Feb 15 South Africa (Kenilworth/Turffontein) form analysis
Race 1 (1,000m)
Race 1 (1,000m)
(3) BETWEEN THE LINES is the only raced runner in the race. After a very good debut run behind Black Cheetah, she showed pace in her second start on Dec 14 and faded late. Watch the market closely and watch them move down to the start. There are many-well bred first timers headed by (7) SPACEBOUND, (2) FOLLOW YOUR HEART, (1) GETUPANDGO and (4) MILITARY COMMAND.
Race 2 (1,200m)
Race 2 (1,200m)
(8) INDIGENOUS ran a lovely race behind a smart sort on debut. He was very green and managed to stay on strongly for third. He will enjoy the extra 200m and should improve quite a bit in his second start, include him into all bets.
(1) GOOD FOR YOU ran a fair race behind Absolutely Yes on Dec 28, he was beaten only four lengths at the wire. Watch for big improvement as he steps up to 1,200m.
(9) HEDRIVESMECRAZY finished strongly on debut behind the very talented Winter Snap. He was green in the early parts and hit the line nicely for third. He will be right there in the finish.
(2) CHURCHILLIAN ran against winners on debut when finishing just over six lengths behind Wild Wild Green. Can make headway.
Race 3 (1,400m)
Race 3 (1,400m)
(4) WHISPERING DEATH is a well-bred son of Danon Platina and looks a likely winner on debut.
(3) TENJIKU has improved with each run and should fight out the finish once again.
(1) MILITARY MOVES is a Fire Away colt who makes his debut. Watch the betting.
(6) A GOOD HEART is a Soqrat filly and she could also be ready to roll on her debut.
Race 4 (1,200m)
Race 4 (1,200m)
(5) LHASA finished like a train last time behind Princessontherun, she got beat on the line in a thrilling finish. Her form is good and she will be very tough to beat.
(8) CAPE CAPTAIN ran a much better race behind Happy Wives on Feb 1. She ran third and was only beaten just over two lengths by the winner. She is definitely improving with every start and must be included into the play.
(7) ALESSIA ASHEVILLE stayed on well over 1,200m in her last start. She has been very consistent of late and must be respected. Include her into all bet types.
(1) STU’S GIRL ran a fair race behind Shesgotclass on Jan 18. She might be able to sneak into the places with a similar performance.
Race 5 (1,160m)
Race 5 (1,160m)
(10) TRAIL RUNNER improved from his debut to his next run. With further improvement expected, he looks the one to beat.
(5) PUMPKIN PIE is a Buffalo Bill Cody gelding and his trainer does not run them unless they can win.
(6) TWO FOR THE BOYS is bred to sprint and deserves respect.
(7) URQUHART CASTLE is on his home track. Can get on the money.
Race 6 (1,600m)
Race 6 (1,600m)
(8) WEHAVEASITUATION made up good ground behind Okavango late last time. Her form is definitely good enough to win a race like this. With some luck in running, she will be very hard to beat.
(5) BRIGHT GOLD has run two good races in succession, her last run behind Give Me Everything on Jan 15 was excellent. The form of that race has worked out well, she must have a big winning chance.
(2) BLIND FAITH ran a much better race behind Dream Searcher on Feb 1. On her best form from a good draw, she could sneak into the places at a decent price.
(3) SWEETSUMMERLOVE will get better and stronger with every start, watch for sharp improvement from her in this.
Race 7 (1,800m)
Race 7 (1,800m)
(1) RISING RUSSIAN clearly did not like the going last time and it could pay to ignore that run but only if it is firmer going this time.
(4) CITY LIGHTS is a long-time battling maiden but should fight out the finish.
(2) QUELLO CHE has lost her way of late but is capable of earning some more money.
(5) SPIRIT IN THE WIND is unreliable but is capable of getting involved with the finish.
Race 8 (1,400m)
Race 8 (1,400m)
(4) VICTOR HUGO was unfortunately beaten at very thin odds in her last start on Jan 15. Blinkers have now been fitted and he will be very tough to beat.
(1) KONNICHIWA ran a gutsy third behind It Is My Time on Jan 15. He stayed on strongly all the way to the line. Should be competitive.
(7) SMART HORSE made good improvement from his first to second run. He must be watched closely at a decent price.
(12) TWILIGHT WARRIOR absolutely took off late to run a good race behind Circumbendibus on debut. Drawn awkwardly, but will be running on very late.
Race 9 (1,800m)
Race 9 (1,800m)
(13) THE ULTIMATE KING did not show much on debut but did a lot better the second time around and could be ready to score.
(2) COUNT HUHTIKUU is well drawn this time and should fight out the finish.
(1) SANTIAGO’S PRIDE has been unreliable but does have a winning chance.
(5) MYSTIC VISION could improve trying a lot further.
Race 10 (1,400m)
Race 10 (1,400m)
(7) UNICORN ALERT ran a decent race behind his stablemate on Jan 25. He is a tricky ride that needs everything to go right for him. This looks to be the perfect race for him to get back into the winner’s box.
(2) IN THE BAG ran a lovely race behind Kelp Forest first-up from a long rest on Jan 11. He should strip fitter and steps up to 1,400m.
(9) CIRCUMBENDIBUS quickened up to win his maiden well on Jan 18. Blinkers stay on, he is still improving and must be respected in this tricky race.
(1) GIVETHATMANABELLS ran a much better race last time when third. Can sneak into the quartet from a good draw.
Race 11 (1,800m)
Race 11 (1,800m)
(1) ARTIST’S MODEL was firmly put in his place by some high-class three-year-olds last time. He can bounce back to beat these rivals but will be giving weight away to all of them.
(3) ON TARGET has looked better the further he goes and should be right there at the finish yet again.
(6) IMMEDIATE EDGE won nicely on debut but is carded to run on Feb 13. May not contest this race.
(2) DON’T CRY FOR ME is usually not far off them but needs to do more to win.
Race 12 (2,000m)
Race 12 (2,000m)
(1) HOLDING THUMBS has been in terrific form of late. He is gutsy and very consistent. The drop in trip should be no problem at all for this gelding, he will be hard to beat.
(3) CALL TO UNITE got the run of the race last time and disappointed behind Promettere. He can do better than that, which he gets to show in this.
(9) NAVY STRENGTH was well beaten in the Grade 3 Chairman’s Cup on Jan 4, he has no weight on his back and he drops in trip to 2,000m. Watch for major improvement from this gelding.
(4) OTTO LUYKEN ran a fair race in the Grade 3 Western Cape Stayers on Jan 25. He could be the value in this tough race.
Race 13 (1,160m)
Race 13 (1,160m)
Trainer Clinton Binda has his yard in very good form and (7) PRIZED PLATINUM won nicely enough to suggest he might follow up.
(3) WARM WINTER NITE looked a bit unlucky not to win last week. Should be fitter this time around.
(2) VEGAS HI RISE is capable of running well.
(1) ABBEY’S VIEW won on debut and could be better than her merit rating would suggest.
Race 14 (1,200m)
Race 14 (1,200m)
(8) DECEMBER DAWN quickened up smartly to win a super race on Jan 15. She should go very close to winning again.
(1) BACK AT THE GEORGE disappointed in her last start behind Sohot Sowhat on Jan 15. She is much better than that performance and can bounce back to best.
(3) SHESGOTCLASS won her maiden exceptionally well on the Jan 18. Should remain competitive now that she takes on stronger.
(6) DARK WINTER could sneak into the quartet with jockey Richard Fourie in the saddle.
Race 15 (1,800m)
Race 15 (1,800m)
(1) PURPLE PITCHER did not show his best behind Main Defender last time. He was very good in the Betway Summer Cup before that and can bounce back to beat these rivals.
(2) SILVER SANCTUARY was well behind that rival in the Summer Cup but will be a danger if showing her best form.
(4) RADICCHIO was not disgraced when trying this distance last time but may prefer it shorter.
(5) NONE OTHER showed what she can do with a good win last time and deserves respect for that.
Race 16 (1,200m)
Race 16 (1,200m)
(9) TRIPPI’S SILK fought really hard last time to run a game second behind Tsunami Warning on Dec 28. He drops back to 1,200m for this Class 5 event. Not without a say if he jumps on terms and gets some luck in running.
(1) MARITZBURG MEMORY was heavily supported in the market on Feb 1 when finishing just over seven lengths behind the winner. She has dropped nicely in the ratings and will love the drop in trip, watch for big improvement from this filly.
(4) LOVERS LANE stayed on strongly in a driving finish on Feb 1. He is honest and should be right there again.
(7) AUGUSTA BLUE has been rested for 63 days, he is much better than his last run, he should be running on strongly late at a big price.
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