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Rollo The Viking looks well placed to go one better in the Servotech B Stakes over 1400m, the feature on Sunday’s competitive ten-race card at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Now with a run under Nathan Kotzen’s care, he finished a close second to the useful Wild At War over course and distance and drops slightly in class. The booking of Muzi Yeni could prove decisive.
The opposition is strong. Uzwano reunites with Gavin Lerena after two wins together, while stablemate Kanaal Skater remains a lively contender. The Shepherd is a talented but unpredictable runner who could improve in quieter surroundings for his new yard. Wild At War must overcome a difficult draw, while Down By The River returns to a shorter trip after a solid effort behind King Pelles.
Red Taffety appeals in the opening leg of the Place Accumulator on local debut after useful Cape form, with Lilting Song and the improving Princess Trippi posing dangers.
The first Pick 6 leg looks wide open. Blind Speed should enjoy the step up in trip, Deepest Water can follow up her maiden win, and Mississippi Spice continues to improve with weight relief. Saint Brigid, a course-and-distance winner, also commands respect.
Psyche impressed when shedding her maiden and could follow up, though Sascha’s Dream, Zena Rose and Fine Wine are closely matched. Continental Express rates a strong chance in the sixth with his consistent staying form, while Tobacconist and Tee Dog add depth.
Prince Of Troy has claims in a competitive eighth, alongside My Lucky Charm, Next Of Kin and Dricus.
Blue Steel could be one of the better bets on the card after an authoritative maiden win and looks progressive despite a big weight. Definitely Yes and Kimball O’Hara are dangers should he falter.
Calantha stands out in Sycamore Sprint
Saturday’s nine-race programme on the Standside track at Turffontein Racecourse may lack Grade 1 headlines, but it presents strong betting opportunities, particularly in the late sprint features.
The Grade 3 Sycamore Sprint (Race 7) over 1160m for fillies and mares centres around the progressive Calantha, who appears to have returned from a lengthy break in peak form. The daughter of Querari has won two of five starts since her six-month layoff, highlighted by an authoritative victory over 1200m at the Vaal in February where she quickened impressively under 60kg.
Although raised three merit-rating points, the Mike de Kock-trained mare remains lightly raced for a five-year-old and could still be ahead of the handicapper. A three-time winner over this course and distance, she returns to favourable conditions with Jeffrey Syster retaining the ride and looks the runner to beat.
The closing Pinnacle Stakes (Race 9), also over 1160m, features veteran sprinter William Robertson, who continues to defy age. The son of Rafeef recorded his 17th career victory over 1000m at Turffontein two weeks ago, carrying 62kg and finishing strongly under Ryan Munger.
Their partnership has been highly productive, yielding seven wins from 15 starts together. The extra distance poses no concern, with William Robertson boasting an outstanding record over the course and distance, rarely finishing outside the placings. Racing off the same mark, he again sets the standard.
Earlier on the card, juveniles Kavady (Race 2) and Turn It Up (Race 3) both impressed when winning at their second starts and look capable of further improvement, offering punters early opportunities before the established sprint stars take centre stage.
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Apprentice riders take centre stage at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Wednesday, adding extra intrigue to a competitive card. In-form apprentice Sifiso Bungane looks particularly well placed with several strong rides.
The feature is a competitive B Stakes over 1600m where the progressive Yamazaki appears well weighted to strike. Despite just one win from 11 starts, his consistency stands out and his recent second behind the improving Foudre reads well, with the form already producing subsequent winners. Trainer Justin Snaith keeps him on home soil and his overall form lines compare favourably with his rivals.
Handsome Prince remains talented but faces stamina queries, while Boogiefied arrives off a narrow course-and-distance victory and commands respect under Keagan de Melo.
Among the apprentice contests, Gimme The Power looks the runner to beat in race four after two solid efforts over the same course and distance. Leading apprentice Mxolisi Mbuto partners Black Erika in race six; the Adam Marcus-trained filly has improved steadily since shedding her maiden and should be competitive again.
Bungane has another strong opportunity in race eight aboard Backinthefastlane, who continues to progress since leaving the maiden ranks and should appreciate the return to 1600m.
Earlier, Enticement sets a high standard in race one after an impressive debut second behind promising company and looks hard to oppose. Miss Smiley could capitalise on a light weight in race two if producing her best form.
Ready For The Road steps up to 2000m in race three after a career-best second and shapes as a major contender, while Palace Gift seeks a hat-trick in race five with a useful 4kg claiming apprentice booked.
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RACE 1: DE LA SOREC STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 1) – 1000M – TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Reine Esther (FR) This filly is out of the mare Miss Minding who only raced once for a thirteen finish. Top yard and she could be absolutely anything. Appen (FR) Filly out of the mare Perfect Approach who raced 5 times but at best finished third in a Claimer. Grandam was a Group 2 winner. Respected. Gypsea (FR) The mare Aseel raced 5 times in her career and her best finishing was a third in a Maiden. On pedigree this filly may need further. Oblinskha (FR) This filly is out of the mare Kiwiana who raced twice in her career but did not spark much. May be involved in exotics.
RACE 2: JEAN-FRANCOIS BERNARD MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 18:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Andeol (IRE) Comforting debut finishing fourth in a Maiden over 1600m at Chantill on 25 September 2025. Makes a return but can run well fresh. Solikhiev (FR) Supplemented Solikhiev finished second on debut in a Maiden over 1600m at Toulouse on 1 March. Good winning chance. Chrisjonh (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing third over 1600m. Should improve and strip fitter. Westminster Bobcat (IRE) Out of the unraced mare Bit Of Banter. Not much in the pedigree but this colt could be anything.
RACE 3: CHEISTIAN BAILLET MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 19:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Kythira (IRE) Ran eleventh on debut in a Maiden over 1600m at Chantilly on 20 September 2025. Out of a Group 1 winning mare and returns after a break. Can make amends. Balkadisha (IRE) Comforting fifth in a Maiden over 1600m at Newcastle on 21 October 2025. Debuts on French soil and can be firing here. Sofia’s Spring (FR) Finished off twelve on debut in a Maiden over 1600m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 8 September 2025. Will look to redeem herself here. Koya (FR) Comforting fourth in a Maiden over 1800m at Chantilly on 27 February. Include in all plays.
RACE 4: DU MEETING 2026 DE LA TESTE-B.A HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 4) – 1900M – TIME: 19:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000
Morea (FR) Does not spark the eye finishing fifteen in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 13 February. Needs to find her earlier form again. Nerokas (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Handicap over 2000m at Pau on 23 February. Good winning chance. Top Glory (FR) Pleasant third in a Class 4 Handicap over 2000m at Pau on 23 February. Each way chance here. Snatcher (FR) Ran twelve in a Class 4 Handicap over 2000m at Pau on 23 February. Needs to polish up on current state.
RACE 5: DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DE TOULOUSE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 5) – 1900M – TIME: 20:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Al Aamriya (FR) Unreliable but was runner-up in a Handicap at Mont-de-Marsan over 1600m on 12 March. Can go one place better. Soriane (FR) Very consistent and was runner-up in a Handicap at Toulouse over 2000m on 23 November 2025. Threatening to win but is returning from a break. Golden State (FR) Showed some improvement when third in a Handicap at Mont-de-Marsan over 1600m on 12 March. Can be competitive once again. Puerto Madero (FR) Has some fair form and finished fifth in a Handicap at Pau over 2000m on 23 February. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 6: GP DU BASSIN D’ARCACHON LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 20:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR47600
Mont De Soleil (IRE) Has won half of his ten starts, the latest in a Group 3 at Vichy over 2000m on 16 July 2025. Returns from a break but can score. Tipinso (FR) Consistent and was runner-up in a Listed at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 2200m on 22 February. Fit and should fight out the finish. Pleaseman (FR) Successful in a Listed at Strasbourg over 2000m on 11 November 2025. Likes that course and is not out of it returning from a break. Climate Change (FR) Victorious in a Class 1 Condition at Le Croise-Laroche over 1800m on 15 November 2025. Returns from a break but can make the frame.
RACE 7: JACQUES MELLER STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 7) – 1400M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR34800
Alem (FR) Very consistent and was third in a Listed at Craon over 1600m on 28 September 2025. Returns from a break but can score if fit enough. Sir Tommy Cen (IRE) Not disgraced when fifth in a Listed at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1600m on 15 February. Has the ability and should fight out the finish. Breizh Sky (FR) In good shape and was fourth in a Class 2 Condition at Chantilly over 1400m on 21 January. Can contest the finish again. Cambronne (FR) Usually competitive and was fourth in a Class 1 Condition at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1500m on 22 February. Should make the frame.
RACE 8: DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DE BORDEAUX HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 8) – 1900M – TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Uppercut (FR) Not reliable and finished eighth in a Handicap at Pau over 2000m on 8 February. Has improved since gelded and is capable of scoring. Angel Charly Kept to the PSF of late and finished sixth in a Handicap at Pau over 2000m on 23 February. Should do better back on the grass and has claims. Long Ke Wan (FR) Very consistent and was fourth in a Handicap at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1800m on 4 November 2025. Returns from a break but can win if fit enough. Manne (FR) In good shape and was third in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 3 March. Can be a threat to these rivals.
RACE 9: DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DE CRAON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 9) – 2400M – TIME: 22:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Royaumont (FR) Has only been modest of late and finished tenth in a Handicap at Pau over 2400m on 20 February. Has won at this track and can bounce back to score. Mad Whip (FR) In good shape and was runner-up in a Handicap at Pau over 2400m on 20 February. Should be right there at the finish once again. Veritable (FR) Not reliable and finished sixth in a Handicap at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1800m on 10 March. Capable of contesting the finish. Mexican Dream (FR) A good runner-up in a Claimer at Pau over 2400m on 23 February. Holding form and could get involved with the finish once again.
RACE 10: DE SANS-SOUCI HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 1) – 1800M – TIME: 23:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Spirit Grey (FR) Very consistent and was third in a Handicap over this track and trip on 2 March. Should be right there at the finish once again. Queen Singer (FR) Did not show her best when sixth in a Handicap at Marseille-Vivaux over 2000m on 9 March. Victorious at this track before and has claims. Cedrus (FR) Showed some improvement when fourth in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 3 March. In decent form and has won a couple of times over this track and trip. Respect. Alcatoser (FR) Unreliable but was runner-up in a Handicap over this course and distance on 2 March. Has shown improvement and is not out of it.
RACE 11: DE MERMOZ HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 2) – 1800M – TIME: 23:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Secret Feeling (FR) Victorious in a Handicap over this course and distance on 2 March. Has shown improvement and can carry a penalty to victory. Antinea (FR) Did not show her best when sixth in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 3 March. Can be a real threat this track and trip. As A Charm (FR) Only modest of late and was sixth in a Handicap over this course and distance on 2 March. Victorious back in November and is not out of it. Twin Boy (FR) Unreliable and finished sixth in a Handicap at this track over 2200m on 11 March. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 12: PIERRE FROMENT MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 3) – 1800M – TIME: 00:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Charlie Oscar Not disgraced when fifth on debut in a Condition at Deauville over 1500m on 22 January. Capable of improvement and has claims in this line-up. Bon Viveur (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Condition over this course and distance on 2 March. Can go one better. Sansuro (GER) Has some fair form and was not disgraced when fifth in a Condition at Chantilly over 1600m on 25 February. Should be a threat to these rivals. Giovanni Giorgio (FR) Did not show his best when seventh in a Condition at Chantilly over 1600m on 25 February. Capable of contesting the finish.
RACE 13: CEREALISTE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 4) – 1800M – TIME: 00:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13700
Blanquette (FR) Has struggled of late and was tenth in a Claimer at Chantilly over 1600m on 12 March. Capable of doing better and can bounce back to score. Merveille (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Condition at Pornichet-La Baule over 2000m on 18 February. Has claims in this line-up. Asprila Consistent this year and was fourth in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1600m on 12 March. Should contest the finish once again. Sully Has some fair form and was not disgraced when fourth in a Condition at Marseille-Vivaux over 2600m on 9 March. Should be competitive in this line-up.
RACE 14: DE BONNETERRE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 5) – 2400M – TIME: 01:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Docteur Tournesol (FR) In good form and was third in a Handicap over this track and trip on 2 March. Victorious back in February and has claims again. Exhit (FR) Successful in a Handicap over this course and distance on 2 March. In decent form and can double up carrying a penalty. Jagda (FR) Not reliable but was runner-up in a Handicap over this track and trip on 14 February. Can be a threat yet again. Chasuble (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Handicap over this course and distance on 2 March. A winner back in November and is not out of it.
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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE/ DURBANVILLE@2026.03.21
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R126.912, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: CHARMING CHEETAH stayed on to finish ahead of ZALATORIS in a Listed race over a similar trip, and the former should confirm his superiority on similar weight terms. Consistent TRAJANUS has a bit to find on official ratings but has shown enough to be competitive. Returning VICTORY IN ORLEANS is unexposed and open to any amount of improvement in her first for the new stable.
Selections: #1 Charming Cheetah, #3 Trajanus, #2 Zalatoris, #4 Victory In Orleans
TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE, 21.03.2026, RACE 2, GALLOPS, 1160M, TURF, R135.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: KAVADY and QUEEN LEILA confirmed the promise of their debuts by winning next time out, and both have had that form franked by subsequent winners. They are open to improvement over this extended trip so will likely play leading roles. OCEAN MISTRESS receives 3kg from those rivals and is expected to improve after a pleasing debut 2nd. RUBY WHISPER has the form and experience to make her presence felt too. Watch the betting on newcomer EL SHADDAI.
Selections: #1 Kavady, #2 Queen Leila, #5 Ocean Mistress, #6 Ruby Whisper
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R140,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTAIN’S ANGEL must have a big winning chance in this field, he was doing some good work late behind Red Spice on debut, with natural improvement expected from this good-looking colt, he will be hard to beat from a neat draw. LE CONCIERGE has been rested for 105 days, he ran a lovely race on debut behind Catwalk King at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, he will love the step up in trip to 1400m on Saturday, he should be right there in the finish from a good draw. FROM THE ISLAND has run two nice races in succession, he was still green in his last start behind Lady Jean, if he gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, he should finish amongst the places, watch him closely. HERO’S JOURNEY was a touch disappointing behind his stable companion on the 4th of February, if he brings his debut run to the track, he will have a massive winning chance here.
Selections: #2 CAPTAIN’S ANGEL, #1 LE CONCIERGE, #6 FROM THE ISLAND, #5 HERO’S JOURNEY
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R150.000, 13:20GMT+2 Race Summary: Stablemates STATUS SYMBOL and TURN IT UP built on promising introductions to win subsequently. The latter fared better of the Sean Tarry runners on debut and appears the pick of the pair on riding engagements. SPIRIT OF GABZ may have needed his last start in a Listed race and could pose more of a threat at this level. GONE COLD caught the eye on debut and should make his presence felt with any improvement. Selections: #3 Turn It Up, #2 Status Symbol, #4 Gone Cold, #1 Spirit Of Gabz HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R90,000, 13:40GMT+2Race Summary: RHYTHM KING could be serious value in this tricky race, the blinkers have been removed, the apprentice takes off 4kgs on Saturday, and he has a good draw of one, he will be hard to fetch late, include him into all bets. FORTUNE ONE stayed on beautifully for second in his last start behind Trois Sept Huit, he is definitely improving with every start, there is no doubt that he will be very competitive. WEDDING VOW finished like a rocket behind Winter In Auckland on the 11th of February, she has a low weight on her back, if she brings her last run to the track again on Saturday, she can trouble them all in the finish. CRAZY LITTLE THING has run two excellent races in succession, if she gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, she will run a big race.
Selections: #1 RHYTHM KING, #3 FORTUNE ONE, #6 WEDDING VOW, #8 CRAZY LITTLE THING
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R105.000, 13:55GMT+2 Race Summary: UTSAAH produced a career-best 2nd in first-time blinkers (retained) over this trip and a repeat of that could suffice. Both NICHOLSON LANDING and MADE TO MEASURE fit similar profiles after last-start runners-up finishes of their own, so they will likely fight out the finish if confirming that improvement. BE MY FATE didn’t go unnoticed on debut and could have a say on her reappearance. Selections: #1 Utsaah, #3 Made To Measure, #2 Nicolson Landing, #5 Be My Fate HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90,000, 14:15GMT+2Race Summary: MERCENARY was gelded on the 23rd of January 2026, he stayed on nicely for third behind Prairie Dawn on the 21st of January at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, even though he carries top weight for this Open Maiden event on Saturday, he has some strong form, and he will go close to winning. TRIP TO CAMELOT would have needed his last run when finishing second behind Money Extractor, he is exceptionally well-bred, there is no doubt that he will be much fitter on Saturday, include him into all bets, he can win a race like this quite easily. SPANISH VERSE only found Tunguska too good in his last start at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, the drop in trip to 1600m will be no problem for this gelding, he will be running on strongly late. MASTERONTHEMOON ran a much better race behind Fast Train last time, that was his first run back after a long break, he will love the step up in trip to 1600m, watch him closely at a decent price.
Selections: #4 MERCENARY, #5 TRIP TO CAMELOT, #8 SPANISH VERSE, #7 MASTERONTHEMOON Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R120.000, 14:30GMT+2 Race Summary: GIMMETHESPOTLIGHT was too far out of his ground when a beaten short-priced favourite last time. He ran on from last to finish 4th on the Inside track but should atone for that defeat as the switch to the Standside track, with its longer run-in, from a favourable inside gate should be more to his liking. LANCE ALOT, MILLENNIUM WARRIOR and POMPEII SHIELD all have the form and experience to pick up the pieces if the selection fluffed his lines again. Returning SNOW MOON and MASTER BUDDY have earning potential too. Selections: #1 Gimmethespotlight, #5 Pompeii Shield, #7 Master Buddy, #4 Millennium Warrior HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 14:50GMT+2Race Summary: VIXENS WAR has run two lovely races in succession, this looks to be the right race for her to exit the maiden ranks, her form is consistent, and she has a good draw, she will be tough to beat in this Open Maiden event. KITUBA will love the step up in trip to 1600m on Saturday, she was still green in running when finishing just under three lengths behind Alessia Asheville on the 25th of February, from a neat draw, she will run a big race. PACIFIC WATERS will need some luck from a tricky draw, her form is consistent, if the gaps open at the right time for this filly, she will be amongst the places. FATE OF PACE ran a much better race behind her stable companion on the 4th of March, if she brings that run to the track again on Saturday, she will be competitive.
Selections: #4 VIXENS WAR, #2 KITUBA, #9 PACIFIC WATERS, #7 FATE OF PACE
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R125.000, 15:05GMT+2 Race Summary: Last-start winners JORDAN and COPPER PLATE remain competitive under resultant penalties. POPLAR PARK wasn’t disgraced in a fillies’ Listed race last time so warrants respect at this level, even against on male opposition, off a reduced mark and with the aid of her rider’s 4kg allowance. VESUVIO is proven at this level and over this distance so can’t be taken lightly either, while well-bred ONE MORE STAR could have more to offer stretching out to this trip for the first time. Selections: #1 Jordan, #2 Poplar Park, #4 One More Star, #8 Copper Plate HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125,000, 15:25GMT+2Race Summary: KING’S QUEST quickened up smartly to win a good race last time, he was given four points for that victory on the 4th of March, the yard thinks highly of this gelding, he can definitely win again. CARRIACOU never runs a bad race, he was doing some good work late for third behind Boogiefied on the 14th of February, he loves this track and trip, he will go close from a good draw. CLARK GRISWOLD won his maiden impressively on the 10th of November at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, he has been rested and gelded, if he doesn’t need the run back from a small break, he will be right there in the finish. KLIPTOWN finished like a rocket in his last start behind Spirit on the 22nd of February, he is a beautiful horse with a great action, he will be doing some good work late, watch him closely from a nice draw.
Selections: #4 KING’S QUEST, #3 CARRIACOU, #6 CLARK GRISWOLD, #5 KLIPTOWN
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R225.000, 15:40GMT+2 Race Summary: Many with chances in a competitive Grade 3 sprint. CHROME TOURMALINE and LITTLE BALLERINA are course-and-distance suited and will likely acquit themselves well on the evidence of recent performances. RACHEL WALL fluffed her lines last time but remains open to improvement on her reappearance. POBLANO, FROZEN FANTASY and Eastern Cape raider SONG OF MYSELF are also consistent sprinters with the means to play leading roles. Lightly raced PERFECT MIRACLE has shown enough to make her presence felt too, especially under a light weight. Last-start winner CALANTHA remains competitive under a penalty. Selections: #5 Poblano, #7 Frozen Fantasy, #4 Rachel Wall, #8 Calantha HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R100,000, 16:00GMT+2Race Summary: WINTER PEARL looks to be one of the better bets on the day, the drop in trip and the good draw is key for this gelding on Saturday, he has dropped one point in the ratings from his last run on the 22nd of February, he will be very hard to beat in this field. GRAVITY always has a money chance at this level, he will be switched off early from a wide draw, and he will be storming home late, watch him closely, Trainer Piet Botha has done a good job with this gelding. PRINCE OF TIBET is much better than his last start on the 28th of February, ignore that run completely, the drop in trip to 1250m will be no problem for this individual, on his best form, he will be super competitive. JET A ONE ran a cracker behind Sooty on the 11th of February, if he brings that run to the track again, he could surprise them all.
Selections: #3 WINTER PEARL, #8 GRAVITY, #4 PRINCE OF TIBET, #5 JET A ONE
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R127.500, 16:15GMT+2 Race Summary: BOOM BOOM was rewarded for consistency with a last-start Polytrack victory and the switch to turf under a 2-point penalty shouldn’t prevent another forward showing. TEO TORRIATTE and BACK FROM WAR bounced back to form last time and could get into the picture if confirming that improvement. STREISAND, ART NOUVEAU and TOO LATE MY MATE are consistent performers capable of better than their last starts suggest. OPEN SESAME has more scope for improvement than her rivals, especially in first-time blinkers. Selections: #5 Boom Boom, #6 Too Late My Mate, #3 Art Nouveau, #4 Back From War HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R150,000, 16:35GMT+2Race Summary: ABSOLUTELY YES ran a big race in the Winchester Sprint Cup on the 31st of January, he is very talented this gelding, if he relaxes early, he will be hard to beat from a good draw on Saturday. NORDIC CHIEF didn’t stay 1600m in his last start on the 22nd of February, the blinkers have been fitted, and he drops in trip to 1250m, he could be dangerous, watch him closely. SCOTTISH KISS was only beaten just over one length by Snow Pilot on the 31st of January, he will enjoy the drop in trip on Saturday, he has lots of ability this gelding, if the race works out for him from a tricky draw, he can definitely win a race like this. OBJET D’ART was a touch unlucky in his last start behind Spirit, he is a young horse that is improving with every start, he is nowhere near the finished article just yet, keep a close eye on him.
Selections: #2 ABSOLUTELY YES, #5 NORDIC CHIEF, #6 SCOTTISH KISS, #4 OBJET D’ ART
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R200.000, 16:50GMT+2 Race Summary: Veteran WILLIAM ROBERTSON looked better than ever when winning under a big weight recently over 1000m. He is equally effective over this extended trip so should fight out the finish off an unchanged mark. Female rivals RODEO DRIVE (last-start winner) and MINOGUE will have no issue dropping back to a sprint trip, and both are weighted to be competitive. CHASING HAPPINESS, KARATE KID and RAFA BAY have a bit to find on official ratings but are dangerous to discount under light weights. Selections: #1 William Robertson, #4 Rodeo Drive, #5 Minogue, #10 Rafa Bay HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 17:10GMT+2Race Summary: WHO IS SHE must have a massive winning chance in this field, her form is good, the drop in trip to 1600m will help her chances, this looks to be the right race for her to exit the maiden ranks. AUTUMN RUSH finished just over four lengths behind Vivo Per Lei on the 4th of March, she was drawn badly on that occasion, the step up in trip to 1600m on Saturday could unlock further improvement, include her into all bets. EPERNAY has run two fair races in succession, she could be the value play in this tough race, there is no doubt that she will love the step up in trip, if she gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, she will be competitive. WOMAN IN GOLD will need to improve to win a race like this, her form of late has been disappointing, she now drops in trip, and the tongue tie has been fitted, watch for sharp improvement from this filly at a big price.
Selections: #6 WHO IS SHE, #7 AUTUMN RUSH, #8 EPERNAY, #5 WOMAN IN GOLD
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RACE 1: DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DEV SABLE-SUR-SARTHE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE MANS RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 18:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Jabracadabra (FR) Three runs so far, fourth on the latter over 1800m at Compiegne in a Maiden on 10 October 2025. Leading chance of scoring. Sourdeval (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing third over 1800m. Should improve and strip fitter. Mister Charmes (IRE) Unraced gelding by St Mark’s Basilica, the dam won 2 races. From a good stable that does well with newcomers and is worth a market check. Red Scotch (FR) Ran well to be third on his last run over 1800m at Chantilly in a Handicap on 20 February 2026. One to pay attention to.
RACE 2: DE RUAUDIN MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE MANS RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 19:04 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Fashion City (FR) Placed second on her last run at Chantilly in a Maiden on 19 December 2025. Expected to be fit from a layoff and can score. Never Late (FR) Ran with promise over 1600m when second in a Maiden at Pornichet on 27 February 2026. Open to improvement and can feature. Fillette Du Houley (FR) Finished sixth at Pornichet on first start over 1600m on 27 February 2026. Showed promise on debut and will know more this time. In the mix. Grande Merci (IRE) Unraced filly by Magna Grecia, the dam ran once. From a respected trainer that knows the time of day. Looks good on paper and warrants consideration.
RACE 3: DU CANTON DE SAVIGNE-L’EVEQUE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE MANS RACE 3) – 2300M – TIME: 19:36 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20100
Sweet For Me (FR) Won by over 2 lengths on her second start over 2200m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Maiden on turf on 24 February 2026. Key chance. Salitos (IRE) Won on the second start over 2200m in a Maiden at Fontainebleau on 28 February 2026. Improving and warrants respect. Crackon (FR) Won by 4.5 lengths on his second start in a Maiden over 2000m at Pau on 26 December 2025. Easy winner on the PSF and now tries turf. Hard to ignore. Xtramour (FR) Recent success by a narrow margin over 2000m at this track in a Maiden on 4 March 2026. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 4: DES MANCELLES CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE MANS RACE 4) – 1950M – TIME: 20:08 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Une Aventure (FR) Placed on all four runs this year, the latter over 1400m when fourth at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a Claimer on 10 March. Key chance. Rage Chope (FR) Placed third on her latest start over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in a Claimer on 5 March. Capable of making an impact. Kamikaze (SWI) Four unplaced efforts of late, the most recent over 1800m at Deauville in a Handicap on 29 January. Placed second on debut and is capable of a better run down in class. Ivra Chope (FR) Finished second on the latest start over 1800m in a Claimer at Fontainebleau on 13 March. Ought to be thereabouts.
RACE 5: DE ROUILLON MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE MANS RACE 5) – 1950M – TIME: 20:43 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11900
Golden Disc (FR) Unplaced last time, second before that over 2000m at Vichy in a Maiden on 16 July 2025. Can be competitive and looks like a strong contender. Xclusivite (FR) Unplaced last start, second before that over 2000m at Cholet in a Maiden on 2 June 2025. Ought to be on the premises. Iridia (GER) Unplaced last time, fourth before that over 1600m at Chantilly in a Condition on 12 February 2026. One to pay attention to. Bahia Warana (FR) Placed third on his last run over 1600m at Lignieres in a Condition on 7 March 2026. Among the leading each way options.
RACE 6: DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES D’ECOMMOY CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE MANS RACE 6) – 1950M – TIME: 21:18 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400
Nepalais (FR) Three placed runs this year, the most recent over 2200m in a Class 4 Claimer at Lyon La Soie on 2 March. Can score back on turf. Zolia (FR) Two wins of late, the most recent over 2200m at Lyon La Soie in a Class 4 Handicap on 24 February 2026. Capable of getting a hat-trick. Alkidan Unplaced last time, fourth before that over 1800m at Deauville in a Class 3 Handicap on 7 February 2026. Enters calculations. Meautis (FR) Unplaced last time, third before that over 2400m at Deauville in a Class 3 Handicap on 16 January 2026. Among the leading each-way options.
RACE 7: D’ARNAGE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE MANS RACE 7) – 3200M – TIME: 21:53 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11900
Keen Lady (FR) Three second-placed runs of late, the most recent over 3000m at Pornichet in a Condition on 18 February 2026. Can get a deserved win. Madama Three placed runs of late, third on the most recent over 2400m at Craon in a Maiden on 30 November 2025. Player. Zymek (FR) Two unplaced runs this year, the latter over 2400m at Lignieres in a Class 3 on 7 March. Capable of being involved. Hartman (FR) Two unplaced runs so far, the most recent over 3000m at Pornichet in a Condition on 18 February 2026. Can improve and make the frame.
RACE 8: DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DE MAMERS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE MANS RACE 8) – 1400M – TIME: 22:28 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Chirimiri Finished fifth last time, a win before that over 1300m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Claimer on 12 February 2026. Leading contender. Source Code (FR) Two unplaced runs this year, the most recent over 1400m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 2 Handicap on 5 March. Capable of being competitive. Ananteal (FR) Fair fifth last time over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 3 Handicap on 24 February 2026. Hard to rule out of the Top 3. Chiricco (FR) Credible effort to be fifth at Machecoul over 1600m in a Class 3 on 10 February 2026. Enters each-way calculations.
RACE 9: JEAN-MICHEL DE KERGOLAY MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE CROISE-LAROCHE RACE 1) – 1800M – TIME: 22:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Vatican (FR) Not beaten far when third in a Maiden over 1800m at Chantilly on 27 February 2026. Won second on debut prior, and he could prove hard to beat. Bayramova (FR) A promising fifth in a Maiden over 1600m at Chantilly on 10 January 2026. She ran on strongly in the closing stages and this longer distance should suit. Perfectday (FR) A progressive second in a Maiden over 1800m at Chantilly on 21 January 2026. She is improving and looks one to follow. My Girl Molly (IRE) Unraced 2YO filly by Invincible Spirit out of Galileo mare Awesome Girl trained by Francis Graffard. Full sister Spirit Gal won a Listed in Ireland and ran third in a Group 3 over 1400m at Deauville.
RACE 10: ROBERT DIERS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE CROISE-LAROCHE RACE 2) – 1800M – TIME: 23:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Siska (FR) Only beaten 0.75 lengths when second in a Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 10 March 2026. She has put up four successive second placings and deserves a victory. Salamanque A decent fifth in a Handicap over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 5 March 2026. That was a promising performance and should be competitive in this company. Play The Game (FR) Finished seventh in a Handicap over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 5 March 2026. Her previous two runs were better and with a drop in weight, she could be competitive in this line-up. Still Loving Dream (FR) Not beaten far when second in a Maiden over 1600m at Lignieres on 1 November 2025. Was improving late in his 2YO career and looks well treated in this field.



























