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Wednesday 1 February 2017

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Just As I Said is on course for hat-trick

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Isingamoya to hold off Free State

DANGER: TARRY-TRAINED FIELDMARSHAL FENIX STANDS OUT AS THE OBVIOUS THREAT ʂʂ Red Ridge appears to have ability and looks a banker in Race 9 Jack Milner

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ust As I said and Fieldmarshal Fenix have had a couple of duels lately with the former getting the better of Sean Tarry’s charge in both starts.

On the first occasion they raced over 1160m at Turffontein and Fieldmarshal Fenix finished fifth behind Lucky Houdalakis’ runner, beaten 3.65 lengths. He was giving 4.5kg to Just As I said but when they met over the same course and distance a fortnight later Fieldmarshal Fenix came in 2.5kg better off. This time he finished second, beaten just one length by the son of Just As Well.

Tomorrow they meet for the third time, on this occasion in Race 6 over 1200m at the Vaal, and there is another 1.5kg swing in favour of Tarry’s charge.

That should bring them very close together but somehow Just As I Said knows how to win while Fieldmarshal Fenix almost has a wish to be in the No 2 box.

This could be a case of famous

HAT-TRICK SEEKER. Just As I Said will be looking to notch up his third successive victory when he lines up in Race 6 over 1200m at the Vaal tomorrow. last words but the Houdalakis runner can make it three wins in a row. Marco van Rensburg has built up a good rapport with this four-year-old gelding and takes the ride again. S’manga Khumalo takes the ride on Fieldmarshal Fenix.

One runner who could beat them both is Rebuked. After winning on debut in November 2015, this son of Albert Hall was off for more than a year, a period during

which he was gelded, and racing again on 17 December last year.

He looked well beaten at the 200m mark but then took off late and went down just 0.60 lengths to Kapitan.

Many pundits fancied Stephen Moffatt’s charge to win next time out but he put up a typical second run after a layoff and ran flat, finishing 4.75 lengths behind Mombela. He will be having his third run back and should be fit and

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at his best, Gunter Wrogemann takes the ride.

This is a very difficult card but the best bet could come up in Race 9 where Geoff Woodruff saddles Red Ridge. This daughter of Silvano finished third on debut, beaten 1.40 lengths by Comtessa Antonia.

Red Ridge started 9-20 in her next start and easily romped to a 3.75-length win over Rose Of Soweto.

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Jack Milner Isingamoya loves running at Scottsville and is at her best over 1200m so when Mark Dixon’s filly lines up over that course and distance one needs to take note.

That’s what is happening in Race 5 at Scottsville today when Isingamoya takes on nine other fillies and mares in an FM 92 Handicap. This daughter of Muhtafal has raced six times at Scottsville for three wins and two third and has a record of four wins, one second placing and two thirds in eight runs over 1200m.

Over the course and distance she has run five times for three wins and two thirds. Brandon Lerena takes the ride and his record on this filly further improves the statistics as he has ridden her once for one win.

Dixon brought her up to Turffontein for the Grade 3 Magnolia Handicap over 1160m in which she ran fourth behind Green Pepper and last time she took in the boys in a Pinnacle Stakes over 1200m at Greyville and that was her only unplaced run over 1200m. After leading through the 400m she faded late to run a 3.75-length fifth behind Amazon King. Two winners from three runners have come out of that formline.

One has to go back to November 2015 for the last time Free State visited the No 1 box but she has not been unplaced in her five subsequent runs. She is another who loves the track and one has to give her a massive chance.

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Wednesday 1 February 2017 Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (2 & 10) (5 & 8) FORECAST BETTING 28-10 ISINGAMOYA; 7-2 FREE STATE; 5-1 SHEZALEADER; 6-1 JUST VOGUE; 8-1 MISS VARLICIOUS, ALIYSA'S PRIZE, POSTER GIRL; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW ISINGAMOYA boasts a formidable course-and-distance record so must rate the one to beat.

Speedy MISS VARLICIOUS is capable and ALISYA'S PRIZE has claims too. However, a bigger threat could come from relatively unexposed FREE STATE who does run well fresh. SHEZALEADER, JUST VOGUE and POSTER GIRL all have solid each-way credentials and could have a say in the finish.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: LITTLEBLACKNUMBER (R490 075) MISS VARLICIOUS (R430 175) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: FREE STATE (86%) JUST VOGUE (70%) DOWN IN CLASS: ISINGAMOYA, MISS VARLICIOUS, LITTLEBLACKNUMBER. RESTED: FREE STATE (105 days). F/B: ISINGAMOYA

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12:10 DOWNLOAD THE tabGOLD INFORMATION APP JUVENILE PLATE (For 2 year-olds) Turf R90 000 1000m

1 ARGO MAGIC 2Bc 2 ROYAL EXPLORER 2Bc 3 TRINI'S VAR HYT* 2Bf 4 BRIGHT BLESSED DAY 2Chc 5 HE'S GOT GEARS 2Bc 6 WIND BELLE 2Bf

M D Miller M D Miller K Naidoo G H Van Zyl G B Puller G B Puller

3 5 + 6 1 4 2 +

6

2S08 1G10 60 5S08 1S08 60 57.5 1S08 57 First Run 57 First Run 54.5 First Run

B Lerena A Delpech A Marcus W Kennedy *S Moodley M Ntuli

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12:40 ALL TO COME MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens) Turf

1 TECHNO CAPTAIN 3Bg 2 LEAGUE OF SHADOWS 3Chg 3 CIPHER 3Bg 4 FIRE BOLT 3Chg 5 SHINE UP§ 5Chg 6 JUST POSITIVE* 4Bg 7 ROY'S FLYER 5Bg 8 SCOTCH BRIAR* 3Bg 9 REPRIEVE* 3Chg 10 SHERIFF HOOD (NZ)* 4Bg 11 HANDSOME HARVEY§ 5Bg 12 Q BEHIND ME 4Bg 13 TOWER* 5Bg

P M Gadsby M L Roberts G B Puller D C Howells D I Campbell D Egdes K Naidoo W Whitehead M L Roberts A J Rivalland I S Moore W A Nel L Denysschen

10 2 12 7 + 5 8 3 13 9 1 + 4 11 6

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

3G19 6G19 2G20 0P16 8N16 0G20 0P14 4N16 8G14 0P16 6N20 9P16 2N20 6G24 3G20 6N14 5P14 7G14 4G19 3N20 5G20 8N14 0N14 7N16 7G19 0N16 8N16 9N16 8P16 0N19 5N20 9G19 7G24 7N14 6N14 6N16 6N19 5N16 0G20

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13:10 SOCCER 10 MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens) Turf

1 AIR SALUTE 3Bg 2 GESTE* 3Bg 3 STARSKY§ 3Bg 4 OLLIE POTS* 3Bg 5 COURAGEOUS KING* 4Bg 6 ECCELLERATE 3Bg 7 STRAW MAN 5Bg 8 LOS BARBADOS 4Bg 9 WARNEY* 4Bg 10 KAYKAYNOKNIDS 4Bc 11 OSUNA* 4Bg 12 CLOUD RACER* 4Bg 13 MANDARB 3Chg

L Forbes 2 S Veale C Laird 12 A Marcus K Naidoo 13 T Godden M L Roberts 1 M Winnaar M Dixon 8 M V'Rensburg D I Campbell 7 W Kennedy + G B Puller 4 S Brown C M Bestel 11 A Mgudlwa M Mahiakola 5 *S Mbhele C Eudey 10 M Ntuli J M Goodman 9 D S Lembethe —————— S C R A T C H E D ————— G S Kotzen 3 D Daniels

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

7N16 7N18 3G19 6N20 5N16 6G20 3N16 7N16 7N16 9N14 9N16 6N16 8N16 0N16 2N19 8N14 4N16 0N20 7S12 4P14 6P16 9N14 5N14 0G20 9N12 8P16 0G19 8N18 8N20 6N19 0G19 0P14 0N16

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13:40 THE WHITE HORSE FUNCTION ROOM MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares) Turf R85 000 1600m

1 FASHION QUEST 3Bf 2 ROY'S KAITRINA 3Chf 3 MOSTARDA 3Bf 4 HOUR GLASS! 3Bf 5 ATTIC VIEW* 4Bf 6 LAST SUMMER* 4Bf 7 ALESNADO* 4Bf 8 REGAL EMPRESS 3Bf 9 LYRICIST 3Bf 10 MARGOT* 3Bf 11 MPHUMI 6Bm 12 BOTTLENOSE 3Bf 13 CROQUET DAY 3Bf

M D Miller D C Howells G H Van Zyl D C Howells J M Goodman C Eudey W A Nel D Egdes M Dixon C E Erasmus L Denysschen A D Gordon C E Erasmus

1 10 9 7 2 + 11 8 3 6 13 12 4 5

A Marcus *E S Ngwane W Kennedy K de Melo A Delpech M Ntuli G Wright T Godden A Mgudlwa S Veale *S Moodley M V'Rensburg *D De Gouveia

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

5N16 2S12 6G14 3N16 2N16 3N14 4P14 5N14 6N12 5P16 0S12 4S12 7G19 3P16 2G20 7N19 7N16 2P16 8N16 3N16 5N16 9N16 9P16 0G20 0P14 8N14 0N19 7N10 9N12 0S12 6P14 0P14 0S10 8S12 8G14 0P14 9N14

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14:10 RACING. IT'S A RUSH FM 92 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares) Turf R98 000 1200m

1 ISINGAMOYA 4Chf 2 MISS VARLICIOUS* 5Bm 3 FREE STATE 4Chf 4 LITTLEBLACKNUMBER 5Bm 5 SHEZALEADER* 5Bm 6 ALIYSA'S PRIZE (ARG)§ 5Chm 7 JUST VOGUE* 3Bf 8 TIME MARCHES ON* 5Bm 9 POSTER GIRL 3Bf 10 FLY PEG FLY* 6Bm

M Dixon P M Gadsby W Whitehead D C Howells D S Bosch G S Kotzen G H Van Zyl D S Bosch G van Zyl P M Gadsby

8 1 6 + 4 + 5 9 + 3 7 10 + 2 +

B Lerena S Veale A Marcus K de Melo I Sturgeon D Daniels W Kennedy *D De Gouveia *K Sakayi *S Moodley

61 1S12 4T11 5G12 61 5N12 2S10 4N10 60 3S11 2S12 3N12 59.5 0N12 8S12 0G16 59 4S12 8N12 3S10 58 9S12 5N14 4N12 54.5 1S10 2N10 5S10 54.5 7N12 0N12 6N12 52.5 5S12 2N10 3N10 52 2S12 0N10 4G10

RACING EXPRESS Jack Milner 3 TRINI'S VAR HYT 1 Argo Magic 2 Royal Explorer 4 Bright Blessed Day 5 SHINE UP 1 Techno Captain 7 Roy's Flyer 6 Just Positive 1 AIR SALUTE 5 Courageous King 4 Ollie Pots 2 Geste 5 ATTIC VIEW 3 Mostarda 1 Fashion Quest 2 Roy's Kaitrina 1 ISINGAMOYA 3 Free State 2 Miss Varlicious 5 Shezaleader 7 SARABI 1 Regardstobroadway 5 Just Rap 8 River Ayre 4 MASTER SAM 5 Blunderbuss 1 Caddy Master 2 Aldric 9 MAMBO 11 Jack The Knife 13 Apple Jack 1 Ledimasprincess 2 CABINDA 1 Admiral's Guest 3 Manouche 12 Dance Off

COMPUTAFORM Brendan Gaillard

60 6G12 9G13 0S12 58.5 9S12 0N10 6G10 58 1P16 0G16 0N14 57.5 2S12 3S12 2S12 56.5 0N14 2P14 7P14 56.5 0N10 7S12 0N10 56 1N14 6N14 6N12 54.5 0N14 0S10 6S12 54 9S12 9N10 9G10

52 0S12 0S12 0S12

9 + 10 1 3 8 12 6 5 7 13 14 2 11 4

M Dixon M L Roberts D S Bosch W Whitehead P V Lafferty L J Taylor W Whitehead G van Zyl P V Lafferty C E Erasmus J G Dittmer W A Nel P V Lafferty D Egdes

R85 000 1400m

M V'Rensburg A Delpech K de Melo I Sturgeon S Veale L Mohapi D Daniels W Kennedy T Godden *S Moodley S Brown G Wright *D De Gouveia J Samuel

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

8S12 0S12 5S12 2N12 3N12 3S10 4P14 0N19 7N12 0S12 6N14 4P16 4N16 0N20 6P14 0S12 8S12 0S10 9N14 7P14 9N16 7P16 8P14 2N14 7N14 0N19 0N16 0N10 9P14 0G20 0P16 9N14 0P16 8N12 6G14 9N14

END MEETING - SCOTTSVILLE 01 FEBRUARY 2017 - 9 RACES RACECOURSE: Turf. 2300m oval circuit. Races up to 1200m straight course; beyond 1200m clockwise round turn with 550m run-in. There are inside and outside tracks in races beyond 1200m with a common back straight and turns.

The outside track joins the 1200m straight course at the 550m mark, whereas the inside track has its own run-in. DRAW: Low-number draws favoured in races up to 1600m.

52 9N16 7G16 7P16 52 0P14 0S10 9S12

APPRENTICES (ALLOWANCES): A Arries (4.0), D De Gouveia (2.5), S Gilbert (4.0), S Mbhele (4.0), S Moodley (4.0), E S Ngwane (1.5), K Sakayi (4.0).

TAB: Win, Place, Swinger, Exacta, Trifecta and Quartet bets all races. Doubles on all consecutive races (Race 1&2; 2&3 etc). Pick 3 on any 3 consecutives races (Race 1, 2 & 3; 2, 3 & 4 etc. Couplings & first-timer rules do not apply).

BiPot Races 2 to 7, P/A Races 3 to 9, Pick 6 Races 4 to 9, Jackpot Races 5 to 8.

60.5 8N16 6N14 4G16 60.5 2P16 3N16 1P16 60 4N14 3N14 1N16 59 9N14 1P14 5N14 58 0N14 0P16 0N14 57.5 3N12 8N12 7N12 57.5 9N16 6N16 8N16 57 0N16 6P14 4G16 57 6J16 0V18 4G16 56.5 6N12 0N12 3N14 56 7P16 0N12 2P14

TOP BETS Best Bet 4 Master Sam

Race 7

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54.5 7P14 5P14 6P14 53.5 0G12 2P14 0G16 53 6S12 8N12 0N16

5 Attic View

Race 4

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Race 5

COMPUTAFORM Ratings

3 TRINI'S VAR HYT 1 Argo Magic 2 Royal Explorer 5 He's Got Gears 1 TECHNO CAPTAIN 5 Shine Up 7 Roy's Flyer 3 Cipher 1 AIR SALUTE 2 Geste 4 Ollie Pots 5 Courageous King 1 FASHION QUEST 3 Mostarda 2 Roy's Kaitrina 7 Alesnado 1 ISINGAMOYA 3 Free State 5 Shezaleader 7 Just Vogue 1 REGARDSTOBROADWAY 7 Sarabi 5 Just Rap 9 Tyron's Jet 4 MASTER SAM 1 Caddy Master 5 Blunderbuss 2 Aldric 13 APPLE JACK 1 Ledimasprincess 4 Roy's Amazing Ash 3 Master Runner 2 CABINDA 3 Manouche 1 Admiral's Guest 4 Spartan Soldier

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Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (4 & 7) (5 & 9 & 13) FORECAST BETTING 2-1 CABINDA; 4-1 MANOUCHE; 5-1 ADMIRAL'S GUEST; 8-1 ANGEL LANDING; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW CABINDA has gone close in several sprints and has become costly to follow. However, a step up in trip could do the trick and he's fancied to make amends. ADMIRAL'S GUEST and MANOUCHE may have needed their recent outings after shorts breaks. Both have scope to improve, though preference is for the latter who has shown more to this point. SPARTAN SOLDIER and TOA NUI will improve.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: CABINDA (R104 000) ANGEL LANDING (R50 000) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: CABINDA (88%) ANGEL LANDING (38%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS ON: ANGEL LANDING; PLAY THE LAFF; NOTACADEMICATALL. BLINKERS OFF: CABINDA. RESTED: TOA NUI (75 days). NO ALUMITES: HONDO , WINTER WOLF (al'front). F/B: CABINDA

R62 000 1400m

D S Bosch 12 I Sturgeon M L Roberts 9 *A Arries W A Nel 4 G Wright Y Govender 6 W Kennedy T A Mitchley 5 *S Moodley P L Lunn 17 A Mgudlwa P V Lafferty 14 *D De Gouveia + M Dixon 13 B Lerena + D C Howells 7 K de Melo C E Erasmus 16 M V'Rensburg D I Campbell 15 S Veale —————— S C R A T C H E D ————— G van Zyl 8 ...............

J M Goodman 11 D Daniels J G Dittmer 10 D S Lembethe

52 0S12 5N12 0N12

16:40 ITSARUSH.CO.ZA MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens) Turf

1 ADMIRAL'S GUEST 3Chg 2 CABINDA 3Bg 3 MANOUCHE 3Chg 4 SPARTAN SOLDIER 3Bg 5 ANGEL LANDING* 3Bc 6 HONDO 3Bg 7 SPICE ROADS* 3Bg 8 STREET BOY 4Bg 9 PLAY THE LAFF (AUS)* 3Bg 10 CALIFORNIA INN 3Bg 11 WINTER WOLF 3Bc 12 DANCE OFF 3Bg 13 NOTACADEMICATALL* 3Chg 14 TOA NUI 3Bg

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Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (2 & 4) (10 & 13) FORECAST BETTING 3-1 FASHION QUEST; 4-1 MOSTARDA; 5-1 ROY'S KAITRINA; 6-1 ALESNADO; 7-1 BOTTLENOSE; 8-1 ATTIC VIEW; 10-1 HOUR GLASS; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW FASHION QUEST went closest to winning when tried over this trip. She may have needed her 2 comeback runs but will be at peak fitness now and should give a good account. MOSTARDA blew away the cobwebs in a comeback sprint last time and will have more to offer over this trip too. ROY'S KAITRINA, HOUR GLASS, ALESNADO and ATTIC VIEW could all feature if building on recent efforts.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: ALESNADO (R44 875) ROY'S KAITRINA (R42 500) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: ROY'S KAITRINA (57%) ALESNADO (33%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS OFF: REGAL EMPRESS; CROQUET DAY. RESTED: MPHUMI (147 days), CROQUET DAY (61 days). F/B: FASHION QUEST

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R70 000 1200m

M L Roberts 3 A Delpech + J M Goodman 9 S Brown D R Drier 10 S Veale + M Dixon 4 A Marcus + G van Zyl 12 W Kennedy D S Bosch 1 I Sturgeon K Naidoo 5 *D De Gouveia C Scott 6 *S Moodley + K Naidoo 11 J Samuel —————— S C R A T C H E D ————— + P L Lunn 8 A Mgudlwa L J Taylor 7 *K Sakayi

16:05 SOCCER 6 MR 62 HANDICAP (Open) Turf

1 LEDIMASPRINCESS 3Bf 2 DALE HOUSE 4Bg 3 MASTER RUNNER 5Chg 4 ROY'S AMAZING ASH 5Bg 5 DANCER IN THE DARK* 3Bg 6 BUBKA* 4Chg 7 TROPICAL'S SON 4Bg 8 FULLY CHARGED* 6Bg 9 MAMBO* 4Bg 10 OGILVY 3Bg 11 JACK THE KNIFE 4Bg 12 ROYAL ZULU GUARD (AUS)* 7Bg 13 APPLE JACK 4Bg 14 TIDE IS TURNING* 4Bf 15 COMMANDTOCONQUER 4Bg

60 0N14

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (none) FORECAST BETTING 2-1 AIR SALUTE; 33-10 GESTE; 9-2 OLLIE POTS; 6-1 STARSKY; 10-1 COURAGEOUS KING; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW Improving AIR SALUTE was returning from a short break when tiring into 3rd over a similar trip last time. He should strip fitter this time, so rates the one to beat. GESTE is drawn wide but has the blinkers refitted so can make his presence felt. OLLIE POTS tries the trip and turf for the first time but has more scope than most and can improve to feature.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: COURAGEOUS KING (R115 000) STRAW MAN (R70 825) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: COURAGEOUS KING (42%) AIR SALUTE (40%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS ON: GESTE. BLINKERS OFF: ECCELLERATE. F/B: AIR SALUTE

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60 8N10 3S10 4S10 59 6N10 7N12 5N12 58.5 1S12 9S12 8N14 58 3S12 8N14 9G12 57 6N12 3N14 3N14 56.5 0G16 5P16 0G12 56.5 0S10 1S12 56 6N16 0P14 1N12 55.5 3P14 4N12 4G12 55 8N12 7N10 3S12 53.5 6N12 1S12 9N12 52 0P16 0N14 7P16

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (7 & 9) FORECAST BETTING 28-10 MASTER SAM; 3-1 CADDY MASTER; 5-1 BLUNDERBUSS; 6-1 ALDRIC; 7-1 SABER'S BEADS; 10-1 LILY GRAY, MISS PARKER; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW Tricky! Lightly raced CADDY MASTER was returning from a rest and gelding when finishing behind MASTER SAM last time. While the former isn't weighted to reverse the form of that meeting, he will strip fitter and should have more to offer. BLUNDERBUSS and ROY'S DONKEY have the form to earn a cheque, while ALDRIC and SABER'S BEADS are better than efforts suggest and could feature.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: ALDRIC (R433 325) BIG BIRD (R392 985) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: SABER'S BEADS (57%) BLUNDERBUSS (42%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS ON: BIG BIRD. BLINKERS OFF: SHOOT THE BULL. DOWN IN CLASS: ALDRIC, SHOOT THE BULL, SYLVAN JET. RESTED: SYLVAN JET (115 days). NO ALUMITES: SYLVAN JET . F/B: MASTER SAM

R85 000 1950m

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15:25 BLINKERS BAR MR 66 HANDICAP (Open) Turf

1 CADDY MASTER 3Chg 2 ALDRIC* 7Chg 3 SABER'S BEADS 4Bg 4 MASTER SAM 4Grg 5 BLUNDERBUSS* 4Bg 6 LILY GRAY* 5Grm 7 ROY'S DONKEY (AUS)* 5Chg 8 MISS PARKER* 4Bf 9 SHOOT THE BULL 5Bg 10 DEVON BELLE* 5Chm 11 BIG BIRD* 8Bg 12 SYLVAN JET 6Bg

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (2 & 9) FORECAST BETTING 28-10 TECHNO CAPTAIN; 4-1 SHINE UP; 5-1 ROY'S FLYER; 7-1 CIPHER; 8-1 JUST POSITIVE; 10-1 FIRE BOLT; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW TECHNO CAPTAIN bounced back to form last time when SHINE UP and ROY'S FLYER were further adrift. He has more scope than those rivals and should improve to confirm that form. CIPHER caught the eye behind JUST POSITIVE last time, when running on stoutly over shorter. He could have more to offer over this trip.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: SHINE UP (R148 250) HANDSOME HARVEY (R98 375) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: SHINE UP (69%) TECHNO CAPTAIN (50%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: CHEEK PIECES ON: SHINE UP. BLINKERS OFF: SHINE UP. F/B: TECHNO CAPTAIN

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K de Melo T Godden S Veale B Lerena *S Gilbert A Marcus A Delpech M V'Rensburg W Kennedy S Brown *S Mbhele D S Lembethe

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (6 & 12) FORECAST BETTING 3-1 REGARDSTOBROADWAY; 5-1 HALLOWED SPRING; 6-1 JUST RAP, KARATAGE; 8-1 SARABI, RIVER AYRE; 10-1 ROY'S FOLLY, TYRON'S JET; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW A steady drop in the ratings has coincided with a belated return to form of top-weight REGARDSTOBROADWAY. She steps up in trip but down in class and can make a bold bid. Last-start maiden winners SARABI and RIVER AYRE have more to beat but plenty scope to improve. JUST RAP, TYRON'S JET and RUSSIAN GIRL have the form to be competitive. ROY'S FOLLY and HALLOWED SPRING can earn FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: KINGSVIEW (R246 275) ROY'S FOLLY (R191 300) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: SARABI (50%) HALLOWED SPRING (50%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS ON: HALLOWED SPRING. DOWN IN CLASS: REGARDSTOBROADWAY, ROY'S FOLLY, ART ATTACK, RUSSIAN GIRL. F/B: REGARDSTOBROADWAY

R85 000 1950m

S Veale D S Lembethe A Mgudlwa K de Melo A Marcus I Sturgeon A Delpech S Brown *A Arries M Ntuli B Lerena G Wright *E S Ngwane

3 6 5 + 2 11 4 1 12 10 + 9 7 + 8

D S Bosch Y Govender D R Drier I S Moore D Egdes M D Miller P M Gadsby A D Gordon G H Van Zyl G B Puller T A Mitchley M D Miller

3 *E S Ngwane

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (12 & 16) FORECAST BETTING 9-2 LEDIMASPRINCESS; 5-1 ROY'S AMAZING ASH; 6-1 MASTER RUNNER; 7-1 APPLE JACK; 10-1 FULLY CHARGED; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW Open. LEDIMASPRINCESS has a tough task conceding weight to male rivals from a wide draw. Last-start maiden winners DALE HOUSE and MASTER RUNNER return from respective layoffs but have scope. Both could improve to feature, if not in need of the outing. ROY'S AMAZING ASH and FULLY CHARGED have claims on recent efforts, though a chance is taken on APPLE JACK who is running well.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: HIGHLAND FLING (R233 175) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: LEDIMASPRINCESS (50%) MASTER RUNNER (45%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: PACIFIERS OFF: COMMANDTOCONQUER. DOWN IN CLASS: LEDIMASPRINCESS, TROPICAL'S SON. RESTED: DALE HOUSE (150 days), MASTER RUNNER (75 days). F/B: APPLE JACK

14:45 TRACK & BALL GAMING FM 73 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares) Turf R75 000 1200m

1 REGARDSTOBROADWAY 5Bm 2 ROY'S FOLLY 5Chm 3 HALLOWED SPRING* 3Bf 4 ART ATTACK* 4Bf 5 JUST RAP 4Bf 6 KARATAGE 3Bf 7 SARABI 3Bf 8 RIVER AYRE* 3Bf 9 TYRON'S JET* 3Bf 10 RUSSIAN GIRL 4Bf 11 KINGSVIEW* 5Bm 12 SERVAL 4Bf

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (1 & 2) (5 & 6) FORECAST BETTING NOT AVAILABLE. PREVIEW ARGO MAGIC finished ahead of ROYAL EXPLORER on debut. Both improved on that outing to win next time out but, in doing so, boosted the form of debut winner TRINI'S VAR HYT. THe latter should confirm with those rivals on identical terms. Watch the betting on the newcomers!

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: ROYAL EXPLORER (R55 250) TRINI'S VAR HYT (R53 125) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: ARGO MAGIC (100%) TRINI'S VAR HYT (100%) F/B: TRINI'S VAR HYT

16 ROY'S AMBASSADOR (AUS)* 6Brg K Naidoo Reserve Runner(s): 17 HIGHLAND FLING* 8Bg M L Pappas

SCOTTSVILLE PERMS

3 TRINI'S VAR HYT 1 Argo Magic 2 Royal Explorer

5 SHINE UP 7 Roy's Flyer 1 Techno Captain 6 Just Positive 1 AIR SALUTE 5 Courageous King 2 Geste 7 Straw Man 1 FASHION QUEST 2 Roy's Kaitrina 5 Attic View 7 Alesnado 2 MISS VARLICIOUS 7 Just Vogue 1 Isingamoya 3 Free State 3 HALLOWED SPRING 7 Sarabi 1 Regardstobroadway 6 Karatage 5 BLUNDERBUSS 2 Aldric 4 Master Sam 6 Lily Gray 1 LEDIMASPRINCESS 14 Tide Is Turning 4 Roy's Amazing Ash 13 Apple Jack 2 CABINDA 3 Manouche 5 Angel Landing 8 Street Boy

BIPOT - R162

PICK 6 - R1500

LEG

LEG

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

1, 5, 7 1, 4, 5 1, 3, 5 1, 3 1, 5, 7 4

1, 2, 3, 5, 7 1, 2, 3 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 4 1, 4, 5, 11, 13 1, 2, 3, 12

P/A - R216

JACKPOT - R75

LEG

LEG

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4

1, 4, 5 1, 3, 5 1, 3 1, 5, 7 4 1, 9, 11, 13 2

1, 2, 3 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 4 1, 4, 5, 11, 13

TIPSTER: JACK MILNER

TOP 6 SPEED HORSES FOR ALL RACES SpeedHorse Speed Ratings for all SA race meetings previewed in this Racing Express SCOTTSVILLE Wednesday 1 February 2017 3 1 2 4 5 6

RACE 1 TRINI'S VAR HYT ARGO MAGIC ROYAL EXPLORER BRIGHT BLESSED DAY HE'S GOT GEARS WIND BELLE

-0.00 0.81 3.81 50.00 50.00 50.00

6 3 5 7 1 13

RACE 2 JUST POSITIVE CIPHER SHINE UP ROY'S FLYER TECHNO CAPTAIN TOWER

-0.00 1.48 2.53 3.57 3.76 5.17

1 3 2 7 5 4

RACE 3 AIR SALUTE STARSKY GESTE STRAW MAN COURAGEOUS KING OLLIE POTS

-0.00 0.87 1.33 1.42 1.71 3.56

7 2 6 1 5 4

RACE 4 ALESNADO ROY'S KAITRINA LAST SUMMER FASHION QUEST ATTIC VIEW HOUR GLASS

-0.00 4.33 4.34 5.89 6.06 7.81

10 9 1 2 7 6

RACE 5 FLY PEG FLY POSTER GIRL ISINGAMOYA MISS VARLICIOUS JUST VOGUE ALIYSA'S PRIZE

-0.00 2.56 3.72 3.84 4.32 6.29

10 2 1 4 9 6

RACE 6 RUSSIAN GIRL ROY'S FOLLY REGARDSTOBROADART ATTACK TYRON'S JET KARATAGE

-0.00 3.81 5.25 5.44 5.59 7.26

6 2 11 4 5 9

RACE 7 LILY GRAY ALDRIC BIG BIRD MASTER SAM BLUNDERBUSS SHOOT THE BULL

-0.00 0.81 1.03 1.40 1.70 1.91

2 12 9 13 3 6

RACE 8 DALE HOUSE ROYAL ZULU GUARD MAMBO APPLE JACK MASTER RUNNER BUBKA

-0.00 0.12 0.58 2.24 3.12 3.39

2 1 8 4 3 10

RACE 9 CABINDA ADMIRAL'S GUEST STREET BOY SPARTAN SOLDIER MANOUCHE CALIFORNIA INN

-0.00 3.47 4.60 4.73 6.23 6.89

Racing Express

Wednesday 1 February 2017

De Kock closes in 3,000th win Mike de Kock is just eight winners away from notching up his 3,000 career winner.

With Belle Rose winning at Turffontein on Saturday, De Kock entered his Last 10 countdown to that milestone, and after Alareef’s win at Meydan later on Saturday afternoon, he is just eight winners short of the big figure, on 2992 winners.

Owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum’s Al Adiyaat, Bella Rose is daughter of Golden Sword from Summerhill Stud who is getting better with maturity and can be followed.

Alareef, who failed in stronger company over 1400m and 1600m recently, bounced back to best over 1200m with a narrow win under Sheikh Hamdan’s retained jockey Jim Crowley, the UK champion. SA-bred Alareef, a six-yearold by Stronghold, three races in Dubai and seven in total. – mikedekockracing.com

Miss Frankel will next race in KZN Miss Frankel, so disappointing when starting at 5-10 on debut at Kenilworth 10 days ago, will not race again before returning to Durban.

Dennis Drier said: “Miss Frankel was 100% afterwards but she just didn’t bring her homework to the track. That has happened before (with other horses) and it will happen again.”

The second foal of champion sprinter Val De Ra, Miss Frankel is the only offspring of the undefeated superstar to race in South Africa so far. Frankel commands a stud fee of £125 000 (R2.1 million). The reports of his daughter’s homework had been good but she was niggled at from the off and managed only seventh of 12 to fellow newcomer Magical Wonderland. – Gold Circle

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Wiser Callan returns from the land of Oz TACTICS: WITHOUT A FALSE RAIL MURRAY LEARNS HOW TO ‘RIDE FOR LUCK’ ʂʂ Needs to establish himself in SA before considering any moves.

Jack Milner

C

allan Murray admits to coming back from Australia much wiser.

The 20-year-old spent around six weeks Down Under where he rode for David Hayes. Although he did not get as many rides as he may have hoped Murray still had four winners and a number of places.

“I’m happy with the way the whole time went. Even the horses I didn’t win on ran well. I felt I couldn’t have done anything more than I did to improve their performances,” said Murray yesterday.

Murray was “noticed” by Matt Pumpa, a former jockey who is the apprentice riding coach in Victoria. It was Pumpa who organised the trip to Australia and he put Murray up for the period.

“They looked after me really well,” said Murray yesterday. “I knew two apprentices who I met when I went to Dubai. I also knew a few other people.”

The first difference between South Africa and Australia hit Murray almost immediately. “I had to clean out some of the boxes and then we were given horses to work. In South Africa you just get on to the horse and ride him. In Australia we had to go to the stables and saddle them up and take them to the track.”

Once track work was over Murray would prepare himself for racing but if he was not riding on the day he spent the time with friends or get to see some of the country.

“I saw some of the country and it was really beautiful,” said Murray.

One of the places that really

WINNING COMEBACK. Callan Murray is back in the winner’s box after returning from Australia, winning on Belle Rose for Mike de Kock at Turffontein on Saturday. impressed the South African was Lindsay Park, the racing establishment of David Hayes. “It’s in Euroa, about an hour outside Melbourne. It was similar to the Summerveld set up but it’s his own private establishment.”

Murray’s first ride came aboard Wicked Sensation. “She finished fourth, beaten less than a length."

“My second ride was at Flemington and I was beaten into second by a short head. Flemington, where they run the Melbourne Cup, along with tracks like Moonee Valley, the home of the Caulfield Cup, are city tracks. The stakes are bigger and if you are an apprentice with an allowance city winners count two as two winners on the total of 160 points an apprentice needs. You need to ride

60 city winners before you get out of your apprenticeship.”

Murray’s first win came in his fourth ride aboard Strictly Legit in a Maiden Plate at Mornington.

His second win came at Sandown Hillside, which is a city track, where he rode Barjeel. “That win was the highlight of my trip,” said Murray. “It was my only win on a city track and the horse is owned

by Sheikh Hamdan who I have ridden for in South Africa.”

His third win was on Will’s Bid at Geelong and his final win came aboard the horse he first rode when arriving in Australia, Wicked Sensation.

Australian tracks have no false rail and that forced Murray to think a little differently during a race. “You tend to ride a lot

for luck and you need to be more patient. The tracks are relatively short and tight, not as wide as we have in South Africa and without a false rail you are encouraging the riders to fan out in the straight.

“I prefer having a false rail in place.”

Murray admitted he got “a bit homesick”. He was also disappointed not to get that many rides.

“I only rode for David Hayes and he has a number of jockeys who he is obliged to look after.”

When interviewed shortly after his arrival Murray said he would move to Australia if offered a job but had second thoughts about that as time went on. “When it dawned on me how big a move it would be I realised I would have to wait."

No underlying issue with Many Clouds London – British Horseracing Authority officials have revealed a post mortem to ascertain the sudden death of Many Clouds at Cheltenham on Saturday showed it was due to a “severe pulmonary haemorrhage”.

The Hennessy Gold Cup and Grand National winner had just beaten Thistlecrack to claim a second victory in the Cotswold Chase when tragedy struck, as the Oliver Sherwood-trained 10-yearold collapsed after the line.

Although the horse had suffered post-race ataxia in the past,

which had seen him over-heat and “wobble” on his feet, Tony Welsh, acting chief veterinary officer for the BHA, said those symptoms “were in no way present or associated with his sad death”.

Pulmonary haemorrhage through exercise occurs due to a broken blood vessel. No significant underlying health issues were discovered in the autopsy, the BHA said, adding that Many Clouds had worn a heart-rate monitor in training on 17 November and the data collected on that occasion was within normal pa-

rameters in relation to both his heart rate during exercise and his recovery rate after exercise.

Welsh said: “Episodes such as this are rare, and can occur in horses which have no underlying health issues, and amongst all disciplines of sport horses.

“In spite of the rarity of these incidents, as a sport we are determined to do more to understand what causes these symptoms, and whether more can be done to prevent it.

“Several studies have been commissioned, as part of the £32

million-plus invested in veterinary science and research by the sport though the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) since the year 2000. The overall fatality rate in British racing has fallen by a third in this period.”

He added: “Post-race ataxia and similar symptoms are linked to an increase in body temperature after exercise and can be treated by providing the horse with water. It is not uncommon in racehorses or other sport horses.

“Despite some reports following the incident, there is no ex-

isting veterinary evidence which links these symptoms with racehorse fatalities, and the postmortem results have categorically proved that the symptoms exhibited by Many Clouds in the past were in no way present or associated with his sad death at Cheltenham.

“Our thoughts remain with everyone connected to the horse.

Any loss of life is regrettable, and we continue to use research, safety measures, regulation and education to reduce fatality rates." – sportinglife.com

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Racing Express

Wednesday 1 February 2017

VAAL OUTSIDE

THURSDAY

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02 FEBRUARY 2017

12:00 WELCOME TO THE VAAL WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens) Turf R95 000 1600m

1 ARTIFICIO* 3Bg 2 THUNDER APPLAUSE* 4Chg 3 MIDNIGHT MEMORIES 3Bg 4 REVENTADOR* 4Bg 5 ASHOKA 4Chg 6 KING'S VALOUR* 3Bg 7 YOUNG EAGLE 3Bc 8 AKOYA 3Bc 9 EGO AMIGO (AUS) 3B/brg 10 SALVADORE 3Chg

D N Stenger D J Nieuwenhuizen B O Wiid D J Nieuwenhuizen E G Anderson D J Nieuwenhuizen R P Lerena C E Erasmus P A Peter S M Ferreira

+

10 *S Ngcayechibi + 3 ...............

6 *G Dadamasi 2 *F Semela 4 *S Siphika 8 *C T Ndlovu 9 *S B Mthembu 7 *T Matsoele 5 ...............

1 *I Lukhele

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

5T18 4V18 2V16 2V16 3T16 4V16 9J18 0T18 7V24 0T10 6V12 8V10 9J18 0J18 7V14 9J14 7J14 0T18 0V12 0T16 0V16 0V14

4V14 3V16 9V12

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (2 & 4 & 6) FORECAST BETTING 12-10 ARTIFICIO; 5-2 THUNDER APPLAUSE, EGO AMIGO; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW ARTIFICIO showed good improvement in blinkers. He finished in front of THUNDER APPLAUSE last time and should confirm from a better draw. EGO AMIGO comes off a rest and gelding. He races in his new surroundings and could make huge improvement. Nothing else makes any appeal but REVENTADOR and SALVADORE could run into minor money.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: ARTIFICIO (R52 750) THUNDER APPLAUSE (R49 750) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: EGO AMIGO (50%) ARTIFICIO (18%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS ON: KING'S VALOUR. RESTED: EGO AMIGO (149 days). NO ALUMITES: ASHOKA . F/B: ARTIFICIO Speedhorse Speed Ratings’ Predicted order of Finish: No Name L/Bh Earn Career M/M Comment 1 ARTIFICIO R52 750 0w 4p 11r 14-18 Improved in blinkers 2 THUNDER APPLAUSE 0.40 R49 750 0w 6p 11r 16-26 Shouldn't be far off 4 REVENTADOR 5.75 R9 000 0w 1p 15r 10-10 Ran R7 Vaal 31 Jan 9 EGO AMIGO 7.89 R13 500 0w 2p 2r 14-16 Rest/geld - new yard 10 SALVADORE 8.99 R0 0w 0p 1r - Can improve on debut 5 ASHOKA 11.37 R0 0w 0p 7r - Poor form 7 YOUNG EAGLE 14.49 R0 0w 0p 3r - Needs to improve 8 AKOYA 20.55 R0 0w 0p 1r - Needs to improve on debut 6 KING'S VALOUR 23.09 R0 0w 0p 3r - Blinkers on - more needed 3 MIDNIGHT MEMORIES 28.29 R4 500 0w 1p 6r 18-18 Needs to do better

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12:30 VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE BOOK NOW 011 6811702 MR 90 DIVIDED HANDICAP (Open) Turf R112 000 1600m

1 FRONT RANK 5Bg 2 LIONS EMBLEM 6Bg 3 MAN'S INN* 5Bg 4 YER-MAAN 8Chg 5 ODD ROB* 5Bg 6 TRIP TO RIO* 5Bg 7 COUNTERSTROKE 5Bg 8 TRIP TO TROY 4Chg 9 ANALYSE THIS 5Bg 10 SMARTIFACT 4Bg

T Zackey E Verdonese M N Houdalakis S J Gray G H Van Zyl M F De Kock M N Houdalakis G V Woodruff P A Peter S G Tarry

5 1 + 2 + 3 + 9 7 + 6 + 10 + 4 + 8 + +

G Lerena A Fortune M V'Rensburg R Simons W Kennedy C Murray S Khumalo C Maujean M Yeni *L Hewitson

60 60 57.5 55 54.5 54 53.5 52.5 52 52

2T16 3T14 6T16 2J30 6J14 0V14 1V16 8T16 2V17 0T32 9V17 5V20 8T32 0T11 7T20 4T20 8V20 6V17 1V14 0T16 7V16 2V18 3V16 2V17 0T11 2V14 0V14 1V16 2T16 4J18

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (3 & 7) FORECAST BETTING 7-2 FRONT RANK; 9-2 MAN'S INN, TRIP TO TROY, SMARTIFACT; 7-1 ANALYSE THIS; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW FRONT RANK is running well. He races before this and if takes his place could win. MAN'S INN has won 4 of 5 starts this course and distance and could better the stats here. TRIP TO TROY is consistent and shouldn't be far off again. SMARTIFACT and ANALYSE THIS could feature off handy weights. ODD ROB would prefer further now but could get into the frame. COUNTERSTROKE can place.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: YER-MAAN (R656 025) FRONT RANK (R623 175) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: ODD ROB (63%) SMARTIFACT (62%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS ON: ODD ROB. PACIFIERS OFF: ODD ROB. DOWN IN CLASS: FRONT RANK. RESTED: LIONS EMBLEM (86 days). F/B: FRONT RANK Speedhorse Speed Ratings’ Predicted order of Finish: No Name L/Bh Earn Career M/M Comment 3 MAN'S INN R445 575 6w 10p 27r 12-18 Won 4 from 5 track/trip 8 TRIP TO TROY 0.55 R182 400 2w 7p 14r 14-18 Shouldn't be far off 10 SMARTIFACT 0.56 R112 050 1w 5p 8r 12-20 Holding form - can earn 6 TRIP TO RIO 1.52 R209 850 3w 3p 16r 12-20 Could find a place 9 ANALYSE THIS 2.31 R276 175 4w 6p 19r 12-18 Ran R9 Vaal 26 Jan 7 COUNTERSTROKE 3.44 R415 375 5w 12p 29r 12-18 Could take home a cheque 1 FRONT RANK 5.40 R623 175 4w 13p 30r 14-16 Ran R6 Turf Stand 28 Jan 4 YER-MAAN 5.96 R656 025 10w 13p 50r 14-24 Improved last run 5 ODD ROB 11.80 R320 550 4w 8p 19r 14-26 Could make the frame 2 LIONS EMBLEM 11.80 R478 250 4w 9p 23r 24-32 Rested - needs further

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13:00 GUINEAS DAY 4 MARCH MR 71 DIVIDED HANDICAP (Open) Turf R88 000 1600m

1 STREET FLYER (AUS) 5Bg 2 DUZI MOON 4Bg 3 CRAZY VISION* 3Bc 4 RAIN SHADOW* 4Bc 5 TORA TORA* 6Bg 6 AZA ARROW* 5Chh 7 VALDE VELOX* 5Chg 8 TOM FOOL* 5Bg 9 SABRE DANCE 3Bg 10 LOTUS ELAN* 3Bg 11 CHAMPIONS CUP* 4Chg 12 GENTLEMAN ONLY* 4Bg 13 AQUABUOY 5Bg 14 DIABLO CANYON 4Bg 15 LISNOBLE* 6Bg Reserve Runner(s): 16 KING OF CLOTH 6Bg

+ M N Houdalakis 9 I Sturgeon + G V Woodruff 7 G Lerena A G Laird 13 J P v'd Merwe + S J Gray 2 S Khumalo S W Kenny 14 A Fortune C E Erasmus 6 S Brown P F Matchett 15 R Simons S Moffatt 4 G Wrogemann R R Magner 1 S Chambers C Spies 12 C Murray + T Zackey 5 *M Mjoka —————— S C R A T C H E D ————— R Francis 10 *L Hewitson S Moffatt 3 C Maujean E Verdonese 8 ...............

S M Ferreira

16 Reserve 2

60 59.5 58.5 59 57 56 55.5 55 54.5 54 53.5

3V16 5T14 1V16 1J16 4T16 7T14 9T14 1V14 0T14 6V20 9V17 1V17 8V18 4V16 2V14 4V16 2V16 3V16 0E22 0F16 9Y18 0V20 0V16 4V17 9J14 0V14 0V14 0V14 8V16 0T14 9V16 5T14 6V20

52 52 52

9T14 0V16 4V14 4V14 6V14 8V14 6T16 3V18 2V17

52

1B18 0T16 0V16

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (8 & 14) (11 & 12) FORECAST BETTING 4-1 STREET FLYER; 5-1 TORA TORA; 6-1 DUZI MOON, AZA ARROW; 10-1 CRAZY VISION, AQUABUOY; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW Open. TORA TORA comes late but has drawn on the outside and if finds a clear passage could get up. STREET FLYER and AZA ARROW are honest and should again give a run for money. Stable mate CHAMPIONS CUP race before this and could pop up. DUZI MOON, CRAZY VISION, RAIN SHADOW, AQUA BUOY, DIABLO CANYON and reserve LISNOBLE can pull it off.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: AZA ARROW (R346 050) TOM FOOL (R296 000) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: SABRE DANCE (60%) DUZI MOON (50%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS ON: CRAZY VISION; LOTUS ELAN. DOWN IN CLASS: DUZI MOON, CRAZY VISION, VALDE VELOX, LOTUS ELAN, CHAMPIONS CUP. RESTED: VALDE VELOX (325 days). NO ALUMITES: DIABLO CANYON (al'front). F/B: TORA TORA Speedhorse Speed Ratings’ Predicted order of Finish: No Name L/Bh Earn Career M/M Comment 14 DIABLO CANYON R127 000 1w 6p 19r 12-16 Not far off lately 11 CHAMPIONS CUP 0.94 R174 275 2w 6p 26r 12-18 Ran R7 Vaal 26 Jan 5 TORA TORA 1.90 R253 250 3w 10p 35r 11-16 Gets going late 1 STREET FLYER 2.74 R284 775 3w 13p 32r 14-18 Can follow up track/trip 8 TOM FOOL 2.98 R296 000 3w 15p 45r 12-20 Ran R6 Vaal 26 Jan 6 AZA ARROW 3.35 R346 050 4w 18p 44r 16-24 Running close up 12 GENTLEMAN ONLY 3.46 R273 250 3w 12p 40r 10-20 Ran R6 Vaal 26 Jan 9 SABRE DANCE 3.53 R141 750 1w 6p 10r 12-17 Can do better 15 LISNOBLE 4.39 R252 900 2w 13p 37r 12-18 Reserve - ran Vaal 26 Jan 2 DUZI MOON 4.58 R211 825 2w 8p 16r 12-16 Could make the frame 13 AQUABUOY 4.94 R175 750 1w 11p 33r 14-16 Can get into the picture 16 KING OF CLOTH 7.71 R147 100 1w 9p 41r 10-18 Reserve - more needed 4 RAIN SHADOW 7.95 R218 862 3w 7p 30r 14-20 Ran R5 Vaal 26 Jan 3 CRAZY VISION 8.92 R56 250 1w 0p 3r 14-14 Could run into a place 7 VALDE VELOX 13.17 R87 475 2w 1p 17r 16-20 Long lay-off - new yard 10 LOTUS ELAN 14.07 R91 250 1w 1p 9r 11-14 Ran R10 Flamingo 30 Jan..

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13:40 CLASSIC DAY 1 APRIL MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens) Turf

1 KING OF MANI 3Chg

G J Maroun

10 A Fortune

+

R95 000 1400m 60

2V10 2V12 4J12

2 IT'S A TRUE STORY 3Bg 3 PRINCE OF WAR* 3Bg 4 ZAITUNAY BAY 4Chg 5 ARABIAN SEA* 3Bg 6 JUST AN AFFAIR* 3Bg 7 CONNECT 4Bg 8 DEVIOUS XANDRE* 4Bg 9 HEAR THE STORM 3Bg 10 ISLAND RHYTHM 4Chg 11 ORSON 3Chc 12 PACHACUTI 3Bg 13 TABLOID TRUTH 3Chc 14 TRELLIS 3Bf 15 GIMMEABREAK 4Bf

D N Stenger 14 M Yeni —————— S C R A T C H E D ————— A Nassif 7 S Chambers M N Houdalakis 4 M V'Rensburg M N Houdalakis 15 I Sturgeon J Van Eck 5 E Pheiffer G J Maroun 3 *C Habib S T Pettigrew 12 S Brown —————— S C R A T C H E D ————— S J Gray 2 R Simons + S M Ferreira 1 J P v'd Merwe C Binda 9 R Danielson P A Peter 8 G Lerena G J Maroun 13 *L Hewitson

60

0T11 8T14 4V16

60 60 60 60 60 60

8T14 8T11 3J14 0V10 0V12 6J12 0V12 8V14 9V14 6V12 5V12 6V12 9V14 0V12 5V10 6T11 8V10

60 60 60 57 57

First Run 0V10 4V12 First Run 8T11 7V12 6J12 6J12

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (1 & 3 & 8 & 15) (5 & 6) FORECAST BETTING 7-2 KING OF MANI, TRELLIS; 7-1 ZAITUNAY BAY; 10-1 ARABIAN SEA, HEAR THE STORM, PACHACUTI; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW KING OF MANI tries an extra 200m further and could get away. ZAITUNAY BAY is improving nicely and could get into the action. TRELLIS wasn't disgraced on debut and will come on. ARABIAN SEA should be a lot fitter now. HEAR THE STORM is better than his last run. Others could upset.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: KING OF MANI (R47 250) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: KING OF MANI (29%) ZAITUNAY BAY (25%) RESTED: IT'S A TRUE STORY (205 days), TRELLIS (93 days). NO ALUMITES: CONNECT (steels), IT'S A TRUE STORY , TABLOID TRUTH . F/B: KING OF MANI Speedhorse Speed Ratings’ Predicted order of Finish: No Name L/Bh Earn Career M/M Comment 1 KING OF MANI R47 250 0w 4p 7r 10-12 Tries extra - can earn 14 TRELLIS 3.06 R0 0w 0p 1r - Rested - respect 3 PRINCE OF WAR 3.80 R29 750 0w 2p 11r 10-12 Could make the frame 15 GIMMEABREAK 3.87 R8 875 0w 0p 21r - Reserve - can place 8 DEVIOUS XANDRE 5.68 R29 375 0w 2p 21r 11-14 Needs to improve 12 PACHACUTI 6.40 R4 750 0w 1p 2r 12-12 Improved second run 7 CONNECT 6.91 R2 250 0w 0p 4r - Could find a place 2 IT'S A TRUE STORY 7.00 R4 500 0w 1p 3r 16-16 Rested - chance if ready 5 ARABIAN SEA 7.17 R0 0w 0p 4r - Improved last in blinkers 9 HEAR THE STORM 8.73 R0 0w 0p 2r - Disappointed last time 4 ZAITUNAY BAY 9.16 R9 500 0w 1p 4r 14-14 Improving nicely 6 JUST AN AFFAIR 10.19 R0 0w 0p 3r - Could find a place 10 ISLAND RHYTHM 50.00 R0 0w 0p 0r - Ran R5 Vaal 31 Jan 11 ORSON 50.00 R0 0w 0p 0r - Jam Alley newcomer 13 TABLOID TRUTH 50.00 R0 0w 0p 0r - Ashaawes first-timer

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14:20 CHAMPIONS DAY 6 MAY FM 62 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares) Turf R76 000 1400m

1 WET AUTUMN MIST 6Bm 2 BANK THE BILL* 4Grf 3 ROSE WATER 4Bf 4 RIBBONOFMOONLIGHT 4Chf 5 BURUNDI BUSH* 3Bf 6 PIPPI SHORTSOCK* 4Bf 7 RIVER RUN* 5Bm 8 COMTESSA ANTONIA 4Bf 9 LAST GIRL STANDING 4Chf 10 INKOLO 5Chm 11 MIESQUE'S STORM§ 6Chm 12 MYSTIFY ME 4Bf 13 VICTOR'S CASTLE 5Bm 14 LOVE CONQUERS ALL! 5Bm 15 FLOWING GOWN* 4Bf

+ C Binda 9 R Danielson M N Houdalakis 3 I Sturgeon + R R Magner 4 R Simons D N Stenger 12 J Penny S J Gray 14 G Lerena L W Goosen 15 G Wrogemann + J Vos 1 R Munger C Binda 5 S Brown + S J Gray 13 A Fortune + C P Harris 10 M Thackeray + S M Ferreira 6 *M Mjoka C Spies 7 *L Hewitson + L J Erasmus 2 *J Mphanya —————— S C R A T C H E D ————— D J Nieuwenhuizen 8 C Maujean

60.5 59.5 59 58 57 56.5 56 55.5 55.5 54 53.5 53.5 52

5V14 3V14 1V14 0V14 1V17 0J18 4V17 1T16 3T16 3V14 0V14 8J18 2V12 6V14 0V12 5V14 9V12 3V10 0J16 7V12 4V14 0T16 0V14 9V14 4V12 7V12 2V12 5T14 2V14 3J16 0B16 8V14 5V12 1F16 0E19 6V14 0V14 0V14 7V12

60.5 7T14 0V14 5V12

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (1 & 8) (5 & 9) FORECAST BETTING 7-2 LAST GIRL STANDING; 9-2 INKOLO; 6-1 WET AUTUMN MIST; 10-1 ROSE WATER, RIVER RUN; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW LAST GIRL STANDING enjoyed this track and trip and should be right there at the finish. INKOLO is knocking and won't go down without a fight. RIVER RUN has blinkers back on but could be hampered by an inside draw. WET AUTUMN MIST can never be ignored. ROSE WATER wasn't disgraced in her post-maiden. If reserve FLOWING GOWN gets a run then respect. Many could pop up.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: WET AUTUMN MIST (R324 900) RIVER RUN (R217 050) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: ROSE WATER (53%) BURUNDI BUSH (43%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS ON: RIVER RUN. F/B: LAST GIRL STANDING Speedhorse Speed Ratings’ Predicted order of Finish: No Name L/Bh Earn Career 9 LAST GIRL STANDING R91 400 1w 5p 16r 1 WET AUTUMN MIST 2.09 R324 900 5w 12p 41r 15 FLOWING GOWN 2.33 R113 175 2w 2p 12r 6 PIPPI SHORTSOCK 3.42 R150 225 1w 12p 26r 11 MIESQUE'S STORM 3.46 R206 450 3w 5p 33r 5 BURUNDI BUSH 5.00 R89 250 1w 2p 7r 12 MYSTIFY ME 5.80 R71 900 1w 6p 20r 10 INKOLO 7.02 R124 825 1w 8p 38r 13 VICTOR'S CASTLE 7.19 R155 800 1w 9p 27r 3 ROSE WATER 7.32 R187 000 1w 13p 17r 7 RIVER RUN 7.45 R217 050 2w 12p 33r 8 COMTESSA ANTONIA 10.48 R73 375 1w 3p 12r 2 BANK THE BILL 11.27 R111 875 1w 5p 15r 4 RIBBONOFMOONLIGHT 11.74 R109 275 1w 5p 20r 14 LOVE CONQUERS ALL 13.59 R59 825 1w 2p 23r

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M/M 10-14 10-16 14-14 10-14 10-14 12-12 10-19 14-16 12-16 11-17 10-16 10-14 14-18 11-14 12-14

Comment Should be thereabouts Always a money chance Reserve - can earn Better last run Could make the frame Runs a good one now/again Not far back - can earn Running well - consider More needed Fair post-maiden Blinkers back on Needs to do more Others preferred Problems last two Below best last 2

14:55 NIGHT RACING 07 FEB MR 80 HANDICAP (Open) Turf R100 000 1200m

1 FIELDMARSHAL FENIX 4Bg 2 JUST AS I SAID 4Bg 3 TOMMY WATERDEVIL 4Bg 4 CALL KELLY 6Chg 5 REBUKED 4Bg 6 ARAMOUSE 4Bg 7 VULCAN 8Bg 8 DREAMUPONADREAM 5Chg 9 SAIL FOR JOY 3Bg 10 KAPELLMEISTER 9Chg 11 NIGHT EDITOR* 6Bg 12 TOKYO DRIFT* 5Chg

S G Tarry 6 S Khumalo + M N Houdalakis 8 M V'Rensburg E Verdonese 2 A Fortune + S J Gray 7 I Sturgeon S Moffatt 10 G Wrogemann W H Marwing 1 W Marwing + S W Kenny 9 R Simons + M F De Kock 12 C Murray S W Kenny 11 R Munger + C Binda 4 M Yeni + C Binda 3 R Danielson —————— S C R A T C H E D —————

60.5 60 59 58.5 58.5 58 58 57.5 57 55.5 54.5

2V10 5T11 2T11 4T11 1T11 1T11 6T11 2T11 9J10 7J12 6V14 5V14 1T11 2T11 6T11 2N12 2N14 4G10 0V12 2J10 9V10 6V10 4T11 3V13 4V12 4B14 0T11 7T11 0T14 0T11 0V10 4V10 6V10

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (7 & 9 & 12) (10 & 11) FORECAST BETTING 4-1 FIELDMARSHAL FENIX, JUST AS I SAID; 6-1 DREAMUPONADREAM; 8-1 TOMMY WATERDEVIL, ARAMOUSE; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW There should be nothing to choose between FIELDMARSHAL FENIX, JUST AS I SAID and TOMMY WATERDEVIL on their last meeting. VULCAN has a previous engagement and if takes his place could win. ARAMOUSE has honest form but has an inside draw. DREAMUPONADREAM is battling to chalk up his next win but it could be his day. Others capable of popping up.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: DREAMUPONADREAM (R926 800) KAPELLMEISTER (R731 400) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: FIELDMARSHAL FENIX (83%) ARAMOUSE (69%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS OFF: TOMMY WATERDEVIL; ARAMOUSE; KAPELLMEISTER. DOWN IN CLASS: CALL KELLY. RESTED: CALL KELLY (86 days). F/B: FIELDMARSHAL FENIX Speedhorse Speed Ratings’ Predicted order of Finish: No Name L/Bh Earn Career 1 FIELDMARSHAL FENIX R158 200 2w 3p 6r 2 JUST AS I SAID 0.90 R237 850 3w 6p 14r 5 REBUKED 2.90 R80 900 1w 1p 3r 11 NIGHT EDITOR 2.99 R344 000 4w 14p 36r 7 VULCAN 4.89 R684 475 7w 24p 51r 3 TOMMY WATERDEVIL 4.90 R155 525 2w 5p 10r 4 CALL KELLY 5.26 R285 200 3w 10p 30r 8 DREAMUPONADREAM 5.63 R926 800 2w 9p 17r 10 KAPELLMEISTER 5.71 R731 400 10w 25p 91r 6 ARAMOUSE 5.75 R241 675 3w 8p 13r 12 TOKYO DRIFT 6.34 R218 025 2w 9p 20r 9 SAIL FOR JOY 18.55 R129 350 1w 7p 9r

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M/M 10-14 8-11 11-11 10-14 10-14 11-16 10-14 10-14 11-16 10-14 10-14 10-14

Comment Always thereabouts 1,5kg worse 1 for 1L Could find a place Could run into a place Could run into money Better than last Rested - can earn Can get into the picture Others preferred Honest - inside draw Ran R9 Vaal 26 Jan Better than last

15:30 WWW.ITSARUSH.CO.ZA MR 66 HANDICAP (Open) Turf R76 000 1200m

1 QUEEN'S JET 5Bm 2 GAISCE GOLD 5Bg 3 AUGUST DUKE 4Bg

G J Maroun R R Magner G V Woodruff

+ 5 *L Hewitson 10 R Danielson 9 G Lerena

61 60 59

1V12 6V12 4V10 3B12 0V12 9T14 2V12 3T11 1J12

4 THEWAYWEMAKEM* 3Chg 5 HUNTING OWL 5Bg 6 SLEEPINSEATTLE 5Bg 7 DON CHRISTO* 5Bg 8 DRAGOON* 5Bg 9 QUATTRO* 4Bg 10 CRIMSON MAGIC* 6Bg 11 STRIKING POSE* 4Bg 12 CAVALERO* 4Bg 13 DUTY DANCE* 7Bg

S J Gray 4 I Sturgeon —————— S C R A T C H E D ————— + E Verdonese 6 A Fortune S W Kenny 7 R Simons + C Binda 11 S Khumalo + G J Maroun 8 C Maujean G J Maroun 2 R Munger H E Adamson 13 M Yeni C Mayhew 3 M Thackeray P F Matchett 1 J Penny

58.5 6V10 5V12 0T11 57.5 56 56 53.5 52.5 52 52 52

4T14 7V12 1V14 0T11 9V13 1V12 4V10 2V10 4T11 9V12 0V12 8T11 0T14 0V12 9V14 8V10 0V12 9V10 0V12 1Y12 8Y12 0V12 6V10 0V12

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (1 & 9 & 10) FORECAST BETTING 3-1 SLEEPINSEATTLE; 7-2 DON CHRISTO, DRAGOON; 4-1 AUGUST DUKE; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW DON CHRISTO was impressive last time with the blinkers back on and if runs to that form could go in again. DRAGOON is running close up and should be in the shake-up again. SLEEPINSEATTLE is in form and could follow up. AUGUST DUKE won his maiden last time but could go on now. Stable mates QUATTRO and QUEEN'S JET could make the frame.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: DUTY DANCE (R429 500) THEWAYWEMAKEM (R334 550) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: SLEEPINSEATTLE (46%) DON CHRISTO (44%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS ON: CRIMSON MAGIC. RESTED: CAVALERO (143 days). F/B: DON CHRISTO Speedhorse Speed Ratings’ Predicted order of Finish: No Name L/Bh Earn Career 7 DON CHRISTO R117 625 2w 2p 9r 8 DRAGOON 0.17 R127 325 1w 10p 26r 6 SLEEPINSEATTLE 0.73 R244 000 3w 11p 26r 4 THEWAYWEMAKEM 1.85 R334 550 2w 3p 21r 9 QUATTRO 2.05 R125 050 1w 6p 23r 3 AUGUST DUKE 2.81 R120 625 1w 6p 14r 10 CRIMSON MAGIC 3.06 R294 875 2w 18p 62r 13 DUTY DANCE 3.11 R429 500 5w 17p 49r 2 GAISCE GOLD 3.88 R233 000 3w 7p 25r 1 QUEEN'S JET 4.21 R204 900 4w 5p 25r 12 CAVALERO 5.86 R42 500 1w 1p 11r 5 HUNTING OWL 7.90 R221 375 3w 5p 26r 11 STRIKING POSE 10.20 R97 875 2w 6p 21r

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M/M 12-14 10-12 10-14 10-13 10-16 11-16 11-16 10-14 10-16 10-16 12-14 10-14 10-10

Comment Better with the blinkers Running close up Could go in again Others preferred Could find a place Meets stronger now More needed Could place Better round the turn Could run into a place Rested - needs to improve Ran R9 Vaal 26 Jan Needs to do better

16:05 BOOK A TABLE 011 6811702 MR 66 HANDICAP (Open) Turf R76 000 1200m

1 RAMBO* 8Bg 2 LAST BATTLE 7Bg 3 THE SHREDDER 3Bg 4 HIGH GAME 4Bg 5 SHORTSTOP* 3Bc 6 CASCIANO 5Bg 7 OCULUS* 5Chg 8 MUTAKAYYEF (NZ) 5Brg 9 NIGHT MARCH 4Bg 10 WARBASH* 6Bg 11 DRAGON'S BREATH* 5Bg 12 WOTTAHOTTIE* 5Chg 13 BUBBLY REPLY 4Bg 14 HADDINGTON 4Bg

+ G J Maroun 1 R Munger + S W Kenny 7 G Wrogemann + P F Matchett 9 R Simons P A Peter 4 A Fortune + R R Magner 12 G Lerena B Warren 5 M Yeni M N Houdalakis 8 M V'Rensburg C Binda 2 R Danielson + G J Maroun 11 *C Habib + C E Erasmus 13 J Penny S Moffatt 3 C Maujean + S M Ferreira 6 J P v'd Merwe —————— S C R A T C H E D ————— L W Goosen 10 M Thackeray

60.5 60 59.5 57.5 57 57 57 56 56 54.5 54 53.5

0T11 5J10 0T11 7T11 0T11 7V12 0T11 4V13 3V12 9J10 8J12 8V10 7T14 4V14 3V14 5T11 3T14 1V12 7J12 8V12 0B12 4J14 6V14 8V14 3J12 8V14 0V12 9T14 0T14 6V14 0V12 9V12 2V12 3T10 5V10 5V12

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0V15 7V10 0V10

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (1 & 9 & 13) FORECAST BETTING 7-2 SHORTSTOP; 9-2 THE SHREDDER, CASCIANO; 7-1 HIGH GAME, WOTTAHOTTIE; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW SHORTSTOP has been running close up and could get his consistency rewarded. CASCIANO beat THE SHREDDER (1kg better) by half a length last time and WOTTAHOTTIE (2,5kg better) was over a length further back. They could get close together on 'paper'. If HIGH GAME settles and finds cover it could be a different story. The same applies to MUTAKAYYEF. FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: LAST BATTLE (R540 025) RAMBO (R458 525) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: OCULUS (50%) SHORTSTOP (40%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS OFF: HADDINGTON. RESTED: OCULUS (154 days). F/B: SHORTSTOP Speedhorse Speed Ratings’ Predicted order of Finish: No Name L/Bh Earn Career 12 WOTTAHOTTIE R234 450 3w 9p 34r 5 SHORTSTOP 1.41 R133 900 1w 8p 15r 11 DRAGON'S BREATH 1.47 R96 075 1w 5p 16r 6 CASCIANO 1.73 R200 025 4w 5p 25r 3 THE SHREDDER 2.37 R77 950 1w 3p 8r 2 LAST BATTLE 2.43 R540 025 8w 23p 75r 8 MUTAKAYYEF 3.17 R138 000 2w 4p 16r 10 WARBASH 3.74 R166 725 2w 7p 62r 13 BUBBLY REPLY 4.29 R140 400 1w 8p 34r 1 RAMBO 4.57 R458 525 7w 9p 50r 4 HIGH GAME 5.50 R82 625 1w 4p 15r 7 OCULUS 6.69 R162 550 2w 5p 12r 9 NIGHT MARCH 9.19 R72 725 1w 3p 16r 14 HADDINGTON 9.78 R53 125 1w 0p 14r

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M/M 10-14 11-16 12-14 12-16 12-14 10-14 11-14 14-16 14-18 10-20 10-14 10-14 10-12 10-10

Comment Could take home a cheque Could get into the action Could make the frame Could feature again Should run well here Not at best Needed it - can improve Others preferred More needed Starting to improve again Chance if covered early Rested - capable Could still need it Not shaping

16:45 NEXT VAAL RACE MEETING IS THURSDAY 09 FEB FM 68 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares) Turf R88 000 1400m

1 BECKONING 3Chf 2 RED RIDGE 3Bf 3 VICTORIA YOUNG! 5Bm 4 ALWAYS A LADY 3Bf 5 LA VIDA BANCO* 4Bf 6 LIGHT HOUSE LADY* 3Bf 7 MY FRIEND LEE 3Grf 8 TELL MY STAR 7Chm 9 OPEN ROAD 3Bf 10 WENDISH 6Bm 11 KIRKCONNEL LASS* 3Bf 12 LADY NEGRA 3Bf 13 CHARTWELL* 5Bm 14 POLLY WOLLY DOODLE 5Bm Reserve Runner(s): 15 BONNE VIE* 3Bf 16 BLACK OPIUM 4Bf 17 CATWALK TEASE* 4Chf

S J Gray G V Woodruff L Kruger G H Van Zyl W H Marwing M N Houdalakis M N Houdalakis S J Gray R R Magner J L Van Heerden S Moffatt S T Pettigrew J Vos C Dawson C Spies S M Ferreira E Verdonese

14 17 + 2 16 11 4 13 + 10 12 7 + 1 3 + 6 + 15

+

M V'Rensburg G Lerena G Wrogemann W Kennedy Wes Marwing I Sturgeon M Yeni A Fortune R Simons *L Hewitson *J Mphanya S Brown M Thackeray C Murray

9 Reserve 1 8 Reserve 2 5 Reserve 3

61.5 60 60 59.5 59.5 59 59 59 58.5 58.5 58 58 58 58

1V14 0V14 8V14

3V14 1V14 4T16 0T18 2V14 6T14 7V12 0V14 4N20 0N16 0N14 3V17 2T16 0T16 1V12 3T14 2V17 6T10 3V12 8V12 9J14 3V12 8V14 0V16 4T16 7T14 5V14 2V14 1V12 2T14 1J16 0T14 3B14 0V12 9V12 7J10 8T16 1V14

57 52 52

9T16 7T20 7V14 0B16 0V12 0V12 9V14 0V14 3V12

Same Trainer - NOT COUPLED on Tote: (1 & 8) (6 & 7) FORECAST BETTING 3-1 RED RIDGE; 7-2 MY FRIEND LEE, POLLY WOLLY DOODLE; 7-1 VICTORIA YOUNG; 10-1 ALWAYS A LADY, LIGHT HOUSE LADY, OPEN ROAD; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS. PREVIEW POLLY WOLLY DOODLE is back to best, has an outside draw and could go in again. However, RED RIDGE appears Gavin Lerena's choice. She won easily on the second time of asking and has scope.

MY FRIEND LEE is running well and should be thereabouts again. VICTORIA YOUNG, ALWAYS A LADY and OPEN ROAD have ability ad could find form. LIGHT HOUSE LADY should do better.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: TELL MY STAR (R660 900) WENDISH (R247 300) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: RED RIDGE (100%) LADY NEGRA (75%) HEADGEAR CHANGE: BLINKERS ON: CHARTWELL. CHEEK PIECES OFF: BLACK OPIUM. DOWN IN CLASS: CHARTWELL, BONNE VIE. NO ALUMITES: WENDISH (al'front). F/B: POLLY WOLLY DOODLE Speedhorse Speed Ratings’ Predicted order of Finish: No Name L/Bh Earn Career 13 CHARTWELL R190 475 2w 11p 32r 4 ALWAYS A LADY 0.05 R62 500 1w 0p 4r 8 TELL MY STAR 0.26 R660 900 7w 28p 67r 10 WENDISH 1.44 R247 300 4w 6p 19r 11 KIRKCONNEL LASS 1.56 R82 125 1w 1p 7r 17 CATWALK TEASE 1.62 R163 512 1w 11p 25r 9 OPEN ROAD 3.29 R78 950 1w 3p 10r 14 POLLY WOLLY DOODLE 3.38 R176 050 3w 3p 11r 1 BECKONING 3.85 R212 275 2w 10p 19r 3 VICTORIA YOUNG 4.32 R162 425 1w 4p 11r 15 BONNE VIE 4.86 R61 250 1w 1p 9r 6 LIGHT HOUSE LADY 5.10 R95 350 1w 3p 9r 2 RED RIDGE 5.31 R68 375 1w 1p 2r 7 MY FRIEND LEE 8.05 R168 325 2w 4p 8r 16 BLACK OPIUM 8.31 R67 500 1w 1p 10r 5 LA VIDA BANCO 8.60 R127 075 2w 3p 16r 12 LADY NEGRA 9.16 R78 750 1w 2p 4r

M/M 10-16 14-14 10-16 10-16 12-14 10-14 10-14 14-18 11-14 11-16 14-18 16-17 14-14 10-17 14-16 14-20 14-16

Comment More needed Better than last 2 Always a money chance Could run into money Easy maiden win - scope Reserve - good last run Backed when found lame Could go in again Could make the frame Chance if jumps on terms Reserve - can place Problems last time On the upgrade Shouldn't be far off Reserve - struggling Others preferred Needs to do more

Pick 6 MEGAPOOL . . . Turffontein Sat 4 Feb . . . Leg 1 Race 4 @ 14:30 . . . CARRYOVER R392,769 . . . likely total POOL R2,500,000!

VAAL TIPS

END MEETING - VAAL OUTSIDE 02 FEBRUARY 2017 - 9 RACES RACECOURSE: Turf. 3000m oval circuit. Races up to 1600m straight course; beyond 1600m clockwise round turn with 1000m run-in. Outside and Inside tracks.

Outside Track comprises outside half of 1600m straight course only. Inside Track comprises inside half of 1600m straight course and the turn joins the straight course at the 1000m mark. Inside Track has longest circumference, run-in and straight course in SA. DRAW: Low-number draws slightly favoured in 1700m races.

APPRENTICES (ALLOWANCES): G Dadamasi, C Habib (1.5), L Hewitson, I Lukhele, T Matsoele, M Mjoka (4.0), J Mphanya (4.0), S B Mthembu, C T Ndlovu, S Ngcayechibi, F Semela, S Siphika.

TAB: Win, Place, Swinger, Exacta, Trifecta and Quartet bets all races. Doubles on all consecutive races (Race 1&2; 2&3 etc). Pick 3 on any 3 consecutives races (Race 1, 2 & 3; 2, 3 & 4 etc. BiPot Races 2 to 7, P/A Races 3 to 9, Pick 6 Races 4 to 9, Jackpot Races 5 to 8.

TOP BETS Best Bet Race 9

2 Red Ridge

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Racing Express

Wednesday 1 February 2017

RACING EXPRESS Jack Milner

RACE

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RACING EXPRESS Tipster

COMPUTAFORM Rod Bechus

COMPUTAFORM Ratings

COMPUTAFORM Speed Ratings

DAILY SUN Racing Editor

1 ARTIFICIO 2 Thunder Applause 9 Ego Amigo 3 Midnight Memories 1 FRONT RANK 8 Trip To Troy 10 Smartifact 9 Analyse This 1 STREET FLYER 6 Aza Arrow 5 Tora Tora 2 Duzi Moon

1 ARTIFICIO 2 Thunder Applause 9 Ego Amigo 10 Salvadore 1 FRONT RANK 10 Smartifact 3 Man's Inn 8 Trip To Troy 1 STREET FLYER 5 Tora Tora 2 Duzi Moon 6 Aza Arrow

1 ARTIFICIO 2 Thunder Applause 9 Ego Amigo 10 Salvadore 1 FRONT RANK 3 Man's Inn 8 Trip To Troy 10 Smartifact 5 TORA TORA 1 Street Flyer 6 Aza Arrow 13 Aquabuoy

1 ARTIFICIO 2 Thunder Applause 9 Ego Amigo 3 Midnight Memories 10 SMARTIFACT 1 Front Rank 5 Odd Rob 9 Analyse This 6 AZA ARROW 1 Street Flyer 2 Duzi Moon 9 Sabre Dance

2 THUNDER APPLAUSE 1 Artificio 4 Reventador 9 Ego Amigo 2 LIONS EMBLEM 9 Analyse This 3 Man's Inn 6 Trip To Rio 13 AQUABUOY 14 Diablo Canyon 6 Aza Arrow 5 Tora Tora

1 ARTIFICIO 9 Ego Amigo 2 Thunder Applause 10 Salvadore 8 TRIP TO TROY 1 Front Rank 3 Man's Inn 9 Analyse This 5 TORA TORA 6 Aza Arrow 1 Street Flyer 4 Rain Shadow

1 KING OF MANI 2 It's A True Story 4 Zaitunay Bay 12 Pachacuti

1 KING OF MANI 12 Pachacuti 4 Zaitunay Bay 2 It's A True Story

1 KING OF MANI 14 Trellis 4 Zaitunay Bay 5 Arabian Sea

1 KING OF MANI 4 Zaitunay Bay 12 Pachacuti 8 Devious Xandre

1 KING OF MANI 14 Trellis 15 Gimmeabreak 8 Devious Xandre

1 KING OF MANI 14 Trellis 12 Pachacuti 2 It's A True Story

3 ROSE WATER 10 Inkolo 9 Last Girl Standing 1 Wet Autumn Mist 2 JUST AS I SAID 1 Fieldmarshal Fenix 5 Rebuked 6 Aramouse 6 SLEEPINSEATTLE 8 Dragoon 1 Queen's Jet 3 August Duke 6 CASCIANO 5 Shortstop 3 The Shredder 12 Wottahottie 2 RED RIDGE 7 My Friend Lee 12 Lady Negra 11 Kirkconnel Lass

3 ROSE WATER 1 Wet Autumn Mist 10 Inkolo 9 Last Girl Standing 2 JUST AS I SAID 1 Fieldmarshal Fenix 6 Aramouse 8 Dreamuponadream 3 AUGUST DUKE 6 Sleepinseattle 7 Don Christo 1 Queen's Jet 5 SHORTSTOP 3 The Shredder 6 Casciano 12 Wottahottie 2 RED RIDGE 14 Polly Wolly Doodle 7 My Friend Lee 3 Victoria Young

9 LAST GIRL STANDING 10 Inkolo 7 River Run 1 Wet Autumn Mist 1 FIELDMARSHAL FENIX 2 Just As I Said 8 Dreamuponadream 3 Tommy Waterdevil 7 DON CHRISTO 8 Dragoon 6 Sleepinseattle 3 August Duke 5 SHORTSTOP 3 The Shredder 12 Wottahottie 6 Casciano 14 POLLY WOLLY DOODLE 2 Red Ridge 7 My Friend Lee 3 Victoria Young

1 WET AUTUMN MIST 3 Rose Water 7 River Run 8 Comtessa Antonia 1 FIELDMARSHAL FENIX 6 Aramouse 7 Vulcan 8 Dreamuponadream 6 SLEEPINSEATTLE 3 August Duke 7 Don Christo 8 Dragoon 5 SHORTSTOP 2 Last Battle 3 The Shredder 6 Casciano 7 MY FRIEND LEE 2 Red Ridge 8 Tell My Star 14 Polly Wolly Doodle

15 FLOWING GOWN 9 Last Girl Standing 13 Victor's Castle 4 Ribbonofmoonlight 1 FIELDMARSHAL FENIX 11 Night Editor 2 Just As I Said 10 Kapellmeister 11 STRIKING POSE 8 Dragoon 4 Thewaywemakem 6 Sleepinseattle 11 DRAGON'S BREATH 6 Casciano 5 Shortstop 12 Wottahottie 5 LA VIDA BANCO 14 Polly Wolly Doodle 4 Always A Lady 8 Tell My Star

10 INKOLO 9 Last Girl Standing 1 Wet Autumn Mist 6 Pippi Shortsock 1 FIELDMARSHAL FENIX 8 Dreamuponadream 2 Just As I Said 6 Aramouse 3 AUGUST DUKE 7 Don Christo 1 Queen's Jet 8 Dragoon 5 SHORTSTOP 12 Wottahottie 3 The Shredder 8 Mutakayyef 2 RED RIDGE 7 My Friend Lee 14 Polly Wolly Doodle 4 Always A Lady

Best Value Bet Race 5

3 Rose Water

TUESDAY RESULTS

Best Swinger Race 6

1x2

VAAL Outside PERMS BIPOT - R324

PICK 6 - R720

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1, 8 1, 5, 6 1, 2, 4 3, 9, 10 1, 2 1, 6, 8

1 2 3 4 5 6

1, 2, 4, 12 1, 3, 7, 9, 10 1, 2, 5 1, 3, 6, 8 3, 5, 6 2

P/A - R216

JACKPOT - R225

LEG

LEG

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1, 5, 6 1, 2, 4 3, 9, 10 1, 2 6, 8 5, 6 2

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1, 3, 7, 9, 10 1, 2, 5 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 3, 5, 6

TIPSTER: JACK MILNER

FIELDS

READ THE FIELDS: Runner info in order of Number; Horse & headgear if any (*=Blinkers; !=Pacifiers; >=Blinker/Pacifier; }=Cheek Pieces); Age, colour, sex; Trainer; * before draw indicates has shown form in soft going (if turf race) or if race on sand or polytrack, has shown form on this sand or polytrack surface; Draw or starting gate position; Jockey; Weight to be carried by horse; Third-last run; Second-last-run; Last run. Last 3 runs in order of Finishing Position, Racecourse, Distance. 1V12 = won at Vaal over 1200m. If underscored 7T16 indicates run followed rest of 60 days or more.

Racecourse abbreviations: D Durbanville; E Fairview Polytrack; F Fairview; G Greyville; N Greyville Polytrack; K Kenilworth (New Course); W Kenilworth (Old Course); R Randjesfontein; S Scottsville; P Scottsville Inside; T Turffontein Standside; J Turffontein Inside; B Vaal Classic; V Vaal Turf; L Vaal Sand; Y Flamingo Park (Kimberley); M Mauritius; H Zimbabwe; X Overseas tracks. Before jockey *= apprentice. NoAl=apprentice allowances may not be claimed. In FACT FILE F/B=suggested floating banker (computer generated). In SpeedHorse display M/M = minimum/maximum distances at which horse won or placed.

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VAAL INSIDE VAAL RACE 1 WELCOME TO THE VAAL WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) 2000m R95 000 1ST: 10 Sea Bean (F Semela; 11/20). 2ND: 2 Bubba’s Doll (J Gwingwizha). 3RD: 6 Geosphere (S Mosia). 4TH: 3 Yes Dear (S Siphika).

TAB Win: R1.50. Places: R1.10; R2.10; R1.80. Swingers: 2-10 R2.90; 6-10 R2.30; 2-6 R6.30. Exacta: 10-2 R9.00. Trifecta: 10-2-6 R31.30. Quartet: 10-2-6-3 R218.20.

Tote Favourite: 10 Sea Bean. Scratched: 7 Watch My Dust; Winner: 3 B f Philanthropist (USA) - Love Jeddah (AUS).

Owned by: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert). Trained by: G V Woodruff.

VAAL RACE 2 VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCE BOOK NOW 011 6811702 WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE 2000m R95 000 1ST: 2 Private Swarovski (G Dadamasi; 5/4). 2ND: 3 Porcupine Creek (S B Mthembu). 3RD: 1 Reminiscence (P Jevu).

4TH: 4 Magic Sword (C Mabaya).

TAB Win: R2.20. Places: R1.30; R2.50. Swingers: 2-3 R2.10; 1-2 R7.40; 1-3 R10.50. Exacta: 2-3 R7.90. Trifecta: 2-3-1 R71.10. Quartet: 2-3-1-4 R145.80.

Tote Favourite: 2 Private Swarovski. Scratched: Nil Winner: 3 B g Brave Tin Soldier (USA) - Miss Crystal. Owned by: Mayfair Speculators (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr D L Brugman).

Trained by: G V Woodruff.

Double: R2.90 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 10. Leg 2: 2.

VAAL RACE 3 GUINEAS DAY 4 MARCH WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) 1000m R95 000 1ST: 7 Analyse That (P Mongqawa; 6/1). 2ND: 11 Gotoluvher (F Semela). 3RD: 4 French Folie (G Dadamasi). 4TH: 1 Couldyoube (S Mosia).

TAB Win: R7.30. Places: R1.60; R1.00; R4.50. Swingers: 7-11 R3.30; 4-7 R17.00; 4-11 R9.00. Exacta: 7-11 R19.80. Trifecta: 7-11-4 R277.50. Quartet: 7-11-4-1 R618.60.

Tote Favourite: 1 Couldyoube. Scratched: 2 Mexican Wave; 3 Kitty Coo; 9 Express Route; Winner: 3 B f Lithuanian (AUS) - Noble World. Owned by: Messrs R J, M J & R J Abrosie & Hyperpaint Syndicate (Nom: Mr G T Peter). Trained by: P A Peter.

Double: R17.00 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 2. Leg 2: 7.

Pick 3: R62.70 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 7,10. Leg 2: 2. Leg 3: 7.

VAAL RACE 4 CLASSIC DAY 1 APRIL WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE 1000m R95 000 1ST: 7 Casa De Var (F Semela; 7/2). 2ND: 6 Unchained Melody (P Mongqawa). 3RD: 1 Bono (S Mosia). 4TH: 3 Toby Coates (A Sithole).

TAB Win: R4.40. Places: R1.00; R1.80; R1.40. Swingers: 6-7 R2.90; 1-7 R2.50; 1-6 R2.10. Exacta: 7-6 R17.70. Trifecta: 7-61 R39.60. Quartet: 7-6-1-3 R321.90.

Tote Favourite: 1 Bono. Scratched: Nil Winner: 3 Ch f Var (USA) - Inanda House. Owned by: Mr M J A Ferreira. Trained by: L W Goosen.

Double: R31.30 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 7. Leg 2: 7.

Pick 3: R112.90 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 2. Leg 2: 7. Leg 3: 7.

VAAL RACE 5 CHAMPIONS DAY 6 MAY WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m R95 000 1ST: 2 Last Laugh (F Semela; 6/1). 2ND: 10 Moss Gas (P Mongqawa). 3RD: 1 Barbarella Nights (G Dadamasi). 4TH: 9

Royal Standard (C T Ndlovu).

TAB Win: R7.30. Places: R1.80; R1.40; R1.00. Swingers: 2-10 R3.50; 1-2 R2.80; 1-10 R1.80. Exacta: 2-10 R27.70. Trifecta: 2-10-1 R58.50. Quartet: 2-10-1-9 R632.80. Tote Favourite: 1 Barbarella Nights. Scratched: 8 Island Rhythm; Winner: 3 B g Global One (AUS) - Laughing Linda. Owned by: Mr D S Raper. Trained by: B D Botes.

Double: R35.70 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 7. Leg 2: 2.

Pick 3: R301.60 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 7. Leg 2: 7. Leg 3: 2.

Swingers: 4x7 R2.80; 7x12 R6.10; 4x12 R7.40. Exacta: 7x4 R23.20. Trifecta: 7x4x12 R176.80. Quartet: 7x4x12x11 R1429.70. Tote Favourite: 7. Scratched: Nil.

VAAL RACE 6 RACING ASSOCIATION WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) 1200m R95 000 1ST: 2 Goodness Me (S Mosia; 22/10). 2ND: 11 Street Life (F Semela). 3RD: 5 Miraflores (J Gwingwizha). 4TH: 1 Aerobatic (T Matsoele).

TAB Win: R2.80. Places: R1.30; R2.00; R4.10. Swingers: 2-11 R3.60; 2-5 R7.00; 5-11 R16.20. Exacta: 2-11 R16.00. Trifecta: 2-11-5 R165.30. Quartet: 2-11-5-1 R508.60. Tote Favourite: 2 Goodness Me. Scratched: 7 Music Maker; 10 Shandy; Winner: 3 Ch f Noordhoek Flyer (SNL) - Oh My. Owned by: Messrs G C Kalil, W Clues & A G O’Connor. Trained by: B D Botes.

Double: R22.60 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 2. Leg 2: 2.

Double: R22.60 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 2. Leg 2: 7.

Pick 3: R80.90 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 7. Leg 2: 2. Leg 3: 2,7,10.

BiPot: Net Pool: R247356.12 Tickets: 5393.42. Dividend: R45.80 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 2,7,10. Leg 2: 2,3. Leg 3: 7,11.

Leg 4: 6,7. Leg 5: 2,10. Leg 6: 2,7,10,11.

LINGFIELD RACE 3 TAB Win: 5 R8.30. Places: 2 R2.50; 5 R2.40; 9 R1.00. Swingers: 5x9 R2.60; 2x5 R9.50; 2x9 R4.40. Exacta: 5x9 R23.00.

Trifecta: 5x9x2 R207.20. Quartet: 5x9x2x12 R838.20. ,

VAAL RACE 7 BOOK A TABLE 011 6811702 WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE 1400m R95 000 1ST: 7 Snow In Seattle (I Lukhele; 16/10). 2ND: 9 Baudelaire (aus) (S B Mthembu). 3RD: 11 Queen Anne (P Mongqawa).

4TH: 3 Kings Landing (C Mabaya).

TAB Win: R2.70. Places: R1.30; R2.80; R2.30. Swingers: 7-9 R7.10; 7-11 R3.70; 9-11 R12.80. Exacta: 7-9 R27.30. Trifecta: 7-9-11 R214.80. Quartet: 7-9-11-3 R1014.40. Tote Favourite: 7 Snow In Seattle. Scratched: 10 Charlie Tango; Winner: 3 B g Mambo In Seattle (USA) - Winter Bird. Owned by: Mr & Mrs P A Michaelides & Messrs W Clues & A G O’Connor. Trained by: B D Botes.

Double: R7.60 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 2. Leg 2: 7.

Pick 3: R52.70 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 2. Leg 2: 2,7,10. Leg 3: 7,10.

Jackpot Net Pool: R561247.66 Tickets: 2209.58. Dividend: R254.00 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 7. Leg 2: 2. Leg 3: 2,7,10. Leg 4: 7,10.

VAAL RACE 8 NEXT VAAL RACE MEETING IS THURSDAY 02 FEB WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (F&M) 1400m R95 000 1ST: 8 Main Roll (S B Mthembu; 9/1). 2ND: 4 Rhyme Or Reason (T Matsoele). 3RD: 6 Half A Bar (S Mosia). 4TH: 1 Princess Aurora (G Dadamasi).

TAB Win: R14.60. Places: R3.70; R1.90; R1.70. Swingers: 4-8 R11.20; 6-8 R16.40; 4-6 R5.30. Exacta: 8-4 R91.20. Trifecta: 8-4-6 R533.70. Quartet: 8-4-6-1 R1852.80.

Tote Favourite: 1 Princess Aurora. Scratched: Nil Winner: 3 Ch f Main Aim (GB) - Merlene. Owned by: Messrs D Fleischman & D Iliadis. Trained by: S W Kenny.

Double: R48.00 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 7. Leg 2: 8.

Pick 3: R224.90 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 2,7,10. Leg 2: 7,10.

Leg 3: 8.

Pick 6 Net Pool: R781750.45 Tickets: 70.56. Dividend: R11079.50 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 7,11. Leg 2: 7. Leg 3: 2. Leg 4: 2,7,10. Leg 5: 7,10. Leg 6: 8.

Place Accumulator: Net Pool: R735989.51 Tickets: 29851.44.

Dividend: R24.60 Winning Nos: Leg 1: 1,2,3. Leg 2: 4,7,11.

Leg 3: 1,6,7. Leg 4: 1,2,8,10. Leg 5: 2,5,7,10,11. Leg 6: 7,9,10,11.

Leg 7: 4,6,8.

LINGFIELD (UK) LINGFIELD RACE 1 TAB Win: 7 R3.20. Places: 4 R2.50; 7 R1.70; 12 R3.30.

LINGFIELD RACE 2 TAB Win: 3 R4.80. Places: 3 R2.80; 6 R3.70. Swingers: 3x6 R3.00; 3x4 R2.00; 4x6 R4.20. Exacta: 3x6 R23.60. Trifecta: 3x6x4 R102.50. Quartet: 3x6x4x2 R266.10. Tote Favourite: 1. Scratched: Nil.

LINGFIELD RACE 4 TAB Win: 3 R14.10. Places: R0.00; R0.00; R0.00; R0.00.

Swingers: 1x3 R3.90. Exacta: 3x1 R28.70. Trifecta: 3x1x4 R100.80. Quartet: 3x1x4x2 R71.80. , LINGFIELD RACE 5 TAB Win: 2 R3.90. Places: 2 R1.90; 4 R2.40. Swingers: 2x4 R3.50; 2x7 R3.60; 4x7 R3.80. Exacta: 2x4 R12.60. Trifecta: 2x4x7 R50.30. Quartet: 2x4x7x3 R256.00. Tote Favourite: 2.

Scratched: Nil. LINGFIELD RACE 6 TAB Win: 2 R4.50. Places: 2 R2.30; 9 R1.90; 12 R4.10.

Swingers: 2x9 R4.10; 2x12 R22.50; 9x12 R9.90. Exacta: 2x9 R21.80. Trifecta: 2x9x12 R498.80. Quartet: 2x9x12x10 R5572.00. ,Pick 3: 3x2x2,6 R1339.90 Jackpot 5x3x2x2,6 R5890.00 SOUTHWELL (UK) SOUTHWELL RACE 1 TAB Win: 3 R3.40. Places: 3 R1.30; 4 R11.90. Swingers: 3x4 R4.20; 2x3 R1.00; 2x4 R3.40. Exacta: 3x4 R41.10. Tote Favourite: 2. Scratched: Nil. SOUTHWELL RACE 2 TAB Win: 1 R1.80. Places: 1 R1.30; 5 R2.00. Swingers: 1x5 R1.20; 1x4 R2.20; 4x5 R2.50. Exacta: 1x5 R6.20. , SOUTHWELL RACE 3 TAB Win: 1 R2.00; 7 R11.10. Places: 1 R1.50; 4 R2.70; 7 R5.20. Swingers: 1x7 R9.10; 1x4 R6.40; 4x7 R30.10. Exacta: 1x7 R31.80; 7x1 R44.30. Tote Favourite: 2. Scratched: Nil. SOUTHWELL RACE 4 TAB Win: 2 R1.50. Places: 2 R1.00; 3 R1.10; 7 R4.80. Swingers: 2x7 R7.20; 2x3 R1.00; 3x7 R9.10. Exacta: 2x7 R24.20.

Tote Favourite: 2. Scratched: Nil. SOUTHWELL RACE 5 TAB Win: 5 R4.60. Places: 5 R1.30; 8 R1.20; 11 R1.50. Swingers: 5x11 R2.00; 5x8 R3.00; 8x11 R1.80. Exacta: 5x11 R9.30. , SOUTHWELL RACE 6 TAB Win: 1 R2.30. Places: 1 R1.30; 9 R5.20; 16 R2.80.

Swingers: 1x9 R11.60; 1x16 R4.20; 9x16 R28.90. Exacta: 1x9 R31.80. Trifecta: 1x9x16 R577.00. Quartet: 1x9x16x11 R7642.40. , SOUTHWELL RACE 7 TAB Win: 5 R6.60. Places: 4 R4.60; 5 R2.60; 10 R2.90.

Swingers: 5x10 R9.50; 4x5 R16.20; 4x10 R33.00. Exacta: 5x10 R53.70. Trifecta: 5x10x4 R2021.30. Quartet: 5x10x4x6 R6506.20. Tote Favourite: 3. Scratched: Nil.Place Accumulator: 2,3,4x1,4,5,7x1,4,7x2,3,7x2,5,8,11x1,9,10,16x4,5,10 R22.30

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Racing Express

Wednesday 1 February 2017

Bernard Kantor racks up another winner TARGET: BOTH WHISKY BARON AND EDICT OF NANTES WILL BE JULY-BOUND ʂʂ Brett Crawford joins the trainers’ big league.

Dave Mollett

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n order to maintain Investec’s position as a powerhouse in the financial world, their top man, Bernard Kantor, has had to pull a few rabbits out of the hat.

One of his best moves was to step in when Vodafone dithered about extending their sponsorship of the Epsom Derby - Bernard didn’t hesitate and the publicity Investec has received far outweighs the cost.

The next move by the 67-yearold co-founder of Investec was to lure the world’s most famous jockey, Frankie Dettori, to another Investec-sponsored event, the Grade 1 Cape Derby on Sun Met Day. Probably not a huge task as Frankie is their official “racing ambassador”.

To say the whole exercise ended up a resounding success is an understatement.

“It doesn’t get better than that,” enthused Bernard after the race.

“We brought out the world’s bestknown jockey for an Investecsponsored race, he’s gone and won it on a son of Count Dubois (his stallion) and in the colours of a great friend of mine, Markus Jooste.”

Winning trainer, Brett Crawford, who had the sort of meeting that he’ll remember forever, commented: “Having a rider like Frankie makes all the difference - I didn’t have to give him any instructions.”

Frankie, for his part, enjoyed the occasion although this Derby on Edict Of Nantes would rate a long way behind his two big Epsom triumphs on Authorized (2007) and Golden Horn (2015).

We chatted after his win and

COMMON GOAL. Edict Of Nantes, ridden by Frankie Dettori, wins the Grade 1 Investec Cape Derby over 2000m at Kenilworth on Saturday. It was a great moment for the Italian-born jockey who is sponsored by Investec. he said: “You know, Molly, I apparently agreed to come (to SA) during a party (in the UK), but by the morning I’d forgotten about it. Then the next day my agent reminded me and I said ‘Blimey, I’d better go then,’.”

The stipes slapped Frankie with a R1500 fine for waving his whip on Edict Of Nantes before the winning post, but the 46-yearold is unlikely to call in racing’s number one legal man, Mannie Witz, to defend his case.

However, he could argue he was simply waving congratulations to Bernard Kantor in the main stand!

On the Sun Met front, the confidence expressed by Brett Crawford in last week’s column will hopefully have encouraged a number of punters to back his Aussie import, Whisky Baron.

Now firmly entrenched in the premier league of trainers dominated by Sean Tarry and Justin Snaith, Brett had always believed that his charge could get the better of Legal Eagle as he had progressed in an upward curve since being gelded.

Both Whisky Baron and Edict Of Nantes will be entered for the Vodacom Durban July and the fact that the former’s time in the Met was five seconds faster than the Derby suggests a Met-July double is very much on the cards.

No escaping the fact that all the Snaith runners - headed by BelaBela - along with the second favourite, Marinaresco, were disappointments in the race and some experts now believe that the latter is not as good as his connections believe.

Brett’s other feature success on

Saturday came in the Kuda Sprint in which Bold Respect, a son of Bold Silvano, suggested he was a steal when purchased as a yearling for R200,000.

Two horses who will never see my money again are “Looney Tunes” Cloth Of Cloud and Aussie import, Lineker.

I told the assembled company at my Kenilworth table: “If the filly gets to the start in one piece, she’ll blitz them coming back.”

She got to the start OK, but after 200m was trailing as if left at the start or had simply refused to gallop As she can’t go to the paddocks for a few months, my move would be to send her to Mike Stewart’s stable at picturesque Noordhoek he’s a master with difficult horses and Cloth Of Cloud certainly falls into that category.

Garter fits the bill at Kempton London – Consistent filly Garter can secure a third win since October today when she runs at Kempton.

Charlie Hills’ four-year-old has been in fine fettle on the allweather, having stated her intentions with a cool course-and-distance success four months ago.

Garter continued her rise with another gutsy success at Lingfield in November and then lost barely a smidgen in defeat when a narrow runner-up at Kempton in December.

Next up for the daughter of Fastnet Storm was a return to Lingfield for a 1400m fillies’ handicap a week ago.

Garter came fast and late in what was a fair race for the prizemoney, but she was compromised late on after having encountered traffic problems.

Whether she would have improved on her third-placed finish behind Simply Me is debatable, but that good run at least served notice of her vitality.

Garter faces seven rivals, most of whom are either out of form or exposed, in a 1400m fillies’ handicap in Sunbury.

It would, then, be a bit of a surprise if she did not go very close in the hands of Callum Shepherd, who again claims a handy 1,5kg.

Keep close tabs on Beauchamp Opal in the 1600m handicap.

Trained in Newmarket by Charlie Fellowes, this three-yearold daughter of Pastoral Pursuits was a bit of an eyecatcher over course and distance on 6 January.

Held up from well off the pace, Stevie Donohoe and his partner made up plenty of late ground at the death to finish third, beaten under three lengths by Dangerous Ends. The winner renews rivalry at Kempton, but she is now 2kg higher, whereas Fellowes’ filly competes on the same mark.

Go George Go’s winning run at Newcastle is unlikely to end in the Betway Handicap.

Alan Swinbank’s grey has claimed four consecutive victories over this 2400m trip and is clearly still improving.Another hike in the weights should not affect him. - Press Association

Pearl Warm Warm looks hot in Hong Kong Challenge Cup Clint Hutchison Hong Kong – Paul O’Sullivan and Sam Clipperton combine with Pearl Warm Warm who should prove hard to beat in The Hong Kong Challenge Cup (Race 7) at Happy Valley tomorrow.

The son of Keeper is having his seventh start of the season and although is yet to win this term, he has managed to hit the frame in three of his previous six outings.

He has predominantly been competing at Happy Valley this season and returns to the same course

and distance which has seen him finish second twice in his last four attempts. He will need Clipperton to find a good spot from a tricky draw, but there does seem ample pace in this event with the likes of Cheerful Boy and Bullish Smart likely to go forward, so that may make his task a little easier.

Big Bang Bong won two of his last three starts, including one over this course and distance and given the rich vein of recent form he must be given due respect.

In addition to the booking of Joao Moreira, he has drawn well and should get the run of the race

again.

The form this season of David Ferraris’ Nitro Express is good enough to win this event, but the main concern is that he last competed in November and there was a minor setback since his last outing, so it is hard to be confident he will be spot on in terms of fitness.

Of the remainder, Happy Rocky should appreciate a return to the city circuit and although he has been well held in his only two starts this season he is more than capable of figuring if he produces his best while Hard Ball Get must go into Quartet calculations based

on his latest run when he flashed home to finish second over this course and distance.

Zac Purton and John Moore should continue their recent run of success in the eighth event on the card with progressive sprinter Issac. He enjoyed the run of the race when scoring over 1200m earlier this month at Happy Valley and following a nine-point penalty he goes up in grade but carries 5Kg less. He should land in the box seat and prove hard to beat again.

Brilliant Dream could offer some value, rmaking plenty of appeal. He was set too big a task

when he last competed and still ran very well in defeat, without ever looking much of a chance of winning. Similarly, Harrier Jet has drawn awkwardly this time but has proven consistent of late and can hit the frame.

And Purton has a solid chance with Cheer Win in the sixth event.

The former Champion Jockey replaces apprentice Kei Chiong aboard this lightly-raced galloper who caught the eye with a sound run in defeat over the minimum trip at Happy Valley on his last outing. He should appreciate the move up to 1200m.

KEMPTON (UK)

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16:20 MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE HANDICAP - PLACE ACCUMULATOR - LEG 1 (3 years only) All Weather R58 324 1600m

1 AMERICAN PATROL (IRE) 3Chc N Mulholland 6 A Kirby 61.0 9W18 7C14 1W14 2 BEAUCHAMP OPAL 3Bf C Fellowes 14 S Donohoe 60.5 6L16 9S16 3K16 3 KYLLACHYS TALE (IRE) 3Bf R Teal 9 Oisin Murphy 60.5 8L14 9L14 7L16 + 4 LONDON GRAMMAR (IRE) 3Bf R J Smith 10 R Tate 60.5 4T14 5R16 9R14 5 VRIKA BAY 3Bf R Eddery 5 Georgia Cox 60.5 0G14 4K16 7C20 6 MAC'S KYLLACHY‡ 3Chg J Fanshawe 2 D Muscutt 60.5 7D14 7K14 7L16 7 EDE'S E RIDER 3Bg P Phelan 12 K O'Neill 60.0 7K14 0K16 6L14 8 MR MAC 3Bg P Hedger 11 T Marquand 60.0 0S14 6K16 9K14 9 LOG OFF (IRE) 3Bf P Evans 4 A Beschizza 60.0 9C16 3S14 1S16 10 TOO MANY SHOTS 3Bg J Best 1 K Fox 59.5 6C16 5N20 4K16 11 DANGEROUS ENDS‡ 3Bg B Johnson 13 M Dwyer 58.0 4C12 6C16 1K16 12 SHILOH 3Bf S Crisford 3 Martin Lane 58.0 0L14 9L14 7L14 13 YOUNG OFFICER (IRE)‡ 3Bg B Meehan 8 Jordan Uys 56.0 8L14 8K12 9W14 14 PACO DAWN* 3Chf P Hide 7 S W Kelly 55.0 8K14 0L16 0W14 BETTING 9-4 AMERICAN PATROL (IRE); 9-2 BEAUCHAMP OPAL; 8-1 LONDON GRAMMAR (IRE); TOO MANY SHOTS; 10-1 LOG OFF (IRE); 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 1 AMERICAN PATROL (IRE) 2 BEAUCHAMP OPAL 9 LOG OFF (IRE) PREVIEW It wasn't the strongest of races that AMERICAN PATROL won at Wolverhampton last week but he did it in the fashion of an improving youngster and can overcome the 6lb penalty for that victory. Dangerous Ends and Log Off are other last time out winners who merit consideration this afternoon, while Beauchamp Opal and Too Many Shots are others to make the shortlist FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: LOG OFF (IRE) (50346), AMERICAN PATROL (IRE) (44061) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: LONDON GRAMMAR (IRE)(36%), LOG OFF (IRE)(20%) DOWN IN CLASS: VRIKA BAY

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16:50 BETTER ODDS WITH MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE MAIDEN STAKES (DIV 1) (3 years and older) All Weather R74 976 1600m

1 WORTHY SPIRIT (GER) 6Bg A Wintle 8 D Costello 63.5 6N33 0S34 5L24 2 TIBIBIT 4Bf H Tett 1 G Baker 61.5 4N12 5K14 3 ALEXANDER M (IRE) 3Chg M Johnston 4 F Norton 55.0 9A14 4 BROAD APPEAL 3Chg J Portman 11 M Godwin 55.0 First Run 5 EXCEL AGAIN 3Bc J Tate 5 Oisin Murphy 55.0 First Run 6 MY BROTHER MIKE (IRE) 3Bg 9W18 6N16 D Loughnane 3 S Donohoe 55.0 7 TRADE ROUTE (IRE) 3Grc D Elsworth 7 S W Kelly 55.0 5L16 8 WILLIAM SAYLE 3Chc J Gosden 10 N Mackay 55.0 First Run 9 DRUMOCHTER 3Brf C Hills 2 W Carson 52.5 First Run 10 FEISTY ONE U R 3Bf G Baker 6 M Dwyer 52.5 0K16 11 SUBLIME 3Bf B Millman 9 R Tate 52.5 4L14 0K16 BETTING 9-4 WILLIAM SAYLE; 7-2 DRUMOCHTER; 4-1 EXCEL AGAIN; 7-1 TRADE ROUTE (IRE); 10-1 TIBIBIT; 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 8 WILLIAM SAYLE 5 EXCEL AGAIN 7 TRADE ROUTE (IRE) PREVIEW Tibibit and Trade Route set the standard based on previous performances but they don't appear to be anything special and this race can go the way of a newcomer. EXCEL AGAIN cost 110,000gns at the sales and he is a half-brother to the useful Meydan performer Busker. He is also from the family of the high-class Danehill Dancer and the yard have a decent strike-rate at this venue. William Sayle is out of a half-sister to Norse Dancer and he also cost connections 100,000gns, while Drumochter is another expensive newcomer to note.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: TIBIBIT (3659), BROAD APPEAL (0) DOWN IN CLASS: ALEXANDER M (IRE)

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17:20 BETTER ODDS WITH MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE MAIDEN STAKES (DIV 2) R74 976 1600m (3 years and older) All Weather

1 INCREDIBLE DREAM (IRE) 4Bg D Ivory 1 R Winston 63.5 First Run 2 L'AMI DE ROUGE? 4Bf R J Smith 3 T J Murphy 61.5 0K16 3 PENNY POET (IRE) 4Bf N Mulholland 4 L Keniry 61.5 9K16 4 BOIS DE BOULOGNE (USA)* 3Bc J Gosden 9 N Mackay 55.0 2W18 5C16 5 ENVISAGING (IRE) 3Bc J Fanshawe 6 D Muscutt 55.0 3G16 3N14 2L16 6 INDIAN RED 3Chg M Tompkins 7 S Donohoe 55.0 First Run 7 INVINCIBLE MAN (IRE) 3Bc J Tate 8 Oisin Murphy 55.0 5W14 8 EVERDINA 3Bf 7L16 Ed Walker 10 Hollie Doyle 52.5 0K16 9 FLIGHT OF FANTASY 3Bf H Dunlop 5 K O'Neill 52.5 2K16 10 WHIRLWIND ROMANCE (IRE)* 3Bf H Palmer 2 N Garbutt 52.5 7W18 8L20 BETTING 2-1 FLIGHT OF FANTASY; 5-2 BOIS DE BOULOGNE (USA); ENVISAGING (IRE); 10-1 INVINCIBLE MAN (IRE); 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 9 FLIGHT OF FANTASY 4 BOIS DE BOULOGNE (USA) 5 ENVISAGING (IRE)

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18:25 BETWAY HANDICAP - BIPOT - LEG 1 (4 years and older) All Weather

R83 294 2400m

1 CARD HIGH (IRE) 7Bg W Storey 1 Nathan Evans 60.5 5C24 6N24 0N24 2 MEDICINE HAT! 6Bg Mrs M Fife 2 S James 59.5 1W33 4S32 2N32 + 3 MAGISTRAL! 7Bg I Jardine 5 P McDonald 58.5 0N26 7A26 7L24 4 WOODACRE 10Bg R M Whitaker 7 G Chaloner 58.0 5N20 6N24 4N24 5 GO GEORGE GO (IRE) 4Grg G Swinbank 4 J Fanning 57.5 1N24 1N24 1N24 + 6 THORNTOUN CARE 6Bg I Jardine 6 T Eaves 57.0 0Y24 5M24 0Y20 7 TAOPIX 5Bg K McLintock 9 L Morris 56.5 1N24 2N20 3N20 8 MAULESDEN MAY (IRE)‡ 4Bf K Dalgleish 8 C Beasley 56.5 2N24 0N24 5N24 9 HIGHWAYMAN 4Bg D Thompson 3 A Mullen 52.5 0N14 2R20 6N20 BETTING 2-1 GO GEORGE GO (IRE); 7-2 MEDICINE HAT; 5-1 TAOPIX; 8-1 WOODACRE; 10-1 THORNTOUN CARE; 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 5 GO GEORGE GO (IRE) 2 MEDICINE HAT 7 TAOPIX PREVIEW GO GEORGE GO arrives here on a five-timer and a 5lb rise for scoring over track and trip 29 days ago is unlikely to prevent him from mounting another bold bid. The fitting of first-time cheekpieces could unlock improvement from recent course second Medicine Hat, who drops back from 2m, while the consistent Taopix, a C&D winner, may also be able to play a supporting role now stepping back up in trip.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: WOODACRE (420146), MEDICINE HAT (294028) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: WOODACRE(33%), TAOPIX(27%) DOWN IN CLASS: THORNTOUN CARE

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PREVIEW FLIGHT OF FANTASY showed plenty of ability when second on her debut over C&D last month and if she improves for the experience then the daughter of Nathaniel could be tough to beat today. Bois De Boulogne disappointed on his second start but it is too soon to be writing him off, especially as first-time blinkers may bring about some improvement. Envisaging will be hard to keep out of the frame but he has had a few chances already and may find that the selection improves past him.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: FLIGHT OF FANTASY (21514), BOIS DE BOULOGNE (USA) (19566) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: FLIGHT OF FANTASY(100%), BOIS DE BOULOGNE (USA)(50%) DOWN IN CLASS: FLIGHT OF FANTASY, BOIS DE BOULOGNE (USA)

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17:50 SMARTER BETS WITH MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE FILLIES' HANDICAP - JACKPOT - LEG 1 (4 years and older) All Weather R74 976 1400m

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18:20 WINNERS WELCOME AT MATCHBOOK EXCHANGE HANDICAP - PICK 3 - LEG 1 R120 816 1400m (4 years and older) All Weather

1 JACQUOTTE DELAHAYE* 6Chm D Brown 2 P Mulrennan 62.5 2N14 5N14 6L16 2 LOLITA 5Chm J R Jenkins 5 G Baker 62.0 8Y12 2K12 5W12 3 EAST COAST LADY (IRE) 5Bm W Stone 4 Hollie Doyle 60.5 3C16 4C14 6W14 4 LUCYMAI 4Bf D Ivory 1 R Winston 60.0 7W14 5K14 0K16 5 WAHIBA (GER) 4Bf M Botti 6 D Muscutt 60.0 3L16 0K22 6 GARTER (IRE) 4Bf C Hills 7 C Shepherd 60.0 1L14 2K14 3L14 7 MUSICAL TASTE 4Bf P Phelan 3 K O'Neill 56.5 0L14 3K12 5L12 8 I CAN'T STOP* 4Grf J Bradley 8 F Norton 55.0 9W14 8W18 0W14 BETTING 9-4 GARTER (IRE); 7-2 MUSICAL TASTE; 5-1 EAST COAST LADY (IRE); 6-1 LOLITA; 7-1 JACQUOTTE DELAHAYE; 8-1 WAHIBA (GER); 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 6 GARTER (IRE) 3 EAST COAST LADY (IRE) 2 LOLITA PREVIEW GARTER's consistency has to be respected and the race at Lingfield in which she finished third in last week was arguably stronger than this event. East Coast Lady has the form to go well but she did look to be in need of a break last time out, which is an obvious concern. Lolita still has to prove herself at this trip but she was only narrowly denied here two starts ago from just 1lb lower in the ratings.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: JACQUOTTE DELAHAYE (379219), LOLITA (253253) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: WAHIBA (GER)(50%), MUSICAL TASTE(27%)

1 PEARL SPECTRE (USA) 6Chg P McEntee 4 A Kirby 61.5 5L14 8S14 3N12 2 MYSTICAL SPIRIT (FR) 5Chg M Meade 1 P Mulrennan 60.5 3K16 1C16 4C20 3 DUTIFUL SON (IRE) 7Bg S Dow 9 Hollie Doyle 58.5 7K16 3L16 0K16 4 LEXINGTON TIMES (IRE) 5Bg Mrs R Carr 10 J Garritty 58.0 9S14 5L14 2N14 5 RED TROOPER (FR) 4Chg G Baker 2 S Drowne 57.5 3L14 1K14 5L16 6 BOUCLIER (IRE) 7Chh A Carroll 5 G Downing 57.5 4F12 0S14 9K12 7 TWIN POINT 6Brg C Fellowes 6 S Donohoe 57.5 4Y14 8C14 2L16 + 8 CHILDESPLAY 6Chm Mrs H Main 8 T Marquand 57.5 9N16 5L14 0A14 9 ANONYMOUS JOHN (IRE) 5Grg D F Davis 3 L Keniry 57.0 5K14 6C12 5L12 10 EQUALLY FAST? 5Bg P Hiatt 7 Rob Hornby 56.5 0H10 0W12 6K12 BETTING 4-1 PEARL SPECTRE (USA); 9-2 TWIN POINT; 5-1 MYSTICAL SPIRIT (FR); 6-1 LEXINGTON TIMES (IRE); 13-2 ANONYMOUS JOHN (IRE); 7-1 RED TROOPER (FR); 10-1 CHILDESPLAY; 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 2 MYSTICAL SPIRIT (FR) 4 LEXINGTON TIMES (IRE) 5 RED TROOPER (FR) PREVIEW RED TROOPER is still comparatively lightly raced and the son of Shamardal should only improve for his handicap debut at Lingfield last month, where the 1m trip appeared to stretch his stamina.

Lexington Times is not the horse he once was but his last couple of runs suggest that he is capable of winning from his current mark, while Mystical Spirit has a very good record on the all-weather.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: ANONYMOUS JOHN (IRE) (1021499), DUTIFUL SON (IRE) (584955) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: MYSTICAL SPIRIT (FR)(45%), ANONYMOUS JOHN (IRE)(37%) DOWN IN CLASS: CHILDESPLAY

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19:00 SUNBETS.CO.UK MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES R74 976 1400m (3 years to 5 years) All Weather

1 IVY MATILDA 4Bf C Teague 8 Megan Nicholls 63.5 0C10 9R12 0R14 2 SIX OF THE BEST 5Bm O Pears 3 T Eaves 63.5 First Run 3 BELLAMAY 3Bf J Weymes 1 L Morris 56.0 9B10 6C10 9R10 4 BLOOMIN LOVELY (IRE) 3Bf J J Quinn 9 J Hart 56.0 0D13 7N16 3N14 5 ELUSIVE OLIVIA (USA) 3Bf J Tuite 7 P Hanagan 56.0 5K14 6 MAMA AFRICA (IRE) 3Brf T D Barron 4 P Makin 56.0 0C12 0N14 4N12 7 THE BARD'S ADVICE 3Chf K Dalgleish 5 C Beasley 56.0 5N12 4N16 8 THORNTON MARY 3Bf B Rothwell 6 B McHugh 56.0 7N14 7N16 9 VOI 3Bf H Palmer 2 Josephine Gordon 56.0 First Run BETTING 2-1 VOI; 9-4 BLOOMIN LOVELY (IRE); 7-2 MAMA AFRICA (IRE); 7-1 ELUSIVE OLIVIA (USA); 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 9 VOI 4 BLOOMIN LOVELY (IRE) 6 MAMA AFRICA (IRE) PREVIEW 70-rated John Quinn representative BLOOMIN LOVELY probably sets the form standard on her track and trip third last week and should be thereabouts if running to a similar level of form this evening.

Mama Africa is entitled to strip fitter for her latest run at this track - her first outing since September - and can scrap it out with the steadily improving The Bard's Advice for third spot, with the main danger expected to be Hugo Palmer's debutant, Voi. FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: BLOOMIN LOVELY (IRE) (28019), THE BARD'S ADVICE (3659) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: BLOOMIN LOVELY (IRE)(33%), MAMA AFRICA (IRE)(29%)

18:50 MATCHBOOK TRADERS CONFERENCE HANDICAP (LONDON MIDDLE DISTANCE QUALIFIER) R120 816 2200m (4 years and older) All Weather

1 GIANTSTEPSAHEAD (IRE) 8Brg A Bailey 9 D Muscutt 61.5 3P20 6K24 7W24 2 PERSUN 5Chm M Channon 2 G Lee 60.5 5W20 2N24 4W24 3 DAISY BOY (IRE) 6Bg S C Williams 1 Aaron Jones 60.0 4E20 4B24 5L24 4 ALCATRAZ (IRE)! 5Bg G Baker 12 A Kirby 59.5 3B16 5K22 2K24 5 PRIORS BROOK 6Bg A Balding 7 L Keniry 59.5 2W20 1L24 4L24 6 MONSIEUR RIEUSSEC 7Blg J Portman 4 R Kingscote 59.0 5N20 9K24 1C20 7 THE GAY CAVALIER 6Bg J Ryan 14 J Mitchell 58.5 4Y20 7L20 9L24 8 ZABEEL STAR (IRE) 5Chg G McPherson 6 R Winston 58.0 6N20 1K20 2W24 9 HARD TO HANDEL 5Bg Clare Ellam 13 P Aspell 57.5 8W24 7N24 3W19 10 LANGLAUF (USA)! 4Grf B Millman 10 Lulu Stanford 57.5 5C16 1L18 8W19 11 DAKOTA CITY! 6Bg Miss J Feilden 11 A Beschizza 57.5 4L24 4W24 4W19 12 BLACK DAVE (IRE) 7Bg P Evans 3 S Drowne 57.5 3W19 1W18 4W14 13 CAMAKASI (IRE) 6Bg A Stronge 5 T Marquand 57.5 4L24 1K22 5K24 14 ELUSIVE COWBOY (USA)! 4Chg Stuart Edmunds 8 S Donohoe 57.0 5C32 1W24 6W28 BETTING 5-1 ALCATRAZ (IRE); 11-2 ZABEEL STAR (IRE); 13-2 MONSIEUR RIEUSSEC; 8-1 PERSUN; 10-1 BLACK DAVE (IRE); CAMAKASI (IRE); DAKOTA CITY; PRIORS BROOK; 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 4 ALCATRAZ (IRE) 8 ZABEEL STAR (IRE) 6 MONSIEUR RIEUSSEC

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19:30 32RED.COM HANDICAP - JACKPOT - LEG 1 (3 years only) All Weather R58 324 1000m

1 BISMARCK THE FLYER (IRE) 3Bg O Pears 2 P McDonald 61.5 3B10 7N14 3W12 2 SPIN TOP‡ 3Bg J Tuite 5 P Hanagan 61.5 3L12 1L10 5L10 3 PORT MASTER 3Bg Mrs A Duffield 6 R Scott 60.5 9R14 5L10 3N12 4 ZANDRADEE (IRE) 3Brf T D Barron 4 A Mullen 60.5 1S10 5 ROYAL CELEBRATION 3Bg B Smart 1 Nathan Evans 59.0 3N10 4N10 1N10 6 LOCAL ARTIST (IRE) 3Bf J J Quinn 3 J Hart 59.0 0N12 3N10 6N10 7 LITTLE KINGDOM (IRE) 3Bf Miss T Waggott 8 B A Curtis 57.5 7R14 9N14 4N10 8 FLYING HOPE (IRE) 3Chf N Tinkler 9 T Eaves 55.0 0R10 4B10 7N10 9 VOCALISATION (IRE) 3Chf J Weymes 7 L Morris 54.5 8M10 5W12 4W12 BETTING 5-2 ROYAL CELEBRATION; 11-4 ZANDRADEE (IRE); 6-1 SPIN TOP; 7-1 BISMARCK THE FLYER (IRE); 8-1 LOCAL ARTIST (IRE); 10-1 VOCALISATION (IRE); 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 5 ROYAL CELEBRATION 4 ZANDRADEE (IRE) 1 BISMARCK THE FLYER (IRE) PREVIEW ZANDRADEE was off the mark at the first time of asking in a distance maiden at Southwell and an opening mark of 60 appears workable for David Barron's filly now she bids to build on that performance on her Tapeta and handicap bow. Royal Celebration has been raised 4lb for scoring over track and trip latest but has solid place claims, likewise recent Wolverhampton third Bismarck The Flyer, who drops back from 6f.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: SPIN TOP (77009), LOCAL ARTIST (IRE) (57460) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: LOCAL ARTIST (IRE)(30%), BISMARCK THE FLYER (IRE)(25%) DOWN IN CLASS: LOCAL ARTIST (IRE), PORT MASTER

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20:00 32RED CASINO HANDICAP - PICK 3 - LEG 1 (3 years only) All Weather R124 966 1400m

1 VATICAN HILL (IRE) 3Bc J Osborne 6 Lucy Barry 62.5 1T14 1L14 1W14 2 TAILOR'S ROW (USA) 3Chc M Johnston 4 J Fanning 60.5 3W14 2L14 2W14 3 RE RUN (IRE) 3Bg R Fahey 2 T Hamilton 60.0 2N14 0C14 4L14 4 ESPRESSO FREDDO (IRE)! 3Bc Sir M Prescott 1 L Morris 59.0 2W14 3S12 1W14 5 SKY BALLERINA 3Bf S Crisford 5 P Hanagan 57.5 4W14 1W14 2L16 6 MAN ABOUT TOWN (IRE) 3Chg K Burke 3 J Vaughan 56.5 4A12 7Y12 0Y12 BETTING 9-4 ESPRESSO FREDDO (IRE); 3-1 VATICAN HILL (IRE); 7-2 RE RUN (IRE); 5-1 SKY BALLERINA; 7-1 TAILOR'S ROW (USA); 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 4 ESPRESSO FREDDO (IRE) 1 VATICAN HILL (IRE) 2 TAILOR'S ROW (USA) PREVIEW The handicapper is struggling to stifle the improvement VATICAN HILL continues to produce over this distance and Jamie Osborne's charge, raised 4lb for scoring at Wolverhampton 12 days ago, is taken to complete a four-timer. Tailor's Row has been knocking loudly on the door and is 3lb better off for a one-length beating at the hands of the selection latest. The pick of the remainder may be recent Wolverhampton maiden winner Espresso Freddo.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: TAILOR'S ROW (USA) (179700), ESPRESSO FREDDO (IRE) (97117) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: ESPRESSO FREDDO (IRE)(43%), TAILOR'S ROW (USA)(33%) DOWN IN CLASS: MAN ABOUT TOWN (IRE)

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20:30 SUN BETS ON THE APP STORE CLASSIFIED STAKES (4 years and older) All Weather R83 294 1400m

1 CAPOLAVORO (FR) 6Bg 2 JACQUOTTE DELAHAYE* 6Chm 3 JUBILEE BRIG 7Bg 4 MEHDI (IRE) 8Bg 5 MIME DANCE‡ 6Bg 6 ROCK WARBLER (IRE)? 4Chg

R Cowell D Brown G Swinbank R Fahey D O'Meara Oliver Greenall

4 2 1 6 3 5

E J Walsh 58.0 2W14 1W14 4W14 Josephine Gordon 58.0 2N14 5N14 6L16 J Fanning 58.0 6N14 3N14 6N14 P Hanagan 58.0 6N12 3K10 2W14 D Tudhope 58.0 9A14 0R14 4N14 K Stott 58.0 6W14 1N16 2N16

PREVIEW A wide-open contest as many arrive here following good efforts on their most recent starts.

That said, the nod goes to ALCATRAZ following his second to a subsequent winner in a similar event here earlier in the month and he must have a big chance today from the same mark. Zabeel Star was another to bump into an in-form rival when last seen and he could get the better of Priors Brook and Monsieur Rieussec in the battle for the minor honours.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: DAISY BOY (IRE) (549263), PERSUN (516941) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: LANGLAUF (USA)(30%), GIANTSTEPSAHEAD (IRE)(28%) DOWN IN CLASS: PERSUN

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19:20 MATCHBOOK BETTING PODCAST HANDICAP (4 years and older) All Weather R58 324 3200m

1 CANADIAN DIAMOND (IRE) 10Chg R Rowe 7 A Beschizza 64.5 0K24 1K32 1S32 2 THOMAS BLOSSOM (IRE) 7Bg A Stronge 8 A Kirby 63.5 4C32 2B26 3L26 3 YASIR (USA) 9Bg C Dore 4 P Mulrennan 63.5 2C32 1W33 4W33 + 4 VEDANI (IRE)! 8Bg A Carroll 5 G Downing 58.0 3R24 7Y28 7B24 5 TYNECASTLE PARK 4Bg R Eddery 1 J Mitchell 57.5 8W16 8C20 6S16 6 CAPPIELOW PARK! 8Bg A Stronge 6 T Marquand 56.0 5K24 0B20 7K22 7 CELESTIAL DANCER (FR) 5Bm N Twiston-Davies 2 Hollie Doyle 56.0 2W28 9B26 9W33 8 OYSTER CARD! 4Bg M Appleby 3 M Dwyer 53.0 3C26 6K32 5W33 BETTING 7-4 CANADIAN DIAMOND (IRE); 3-1 THOMAS BLOSSOM (IRE); 4-1 YASIR (USA); 6-1 OYSTER CARD; 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 1 CANADIAN DIAMOND (IRE) 3 YASIR (USA) 8 OYSTER CARD PREVIEW A tricky race to close the card but the marginal preference is for YASIR, who have gone close to winning with a better trip at Wolverhampton last time. That followed a win at the same venue and this veteran has a very good record over this 2m trip. Canadian Diamond has seemed to improve for the step up in trip and a 3lb rise for his latest win is more than fair. The rest need to improve to beat the aforementioned pair but Oyster Card would just about be the pick of them.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: CANADIAN DIAMOND (IRE) (807818), CAPPIELOW PARK (418079) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: THOMAS BLOSSOM (IRE)(33%), YASIR (USA)(21%) DOWN IN CLASS: TYNECASTLE PARK RACECOURSE: Right-hand Polytrack course. The outer track is 1m2f oval and hosts 6f, 7f, 1m, 1m3f, 1m4f and 2m races. The inner track is 1m oval and will host 5f and 1m2f races. The course has floodlights TOP JOCKEYS AT TRACK: (2012:2017) A Kirby 894-130(14.5%)-0, S W Kelly 530-45(8.5%)-2, M Lane 38732(8.3%)-10, Oisin Murphy 256-26(10.2%)-39.

TOP TRAINERS AT TRACK: (2012:2017) J Fanshawe 315-69(21.9%)-9, P Evans 280-27(9.6%)-6, J Best 28926(9.0%)-46, N Mulholland 110-15(13.6%)-1.

APPRENTICE (ALLOWANCES): Georgia Cox(2.5), J Uys(3.0) TAB BETS (SA POOL): Trifecta, Quartet, Place Accumulator last 7 races. Jackpot last 4 races. Pick 3 last 3 races. BiPot only when 6 races scheduled for broadcast.

COMMINGLED BETS (UK TOTE): Win, Place, Swinger and Exacta. Host rules apply. Place payouts NonHandicap Races: 4 or less runners NONE; 5-7 runners FIRST and SECOND; 8-30 runners FIRST, SECOND, THIRD). Handicap Races: (4 or less runners NONE; 5-7 runners FIRST and SECOND; 8-15 runners FIRST. SECOND and THIRD; 16-30 runners FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH. If over 30 carded, no commingling & TAB rules apply to all bets. Nos 31 an higher all treated as No 30. Should more than one horse in No 30 group finish in first four, only first in group to finish qualifies in winning combinations. So if result 31-34-37-5, winning Exacta combination is 30x5 etc. NOTE: Bets listed not always offered - see TAB sheet or individual races for details.

Phumelela TAB: Mark venue oval 12 on betting form. Gold Circle: Mark SPB.

END MEETING - KEMPTON - 7 RACES

THE UK’S WIZARD TIPSTER SAYS: KEMPTON JACKPOT

(1st February, 2017) (Races 4-7) – R180

Leg 1

7, 6, 3

Leg 2

4, 2, 7, 1, 5

Leg 3

8, 4, 2, 6

Leg 4

2, 1, 3

NEIL MORRICE.

Best Bet

Race 1

1 AMERICAN PATROL

Value Bet

Race 5

4 LEXINGTON TIMES

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BETTING 15-8 ROCK WARBLER (IRE); 5-2 CAPOLAVORO (FR); 5-1 MEHDI (IRE); 7-1 JUBILEE BRIG; 8-1 JACQUOTTE DELAHAYE; 10-1 MIME DANCE. SELECTIONS 6 ROCK WARBLER (IRE) 4 MEHDI (IRE) 5 MIME DANCE PREVIEW MIME DANCE was a multiple winner for Andrew Balding and although he's still looking for his first victory for David O'Meara, he drops in grade and is entitled to perk up for the fitting of a first-time visor.

Mehdi shaped encouragingly when runner-up in a Wolverhampton claimer latest and should be thereabouts with a repeat performance, while Rock Warbler wasn't beaten far over 1m here last time and is worth a market check now dropping back in trip.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: JUBILEE BRIG (691813), MIME DANCE (663133) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: MEHDI (IRE)(32%), CAPOLAVORO (FR)(22%) DOWN IN CLASS: ROCK WARBLER (IRE)

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21:00 BETWAY BEST ODDS GUARANTEED PLUS APPRENTICE HANDICAP (4 years and older) All Weather R74 976 1200m

+ 1 ART OBSESSION (IRE) 6Bg P Midgley 3 Josh Doyle 60.5 4P12 3N12 0C12 2 PALENVILLE (IRE) 4Chf S Crisford 5 C Bennett 60.0 3K14 2K14 3W14 3 SEMANA SANTA 4Bf T D Barron 4 R Scott 59.5 2N12 3R12 6S12 + 4 SILHUETTE (IRE) 4Bf C Teague 2 Megan Nicholls 59.0 0Y14 5C12 0R14 5 SAVANNAH BEAU 5Bm I Jardine 9 C Rodriguez 58.0 1N12 6N14 6W12 6 DODGY BOB! 4Bg K Ryan 1 L Edmunds 58.0 7W14 3N14 4S12 7 BARON RUN 7Chg K Burke 7 Russell Harris 57.5 0Y12 4H12 0S12 8 MR MORSE 4Rog B Ellison 8 Ben Robinson 56.0 3D10 1S12 0S14 9 BURTONWOOD 5Bg Julie Camacho 6 K Schofield 55.0 6B10 4B10 4W12 BETTING 5-2 PALENVILLE (IRE); 3-1 DODGY BOB; 6-1 SAVANNAH BEAU; SEMANA SANTA; 8-1 ART OBSESSION (IRE); 10-1 BURTONWOOD; 12-1 AND BETTER OTHERS. SELECTIONS 2 PALENVILLE (IRE) 6 DODGY BOB 3 SEMANA SANTA

PREVIEW PALENVILLE weakened inside the final furlong when third over 7f at Wolverhampton last time out and is a likely improver now reverting to sprinting. Dodgy Bob was beaten by under a length in a tight finish at Southwell latest and is the one expected to put up most resistance as he runs off an unchanged rating, though Semana Santa is entitled to strip fitter for her last run at Southwell and may also be capable of taking a hand.

FACT FILE HIGHEST EARNERS: ART OBSESSION (IRE) (402935), BURTONWOOD (333854) HIGHEST % RUNS IN 1ST 3: SEMANA SANTA(40%), PALENVILLE (IRE)(38%) DOWN IN CLASS: BARON RUN RACECOURSE: Left-handed All-Weather Tapeta course, races up to a mile will be run on the straight course.

TOP JOCKEYS AT TRACK: (2012:2017) P McDonald 299-31(10.4%)-3, J Fanning 173-29(16.8%)-2, C Beasley 223-20(9.0%)-9, T Eaves 326-20(6.1%)-5. TOP TRAINERS AT TRACK: (2012:2017) K Dalgleish 198-21(10.6%)-9, G Swinbank 126-15(11.9%)-19, I Jardine 105-11(10.5%)-9, Mrs M Fife 51-7(13.7%)-0. APPRENTICE (ALLOWANCES): Nathan Evans(1.5) TAB BETS (SA POOL): Trifecta, Quartet, Place Accumulator last 7 races. Jackpot last 4 races. Pick 3 last 3 races. BiPot only when 6 races scheduled for broadcast.

COMMINGLED BETS (UK TOTE): Win, Place, Swinger and Exacta. Host rules apply. Place payouts NonHandicap Races: 4 or less runners NONE; 5-7 runners FIRST and SECOND; 8-30 runners FIRST, SECOND, THIRD). Handicap Races: (4 or less runners NONE; 5-7 runners FIRST and SECOND; 8-15 runners FIRST. SECOND and THIRD; 16-30 runners FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH. If over 30 carded, no commingling & TAB rules apply to all bets. Nos 31 an higher all treated as No 30. Should more than one horse in No 30 group finish in first four, only first in group to finish qualifies in winning combinations. So if result 31-34-37-5, winning Exacta combination is 30x5 etc. NOTE: Bets listed not always offered - see TAB sheet or individual races for details.

Phumelela TAB: Mark venue oval 14 on betting form. Gold Circle: Mark SPD.

END MEETING - NEWCASTLE - 6 RACES

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Talks underway to bring Arrogate to the World Cup IMPRESSIVE: AFTER SUPERB WIN IN PEGASUS INVITATIONAL $10M DUBAI WORLD CUP LOOKS THE NEXT MISSION ʂʂ De Kock concerned about quality of his Carnival runners.

Geoff Lester London

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alks have begun, and Bob Baffert, trainer of Arrogate, the best racehorse on the globe, has not ruled out flying in last week’s runaway winner of the Pegasus Invitational to the UAE next month for the $10m Dubai World Cup. That might not be good news for Mike de Kock, who is aiming his stable-star Mubtaahij at the race again but Baffert, who twice lifted the World Cup when it was run at Nad Al Sheba, is in discussions with the superstar’s Saudi Arabia owner-breeder, Khalid Abdullah.

However, Baffert, whose previous wins in Dubai came with Kentucky Derby hero Silver Charm and Captain Steve, stressed Arrogate’s main priority remains retaining his Breeders Cup Classic crown at Del Mar in November.

The inaugural running of the $12m Pegasus, for which each owner had to shell out a $1m entry fee, proved something of an anticlimax.

We were told to expect a shootout to rival the Thrilla in Manila (Ali-Frazier) in 1975, but sadly the eagerly-awaited return clash between Arrogate and his arch-rival California Chrome in Florida on Saturday proved a damp squib.

Arrogate, the young pretender, came out on top by a neck when they had that epic scrap up the straight in the Classic at Santa Anita last November, but California Chrome, twice America’s Horse of the Year “never turned up” at Gulfstream Park for what was his farewell appearance, leaving his rival to pick up the $7-million first prize, the richest in racing.

ON HIS OWN. Arrogate proves unstoppable in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational last Saturday and could now be heading for Dubai.

The big two were upsides each other in the stalking position at the 600m pole when veteran jockey Mike Smith asked Arrogate to move through the gears.

The response was both instant and stunning and Arrogate, beaten only once in seven races, made California Chrome look more like a claiming horse than one who had amassed a record $14.7m in prize money as he shot five lengths clear in the space of 100 metres, ultimately winning easing down without breaking sweat.

Clearly this was not the “Chromie” we had come to know and love. It was painful to see him struggle home in ninth position, and it transpired that he had injured his right front knee during the race.

“Chromie”, who was on his way

to Kentucky by Sunday morning to take up stallion duties at Taylor Made Farm, will be remembered as one of the best American horses since the turn of the century, with his victories in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Dubai World Cup earning him superstar status.

However, the capacity crowd at Gulfstream, who wagered a record $40.2m on the 12-race card, were left in no doubt that, while Arrogate had clocked up a success that was “bloodless”, they had witnessed “the real deal”, a horse whom Baffert puts right up there with his 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, though the trainer was insistent “don’t ask me to rank them as it would be like choosing between your children.”

Go on Patrol for the Matchbook London – American Patrol looks to have the bases covered in the Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap at Kempton today, giving punters the opportunity for an early strike on an otherwise tricky card.

A penalty for his recent Wolverhampton success means he is giving weight away all round, but importantly he’s about the only runner going to post ‘on song’.

His trainer Neil Mulholland is adept at improving the handful of horses he campaigns on the

MAKE MAGIC WITH MORRICE UK all weather circuit and Adam Kirby’s mount is a case in point.

After a tardy start he looked better the further he travelled at Wolverhampton to score going away.

On that evidence and at the same level of the class band he

is going to relish going a further 200 metres from a good draw in stall 6.

Although the Nap is likely to start favourite, the same cannot be said for LEXINGTON TIMES, who appeals as the value play in the Winner Welcome At Matchbook Exchange Handicap.

Ruth Carr’s long distance traveller gave every indication when troubling the judge at Newcastle that he is on the cusp of a return to winning ways and should reward Eachway support.

This year’s Dubai Carnival is fast developing into a Godolphin benefit, and the boys in blue won five of the seven races at Meydan’s fourth meeting last week, highlighted by a 200th Carnival celebration for Saeed bin Suroor, courtesy of Very Special who repeated her 2016 success in the Grade 2 Cape Verdi.

British champion jockey Jim Crowley settled Very Special just off the lead, with Christophe Soumillon adopting “catch me if you can” tactics on Mike de Kock’s Tahanee, who faded to finish fifth.

Bin Suroor, who will now aim Very Special at the Grade 2 Balanchine en route to the Grade 1 Dubai Turf on World Cup Night (25 March), has sent out more than 2,000 winners worldwide, including 12 British Classics who have contributed to four UK trainers titles.

He said: “Very Special gets her name because she is just that, but it is also very special to reach this landmark in Dubai which is my home town.

“Sheikh Mohammed has been so supportive over two decades and we always bring a strong team for the Carnival with World Cup Night in mind, and to reach 2,000 in front of my own people is the icing on the cake.”

Bin Suroor, who also has no fewer than seven Dubai World Cups on his mantelpiece, had earlier teamed up with Crowley to win the Grade 2 Al Rashidiya with Promising Run, who nailed Mike de Kock’s brave Light The Lights

close home, though the South African trainer was making no excuses.

He said: “We had to do the donkeywork ourselves out in front which was not ideal, but Light The Lights was beaten fair and square and I doubt he’d be good enough either in the Dubai Turf.

“We just don’t have the ammunition for the Carnival this year and it’s been tough going. Apart from Mubtaahij, Fawree and maybe Noah From Goa, we won’t be too involved on World Cup Night, and until the South African government sort out the export protocols that’s unlikely to change.”

Charlie Appleby, Godolphin’s other trainer, celebrated three winners on the card, feature being the triumph of Fly At Dawn in the UAE 2000 Guineas Trial. Jockey Mickael Barzalona was impressed and reckons the colt will be even better served by the 1600m in the Guineas back here next month.

We should again be with Godolphin at Meydan on Thursday, when RED GALILEO can clinch his place in the field for the Grade 1 Dubai Gold Cup on World Cup Night by winning the 3200m handicap on turf and CYMRIC, twice successful for John Gosden in Europe last season and also runner-up in the Grade 1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Chantilly on Arc Day, can win at the first time of asking in his new colours in the 1600m handicap on turf.

Cymric was gelded through the winter and been given plenty of time.