Tuesday 7th August
No prices up yet for South Africa, but can't see many of them being less than 10's -
11.30 Vaal - JIMMY BUTTS - Nicely bred debutante and related to a couple of fair winners.
12.05 Vaal - STRAWBERRY MIST and GOLDEN CHESTNUT - Pair of possible improvers, both forecast to go off at 20's. Would not be surprised if SM went of shorter.
1.15 Vaal - LEVI LADY - Inconsistent sort, but has 5 career wins and definitely capable on a going day. Could prove dangerous as lurking on a very nice mark.
1.50 Vaal - LAURENT DU VAR - Bit better last time and decent young claimer keeps the ride. Easier race today and could prove the dark horse of the race.
2.05 Catterick - OLIVANDER - Nicely bred newcomer at 12's.
2.25 Vaal - BLAZING WINTER and SO LONG SPRING - BW looks the " sensible " one as holds fair form and would have needed the run last time. SLS is over his best trip, is on a good mark and has the plum draw.
2.50 Newbury - DUDLEY'S BOY - Nicely bred debutante and the trainer knows the family well at 16's.
3.55 Newbury - DARK PANTHER - Gelded since last run and upped in trip for handicap debut. Certainly should do better at 12's.
6.10 Ayr - GEOGRAPHY TEACHER - Nursery debutante at 20's.