Ultra Quick has been ultra-consistent and looks one of the better bets on Saturday’s Turffontein card where they race on the Inside track.
This Johan Janse van Vuuren-trained gelding loves this course and in four starts so far has a tally of two wins, a close-up second and a third place.
He returns to contest a Middle Stakes over 1200m and although not the best weighted runner based on merit ratings, he is going to take some stopping.
Four of his five starts have been over 1200m so the distance is ideal. He also looks the most promising runner in this line-up and could still be substantially better than his merit rating of 96.
Most importantly, he is well drawn at No 4 which is often crucial over this course and distance as the race starts on the turn.
Raymond Danielson has picked up the majority of stable rides on the day and he gets aboard Ultra Quick for the first time.
Once you look past him the race looks quite open. However, Gavin Lerena, who has ridden Ultra Quick in most of his starts, will be on Roy Magner-trained Barnie’s Pride.
This son of Grey’s Inn had some decent runs as a juvenile and then made a promising three-year-old debut when a 1.50-length second behind Shield Of Roses over 1200mon the Vaal Classic track.
He will receive 2kg from Ultra Quick and this race will give bettors a good guide as to his ability.
Winners continue to flow from the Mike de Kock yard and he looks the trainer to follow once again at Turffontein.
With the withdrawal of Clafoutis, best of his runners could be Mike’s Chick in Race 4, and Wisteria Avenue in Race 5, but there could be many more winners flowing from that stable.
Wisteria Avenue scored a facile victory in a Maiden Plate last time and with the stable in unstoppable form, she should be able to hold out all the colts who take her on.
Jack Milner’s selections
Race 1: 1 Wildeye, 4 Gimme A Dream, 3 Charge Down, 5 Eagle River
Race 2: 1 Leopold, 3 Silver Tycoon, 4 My Master, 2 Western Fort
Race 3: 5 Veneta, 6 Red Hot, 9 Stepintospring, 1 Caruso
Race 4: 5 Mike’s Chick, 4 Perfect Witness, 1 Querari Ferrari, 2 Lotus
Race 5: 7 Wisteria Avenue, 4 Time Spirit, 6 Call Me Master, 1 River Jordan
Race 6: 3 Ultra Quick, 6 Barneys Pride, 5 Sea Virescent, 2 Bowie
Race 7: 5 Good Queen Bess, 2 Lucy In The Sky, 3 Remember When, 1 Bequest
Race 8: 3 Alula’s Star, 2 Stolen Kiss, 1 Singfosusie, 6 End Of Rock
Race 9: 10 Outofthedarkness, 9 Sicilian Tiger, 2 Midnight Caller, 1 Written In Stone
BEST BET
Race 6 No 3 Ultra Quick
VALUE BET
Race 9 No 10 Outofthedarkness
BEST SWINGER
Race 4 4×5
BIPOT
R108
Leg 1: 1, 3
Leg 2: 5, 6, 9
Leg 3: 4, 5
Leg 4: 4, 6, 7
Leg 5: 3
Leg 6: 2, 3, 5
PLACE ACCUMULATOR
R144
Leg 1: 5, 6, 9
Leg 2: 5
Leg 3: 4, 7
Leg 4: 3
Leg 5: 2, 3, 5
Leg 6: 2, 3
Leg 7: 1, 2, 9, 10
PICK 6
R1008
Leg 1: 4, 5
Leg 2: 4, 6, 7
Leg 3: 3
Leg 4: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Leg 5: 1, 2, 3, 6
Leg 6: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10
JACKPOT 1
R72
Leg 1: 4, 6, 7
Leg 2: 3
Leg 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Leg 4: 1, 2, 3, 6
JACKPOT 2
R168
Leg 1: 3
Leg 2: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Leg 3: 1, 2, 3, 6
Leg 4: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10