Horse Racing Tips - 14th Meeting - June 26

RACE 6: LA COUPE DU CENT - CINQUANTENAIRE: G2 OPEN - 1500m

1. The Cardinal; 60Kg ; Drawn 6 - Naiko

Had a very difficult race on his last outing, having to travel wide almost all the way though with a claimer of 5Kg. Could not accelerate as usual in the straight line. Is back this week and his trainer is confident of a win. Seems that a rest will do him some good. Can set up his own pace or follow closely this time given that there will be no real pacemakers in this field. Cannot be ignored. A place in the top 4.

2. Captain's Knock; 58Kg ; Drawn 5 - Shane Dye

The horse to beat! The pace of the race will not bother him as he can start his action earlier and has a long acceleration as well. His Jockey knows him perfectly.

3. Gliding High; 56Kg ; Drawn 3 - Burke

A classy sort that can match the best horses here on this distance. Will have the pace against him being a back-marker. Can he knock down the Captain? The second best for me till he proves it wrong.

4. Senor Versace; 56Kg ; Drawn 1 - Faucon

A top class horse with great career in SA. A half brother to Captain's Knock. On his class, cannot be ignored in this race. Will need the race but never know on class factor alone can beat the field!

5. Flavius; 52Kg ; Drawn 4 - Eagan

Did a quite good race after a long layoff due to injury. Does run well fresh and with no real pacemakers will be the one to go forward probably. If allowed to run freely and dictate his own pace, can be difficult to counter in the end. But in this class and taking into consideration his second race after long layoff, better go for a place in the top 4.

6. Burberry; 50Kg ; Drawn 2 - Beekhary

Won well last time out showing his devastating finish, but in a lower class. His first outing on a 1500m here with Beekhary on board. Will follow quite closely or can set the pace given that he has already shown pace earlier or can be asked to run in a forward position if pulling. With only 50Kg and good draw, cannot be ignored.

WIN: Captain's Knock

Swinger: Gliding High - Captain's Knock

Quartet: Captain's Knock - Gliding High - Burberry - The Cardinal

RACE 1:

Win: Shutterfly

Swinger: Mobschief - Shutterfly

Quartet: Shutterfly - Mobschief - Pinnacle Point - Place On The Bay

RACE 2: 

Win: Young Announcer

Swinger: Young Announcer - Lead Story

Quartet: Young Announcer - Lead Story - Prince Paseo - Trianius

RACE 3:

Win: Il Magnifico

Swinger: Il Magnifico - Bearing Gold

Quartet: Il Magnifico - Amaphupho - Trinidad - Bearing Gold

RACE 4: 

Win: Modern Monet

Swinger: Pataya Beach - Modern Monet

Quartet: Modern Monet - Pataya Beach - Firebolt - Silent Screen

RACE 5:

Win: Princely Reason

Swinger: Princely Reason - Summer Exposure

Quartet: Summer Exposure - Princely Reason - Camden's Choice - Power Control

RACE 7:

Win: Lovesgotaholdofme

Swinger: Lovesgotaholdofme - Wincourt

Quartet: Lovesgotaholdofme - Wincourt - Polar Falcon - Galant Gagnant

RACE 8:

Win: Monsieur Dane

Swinger: Cocktail Parade - Electric Lightening

Quartet: Monsieur Dane - Cocktail Parade - Electric Lightening - Alarming Swing

BANKER: Il Magnifico - Princely Reason

BEST PLACE: Pataya Beach

OUTSIDER: Lovesgotaholdofme

PLACE ACCUMULATOR: Lead Story/Young Announcer - Il Magnifico/Amaphupho - Modern Monet/Pataya Beach - Princely Reason/Power Control - Captain's Knock/Gliding High - Lovesgotaholdofme/Naughty Prince - Cocktail Parade/Monsieur Dane

GOOD LUCK AND BET WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE!