MIDAS MAGIC was slow away in his second start last time but then produced a strong finish. Could be well worth following if confirming that improvement. Andrew Fortune rides. DIPLOMATIC (Dean Kannemeyer/Karl Neisius) has been improving with each run and was just pipped last time over 1600m. Back over 1200m. BILLY RED (Justin Snaith/Grant Van Niekerk) improved by over eleven lengths in his second start last time. One to consider, even for the win. EPICENTRE improved by almost ten lengths in his third attempt last time. Ran on well. Include in Quartets and Trifectas etc. MULLINS REEF (Vaughan Marshall/MJ Byleveld) disappointed somewhat after having made a good debut the run before that. Respect that debut run.

1st – MIDAS MAGIC (2.8/1 F) (10); 2nd – DIPLOMATIC (1); 3rd – BILLY RED (13); 4th - EPICENTRE (2); 5th – MULLINS REEF (15)

RACE 6: Maiden Plate 2400m Bend

PRIVATE DOOWALEY runs well but has only been in the top three once from thirteen runs. Is never far back but will be running on late. Could be good value. WAVIN' FLAG (Brett Crawford/Karis Teetan) ran on strongly last time when running his best race in three starts. Could be rewarded for steady improvement. The extra should suit. TEMPLE TIGER has been weakening late but Karl Neisius takes the ride. BARREL 'N BUTT (Mike Bass/Bernard Fayd'Herbe) has done enough in his last two to suggest that he may be ready to win this. Ran on well last time. HOLD ON TIGER runs for the thirtieth time. Weakens but may be assisted by apprentice claim of 4kg.

1st – PRIVATE DOOWALEY (5.5/1) (1); 2nd – WAVIN' FLAG (1/1 F) (3); 3rd – TEMPLE TIGER (2); 4th - BARREL 'N BUTT (6); 5th – HOLD ON TIGER (5)

RACE 7: MR 76 Hcp (F & M) 1600m Bend

OPEN MY EYES (Vaughan Marshall/MJ Byleveld) was running on well when showing good improvement last time. Just the type of horse to cause an upset on today's card. Has won this C & D. INTERNET JET (Mike Bass) has some decent post maiden form. Ran on for the first time in a long time last run. CONTROL TOWER (Justin Snaith/Bernard Fayd'Herbe) has been dropping in class. Did run on against similar company last time. One to watch for an even more telling improvement. CHANGING HEART finished strongly in his post maiden against similar opposition last time. Do not ignore. LADY REDOUTE won her maiden impressively last time. That was her fourth attempt. May need to confirm.

1st – OPEN MY EYES (14/1) (13); 2nd – INTERNET JET (5.5/1 F) (10); 3rd – CONTROL TOWER (1); 4th - CHANGING HEART (16); 5th – LADY REDOUTE (11)

RACE 8: MR 90 Hcp 1200m Straight

GENERAL ASSEMBLY drops in class and was running on strongly at the finish last time. The blinkers go on. One to consider. Apprentice claim of 2½kg will assist. EQUITORIA (Dean Kannemeyer) won his last two (maiden/post maiden) when running on in both. Those were both over further. Las run was in October 2011. May need a run or two but the shorter trip will suit for now. One to consider for the upset. ROARING WIND runs for the third time after a lengthy break (42 weeks). MOONLIGHT GAMBLER is never far back and is ideally C & D suited. Holding form well. CYPRESS POINT (Dean Kannemeyer) has problems at the start. Needs to improve but could still earn a cheque.

1st – GENERAL ASSEMBLY (7/1) (1); 2nd – EQUITORIA (9); 3rd – ROARING WIND (5); 4th - MOONLIGHT GAMBLER (4.5/1 F) (8); 5th – CYPRESS POINT (3)

RACE 9: MR 75 Hcp 1200m Straight

CAPTIVE ACTION has good form and will be running on. Bernard Fayd'Herbe rides him again. GOLCONDA (Joey Ramsden/Andrew Fortune) ran on well to win this C & D last time. Both wins have been this C & D. DOMANI just faded out of it last time. More to find at the finish. TALENT SCOUT could be improving again. BOBBY JAMES (Justin Snaith/Karis Teetan) ran two decent post maiden runs and could have more to find.

1st – CAPTIVE ACTION (3/1 F) (2); 2nd – GOLCONDA (4); 3rd – DOMANI (6); 4th - TALENT SCOUT (11); 5th – BOBBY JAMES (1)

RACE 10: MR 76 Hcp (F & M) 1200m Straight

MISS SAIGON (Joey Ramsden/Glen Hatt) has good form against stronger and will be running on. Has shown a liking for this C & D. Could be worth following. SPRING BEAUTY is never far back. Broke on terms last time. Has a good shout in this league. QUEEN'S MUSIC ran a very good post maiden last time. Sets a good pace. Will need to hold on here. DORIS DUKE (Justin Snaith/Bernard Fayd'Herbe) has been running on well in her last two (win/second). TEQUILA BLUSH did not jump at the start last time. Consider on previous two runs.

1st – MISS SAIGON (5.5/1) (1); 2nd – SPRING BEAUTY (2); 3rd – QUEENS MUSIC (4.5/1 F) (4); 4th - DORIS DUKE (3); 5th – TEQUILA BLUSH (11)