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