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1
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11:35
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WELCOME TO CHAMPIONS DAY MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
ONE OF THOSE DAYS (1) was beaten just a long neck last start when fresh from a spell and landed his first top-three finish in the process at Turffontein Inside over 1450m. Looks close to a win. PROPER (6) has not raced since his debut back on November 29 when he finished 12th over 1160m at this track. Comes through a hot form race on debut and returns in much easier. Likely to play a major role. LANCE ALOT (4) did little and finished 7 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1800m at Turffontein Inside last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth at Turffontein Inside the run before. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. MILLENNIUM WARRIOR (3) is close to a win. Should go well. |
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2
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12:05
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WILGERBOSDRIFT SA FILLIES NURSERY 1160m
FATEFUL LOVE (2) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1200m at Fairview four weeks ago. Won by a space and has upside. Promising type who will go close again. GOOD DAY SUNSHINE (4) impressed when successful on debut over 1000m at this track three weeks ago. Looks promising and can measure up again. GRISELDA (5) continues to race well with a win two back at this track before finishing second here in stakes class latest. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Will be in this for a long way. GET UP (3) won on debut last time out seven weeks ago over 1160m at this track, getting home by 2.5 lengths. Strong winner here on debut and improvement likely. |
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3
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12:40
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TAB SA NURSERY 1160m
GIMME A VODKA (2) looks a top chance. Easy winner two back then stakes placed here last time. Take catching in this small field. THE BRONX BULL (6) was off the mark last time and has upside. Hard to beat on current form. KUDIKARAN (4) placed on debut at big odds but has upside and can run well again. BETTER NEVER ENDS (1) is racing okay and can sneak a place. |
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4
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01:15
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WILGERBOSDRIFT CARADOC GOLD CUP 2850m
The top three from the Aquanaut Handicap line up again. ENFLAME (7) ran third and is the better served at the weights. Won only try course and distance and expected to go close on recent top form. DAIMYO (3) won the Aquanaut with authority and has a strong record here. Down in weight and can get the job done again. ALADDIN'S LAMP (2) split that pair last time and meets the winner better at the weights. Sure to be in the finish again on top record this circuit. POETS WARRIOR (1) was far too good last time and will take catching again. |
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5
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01:50
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TAB HAWAII STAKES 1400m
Strong race. ONE EYE ON VEGAS (8) turned in a strong run when fourth in the G1 SA Classic at this track over 1800m. Form over this journey is strong, boasting two wins from four starts. Faces a much easier essay this time. Sure to be there at the finish. TEXAS RED (4) has been thereabouts lately without being able to break through, the latest effort a third in the G1 Horse Chestnut Stakes at this track over 1600m. Sound record at this distance with four wins and six minor placings from 15 runs and is a leading contender. MAIN DEFENDER (2) has been below best form in two runs so far this campaign, the latest when fifth beaten by 5.5 lengths in the G1 Horse Chestnut Stakes at this track. Superb record course and distance with five wins and a placing from sux starts. Drops in grade and expected to go very well. CATS PAJAMAS (3) returns after a spell of ten weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1200m at Greyville. One to consider. |
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6
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02:25
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TAB EMPRESS CLUB STAKES 1600m
DOUBLE GRAND SLAM (1) comes here off a break of nine weeks. Scored over 1600m at Kenilworth to launch the last campaign. Grade 1 level mare resuming and expected to go close. GOLDEN PALM (9) was prominent from the outset when second over 1800m in the G1 SA Fillies Classic at this track last time out. Should park just off the speed. Will take beating. RAINBOW LORIKEET (2) closed last campaign with three consecutive minor placings including a Grade 1 minor last time. Good record at this journey with two wins and four minor placings from eight starts and has to be included. CALLMEGETRIX (3) made progress last time out, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to maintain the form. |
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7
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03:00
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TAB COMPUTAFORM SPRINT 1000m
Terrific race. BUFFALO STORM CODY (1) looks a top chance. Has won five of last six and is a Grade 1 winning sprinter. Loves this circuit and will go close. KINGDUNDEE (2) boasts a top strike-rate winning eight of 11 starts. Grade 1 winner latest and looks set to go close again. WILLIAM ROBERTSON (3) didn't do a bad job when fourth last start over 1160m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is capable of running a bold race. TAXI TO THE MOON (5) had been in top form landing two consecutive wins but last start was just edged out when runner-up over 1000m at this track. |
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8
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03:35
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HKJC WORLD POOL PREMIER'S CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE 2000m
SEE IT AGAIN (1) finished runner-upt in the G1 Horse Chestnut Stakes at this track over 1600m Has a very good record over today's journey with three wins from six starts. Grade 1 winner this trip two back and looks hard to beat again. GRAND EMPIRE (10) built on a nice second two starts back in the G2 Gauteng Guineas at this track with a win over 1800m in the G1 SA Classic at this track four weeks ago, getting home by a nose. Promising type who can measure up again over the longer journey. FIRE ATTACK (3) lifted strongly to score by a head two runs back at Group 3 level at this track then finished fourth over 1600m in the G1 Horse Chestnut Stakes at this track last time. Has a solid record at this circuit. Can sneak into the finish. OKAVANGO (5) was an impressive winner last start and is in the mix again. |
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9
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04:15
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TAB SA DERBY 2450m
The talented filly CURIOUS GIRL (13) continued a hot streak of form, winning over 2000m at this track last start to make it three straight. Far too good last time out winning by a space but suspect she is tackling the boys here to avoid Hazy Lazy in the Oaks. Will take beating again. TEXAS MISSILE (5) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second in Listed grade at this track over 2000m behind Diogenes. Stepping up a level this time but looks suited by the extra ground and can turn the tables. DIOGENES (10) was too good for many of these last time and is shooting for a winning hat-trick. Has a high cruising speed and will go close again. RADIO STAR (1) is better than last run and should go well in this line up. |
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10
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04:50
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WILGERBOSDRIFT BRIDGET OPPENHEIMER SA OAKS 2450m
The top filly HAZY DAZY (1) beat the majority of these last time. Won the Gauteng Guineas fresh then the G1 SA Fillies Classic at this track over 1800m latest. Hard to fault on recent form and is the one they have to beat again. CHARGE IT (2) finished 3.5 lengths away in sixth last time out behind her. Better than that and looks suited by the longer journey this time. Sure to play a big role. LITTLEMISSMILLION (4) finished 3 lengths away in fifth behind Hazy Dazy latest. Steps up in distance today. Leading hope. DAISY JONES (3) produced a better run last start, beaten 2.5 lengths into fourth in the same race. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance. |
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11
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05:25
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4RACING MR 84 HANDICAP 1160m
XENOPHON (5) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1160m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. AFRICAN PRINCE (3) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1160m. Expected to run well again. UMZINGELI WENYATHI (1) was beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh over 1100m at this track at his latest appearance. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect. ESQUEVELLE (2) is a definite winning chance. Take catching. |
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12
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06:00
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CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE 25 APRIL MR 74 APPRENTICE HANDICAP 1400m
KAMBATI (4) is in top form, most recently recording a win by 0.6 lengths over 1450m at Turffontein Inside to make it two in a row. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will prove tough to beat. MONKEY PUZZLE (1) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at this track with success over 1450m at Vaal two months ago, getting home by half a length after being prominent at the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ZIP CODE (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1450m at Turffontein Inside, beaten 5 lengths into fourth. Has the ability to put the recent run of form behind him. OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW (3) turned in a fine effort to win by 4.5 lengths two back here then was runner-up at Vaal a couple of days ago. On the quick back-up but racing well and among the main chances. |
