Winning Form selections for @Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Saturday 25th July where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter Punters Challenge
Race 1
MERRIMENT produced a promising debut effort over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. She took time to find her feet, but stayed on nicely to finish third. It must be noted that multiple horses from that form line have come out and won since. The daughter of Vercingetorix would have gained from the experience and should love the rise to 1250m. With the natural improvement that is expected, she may be the one to beat.
EVANA was in need of her debut effort over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. She would have come on from the run and with the natural improvement that is expected, she should be competitive.
VERSE FOR SUZANNE is an unraced daughter of Vercingetorix from the Justin Snaith stable with Richard Fourie in the saddle. She is related to two-time winner Little Suzie. If not too green in running, she should give a good account of herself. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to her chances.
Race 2
LANDMAN is the top bet on the programme. He produced an eye-catching debut effort over 1000m on this course. The saddle was reported to have slipped that day which makes the run that much more encouraging. The son of The United States would have gained from the experience and should love the rise to 1250m. With the natural improvement that is expected, he should take a power of beating.
LE TISSIER stayed on when third over 1400m on this course last time. The son of Pathfork is a progressive type and from his good draw of two, he may be the one to fill the exacta spot.
RACHETTU found one too good in the form of Coffee Crunch last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. Sean Veale rides and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him where it matters most.
Race 3
ROYAL INFLUENCER set the pace over this distance at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth last time before getting caught late by Superhero. He has finished third on this course previously. He meets the right field and can go one better.
THE BIG BANG has fair consistent form to his name. He stayed on at the finish over 1250m on this course last time. The son of One World may be the one to fill the exacta spot.
MADRA RUA finished 0.75 lengths behind the second choice last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and there should not be much separating them at the finish. He is having his peak run today and should be cherry-ripe. The son of Frankel can earn another cheque.
Race 4
ECHO FOXTROT has shown good improvement in his last two starts. He stayed on when third over 1950m on the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Winter course last time. It must be noted that Glenalmond and the second- place horse have come out and won since. The blinkers remain fitted and in this field, he can shed his maiden tag.
UP IN FLAMES should have finished closer to the winner last time as she received a bump at the 400m mark. The daughter of Futura tries the 2000m for the first time and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, she should pose a threat.
QUIET PLACE finished 1.3 lengths behind the second choice last time. He is 0.5kgs better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result.
Race 5
BOURBON KING followed up his maiden victory with a good third-place finish over 1950m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. It must be noted that multiple horses from that form line have come out and won since. He has finished second in both his efforts over this distance. Andrew Fortune retains the ride and the combination may find themselves in the winner’s enclosure.
CAPTAINS ALLIANCE finished 1.25 lengths behind the top choice last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and he may have to settle for the same result.
MARCUS AURELIUS set the pace over 1500m last time and found extra to keep all challengers at bay. He returns from a well-deserved 10-week break. If not in need of the run, he can follow up with another victory.
Race 6
NOON DAY GUN was slow into stride over this C&D last time, but stayed on to finish third. All three of his career victories have come over this distance. Apprentice Sifisokuhle Bungane takes the 2.5kgs off his back which will assist his cause. If getting away on terms, he can return to winning ways.
DEVIL A SAINT has finished second in his last three starts. He was caught late over 1600m on this course last time. Should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
ONE MAGIC was a beaten favourite when sixth over 1250m on this course last time. The son of One World steps up to 1400m and Richard Fourie steps into the saddle. He has plenty of scope and cannot be discounted.
Race 7
GIRL LIKE US has good consistent form to her credit. She was slow into stride last time, but stayed on to finish third. She has won twice, finished second twice and third once from nine starts over this C&D. Apprentice Sifisokuhle Bungane takes the 2.5kgs off her back which will assist her cause. She may be rewarded for consistency.
STAR WORLD returns from a 13-week break which would have done her the world of good. She has won twice, finished second once and third twice from as many starts over this C&D. If not in need of the run, she should give a good account of herself.
BLUE LAGOON rallied late when winning her last start over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. She received a three-pound penalty for that victory. She is in a good space and merits healthy respect.
