In-form Captainofthegreen just looks too good

Dec 21 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis

RACE 1 (1,200M)

With natural improvement likely, (8) CRONUS might get the better of that rival this time.

(2) VIBE SA has been runner-up in 8 of his 10 starts, including last time out at Turffontein over a similar distance.

(7) CRESCENDO is a What A Winter colt making his debut and could be a threat.

(10) PAGE BOY has only had the one run and is returning from a break but would not be a surprise winner.

RACE 2 (1,200M)

(3) PRETTY PRECIOUS is consistent and threatening to win.

(9) FLIGHT OF A CONDOR ran well on debut and could go one better.

Newcomers (13) GREEN EXTREME and (14) TRAIL RUNNER represent trainers who often win with first-timers.

RACE 3 (1,200M)

(3) GARLANDSOFGREENERY has the ability to quicken and has had fewer runs than her rival, so may have more scope for improvement.

(4) BOSUM BUDDY will not go down easily. She is in good form and her fitness is guaranteed.

(5) VALIEVA could earn.