Pumpkin Queen set to rule

Dean Kannemeyer-trained Pumpkin Queen was unlucky in defeat last time with Keagan de Melo aboard, but the combination has a bright chance to make amends at the Greyville Polytrack today when contesting Race 6 and toprated event, a MR 86 Handicap (F&M) over 1800m.

Following a bright second at Durbanville the three-year-old started her KwaZulu-Natal campaign smartly, winning by an increasing 1.5 lengths with De Melo up at Scottsville over 1750m. The filly unfortunately spoilt her chances of scoring a course and distance double next time when uncharacteristically slow out from a wide draw and having to settle for a short-head second.

However, carrying 6kg less this time and having a much better draw, this three-year-old is likely to get away on level terms and should recoup the losses.

A bold bid can be expected from Sean Tarry-trained topweight Kahula with Lyle Hewitson in the saddle. Also in with claims is ultra-consistent Arizona Sunset.

Others worthy of consideration are Illuminate, Star Evolution, Inga and O’Keeffe.

Western Cape raider Provocateur looks the part in Race 2 and the Andre Nel stable has a bright chance of success in Race 3 with Sharpe’s Eagle. The same combination could claim victory in Race 4, with Open Court.