DURBAN GOLDEN HORSESHOE (Grade 1) - Could be seventh heaven for SEVENTH PLAIN

The two year old son of SEVENTH ROCK, SEVENTH PLAIN has won three of his four starts. This smart looking horse looks to be the best bet for KZN Grade 1 success on today's card. Dennis Drier has won a Grade 1 race with already when he won the Gold Medallion at Scottsville six weeks ago. He looked most impressive that day when backed in on the day from 4/1 to start at 22/10. he never disappointed his supporters that day and looks unlikely to do that either this afternoon. He began his career in excellent fashion when he beat the talented BUCKINGHAMSHIRE on debut. His only blemish was when he lost to the same horse next time out. he has since won his last two in impressive style and goes for the hat trick. Anton Marcus who rode him to victory on each of his last two wins, rides again this afternoon.

The Gavin Van Zyl trained REDCARPET CAPTAIN finished second behind SEVENTH PLAIN last time. At equal weights it appears unlikely that he can overturn the order. S'Manga Khumalo has ridden him in all four of his runs and rides him again this afternoon. He should improve over the extra distance and that difference between the two could be a bit closer although if setting off as he did over 1200m last time, he could be found wanting in the latter stages again today. The wide draw of seventeen is sure to have some influence on his chances, especially over 1400m.

MUWAARY has won two from his three starts. He finished behind both SEVENTH PLAIN and REDCARPET CAPTAIN when they met in the Gold Medallion. The Mike De Kock trained Australian bred two year old did win by four lengths when travelling over 1300m last time and the extra 100m looks to be well within his ambit. Watch for further improvement but the wide draw is bound to affect his chances. Anthony Delpech will ride again.

The Gauteng raider, ARABIAN BEAT has won three from four starts, all over nothing further than 1160m. Rightfully so, he will have many supporters. He looked super impressive last time when he won by four lengths last time. Admittedly, that was against weaker, but he could hardly have done more than he did that day and his ability should see him earn something again today. Craig Zackey rides him for the fifth time from five starts.

BRAZUCA is still a maiden but she did make an eye catching debut last time. He will have one of the best jockeys in the business, Weichong Marwing aboard. he would be a surprise winner but could be included in larger exotic bets.

1st - SEVENTH PLAIN (14); 2nd - REDCARPET CAPTAIN (13); 3rd - MUWAARY (10); 4th - ARABIAN BEAT (1); 5th - BRAZUCA (3)