Turffontein Sat 8/2/14

Mr Mulliner was a great place bet....R4,10 here by us...(tu)

Frodo Wrote:

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> Some very competitve racing complicated by a soft
> track and many scratchings - thoughts:
>
> R1: Apparently according to Joey Soma on USO this
> morning, Dollar Dazzler is the real deal -
> scratched at Scottsville when odds-on in a race
> won by a stable mate - very weak opposition, so
> only the going could beat it imo
>
> R2: Competitive maiden for fillies - nothing
> stands out imo - Galaxy Gold ran on nicely in her
> last start, but that was a weak field - wide draw
> and no experience on the soft - at the end I went
> for Umtata who at least has a nice draw and will
> see out the trip
>
> R3: Very tough fillies and mares handicap -
> Sicilia probably a narrow choice, but many with
> chances, I thought Ruby Chimes who has run well on
> this track and has placed twice in soft going, is
> a definite inclusion from a good draw
>
> R4: None of these have really been exposed to soft
> conditions, so it is a bit of a guessing game; the
> Adamson stable cracked a double on Thursday, so
> Imperial King must be considered, along with the
> favorite Cervantes, who comes out of a strong
> formline, and should have improvement to come;
> Captain's Pleasure is also improving, but will
> have to get lucky from that draw.
>
> R5: Very open fillies and mares handicap, all
> runners bar maybe Fanzene (better shorter imo)
> have chances here - I think the value is down at
> the bottom of the boards with Come With Me and
> Fortitude
>
> R6: Halve the Deficit by far my best bet - pity
> about the scratching of Killua Castle, as the
> price has now come down - Captain Lars to pick up
> the pieces should Halve the Deficit 'fall in a
> hole'
>
> R7: Fillies feature, where everything points to
> Athina, fair draw, well weighted, acts in the
> soft; Olive Leaf the unknown quantity who must be
> include in everything - place moeny to be fought
> out by Winter Star, Close the Gap, For the Lads
> and Samba Serenade
>
> R8: Pace will be the key - may not be a bad idea
> to include Mr Mulliner who has run close to
> Sovereign Mint (who almost beat Mr Cricket)
> in the maidens
>
> R9: Solar Triptych the obvious one, going the only
> possible problem; Arctic Hooligan fair place value
> imo
>
> Enjoy (tu)


Should have stuck the to the 6th, 7th and 8th - o wait I did have a nice double Halve the Deficit on to Athena - - pity I wasted money on the other races

Brilliant synopsis of the 6th, 7th and 8th Frodo...(tu)