Weight won’t stop Green Glow from three-in-a-row

Race 1 (1,200m)

The question is how long will (6) XIPHOS take to shed his maiden. He has had numerous chances but tends to run out of gas the last bit. Rachel Venniker gives him some relief from the saddle that will help but he clearly cannot be relied upon.

(4) GORGEOUS BOMB has shown some recent improvement and with only 50.5kg to shoulder she could finally run them out of it.

(5) SUSURRANDO was most disappointing when starting favourite last time as Fine Dining made all. He could prove better this shorter trip.

(1) QUINCY TOWN looks held on current form but has a more experienced rider aboard.

Race 2 (1,000m)

(7) MALSHANA MOU is lightly raced but was narrowly beaten over course and distance last time out. Craig Zackey stays with the ride and she can go one better.

(3) BERRINGTON BLEW is also lightly raced and raced green at her latest outing. The blinkers go on, so watch for any market support.

(4) SUN IN MY POCKET came in for a lot of support at her last start but did not finish off her race. She is seldom too far back and the betting support must be respected.

(2) SOL E SOMBRA was very green on debut in quite a competitive maiden. She can surprise.

Race 3 (1,600m)

(1) BLACK PLATINA is struggling for his maiden win but has been knocking on the door. He has been close-up at his last two and with a 4kg claimer up from the best of the draws, he can get it right.

(7) KALI BWANA takes on males but goes well on the Poly and was touched off last run. Step-up in trip and an experienced rider help her.

(6) AUGRABIES was much improved last run when starting at long odds. He could be better suited to this shorter trip.

(4) CAPTAIN’S DYNASTY was a well-beaten second last run but has shown some recent improvement and could finally come right.

Race 4 (1,600m)

(1) GREEN GLOW followed up his maiden win with a close-fought victory over Master Du Rouvray with the balance of the field in another race. He has a big weight but shed his maiden over the distance in impressive fashion. 

(2) SPAARNE RIVIER was disappointing last run but also friendless in the market. He gets weight from Green Glow and may be more effective over this trip.

(5) RAGNAR THE KING has been knocking on the door and close-up over course and distance last start while (6) WORLD OF OUR OWN is due a big effort.

Race 5 (1,400m)

(1) MAC HARDY has the best of the draws and his third run after a break. He had the worst of the draws over course and distance last time and can do better here.

(3) GORGEOUS DUDE has been knocking on the door for some time and was a close-up over course and distance last time out. He has only 49.5kg to shoulder from a good draw.

Veteran (7) CIRCLE OF GRACE makes the trip from the Highveld for a trip on the Poly. He has only 49kg to shoulder and is ridden by a more than capable apprentice. It could pay to load up in this leg of the exotics.

(4) NOW I GOT YOU is another not far off another win. He did well from a wide draw last start and can do better in this field.

Race 6 (1,400m)

(1) SPINMYANGELSPIN got a hefty shunt up the handicap for her last win over course and distance but may still be under the handicappers’ radar. Lightly raced, she has improved in blinkers and should be competitive from the best of the draws.

(2) ONE PATH was run out of it late over course and distance last time. She has missed a cheque only once in eight starts and that was in a feature on the turf.

(4) IZIBULO has a light weight and in good form.

(7) SHE’S A MACHINE was narrowly ahead of One Path when last they met but is now 5kg worse off in the handicap given the 4kg apprentice claim.

Race 7 (1,200m)

(7) BEAUTIFUL RANIA has been up against stronger at recent starts and goes well this course and distance.

(5) PURPLE FLOWER is also down in class with a big weight but does have a 4kg claimer aboard who has won on the mare before.

(9) THERE SHE GOES has a tricky draw to contend with but is a seasoned veteran and has the most experienced apprentice aboard.

(4) DI ROSA finally shed her maiden last run when well handicapped but the runner-up has since won convincingly and had race favourite Xiphos well beaten. She faces much stronger but has a chance of following up.

Race 8 (1,000m)

(5) UNITED NATION is unbeaten in three starts since joining the Darryl Moore yard. He jumped five points in the handicap for his last win but Moore has a 2.5kg claimer aboard. Will be harder but he can make it four.

(8) MFETHU was a recent maiden winner and got a hefty mark in the handicap probably because of his effort behind the promising Exocet two runs back. Promising.

(7) FATE OF FORTUNE has come on well of late winning three of his last four. He has a tricky draw but a top rider aboard.

(1) TRIPPI T is back over what looks to be his optimum trip and from pole position draw. Should be right up there.