Stars come out at Turffontein

FORM: SEE IT AGAIN LOOKS A BANKER IN ALL BETS IN THE PREMIER'S CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE

- Muzi Yeni

BIG CHANCE. Diogenes and Muzi Yeni win the Listed Hawwaam Stakes in style and could put in a repeat performance in the Grade 2 TAB SA Derby over 2450m at Turffontein on Saturday.

(JC Photographis)

It is Champions Day at Turffontein on Saturday and what a great 12-race card there is for racing fans to enjoy.

This is one of the biggest meetings on the South African racing calendar and is filled with a feast of feature races.

I have a total of seven rides on the day and I'll be hoping to be competitive and bag a winner or two.

We'll get straight into the day.

Race 1 is a Maiden Plate over 1400m and I ride Sendai who has his first run in the province. He does have some fair form to his name, so I’ll be hoping to run into the money.

One Of Those Days looks to be the horse they all have to beat after a very encouraging last run where he was tightened up at a crucial stage but still finished off well, and with natural improvement he sets a solid standard in this field.

What A Warrior ran a decent race last time out and showed improvement from his debut and with that experience under the belt should be right there at the finish.

Millennium Warrior continues to improve with each run and looks the type who will enjoy this trip and can definitely run into the money.

Lance Alot steps up in trip which should suit based on his running style and he could get involved in the finish.

Proper returns after a rest and gelding which could bring about improvement, and if that is the case he can be a big runner.

Race 2 is the Grade 2 Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Nursery over 1160m and this is a very competitive juvenile contest.

Good Day Sunshine was very impressive when beating the boys on debut and with natural improvement she could be quite special and looks to be the filly they all have to beat.