April 23 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis

Race 1 (1,200m)
A fair debut and experience can see (4) INTENSITY and (8) DARK MATTER go closer. But Dark Matter looks to be the better one, albeit there are a number of eye-catching first-timers.
(11) STAR IN MOTION and (10) YIPPEE KIYAY are two that may be worth following in the market.
Race 2 (1,200m)
(1) LIMITLESS SKY has improved and has gone well over this course and distance.
(4) KALI BWANA was second behind impressive winner Keukenhof last time.
(7) KAPTURE THE PEACE and (8) EDUCATOR could prove to be the best of the debutantes.
Race 3 (1,000m)
(2) UN BEL DI comes with smart Cape form over the distance.
(5) MOJO MAN won well last time. He gets a 4kg claimer aboard and can go in again.
(1) KALAHARI ROLLER ran fourth to Mojo Man last time and his last win was over this course and distance.
(3) TWENTY ONE MAY is 0.5kg better off than Mojo Man, taking the apprentice allowance into consideration, but is in good form over the trip and can turn the tables.
Race 4 (1,600m)
(9) DANCING ON A CLOUD was an impressive maiden winner last time. He faces stronger rivals but is capable of improving further.
(12) TERMINATOR has a wide draw to contend with but his last win was over the course and distance. Expect a bold showing from him.
(1) DAPPER is running over a more suitable trip and has the best draw.
(10) THE WOLF won a good race on the Poly last run and stays the trip. The form can hold up.
Race 5 (1,600m)
(1) ICY BLAST has tumbled down the handicap when contesting sprints. Last time, he was drawn widest and now jumps from a more favourable gate.
(7) SUNDANCE KID went close last time. The form has been franked in feature company, so a repeat should see him in the firing line.
(5) JP'S PALACE's last win was on this course and he is progressive.
(4) PLAZA ACCORD is unbeaten in two runs since returning from a lengthy break.
Race 6 (1,200m)
(2) KHETHIWE'S DESTINY is smart and has her third run after a lengthy break. She could prove too classy for her male rivals.
(5) RIVERSTONE comes with solid Cape form over the trip. If fit and well, he will make his presence felt.
(4) AGRADO won well last time. He took a six-point rise in the handicap but can benefit from Rachel Venniker's allowance.
(1) MEXICAN PETE improved last time and can surprise.
Race 7 (1,200m)
(2) REAL WAR won at long odds last start. However, he is a progressive youngster and only got a three-point raise in the handicap.
He beat (8) GORGEOUS GUY by the barest of margins and is now 1.5kg better off at the weights.
(6) WISSA'S ON FIRE will be a big contender.
(9) NOW I GOT YOU may still be under the handicappers' radar and has a light weight.
Race 8 (1,200m)
(4) GETOFFOFMYCLOUD came from the clouds to shed her maiden last time. She can follow up.
(10) DAFNES DAUGHTER has been disappointing at her last two runs but can do better.
(7) MIA'S ATHENA has her second run after a lengthy break. She could surprise at best.
(1) MAMAS BABY does seem to run best on the Poly but can improve on her last run.

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