THE tabGOLD 2200 (Grade 3) - ST TROPEZ could go top of the mountain

The first feature on today's card could be trickier than first meets the eye. ST TROPEZ did win the East Cape Derby two runs back. That was an impressive win as he had to make up for some ground lost at the start. He has, bar the first two runs of his career, been the subject of heavy betting support. He was only ever out of the first three when he made his debut at Kenilworth in October last year. he has won on four occasions and finished second twice. He won his KZN debut three runs back at this track. He is bred to stay and will be involved at the finish.

DYNAMIC was a reserve runner for the Vodacom Durban July. He has steady form coming into this race and the fact that he was in the final twenty for the big race gives his presence some credence. He ran on for third in the Cup Trial last time. Last year's winning July trainer (Justin Snaith) and jockey (Richard Fourie) will be looking to prove the handicappers wrong.

SUN ON AFRICA won a lower division handicap last time. He ran a good race that day and must be given something of a chance, be it a small one. He did not show three runs back when finishing eighth behind LEGAL EAGLE in the SA Derby. This field isn't quite as strong though.

DOUBLE CLUTCH is never too far back. He has shown some decent form against stronger fields. The history of this horses has been a remarkable on. He made a miraculous recovery early in his career when he was not expected to be alive at one stage. His recovery has been almost miraculous and will have his supporters this afternoon.

KILLUA CASTLE finished a close up second to LOUIS THE KING in the Grade 1 Summer Cup and then won the London News before failing to show in the J & B Met. He has been finding form and on class is by no means out of the mix.

If you are looking for a huge upset, then the Mike Bass trained MOUNTAIN MASTER could be the one to add to all permutations. His penultimate run to DYNASTIC POWER in the Greyville 1900 is certainly worth considering.

1st - ST TROPEZ (12); 2nd - DYNAMIC (2); 3rd - SUN ON AFRICA (14); 4th - DOUBLE CLUTCH (3); 5th - KILLUA CASTLE (1); UPSET CHANCE - MOUNTAIN MASTER (8)