Race 1 (1,000m) (8) TRIPPI T is long overdue. One of his best recent efforts has been over course and distance. (1) HELSINKI has consistent form over further.
He is back to a sprint and can feature. (4) RECORD HIGH bears watching. (3) BOMBER STREAM looks held on current form but can sneak a place.
Race 2 (1,000m) Clearing away from the pack (8) ARVERNI PRINCESS has been taking on stronger at recent outings over course and distance. (7) PANTEA has made steady improvement at her last two starts. She is 1.
5kg better off with recent winner (6) ZULULANGA, who will again benefit from the apprentice’s 4kg claim. (10) FASHION MISTRESS started favourite behind Zululanga when last they met and can make amends. Race 3 (1,200m) (7) SAVANTRIX returns from a lengthy break and makes his local debut on the Poly.
He has come down in the ratings but has some fair form in smart company. (2) STRAWBERRY STINGER shed his maiden over course and distance last season. He lost his way back in the Cape but showed signs of a form return last time.
(4) WINTER WAVES is never far back but drops to 1,200m. He has a light weight and goes well on the Poly surface. (8) MUSIC IS LIFE has some fair recent form.
Each-way chance. Race 4 (2,000m) (8) SAN MARZANO was caught late by Tom’s Act last time and is 1kg better off in the handicap. He should be able to turn the tables.
(4) TOM’S ACT finished strongly to collar San Marzano when last they met. Will go close. (6) NATIONAL DREAM was in need of his last .