DURBAN – As the final South African feature race meeting of the season, the World Pool Gold Cup Day at Greyville on July 26 brings together an exceptional card of racing from start to finish.

Racing fans from around the world can look forward to the 10-card meeting, which features three Grade 1, four Grade 2, one Grade 3 and two Listed events.

Among them, four Graded races are open only to two-year-olds. They include the Grade 1 Champion Stakes (1,600m), Grade 2 Douglas Whyte Stakes (1,600m), Grade 2 Race Coast Debutante (1,200m) and Grade 2 Bet With Tote Stakes (1,200m).

Juveniles often mature at different rates and results can surprise many, which makes two-year-old contests thrilling and wide open.

In the richest race on that day, the 1.75 million rand (S$136,000) Champion Stakes, trainer Sean Tarry saddles Prayersandpromises and Secretary Bird, and he could be in the winner’s box.

A son of Gimmethegreenlight, Prayersandpromises ran on for an eye-catching fifth behind Vibe Check from a wide draw in the Grade 2 Golden Horseshoe (1,400m) on July 4.

He should enjoy the step-up in trip to a mile and has a chance from a better draw of seven. Craig Zackey will take the reins on him again.

Trained by Robyn Klaasen, Moana does not appeal as much appearance-wise, but her form is noteworthy.

The daughter of New Predator beat Within Reach in her second start over 1,400m, albeit when receiving 3kg, and she has followed up with two wide-margin victories over 1,600m.

She has a good draw of five, with regular rider Calvin Habib aboard, and her 2.5kg gender claim will help.

Vibe Check is another one who comes into this feature following a three-in-a-row.

The Vaughan Marshall-trained colt is an imposing and classy sort.

He likes to set the pace but has drawn wide in 14, which is a concern. On pedigree, Vibe Check h...