Melody to make sweet music for punters

Township Melody was only raised three points by the handicappers for her fluent win despite a wide draw against a strong field on Durban July Day, and back on the Greyville Polytrack from an inside gate has every chance of following up in Race 4 today.

She kept on well after striking the front at the top of the straight, and is probably now going to be at her best beyond sprint distances.

She tried this 1400m trip once as a maiden almost exactly a year ago, and stayed on a length off useful stable mate Libra.

An added bonus is having Anton Marcus in the saddle, and has a great chance of recording her third career win.

Miss Milanna, Sorceress and Accidental Tourist make most appeal of the balance in this FM 87 Handicap.

Another top Win bet comes in Race 1. Dean Kannemeyer-trained Trippi colt Caprera made eyecatching headway late on debut and with even natural improvement will be tough to deny.

Marcus partners what looks the main threat. Lickerio produced a couple of commendable places in Maiden Plates behind good sorts on the Polytrack, before biting off more than he could chew in the KZN Million.

Taking the Caprera and Lickerio Swinger seems a sure way to make a profit.

Debutantes Canadian Bolt, Path To Texas and Spume all showed up well in their trials and any significant betting support should be respected.

A value bet at what should be a long price is Fullfillyourdream in Race 6.