Direct Hit may prove too nippy for her male rivals

Jan 17 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis

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(1) GREENLIGHT EXPRESS has improved with blinkers and can go one better this time if he behaves at the gates.

(ii) EXTRACTION has had his best runs on the grass, so should be involved with the finish.

(6) HAT MAN has a place chance.

(2) VELVET VALOUR has been better of late on the Polytrack with blinkers and could contest the finish again.

RACE 2 (1,000M)

The only filly in the race, (9) DIRECT HIT, represents the Alan Greeff-Richard Fourie combination and she could be too speedy for her male rivals.

(6) ROYAL KINGDOM with Muzi Yeni in the saddle is another where the betting will be the best guide to his chance.

Trainer Gavin Smith sends out three runners and stable jockey Craig Zackey gets aboard (7) SUPREME JUDGE but do not be surprised if Erupt gelding (2) BRIGHT ERUPTION or stable companion (3) GALILEO STAR prove superior on the day.

RACE 3 (1,400M)

(1) MY BEST SHOT proved his penultimate start was best ignored with an impressive performance last time. He is at his best on the turf and this distance suits, so is clearly the one to beat.