Feb 16 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis

(4) TREASURE ISLAND found solid market support on debut and was run out of it only late.

Behind her that day was race favourite (1) BELL OF ANGELUS, beaten two lengths, with (3) CAPTAIN'S PRIDE also making her debut a further length back and sure to come on from that showing.

Of the unraced runners, watch (7) QUICKSTEPGAL.

(11) ARE YOU SURE was a beaten favourite in her last three starts. With an in-form rider up, she can get it right this time.

(6) PRINCESS GOLDIE has run only one poor race, on the Poly. She ran well on this course.

(13) SHESHA NTOMBI improved nicely second time out and can feature with Gavin Lerena up.

(5) MS GALORE made a smart debut at long odds and she was a little unlucky not to have finished closer. She could be the surprise package.

(6) GOOD LIVING is overdue, having been in the money at his last three starts. He appears to be taking on some modest opposition.

(1) TREND MAKER has shown some promise and was a weak favourite when beaten on the Poly last time. He can do better.

(8) LITTLE CRACKER has improved with each outing and could be the biggest threat.

(5) SOVEREIGN COMMAND has tried further since being gelded. Will relish drop back to a sprint.

(4) FIELD MARSHAL was a beaten favourite last run on the Poly but that was his first run back after a four-month break.

(3) NARINA TROGON nearly caused a major boilover when going down narrowly to (7) IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA, who he now meets on 1.5kg better terms.

(5) FORMAGEAR was game in defeat by Cats Pajamas.

(1) JP'S PALACE ran a smart race from the widest possible draw last time. He now has the best of the draws and looks progressive.

(4) VIEW OF THE WORLD hardly ever runs a poor race and his last win was over course and distance. The 2.5kg claim helps.

(5) FIREBURST was narrowly beaten on this course last time. She gets a lot of weight from most.

(6) MASTER OF DESTINY is always game and his last win was over course and distance.

(1) NOCTURNAL FLIGHT did well from a difficult draw last time. He has the best of the draws now and goes well on this course.

(10) ESCAPOLOGIST has drawn the widest, but she is in good form and goes well over this trip.

(5) SEND ME was a touch unlucky last outing. Cheek pieces appear to have improved his form.

(3) FINE ADMIRAL is in smart form but all his recent form has been on the Poly. If he takes to the turf, he will be dangerous.

(3) RIVERSTONE comes with some useful Cape form in fair company. He has a 4kg claimer aboard and could go all the way.

(8) CAPTAIN'S CHRISTY was three lengths clear at the line. They meet on the same weight terms.

(11) BEVIES DELIGHT was a beaten favourite last run but got going only late.

(6) BOURBON WARRIOR is lightly raced and may have needed his last run after a four-month break.

(5) POURSOMESUGARONME is long overdue and is holding form well. She should make a bold bid.

(6) REGENERATION is unbeaten in two but has garnered a hefty handicap rating and carries a big weight. Resuming since November, she may be a little ring-rusty.

(4) TWO G'S took on much stronger in her first run out of the maidens. She does look progressive.

(3) WEST SIDE STORY is lightly raced and never far behind. She has a good draw and a handy weight.

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