VAUGHAN MARSHALL
Nicci Garner: Tap O’ Noth might only have a merit rating of 96, making him 13 points inferior to top-rated contemporary Mustaaqeem, but he might well have fallen under the radar and looks to have a feature win in his future.
WHISKY BARON
London – Connections of South African star Whisky Baron are hoping for a dry spell of weather ahead of a possible run in the Shadwell Joel Stakes on Friday week.
ALLL NIGHT FLIGHT
Jack Milner: Trainer Roy Magner might have pulled off a very shrewd move by engaging apprentice Mpumelelo Mjoka to ride All Night Flight in Race 7 at Turffontein on Tuesday, a MR 80 Handicap over 1000m.
DENNIS DRIER
Jack Milner: Trainer Dennis Drier could not have celebrated a better birthday as he was able to lead in five winners at Scottsville on Sunday. It was also the first time he had trained five winners at a meeting. His previous best was four.
DURBANVILLE
Ken Nicol: With the revamped Durbanville racing surface due to be unveiled to the racing public next Saturday, we spoke to General Manager Racing Dean Diedericks about the current state of affairs.
LLOYD'S LEGACY
Ken Nicol: A MegaPool on the Pick 6 carryover at Scottsville will entice punters, with Sunday’s pool expected to close at around R2.5 million.
