The action begins at Turffontein at 12:40 pm on Thursday, with 1st of eight races on the card.
TRACK INFORMATION
Race Track: Turf. 2500m near oval circuit inside Standside Track. All races run clockwise round turn with run-in of slightly less than 500m. Track rises 10m from the 1400m to the 500m marks.
Best Draws: Low-number draws preferable over 1450m and 1600m.
WEATHER WATCH
Mostly sunny, 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, 13 to 27 degs, 15 to 37km/h north westerly cross/head wind, Sunset @ 5:42pm
GOING
Good, Pen 21
HAPPENING?
8 Races, 12:40 – 4:35 pm
WHAT TO BET?
EXOTICS
Bi Pot (Races 1-6 )
P A (Races 2-8 )
Pick 6 (Races 3-8 )
Jackpot 1 (Races 4-7 )
Jackpot 2 (Races 5-8 )
DESHLIN’S TOP 3 SELECTIONS
Race 1
Time – 12:40
Distance – 1600m
1 SOLDIER’S EYE – The only previous winner in this race. Should be competitive here.
8 SPRING IN HEAVEN – Displayed improvements in her last 2 races.
5 KEY ELEMENT – Fair debut run. Should be competitive here with natural improvements.
Race 2
Time – 13:15
Distance – 1600m
3 MISS CHRISTMAS – Found form last time when finishing 2nd.
7 DAME COLLEEN – Found form last time when finishing 3rd.
2 IDABELLE – Displayed improvements last time. Fair form in this field.
Race 3
Time – 13:50
Distance – 1200m
2 DAMNED IF I DO – Returns from a 65-day break. Previous form consistent.
3 SOUTHERN STYLE – Consistent form. Racing with Blinkers again.
4 AZUCAR – Ignore her last 2 races. The previous form was competitive.
Race 4
Time – 14:25
Distance – 1200m
5 GOLIATH HERON – Good form. Finished top 3 in his last 5 races.
6 CIAN THE CONQUEROR – Good form. Finished close 2nd last time.
9 SMITH AND WESSON – Good form. Finished close 3rd last time.
Race 5
Time – 15:05
Distance – 1000m
3 COSMIC STAR – Displayed potential last time when winning by 3 lengths.
2 DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN – Ignore the last run. Won his previous race.
6 FULLIAUTOMATIX – Consistent form. Should be competitive here carrying 56kg.
Race 6
Time – 15:35
Distance – 1450m
5 NATIONAL STAR – Finished 2 lengths behind last time. Won her previous 2 races. Should be competitive carrying 54.5kg.
1 WOKONDA – Good form. Finished close 2nd last time.
6 PRAIRIE FALCON – Won her last race by 2.75 lengths. Should be competitive carrying 54kg.
Race 7
Time – 16:05
Distance – 1450m
9 NORTON SOUND – Good form. Won his last 2 races.
14 DIESEL AND DUST – Good form. Finished close 2nd in his last 2 races.
7 RAISEAHALLELUJAH – Consistent form. Finished 2nd last time.
Race 8
Time – 16:35
Distance – 1600m
4 NAPOLEON – Found form last time when finishing close 2nd.
8 KWAZZI’S LADY – Ignore the last run. The previous form is competitive.
1 FISH EAGLE – Good form. Won his last race.
