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1
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12:00
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4RACING WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE 1400m
SNAP YOUR FINGERS (7) is a promising type who was in the placings on debut before a fourth last time over 1600m at Turffontein Standside. Has a high cruising speed. Back in trip and expected to be in the finish. SECRET FATE (6) is on debut for the Sean Tarry stable. Two-year-old filly by Master Of My Fate from Secret Potion. Looks a definite contender. QUIRKY (5) is a nicely bred two-year-old filly on debut. By Querari from Lovely Jubbly who has produced some fine gallopers, including winners at black type level. FREESTYLE DANCE (3) is a two-year-old filly at the races for the first time. From an elite family that includes black type success, being by Flower Alley from Liberty Dance. |
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2
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12:35
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#YOUCANBETONUS! MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE 1400m
RAPTOR KING (9) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1200m at this track, finishing third and beaten 3 lengths. Will be very hard to beat with that run under the belt. LIFE IN COLOUR (6) was unplaced on debut then last start finished third over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. MASTER SMOKER (7) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Lucky Houdalakis. By Master Of My Fate from Up In Smoke. Expected to feature. DISDAIN (3) is appearing for the first time. By Futura and hails from the Mike Azzie stable. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves. |
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3
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01:10
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RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
MISS FANTASTIC (10) showed ability at her only start back on January 24 when third over 1200m at this track. Stuck on well and close to the winner on debut. Sure to have improved over the break and can return in winning form. DESTINY'S DREAM (1) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Nicely placed to go one better. RENDEVOUS IN RIO (5) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of nine months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1200m at this track. Placed 3/5 so far including only try course and distance. Looks a key runner. ARTIFACT (7) finished third last start over 1160m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 4.5 lengths. Should be cherry-ripe. Capable of another bold effort. |
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4
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01:45
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PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
SANDS OF VALHALLA (15) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1200m at this track, finishing second and beaten 2 lengths. Improver who looks a major player. HIGHWAYMAN HARRY (1) was in the money last time at this track over 1200m when favourite. Kept fresh since the last run. Good chance to break through. SHINING STAR (16) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Lucky Houdalakis. By Rafeef from Sarah. Any push in betting should be respected. KATOOMBA (13) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Lucky Houdalakis. By Heavenly Blue from Fearless Kitty. Worth watching for a betting push. |
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5
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02:20
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TAB TELEBET 011 074 0300 MR 86 HANDICAP 2400m
WE ARE THE LOGANS (8) turned in a fine effort to score by 4 lengths at this track and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. This tougher but nice weight drop and looks a top chance again. FUTUREWOLFF (7) is racing with great purpose and has two wins on end this course and distance, most recently getting the prize by 2 lengths over 2400m at this track. Can make it three straight. DAMOVA (5) finished third last time over 2400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including three wins. The engagement of Craig Zackey is noteworthy. Ready to go a couple better. TITANS OF WAR (2) was beaten 5.5 lengths into ninth in a 1800m contest at Turffontein Standside at his latest appearance. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance. |
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6
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02:55
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4RACING APP FM 95 DIVIDED HANDICAP 1600m
RINGA RINGA ROSES (4) turned in a nice effort last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 1.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1450m at Turffontein Inside. Ready to win after two runs back and looks a top chance in this. PARIS FUN (11) lines up for the first time since February 21. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from three tries. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. OPEN SESAME (9) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1600m at Turffontein Standside after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. FIRE IN HER SOUL (3) last appeared when she finished fifth over 1400m at Turffontein Standside on January 11. Yet to miss the placings here in an excellent record which boasts two wins and two placings. Looks a strong top-three prospect. |
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7
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03:35
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RACING240 FM 78 DIVIDED HANDICAP 1600m
FASHION NEWS (5) impressed when successful on debut over 1450m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Leading rider goes aboard. Another win is on the cards. FALCONFLY (7) is back from a spell of ten weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1450m at this track. Expect her to pose a serious challenge. UTSAAH (6) recorded a strong maiden win over 1600m at Turffontein Standside last time, getting there by 3 lengths. Freshened since a dominant win last time. Placed only try course and distance. Winning rider Craig Zackey sticks and she is worth including. ALTA CAPITANA (2) has not appeared since she finished ninth over 2000m at Turffontein Standside on March 14. Has won fresh and is worth including. |
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8
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04:10
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FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 84 HANDICAP 1400m
DRIVELIKEAMASTER (5) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 11 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1450m at Turffontein Inside. Runner-up five of last six. Long overdue and gets chance. WILD AS THE WIND (13) was a narrow winner on debut over 1160m at Turffontein Standside with today's rider Calvin Habib aboard. Big weight drop so another bold showing is expected. SHIVERING LIGHT (14) impressed when successful on debut over 1160m at Turffontein Standside three months ago and has not raced since. Has upside and is well placed to feature again. BRISTOL HERCULES (1) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1600m at Scottsville. Definite top-three chance. |
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9
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04:45
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 26 MAY MR 66 HANDICAP 1400m
SOUTHAMPTON (17) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a third over 1600m at this track. Close to another win and has a high draw. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game. BLOOMINGTON (1) is coming off a last-start fourth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1600m at Turffontein Inside. This much easier and has form here. Expected to finish much closer despite the rise in weight. PRETTY ANALIA (8) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by a head over 1600m at Turffontein Inside. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Should be involved in the finish. GOLDEN ASPEN (5) raced below her best last time when ninth over 1600m at Turffontein Inside, beaten 7 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. |
