Bottom weight makes him the Best Candidate

Race 1 (1,160m)

(6) RISING EAGLE was unlucky not to win on debut as he lost ground and found only one better in a more experienced sort.

(5) OCTOBER REEF was only a length behind when also in need of the experience.

(9) Hot Choice is a first-timer worth watching.

(2) BERRY LANCER and (8) ELUSIVE DRAGON have run some decent races and must be considered for prize money.

Race 2 (1,160m)

(8) RIVERA must rate the one to beat after a promising second place finish behind speedy colt Bisou Bisou. She finished clear second best and should make the required improvement.
(2) ARABELLA FIGG was not disgraced finishing a decent third behind winner Perfect Sky in her first outing. She can only improve and has a pedigree for more ground.
(5) LIGHTINTHEWOODS has shown useful ability. She could show more back from a break and the 1,160m trip could suit.

(6) Moosalekka bears watching.

Race 3 (1,000m)

(1) UMZINGELI WENYATHI is in solid form at present. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody turned in a creditable effort in a strong race and could add another win to his tally.
(7) TWENTYTWENTYVISION looks a bit better than his last run when things went wrong. It was not a bad run and he was beaten only 0.2 lengths by the former and is 3.5kg better off, so must have a big say.

If speedy (4) PIVOTAL ROLE is ready after a rest he could be hard to catch.
(2) PLUS FOUR and (3) STONEYWOOD have claims.

Race 4 (1,800m)

(9) BEST CANDIDATE has shown versatility and even though his merit rating has been upped he still carries bottom weight and could go on to win again.
(8) BOUNDLESS LOVE was on a roll before coming up short over 2,000m last time. Expect a better performance back over 1,800m.
(2) THE PLAYBOY BOMBER’s last two wins have come on the inside track, but he has also won two on the Standside track. He has made good strides as a five-year-old but has a bit to find with top weight.
(3) JORDAN could be the dark horse.

Race 5 (1,800m)

(9) DOCTOR STRANGELOVE took a big jump in distance in his stride, winning as he liked. He did not beat a strong bunch but the late-maturing son of Master Of My Fate is only just getting the hang of things and could make a decent handicap debut.
(2) PAGE BOY will test him. He showed his well-being last time with a good win from a wide draw and goes well for rider Keagan de Melo.
(6) HEAL AND SOUL could also be dangerous. He has fair Western Cape form and was not disgraced on local debut.
(3) THOONSIL was gutsy on the Poly and must also be respected.

Race 6 (1,600m)

The race has a wide-open look.
(9) NARETOI came in for support and had a look-in last time. Blinkers may do the trick this time.
(2) SPACE MISSION turned in a fluent performance on the Polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville. A wide draw is a worry.
(1) BRAVE WAAM suddenly got into the swing of things with a change of headgear. He can step up on his form at this venue.
(8) ITSNOWORNEVER was not far off in stronger contests before striding short in his last start. He could prefer the drop in distance.

Race 7 (1,160m)

(9) DANTE’S BOND can go one better after getting beaten by Vibe Sa last time.

(4) MAX THE MAGICIAN was most unlucky in that race but will be drawn in gate 1 this time.

(5) VIBE SA won a cracker getting the better of Dante’s Bond. Will be thereabouts.

(8) ANTONIO GAUDI confirmed betting support with a good performance round the turn last time but has won down this straight too. He comes into it.

Race 8 (1,160m)

(6) WINTER IN AUCKLAND brings fair Western Cape form into the race and could be anything. She makes her debut for in-form trainer Tony Peter.
(3) READY SET FIRE has figured it all out and won two in a row at the Vaal. He should have a big say even if switching to Turffontein this time.
Juvenile (8) EVENING PARADE won in good style and is one to watch for more improvement.
(11) TIME WILL TELL has finished runner-up in his last three and could finally turn the form around with Ready Set Fire. He deserves a change of luck.

Race 9 (1,400m)

Two-year-old (13) LIFE IN COLOUR lacked extra after setting the pace in the Highveld Winter Juvenile Stakes. It was, nevertheless, a fair run and he should improve on his handicap debut. He takes on many hard-knocking older rivals.
(11) WILD AS THE WIND is flying under the radar and could be a big threat. He is worth another try over the extra.
(7) DRIVELIKEAMASTER can take advantage as he has all the experience needed to win a race like this and can finally reward his followers.
(10) Super Awesome should be followed.