Trackwork
RACE ONE, RATED 40-15 (C5), 1,000 METRES
Ace Of Pace worked exceptionally well on the riverside last week when clocking 55.7 seconds over 800 metres. He looks in better shape now. Forever Charming is showing more zest in his work and moved nicely in a recent 800 metres gallop (51.9). Well Express worked well when jumping out of the gates on Monday and breezing over 400 metres in 23.3. Healthy Heart looks fit and well and his recent work has been faultless.
RACE TWO, RATED 40-15 (C5), 1,650 METRES
Equus Zephyrus was given a testing gallop on the turf on Monday when clocking 46.5 for Patrick Payne. Maestro looks fitter now and his final turf gallop was sound. Top Of The Crown looks in good order and has showed plenty of enthusiasm recently. Winning Associates stretched out with purpose in his final couple of gallops and has worked well since his last run on April 21.
RACE THREE, RATED 60-40 (C4), 1,650 METRES
Desert Strike continues to impress in general work and condition and is set to run well again. Sheriff Bamboo worked strongly for Felix Coetzee over 800 metres, when timed in 53.6. Acclamation did not impress in a turf trial last week but worked better on the turf on Monday. X-Speed remains fit and well and his recent work has been sound. Wei Shan has improved markedly since his last run on March 24 and looks in his best shape this preparation.
RACE FOUR, RATED 60-40 (C4), 2,200 METRES
Floral Dancer looks in magnificent condition and has picked up the quality of his work. Douglas Whyte was aboard for a superb piece of work last week when the gelding clocked 51.6 over 800 metres. Deep Purple worked in a sterling manner on the turf on Monday. Red Fireball appears to be holding his condition well and his recent work has been faultless. Enormous Way has had only one gallop in the past month but the lighter workload may be a positive approach.
RACE FIVE, RATED 75-55 (C3), 1,650 METRES
Good Win looks in fantastic order and his recent work has been sound. New Face worked positively in a turf trial this month and looks fitter now. Fruity Fruity is displaying loads of potential in his work. He caught the eye in a solid gallop on the turf on Monday when timed in 45.6 over 800 metres. Serious Play has been working well in recent weeks and hasn't lost his zest since his run on April 28.
RACE SIX, RATED 75-55 (C3), 1,650 METRES
Smart Win has only cantered since his win last week but has generally worked well. Precious Sweetie looks in fantastic order and his work has been sound. Sir Octavius looks in tremendous condition and his recent work has been as good as it was before his last race. Exultation is ticking over nicely in his work and looks fit.
RACE SEVEN, RATED 100-80 (C2), 1,000 METRES
Victory Warrior worked extremely well on the turf in his past couple of gallops and looks primed to run well. Every Time has improved since his debut on May 1, working well recently over 1,200 metres (1:21.2). Highlilli hasn't put a foot wrong and has impressed in a series of gallops. Bobo Win looks in good condition and his recent turf gallop (45.4) was faultless.
