) DIRECTOR has been consistent and was a beaten favourite over the trip last run with first-time blinkers.

(2) SWORD SPEED was narrowly beaten when making a cracking debut at long odds. If he can build on that effort he will be a significant factor.

(10) RED CARDINAL has shown steady improvement and the step up in trip could see him involved.

Race 12 (1,400m)

(7) CRIMSON TYPHOON made a promising showing on the poly over this trip. She could come on lengths from that run.

(10) AMELIA’S LEGACY raced green on debut but although a well-beaten third she should improve with the experience and this trip will suit.

(4) ECHO has been trying further of late but reverts to what may be a more suitable trip. Her 4kg claimer retains the ride.

(2) SOVEREIGN GEM was not too far back on debut and can come on from that effort.

Race 13 (2,400m)

(5) CONTINENTALEXPRESS had to play second fiddle to (2) SPECTACULAR last time out. However, Dean Kannemeyer’s charge has shown his best form over this trip and is now 2kg better off at the weights which should see him turn the tables on Glen Kotzen’s runner.

Serino Moodley has opted to stay aboard Spectacular ahead of (6) THE MIKADO who finished behind Continental Express in their last two meetings in spite of Frank Robin’s gelding being better off at the weights and carrying a hefty 63kg.

(3) KING BAVARIAN stays the trip and gets lumps of weight from the above trio which should make him competitive.

Race 14 (1,000m)

(1) CAPPELLINO goes well over the trip and has the best of the draw. He should be in the mix.

(5) PRANKSTER has been in good form of late and goes well over the trip. He should be competitive.

(7) AVERNI PRINCESS was a narrow winner last run but has a more experienced jockey aboard and can go in again.

(3) LITTLE CRACKER was a recent maiden winner on the poly. He could have a soft handicap landing in a moderate line-up.

Race 15 (1,000m)

(10) SIESTA SUNSET got a five-point raise in the ratings after her last win but she did have a few of the opposition behind her. Wide draw a query.

 (7) VISION TO ACHIEVE has excellent turf form. Should be competitive in this line-up.

(1) AYUWI YUWI has the best of the draws and with a handy galloping weight should be in the mix.

(9) PRINCESS HANNAH is over her best trip.