RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MIDDLE STAKES 1200m Track: GOOD Rain (Max: 22) |
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Strong early tempo assured with Aussenkehr, Zinovi and Tsar Bomba locking horns. MID WINTER WIND (5) is a winner of his last three starts, the latest of which was recorded over 1400m on the Standside course. It must be noted that the horse that finished second in his last start has come out and won since. Jumping from the inside gate he should be winning again. KARANGETANG (2) showed good improvement in his last start over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course when finishing second of eight. He returns from a spell which would have done him the world of good. He has won fresh-up previously and has solid each-way claims. AUSSENKEHR (1) was disappointing in his last start over 1000m, finishing seventh of nine. He has won once and finished third twice from as many starts on this course. Calvin Habib retains the ride and on best form shown he can finish in the money. TSAR BOMBA (4) won his last start over this course and distance. He has won twice and finished third five times from as many starts over this course and distance. Rates well as a leading player.
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1 | 35627 |
AUSSENKEHR
A P PETER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Mrs S Viljoen Useful gelding. Most recently 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 16 over 1000m, 8 len behind Cosmic Star carrying 62kg at $7. Before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 10 over 1160m, 1.3 len behind I Am Giant with 59.5kg at $5. Genuine chance this time around. |
4 CALVIN HABIB |
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2 | x752x |
KARANGETANG
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, Varun Kewal & Mr L W & Mrs N J Evered-Hall Group 3 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Vaal January 23 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Bard Of Avon carrying 62kg at $6. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Vaal December 9 over 1000m, 10 len behind Rulership with 54kg at $34. Can get the job done. |
5 GAVIN LERENA |
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3 | 317x5 |
ZINOVI
MIKE DE KOCK 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 60.0KG ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha) Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 16 over 1160m, 4 len behind Ready To Charge with 59.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Black Egret with 55kg at $9.50. Worth consideration. |
7 PIERE STRYDOM |
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4 | 34261 |
TSAR BOMBA
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Useful type. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track February 29 over 1200m defeating Silver Tudor carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that second last of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1450m, 5 len behind Laguna Verde carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Great chance to win again. |
6 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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5 | 22111 |
MID WINTER WIND
SEAN TARRY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) On a three run winning streak. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Standside February 25 over 1400m defeating Texas Red with 54kg at $2. The start before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at Turffontein Standside February 10 over 1160m defeating Champion Warrior carrying 59kg at $2.40. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat. |
1 RICHARD FOURIE |
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6 | 578x0 |
FIRE 'N FLAMES
FRITZ ROUX 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mr W G de Koker & Isabella Lombard Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on March 16 over 1400m, 17 len behind Texas Red carrying 50kg at $76. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on October 7 over 1450m, 6 len behind Purple Pitcher carrying 60kg at $11. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
8 T MAYHEW |
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7 | 15219 |
CHROME TOURMALINE
F P HABIB 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy & J Nassif Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on February 29 over 1500m, 15 len behind Gimme A Shot carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that won by 1.4 len at this track January 18 over 1200m defeating Women Of Fame carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. On her best form has excellent prospects. |
3 DENNIS SCHWARZ |
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8 | 4357x |
RAGNAR LOTHBROK
MARK KHAN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Messrs M B Bloemstein, R C M Caris, M Le Roux & B R Nel First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Vaal January 23 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bard Of Avon with 56kg at $13.50. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside October 28 over 1000m, 7 len behind Dyce carrying 52kg at $21. Looking to others. |
2 P MXOLI |
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9 | 10751 |
PALACE REVOLT
WEIHO MARWING 3YO BAY GELDING 50.0KG Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a head at this track February 29 over 1000m defeating Pendragon carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. The race before that 5th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on February 3 over 1160m, 6 len behind Joker Man with 58kg at $51. In winning form but this a tough assignment. |
1 M K KATJEDI |