The original Grand Heritage favourite, the smart grey 4yo Mardi Gras, has dominated the news in the big race build-up in recent weeks but lines up from an 11 draw in the Grand Series leg 2 today.
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Mardi Gras – can win if he beats the draw
The son of Oratorio, who makes his eighth career start, has run two fast-finishing seconds at his two starts this term – the last seeing his jockey and trainer questioned for the tactics employed when chasing Mr Flood home in an Assessment Plate at the Vaal on 4 October – read more on page xxx.
Ashley Fortune’s Tsitsikamma Dance has pulled a 4 draw and gets the blinkers fitted after winning his first start for the new yard at the end of August. While the Grand Heritage was delayed a fortnight, he now runs off a six week lapse and the connections will be hoping that he has held his game.
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Ashley Fortune saddles Tsitsikamma Dance
Mike de Kock topweight Mujallad stayed on well behind the very progressive Chimichuri Run last time out and must have a chance of challenging if reproducing that kind of run – but he has drawn wide.
Zouaves is the only Geoff Woodruff runner in the field and the 5yo has maintained a distinquished line of form over an extended period of time. He ran Equus Champion Will Pays to a neck at his penultimate start in receipt of 4kgs and can up his game further to challenge.
London Secret is one of the Sean Tarry trio and, while carrying a handy galloping weight of 52kgs, she looks to need to improve on her recent form to have a shout.
The same applies to the Gokhan Terzi-trained Daffiq who has had two troubled outings at his last two jumps. He was not persevered with when beaten 6 lengths by Tsitsikamma Dance and then was lame on the near -fore after a fair effort behind Pietro Mascagni last time.
Lucky Houdalakis’ Huyssteen has performed well at the Vaal and enjoys a nominal 1,5kg swing at the weights with Full Of Attitude for a six length beating last time.
The big race combination of Muzi Yeni and Joey Soma team up with Greys Inn gelding Full Of Attitude, a consistent 4yo who could chase quartet honours. A winner of 3 of his 14 starts, he would have an undeniable money chance on best form from the 1 draw.
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Last year’s winner Irish Pride
The 2016 Grand Heritage winner Irish Pride is now a 6yo and has not won for some time. The son of Ideal World is known to be a touch in-and-out though and could surprise if in the mood.