Race 1
#1 Clifton Sands: Was a runner up last time out, she was desperately unlucky to have cast a shoe on that ocassion; she ran very well all things considered. She will be able to use her front running tactics to full effect from a good draw, with former champion jockey Andrew Fortune up.
2nd, 3rd, 4th: #2 Noordhoek's Speed, #4 Shining Through, #3 Ring O' Var
Race 2
#3 Mesmerize: Must have a line drawn through his last start, he has not run well for the grass for quite some time. If he reproduces his penultimate effort, when he beat Jo Malone on the poly then he is the horse to beat. Talented young rider, Craig Zackey will be in the irons.
2nd, 3rd, 4th: #Land Of Meadows, #1 Space Launch, #8 Cardinal
Race 3
#9 Bonus Point: Was a runner up in his most recent race, he ran on strongly at the finish on that ocassion, and is the horse to beat if he sees out the 11 furlongs. Last season's Met winning jockey, JP Vander Merwe takes the ride.
2nd, 3rd, 4th: #3 Counts Quest, #1 Black Rake, #4 Lord Katawa
Race 4
#4 Pataudi: Won a good race last time out over this course and distance, he seems to have regained his confidence, and can follow up under top jockey Andrew Fortune. He will have every chance to make it back to back victories from a good draw.
2nd, 3rd, 4th: #10 Soviet Cosmonaut, #11 Sudden Surprise, #3 Breathless Bertie
Race 5
1#Green Lantern: Has won two on the bounce, and bids for a hatrick of wins. He should handle the poly, and the extra furlong being out of a Fort Wood mare. He looks like a very progressive sort, who will be very hard to beat.
2nd, 3rd, 4th: #5 Cock A Hoop, #2 Story Of My Life, #3 Flying Fool
Swinger with #5 Cock A Hoop
Race 6
#11 Laws Of Succession: Completed A hatrick of wins in his latest performance, he takes on a strong field, but he has continued to impress despite stepping up in class. He can go close with promising apprentice, Lyle Hewitson aboard.
2nd, 3rd, 4th: #2 Jet Explorer, #6 Masterly, #1 GoGetTheSheriff
Race 7
#4 O'Tamara: Rounded off her juvenile campaign with a feature race win over 7 furlongs on grass, this very classy individual makes her first appearance on poly, after an 85 day break. She is the horse to beat if she handles this course and distance.
2nd, 3rd, 4th: #5 Peonie Rock, #3 Jets A Blazing, #8 Dame Hamilton
Race 8
#1 Richard Strauss: Was a runner up in his last start, and can go one better in this contest. He gets the services of veteran jockey, Andrew Fortune and should be running on towards the finish.
2nd, 3rd, 4th: #2 Lightning Bolt, #5 On My Wits Alone, #10 DancingWithJackson
Best Bets: Clifton Sands, Bonus Point, Green Lantern
Value Bet: Mesmerize
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