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1
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11:25
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4RACING WELCOMES YOU JUVENILE PLATE 1500m
MISS NOVAX (2) produced a strong finish when winning on debut over 1200m on this course. She found betting support that day which suggests that she was showing good work at home. She will love the rise to 1500m and can remain unbeaten. SISTER GOLDEN HAIR (3) followed up her maiden win with a good second-place finish over 1400m at Turffontein last start. Gavin Lerena is likely to use her early gate speed to overcome the widest draw and she may be hard to peg back. LITTLEMISSSPLENDID (1) ran a fair race over 1160m at Turffontein last time. If seeing out the extra distance on offer, she should be competitive. WAITING ON CHARLIE (8) showed some improvement when fourth over 1200m last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. She is a progressive type and can place. |
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2
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12:00
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#YOUCANBETONUS! JUVENILE PLATE 1500m
RED AMBER (3) got up where it matters most to win over 1200m last time. She will love the rise to 1500m. She is a progressive type and should give the males a decent run for their money. TENJIKU (2) won a game race over 1400m at Turffontein last time. He returns from a spell which would have done him the world of good. If not in need of the run, he can follow up with another victory. MIGHTY EAGLE (1) was an easy winner of his last start over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course. He is in a good space and merits healthy respect. ROYALE JACKET (5) showed good improvement when second over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. Kobeli Lihaba retains the ride and if confirming his recent improvement, he can finish in the placings. |
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3
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12:35
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CHARITY MILE 1 NOVEMBER MAIDEN PLATE 1800m
NKWENKWEZI (2) has decent recent form lines to her credit. She tired late with the blinkers fitted over 1600m last time. Jason Gates steps back into the saddle and the combination may find themselves in the winner's enclosure. ARTIC SILVER (1) won her last start but was disqualified as the weight bag fell off in the closing stages. Has each-way claims. LUNAR RAINBOW (3) was well-beaten over 2000m last time. She has finished second twice and third once from as many starts over this distance. Include in exotic bets. WORLD TOUR (4) was outrun late when third over this distance at Turffontein last time. She has plenty of scope and with luck in the running can place. |
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4
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01:10
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PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE 1800m
PIONEER SQUARE(1) lost a length leaving the start over 1400m at Scottsville last time but finished off his race strongly to place second of 10. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. From his good draw of three should take a power of beating. PHIL THE FLUTER (2) ran a good race when third in his first effort for Trainer Robyn Klaasen. Racing over a longer trip rates well as a leading chance. HEROIC ACT (4) is having his peak run today and will be cherry-ripe. He is likely to be settled near the rear of the field and will be mowing down the frontrunners. FUTURE KING (6) improved last time out when fourth at this track over 1800m. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Winning claims on best form. |
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5
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01:45
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RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MR 72 HANDICAP 2400m
NUCLEAR FORCE (4) has dropped in the ratings and gets the services of Gavin Lerena. In this type of field, he may be the one to side with. SILVER FLARE (9) stayed on well when fourth over 2000m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. The blinkers seem to have done the trick. Has solid each-way claims. BLURRED VISION (3) was a narrow winner two runs back at this track then finished out of the money last time when fifth at this track. Drops significantly in the weights this time and can return to form. THE MERCIFUL (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at this track. Well placed and has place prospects. |
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6
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02:20
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WWW.RACINGTODAY.CO.ZA MR 66 HANDICAP 1600m
SAIL THE SKY (4) stayed on well when third over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. He finished third in his only attempt over this course and distance. He is in a good space and can notch up his fifth-career victory. UNSOLVED RIDDLE (2) finished 1.7 lengths behind the top selection last time. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result. SNEAK PREVIEW (5) is better than her last two starts would suggest. She finished second in her only attempt over this course and distance. On best form shown, she should give the males a decent run for their money. AFTER HOURS (1) ran a better race last start to finish second over 1500m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has his share of talent and has top-three claims. |
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7
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02:55
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FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 FM 76 HANDICAP 1600m
PRETTY ANALIA (5) stayed on well when fourth over this distance at Turffontein last time. She has won twice and finished second three times from 11 starts over this distance. Louis Nhlapo knows her well and she may be the one to beat. TRIED AND TRUE (2) ran a good race when third over 1400m at Turffontein last time. She finished third in her only attempt over this course and distance. She drops back in class and has to be respected. ACCEPT COOKIES (1) ran a good race when third over 1400m at Turffontein last time. She is drawn widest of all but gets the services of Gavin Lerena who will give her all the necessary assistance from the saddle. LAPIS LAZULI (4) ran a fair race when fourth in her first run out of the maidens. She has scope and she can't be ignored. |
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8
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03:30
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WWW.TAB.CO.ZA MR 96 HANDICAP 1000m
MASTER CASPER (3) finished second of 11 last start when resuming from a spell. He will strip a much fitter horse and Gavin Lerena steps back into the saddle. He is likely to race on the speed and may be hard to peg back. PASSAGE OF POWER (4) ran on well when second over 1160m at Turffontein last time. He finished third in his only attempt over this distance. Calvin Habib retains the ride and he is one of the leading contenders. CHIEFTAIN (1) returns from a spell which may have done him the world of good. He has won twice and finished second twice from five starts over this distance. Has each-way claims. WARM WINTER NITE (6) scored two back at Turffontein Standside but was below his best last time when sixth over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Suitably placed to return to form. |
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9
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04:10
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SUMMER CUP 29 NOVEMBER MR 80 HANDICAP 1000m
HEMISPHERE (6) followed up his maiden victory with a good fourth-place finish over 1100m at Turffontein. He is having his peak run today. He is drawn on the outside of the course and may be the one to side with. IT'S PERSONAL (3) was running on well when third over 1200m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. He won his maiden over this course and distance and should be fighting out the finish. PHANTOM EXPRESS (10) last three starts have been good. She has won once and finished second once from four starts over this course and distance. It would be no surprise to see her in the winner's enclosure. TIGER STORM (5) finished fourth last start over 1000m at this track, an improvement on his fifth at this track the run before. Has place prospects. |
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10
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04:45
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 29 MAY MR 66 HANDICAP 1000m
PHALA MILLIONS (5) won a good race in his last start over 1160m at Turffontein. He raced from a prominent position and drew off late. He gets the services of the 4kg claiming apprentice Jacey Botes which should assist his cause. Well placed to return to winning form. INAFIX (4) showed good speed when winning his last start over this distance at Turffontein. He meets a similar type of field today and can follow up. ONE TIGER (3) showed good improvement when winning his maiden at the second time of asking. He gets the blinkers fitted for this outing. He takes on stronger rivals but he has scope and should be up to the task at hand. DANCING DORA (7) improved last start to finish third over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Well worth an each-way ticket. |
