NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING THURSDAY 25 APRIL MR 80 HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 27) |
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Strong tempo from the outset as a number of them push forward, with Super Awesome, Turbo Power and Bob leading the charge. TURBO POWER (2) fought on gamely when second over 1160m here on the Standside course last time out. That form has since been franked and he is the horse to beat with Kabelo Matsunyane in the saddle. MUNCHKIN (7) has been in good from recently. He is the only runner from the Lucky Houdalakis stable today and bears close watching. CIRCUS LIGHTS (8) has finished second in his last two starts. It must be noted that the form of his last outing has since been franked. With a bit of luck in running, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest at some each-way value. FAST DUTY (6) finished 1.5 lengths in fourth place behind the third pick last time out. He is 1.5 kilos better off at the weights today and there should not be much separating the pair at the finish. He is also worth including in all combinations at a decent each-way price.
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1 | 17086 |
SUPER AWESOME
ROY MAGNER 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mr A L Williams Useful type. Resumes off a 58 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on February 22 over 1000m, 7 len behind Time Fo Orchids carrying 54kg at $76. The run before that ran last of 8 at Vaal on December 28 over 1000m, 12 len behind Time Fo Orchids carrying 59.5kg at $17. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests. |
8 GAVIN LERENA |
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2 | 16242 |
TURBO POWER
SEAN TARRY 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd Going well. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on March 23 over 1160m, 1.5 len behind Dreamland carrying 60kg at $2.80. The start before that 4th of 19 at Vaal on March 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Jury's Out carrying 60kg at $9. Made headway last time. Top chance. |
4 K MATSUNYANE |
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3 | 5221x |
BOB
A P PETER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Glistian (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J da Mata) Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Not seen since winning by neck Turffontein Standside February 3 over 1160m defeating So Seductive carrying 60kg at $2.50. On debut ninth of 11 at this track September 26 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Calida with 57kg at $6. Can go on with the job this prep. |
7 CALVIN HABIB |
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4 | 21096 |
JOHN WICK
F P HABIB 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, E Naicker, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Resumes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Vava Vegas carrying 60.5kg at $15. The race before that 9th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on February 3 over 1160m, 11 len behind Joker Man with 58.5kg at $26. Made headway last time. Top chance. |
1 S'MANGA KHUMALO |
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5 | 040x5 |
GRAPE SHOT
MIKE DE KOCK 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Messrs W D Jackson, M F de Kock, L M Nestadt, Mrs N P Malherbe, Dr J & Mrs A J McVeigh & Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack) Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 9 at Vaal on April 4 over 1450m, 11 len behind Miss Hannigan with 59.5kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Vaal on November 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Alabama Anna carrying 56.5kg at $7. Expect a forward showing. |
9 M VAN RENSBURG |
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6 | 8x734 |
FAST DUTY
STUART PETTIGREW 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Messrs Paul Marks, D Chinsammy, W D Jackson & B A Lane Form hard to fault. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Vava Vegas with 59.5kg at $4. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on February 22 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Nordic Rebel carrying 58kg at $11. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly. |
5 K A BREWER |
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7 | 60334 |
MUNCHKIN
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mr D Shawe Going well. Last start 4th of 7 at Vaal on April 4 over 1450m, 2 len behind Master Christmas carrying 52kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 18 at Vaal on March 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kashkaval carrying 61kg at $6.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance. |
2 RAYMOND DANIELSON |
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8 | 77722 |
CIRCUS LIGHTS
GRANT MAROUN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Messrs S Devachander & G J Maroun Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Longsword with 59.5kg at $9. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, neck behind Vava Vegas carrying 57kg at $5.50. Should be right in the finish. |
12 S SOSIBO |
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9 | 08840 |
MESCAL
F BRONKHORST 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Dr M Taljaardt & Mr J J Matthee Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 14th of 18 at Vaal on March 19 over 1400m, 22 len behind Kashkaval with 56.5kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 15 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Linkin Navigator with 55.5kg at $15. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
6 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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10 | 1x707 |
WALLED GARDEN
JOE SOMA 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, E Naicker & MGAS Bloodstock (Nom: Mr G A Soma) Most recently ran last of 7 at Vaal on April 4 over 1450m, 12 len behind Master Christmas with 52kg at $41. The run before that 10th of 19 at Vaal on March 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Jury's Out with 57.5kg at $13.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
11 N KLINK |
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11 | 67690 |
CALIDA
W MARWING 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr W Marwing Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on February 29 over 1450m, 16 len behind Run For Cover with 57.5kg at $13.50. The start before that 9th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on February 17 over 1160m, 5 len behind Duke Of Rock carrying 56.5kg at $15. Draws well but predicted to struggle. |
3 MUZI YENI |
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12 | 751x8 |
MIRACULOUS MAN
GRANT MAROUN 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Mr G J Maroun Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 8 at Vaal on March 28 over 1000m, 7 len behind Siberian Steel carrying 53.5kg at $34. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Greyville on October 16 2022 over 1400m, 5 len behind Captain Spirit with 58kg at $11. Unlikely to threaten. |
10 M K KATJEDI |