Durbanville racing tips and form analysis for Saturday, July 25
Our Hollywoodbets Durbanville tips, form and preview focus on a competitive seven-race card on Saturday, July 25, where punters may need to build an early advantage before several especially challenging races later in the day.
There are three debutants in Race 1, a Maiden Juvenile Plate over 1250m, so a market watch is advised. Of those with experience, Merriment is preferred after making encouraging headway on debut in a race that was run at a relatively quick time for the class. The form has also been franked, with Dream Trip and World Of Secrets both winning at their next starts.
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Candice Bass trains Merriment, with Aldo Domeyer taking the ride. The pair remain a high-percentage combination, striking at a win rate of 27% and placing with just under 60% of their runners. Evana should also improve second up after a fair debut, while the newcomers will need to be monitored in the market.
Landman is the selection in Race 2 after producing an excellent debut when narrowly beaten by My Bonny Boy despite suffering from a slipped saddle. Royal Influencer looks another strong early chance in Race 3, having been touched off by the above-average Superhero after leading for a long way over this course last month.
Echo Foxtrot has improved significantly since returning from a break and having blinkers fitted, making him a major contender in a difficult Race 4. Marcus Aurelius and the potentially smart Mutiny In Heaven appeal as the two to concentrate on in Race 5, while One Magic can bounce back over 1400m in Race 6. Girl Like Us is overdue another victory and can go close in the finale if receiving the necessary luck in running.
Below is our free form analysis and racing tips for all seven races at Durbanville on Saturday.
Race 1
Hollywoodbets DURBANVILLE WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE (Fillies)
MERRIMENT (8) stayed on well for third behind SHE’S CHOSEN on debut, the form of that race has worked out well, with natural improvement expected from this well-bred filly, she must have a big winning chance. EVANA (3) finished four lengths behind SING FOREVERMORE on debut, she can only improve going into her second run on Saturday, watch her closely from a good draw. GIMME PERFECT (5) stayed on well late time behind WORLD OF SECRETS, she will love the step up in trip, include her into all bets at a decent price. VERSE FOR SUZANNE (7) could be anything, she gets the services of top jockey Richard Fourie, watch the market, and watch her moving down to the start.
Our tip: 8-3-5-7
Race 2
LUCKY FISH PLINKO MAIDEN PLATE
LANDMAN (8) ran a great race on debut, he finished second behind MY BONNY BOY on June 27, in hope that he gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, he will be hard to beat in this field. SICILY (4) is much better than his last run, ignore that performance on June 16, he needs a particular ride, if the race works out for him early, he will be right there in the finish. LE TISSIER (2) has run two very good races in succession, he drops in trip, and he gets 2.5kgs off his back, watch him closely from a neat draw. AUTOCORRECT (5) has been rested and gelded, with natural improvement expected from this individual, he could sneak into the places at a decent price.
Our tip: 8-4-2-5
Race 3
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ROYAL INFLUENCER (3) just got touched off late by SUPERHERO in a driving finish on June 23, he easily brings in the best form into this race, he will be hard to beat from a good draw. HAVOC (7) ran a much better race last time, he will love the step up in trip to 1500m, watch him closely. MADRA RUA (4) ran a fair race behind SWIFT SERENITY Serenity on the June 16, in hope that he stays this trip, he should be competitive from a good draw. THE BIG BANG (5) only got going when the race was over on the July 7, he has a good place chance on his best form, include him into all bets.
Our tip: 3-7-4-5
Race 4
ONE WORLD SYNDICATE OPEN MAIDEN
ECHO FOXTROT (7) has run two lovely races in succession, the blinkers stay on, with some luck in running from a tricky draw, he will go close to winning. UP IN FLAMES (8) stayed on well for third behind LIEFLING on July 7, she will be just off the speed early from a bad draw, and she will be running on strongly late, include her into all bets. SPARKLING SKY (2) didn’t have much luck in running on May 31, she is a big filly with a big action, she will love the step up in trip to 2000m, watch her closely from a nice draw. QUIET PLACE (6) never runs a bad race, he could sneak into the places.
Our tip: 7-8-2-6
Race 5
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MARCUS AURELIUS (7) quickened up smartly to win a good race on May 16, he was given three points for that win, the step up in trip to 1600m will be no problem for this gelding, he has a big winning chance again. BOURBON KING (3) didn’t have much luck in running last time behind WALOYO YAMONI, in hope that he is closer to the speed on Saturday, he will run a massive race from a good draw. CAPTAINS ALLIANCE (6) must have a good place chance in this field, he is much better over this trip, include him into all bets. MUTINY IN HEAVEN (8) has been rested for 62 days, he won his maiden impressively on May 24, he looks progressive, with some luck in running from a tricky draw, he will be competitive.
Our tip: 7-3-6-8
Race 6
LUCKY FISH AVIATOR CLASS 5
ONE MAGIC (5) was heavily supported in the market on July 7, unfortunately the race didn’t go according to plan for him, he is much better than that, he will love the step up in trip to 1400m, if he bounces back to his best form, he will be hard to beat in this field. DEVIL A SAINT (3) will be cherry ripe for this race on Saturday, he travelled like a winner in his last start behind Baton Rouge on July 7, he has a big winning chance on his current form. THOMAS JENKINS (7) just needed his last run on June 27, he is nice and consistent at this level, he will be much fitter going into this race on Saturday, watch him closely. NOON DAY GUN (2) stayed on well for third behind SUPER VIKING last time, he should be amongst the places again from a neat draw.
Our tip: 5-3-7-2
Race 7
Hollywoodbets BRIGHT FUTURE CLASS 4 (F & M)
GIRL LIKE US (7) was unfortunately bumped out of the gates on June 27, she stayed on well late to finish just under two lengths behind RAFFISH TREND, in hope that she gets some luck in running here from a tricky draw, she will go close to winning. STAR WORLD (9) has been rested for 89 days, she absolutely loves this track and distance, top jockey Richard Fourie knows this filly well, she will be right there in the finish. BLUE LAGOON (1) won a good race on May 31, she was given three points for that win last time, she must have a good winning chance from a neat draw. MY ONLY WEAKNESS (8) gets the blinkers fitted, and she drops in trip, she will be running on strongly late, watch her closely at a decent price.
Our tip: 7-9-1-8
