SAF - VAAL   17 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

4RACING WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 24)    

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. WAR OF KINGDOMS (8) finished second of 10 on debut over 1160m at Turffontein Standside last start. Will benefit from that run and should prove hard to roll. MIZZEN SWORD (1) is building towards a maiden win after placing second at his last two runs, the latest when second over 1200m at this track as the favourite. Has the pace to settle in the leading division and can go one better. TINTIN (7) is appearing for the first time. By Rafeef and hails from the Sean Tarry stable. Can surprise fresh-up. TRIP TO STATES (4) last start finished fourth over 1200m at this track. Has recorded three top-three finishes from 11 runs at this venue. Has each-way claims.
1 74422 MIZZEN SWORD
MARK KHAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mark Khan Racing (Pty) Ltd
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Gimme A Storm carrying 60kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 24 over 1160m, nose behind Futurenaire carrying 60kg at $4. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
1
S'MANGA KHUMALO
GREY, BLACK SASH, CUFFS, COLLAR, GREY CAP, BLACK PEAK
2 x656x GLOBAL ZEE
P P LABUSCHAGNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr E Blome
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track September 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind His Lordship carrying 58kg at $101. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside July 11 over 1000m, 9 len behind Watchman carrying 60kg at $17. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
5
J R SYSTER
YELLOW GREEN, BLUE QUARTERS, BLACK SLEEVES, ORANGE HALVED, CAP
3 x05x9 ASIAN DELIGHT
ST JOHN GRAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at this track January 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Oklahoma Twister with 60kg at $34. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at this track December 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Vibe Sa with 60kg at $101. Happy to work around.
8
M K KATJEDI
LIME, WHITE FIVE CIRCLES, LIME CAP,WHITE QUARTERS
4 x4534 TRIP TO STATES
C I JONKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr & Mrs C Jonker
Going well. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Gimme A Storm carrying 60kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 1 over 1160m, 1.0 len behind Tokyo Medaglia with 60kg at $17. Worth another chance.
6
N KLINK
White, red chevrons, striped sleeves, white cap
5 0x087 BEARTIC
ALSON NDZILANA
3YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Q J Manoko
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at this track on March 6 over 1700m, 9 len behind Hat Furious with 60kg at $51. The start before that 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 15 over 1800m, 37 len behind Count Huhtikuu carrying 60kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
K J LIHABA
RED, GREEN DIABLO, CUFFS, GREEN CAP, RED SPOTS CAP
6 NEW LIFE
PAUL MATCHETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Man On the Street Syndicate (Nom: Mr Sumeshen Moodley), Mr S C Standeaven & Miss S J Clarke
First-starter by New Predator out of Biker Babe. Likely to need the run.
7
P MXOLI
LIME,GOLD HALVED VERTICAL,CHECKS SLEEVES,CHECKS CAP
7 TINTIN
SEAN TARRY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Glistian (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J da Mata) & Mr L M Michael
First-starter by Rafeef out of Secretariat's Girl. Likely to be the medium of solid backing.
11
K MATSUNYANE
GRAY,GOLD STARS,GRAY CAP,GOLD STARS
8 2 WAR OF KINGDOMS
SEAN TARRY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs H Kuhn
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 1 over 1160m, head behind Tokyo Medaglia carrying 60kg at $3.50. Can build upon that bright start to his career.
4
CRAIG ZACKEY
BLACK, WHITE CROSS, RED CAP
9 824 TIME WILL TELL
F BRONKHORST
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mr T J Shawe
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 60kg at $15. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on March 15 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind One Fine Winter with 60kg at $41. Sure to be about the money.
10
CALVIN HABIB
YELLOW,PURPLE DIABLO,COLLAR,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE CHEVRONS,PURPLE CAP,YELLOW DIAMONDS
10 BEACH WALKER
FRITZ ROUX
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs P J Louwrens & S J Myburgh
First-starter by Lance out of Scarlet Rivera. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
2
DENNIS SCHWARZ
BLACK,WHITE MALTESE CROSS,YELLOW SLEEVES,CAP
11 6 EMERALD CITY
ROY MAGNER
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mr G R Sadleir
Was at big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1000m, 22 len behind Nyaka Nyaka carrying 60kg at $34. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
12
K A BREWER
PINK, BLACK BAND, SLEEVES, PINK ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP
12 SOHO HEARTTHROB
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr D Shawe
First-starter by Gimmethegreenlight out of Intothelimelight. Betting the best guide.
9
M VAN RENSBURG
ORANGE,BLACK STARS,ORANGE SLEEVES,BLACK SEAMS,ORANGE CAP,BLACK STARS,PEAK
13 8 WINTERS LANCE
ROY MAGNER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr S W Robinson
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on March 6 over 1000m, 17 len behind Mister Wilson with 60kg at $67. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
3
N NASTILI
NAVY, BROWN CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP