All Racing Tips w/c 3rd June

The Gold Challenge field this weekend is unbelievable. Never seen such a strong field for a July prep race like this one. Can make a case for at least half the field if not more.

One to have a good look at.

A couple of early ones for me for tomorrow:

Race 1 - Arjun @ 10/1
Comes up against 2 smart sorts, but I thought 1st run was decent, and on times was decent run. Is now only carrying 50.5Kg's with the claim. Also been by Vercingetorix, will hopefully like a bit in the ground. Hopeing can at least place and will go Top 4 tomorrow at Hollywood.

Race 2 - Order of Hope @ 18/1
Like this one on breeding, full brother to the decent Hugs Accepted who I always rated. Also liked a bit of cut in the ground so will be taking this weighted to places again.

Will post more later.

As South and Chris mentioned, what an amazing day of racing once again tomorrow and that Gold Challenge race is stacked! Plenty with chances of winning....just a few of my picks from the early races. For Race 6 I probably will banker DGS and then load up in Race 7. Very tough race to call and don't have a top selection as so many with chances.

Race 1
Arjuna EW 10/1

Like that thinking the same here KT. I am a sucker for low weight runners in 1000m sprints, and all it takes is a fast start and they are hard to catch. Arjuna produced a promising debut run and was close behind in finishing fifth. She is the only filly taking on males in this race, and with the additional 4kg claim, she is running with just 50.5kgs. I will take my chances on her to run into the money.

Race 2
The Mikado EW 9/1

The Mikado produced an eye-catching debut run and then followed up with a disappointing run as an even-money favourite in his next start. He was very green in that run and switched strides throughout the finish. He has been rested for 11 weeks, and if he can reproduce that debut effort, I like his EW odds, especially with Rachel Venniker taking off a further 1.5kgs.

Race 3
You Bring Me Joy EW 6/1

Quid Pro Quo could be something special and was impressive in his Grade 1 win. Based off that formline, the bookies think Whistle The Tune should win this race and at 25/10, is a worthy favourite, if she can run similar to what she produced behind Quid Pro Quo. In juvenile races, I prefer to be backing EW odds than low odds favourites, as all these horses could have more to come and are progressive. For that reason, I prefer backing You Bring Me Joy EW at 6/1, rather than taking the 25/10 favourite. The fav should win, but I think YBMJ, will give her a proper test, even with the wide draw. She had solid form in Gauteng, and then won on her first start in KZN. She has good speed, and should use that to overcome her wide draw.

Race 4
Havana Moon EW 7/1

Another juvenile listed race, and Great Plains should win and get the hat trick, and was very impressive in his last run, especially the way he put that field away down the stretch. Again at 25/10, he is the right one here but as I mentioned above I like taking EW value with juveniles. Havana Moon finished 0.5L behind Great Plains in their only meeting in his last start, and sure Great Plains won again convincingly after that, while Havana Moon has been rested for 10 weeks. He may have more to come after being rested, and who knows maybe he could produce another close finish with Great Plains.

Race 5
Jordan EW 9/1

A tough race and will probably need to load up in the exotics. Jordan has gone about his work without much fanfare and he was rewarded for his decent form with an impressive win in Joburg. The majority of the Durban July topic shares the same sentiments as South that Barbaresco is a lurker in that race, and Jordan beat both Barbaresco and William Iron Arm in his last start, sure he was getting weight, but his run was still impressive and caught the eye. If his travels went well, and he settles on the Greyville track, I like his chances to reproduce that winning run against this field.

Naidoo, I don't know if this is good or bad for you, but I also like Race 3 and 5 of yours.

Jordan I think is above average as well based on the exact same reasons. If I may ask, where did you get the 9/1. Best I have seen so far is 7/1.

Thanks

kt6747 wrote: Naidoo, I don't know if this is good or bad for you, but I also like Race 3 and 5 of yours.

Jordan I think is above average as well based on the exact same reasons. If I may ask, where did you get the 9/1. Best I have seen so far is 7/1.

Thanks

I got the 9/1 around 8pm last night. I was supposed to post my selections last night but was still doing the write up. At midday today Jordan was 8.33/1 at Hollywoodbets and see its not dropped to 7.14/1

Thanks Naidoo, I will keep my eyes open. I missed that as think its great value. Will check again this evening.

great thoughts lads, my thank you button doesnt work.

A few for me -

G2 Kinnikinnik @ 14/1 ew. First timer for DK yard starting to tick over nicely, and owners have a hot fave in DGS later on card so suspect they'll be on course.

G4 French Bolt @ 16/1 ew. Yard is deadly raiding KZN, FB beat nothing last time out but plum draw and might appreciate trip.

G5 Navajo Nation @ 20/1 ew. Decent effort beyind July favourite @ level weights, 20/1 feels big on that run.

still need to look @ other races.

G7 Will try Snow Pilot @ 25/2 ew. Should have won last time out, hoping regular jock on board gets him back to best. Not a confident pick at all, this is a hot field.

G9 Hurricane Flight 50/1, no hope on form but i'm purely going on jock booking which is a bit odd, he rarely rides outside Cape but up for just 2 rides today, his other one is best chance but just caught my eye.

Naidoo wrote: As South and Chris mentioned, what an amazing day of racing once again tomorrow and that Gold Challenge race is stacked! Plenty with chances of winning....just a few of my picks from the early races. For Race 6 I probably will banker DGS and then load up in Race 7. Very tough race to call and don't have a top selection as so many with chances.

Race 1
Arjuna EW 10/1

Like that thinking the same here KT. I am a sucker for low weight runners in 1000m sprints, and all it takes is a fast start and they are hard to catch. Arjuna produced a promising debut run and was close behind in finishing fifth. She is the only filly taking on males in this race, and with the additional 4kg claim, she is running with just 50.5kgs. I will take my chances on her to run into the money.

Race 2
The Mikado EW 9/1

The Mikado produced an eye-catching debut run and then followed up with a disappointing run as an even-money favourite in his next start. He was very green in that run and switched strides throughout the finish. He has been rested for 11 weeks, and if he can reproduce that debut effort, I like his EW odds, especially with Rachel Venniker taking off a further 1.5kgs.

Race 3
You Bring Me Joy EW 6/1

Quid Pro Quo could be something special and was impressive in his Grade 1 win. Based off that formline, the bookies think Whistle The Tune should win this race and at 25/10, is a worthy favourite, if she can run similar to what she produced behind Quid Pro Quo. In juvenile races, I prefer to be backing EW odds than low odds favourites, as all these horses could have more to come and are progressive. For that reason, I prefer backing You Bring Me Joy EW at 6/1, rather than taking the 25/10 favourite. The fav should win, but I think YBMJ, will give her a proper test, even with the wide draw. She had solid form in Gauteng, and then won on her first start in KZN. She has good speed, and should use that to overcome her wide draw.

Race 4
Havana Moon EW 7/1

Another juvenile listed race, and Great Plains should win and get the hat trick, and was very impressive in his last run, especially the way he put that field away down the stretch. Again at 25/10, he is the right one here but as I mentioned above I like taking EW value with juveniles. Havana Moon finished 0.5L behind Great Plains in their only meeting in his last start, and sure Great Plains won again convincingly after that, while Havana Moon has been rested for 10 weeks. He may have more to come after being rested, and who knows maybe he could produce another close finish with Great Plains.

Race 5
Jordan EW 9/1

A tough race and will probably need to load up in the exotics. Jordan has gone about his work without much fanfare and he was rewarded for his decent form with an impressive win in Joburg. The majority of the Durban July topic shares the same sentiments as South that Barbaresco is a lurker in that race, and Jordan beat both Barbaresco and William Iron Arm in his last start, sure he was getting weight, but his run was still impressive and caught the eye. If his travels went well, and he settles on the Greyville track, I like his chances to reproduce that winning run against this field.

An absolute bloodbath at Greyville today, all my selections finished closer to the back of the field than the front!
Only one thing to do now, try and salvage something, so hoping for a result in the big one, Al Muthana EW @ 50/1

It’s been tough going Naidoo for us all. Racing is good, betting is not.

A couple for me for today, after a poor day yesterday.

Race 1 - Omnipotent @ 75/1
Half sister to Gallavanting and King of the Gauls, both who were very quick early. Concern is draw and stable normally dont always have them ready. But at that price worth a shot.

Race 4 - Bilungial @ 11/1
Some decent form over C&D, no super stars in the field.

Race 6 - Mastership @ 18/1
Holds 2nd fav at the weights on earlier runs.
COmplete outsider is Princeofgreen.

Enjoy the racing and good luck

kt6747 wrote: A couple for me for today, after a poor day yesterday.

Race 1 - Omnipotent @ 75/1
Half sister to Gallavanting and King of the Gauls, both who were very quick early. Concern is draw and stable normally dont always have them ready. But at that price worth a shot.

Race 4 - Bilungial @ 11/1
Some decent form over C&D, no super stars in the field.

Race 6 - Mastership @ 18/1
Holds 2nd fav at the weights on earlier runs.
COmplete outsider is Princeofgreen.

Enjoy the racing and good luck

Brilliant KT, massive odds as well

Naidoo wrote:

kt6747 wrote: A couple for me for today, after a poor day yesterday.

Race 1 - Omnipotent @ 75/1
Half sister to Gallavanting and King of the Gauls, both who were very quick early. Concern is draw and stable normally dont always have them ready. But at that price worth a shot.

Race 4 - Bilungial @ 11/1
Some decent form over C&D, no super stars in the field.

Race 6 - Mastership @ 18/1
Holds 2nd fav at the weights on earlier runs.
COmplete outsider is Princeofgreen.

Enjoy the racing and good luck

Brilliant KT, massive odds as well

Thanks Naidoo, after the yesterday, needed a nice win.