NADIA NERINA ran well in her debut and is expected to improve, making her a tough contender in the 1,000m opening race. Newcomers MERRIMENT, GIMME PERFECT, and COCO BEACH add depth to the field [1, 2].
In the 1,200m second race, WHIRLWIND, who won on April 1, appears progressive and a strong contender despite facing tougher rivals. PINK PIGEON has been consistent and holds a good chance, while BERRY’S BOOGIE, the winner on April 27, may excel if the track is soft. SHESGOTCLASS could be a threat if back to her best form [1, 2].
Race 3's 1,200m contest features CRAZY LITTLE THING, who finished third on April 27 and should be close to winning again. SWIFT SERENITY steps up in distance and looks competitive. AUTUMN RUSH could benefit from the shorter trip, and LOVE HER MADLY has shown strength in three recent outings, expected to finish strongly late [1, 2].
Over 1,600m in Race 4, SPARKLING SKY is favored after two strong runs and a favorable draw. UP IN FLAMES impressed with blinkers last run and despite a tricky draw remains in contention. LIEFLING showed improvement on April 15 and should handle the longer distance well. GIDDY UP GRACE, now wearing blinkers and stepping up in distance, also draws well and runs consistently [1, 2].
JOU LEKKER DING in Race 5 has a 62-day rest and won a competitive race on March 30. Well drawn, she is expected to finish powerfully. PENTOLINA has improved recently with jockey Richard Fourie retained and a good draw. MY ONLY WEAKNESS faced misfortune last time but has chances if positioned well. CUTIE PATOOTIE, winner on April 18, can also contend despite a poor draw [1, 2].
HAMPSTEAD HEATH in the final 1,200m race has improved from her last run and if reaching top form, should be competitive [1, 2].