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Dontstopmenow can go on with it

Written by Germaine Maharaj | Apr 11, 2023 8:45:58 PM

Dontstopmenow is a half-brother to Chewbaca, who won over 2000m, then 2200m, and finally over 2400m. It could explain why, after showing up well over shorter, Dontstopmenow has stayed on strongly over 1800m without surging to head affairs in his last two.

Lining up at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday in Race 3, a Maiden Plate over 2000m, it won’t surprise to see him jump as favourite like he did in his last two, but this time round he could reward followers.

Andre Nel’s charge, to be ridden by Robert Khathi, rates the banker bet on the day and, with other useful types, can be included in multiple bets.

Baazigar, who takes his place in Race 1, a Maiden Plate over 1000m, showed good toe on debut only tiring late and finishing not far off Smith And Wesson who not only won his maiden thereafter but recently won a game contest on the Highveld.

The horse that finished alongside Baazigar, Rock N Roll Girl, won not long after either.

He looks a natural for the Polytrack and from a plum barrier draw could dictate matters.

If Pirate Prince comes in for support in Race 4, he could be ready after a 135-day layoff. He made his rivals look ordinary in both last two starts on the poly but his merit rating has only gone up a cumulative nine points. He could have much more to come but again the betting could be a good indicator as to whether he is ready to rumble after a rest.

However, it might be the right move to include Eventidor and Blazing Light as back up in the exotics.

Jack Milner’s selections

Race 1: 2 Baazigar, 4 Sea Of Tears, 6 Splendid Fella, 3 Magwinya

Race 2: 6 Gardenia, 3 Fabulous, 7 Spring Kiss, 8 Morgan La Fay

Race 3: 5 Dontstopmenow, 8 Pixie In Love, 6 Tommy The Kidd, 3 Terra Sante

Race 4: 4 Eventidor, 3 Pirate Prince, 7 Blazing Light, 6 Warrior Bling

Race 5: 3 Cataleya Summer, 10 Bay Breeze, 4 Reckless Love, 2 Meredith Grey

Race 6: 9 Capetown Affair, 5 Twosidestoastory, 5 Guiseppi's Song, 2 Allaroundtheworld

Race 7: 4 Passage Of Power, 9 Justaguything, 5 Proud Master, 2 Voldemort

 

BEST BET

Race 3 No 5 Dontstopmenow

VALUE BET

Race 7 No 4 Passage Of Power

BEST SWINGER

Race 1 2x4

 

BIPOT

R162

Leg 1: 2, 4

Leg 2: 3, 6, 7

Leg 3: 5

Leg 4: 3, 4, 7

Leg 5: 3, 4, 10

Leg 6: 2, 5, 9

 

PLACE ACCUMULATOR

R216

Leg 1: 2, 4

Leg 2: 3, 6, 7

Leg 3: 5

Leg 4: 3, 4, 7

Leg 5: 3, 10

Leg 6: 5, 9

Leg 7: 4, 5, 9

 

PICK 6

R1500

Leg 1: 3, 6, 7, 8

Leg 2: 5

Leg 3: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7

Leg 4: 3, 4, 10

Leg 5: 2, 4, 5, 8, 9

Leg 6: 2, 4, 5, 6, 9

 

JACKPOT 1

R75

Leg 1: 5

Leg 2: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7

Leg 3: 3, 4, 10

Leg 4: 2, 4, 5, 8, 9

 

JACKPOT 2

R375

Leg 1: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7

Leg 2: 3, 4, 10

Leg 4: 2, 4, 5, 8, 9

Leg 5: 2, 4, 5, 6, 9