SAF - SCOTTSVILLE   24 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

TOTE. SPEED. POWER. GLORY. OPEN MAIDEN 1200m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 19)    

They are sure to run this along with Hollandia Bakkerij and Kingsboy taking it up from a few of the debutants. ICONIC WINTER (8) hails from the visiting Paul Matchett stable. She should have finished closer to the winner last time, as she hung in the final 150m. She meets the right field, and if all went well with her travels, she may find herself in the winner's enclosure. HOLLANDIA BAKKERIJ (11) ran a fair race on debut here over this trip. He would have gained from the experience, and with the natural improvement that is expected, he should pose a massive threat. BUDDY BOY (10) is an unraced son of What A Winter from the Mike and Mathew de Kock stable with Callan Murray in the saddle. He is well related. If not in need of the outing, he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regard to his chances. HIGHER LOVE (13) ran a fair race over this distance at Greyville last time. Include in all combinations.
1 0x8x9 KINGSBOY
PAUL LAFFERTY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Mr D T Govender
Second-up today. Last run second last of 10 at this track on August 10 over 1000m, 11 len behind Cowdray Park carrying 60kg at $81. At only start last preparation 8th of 13 at Fairview All Weather on May 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Always Shining carrying 53kg at $6. Unlikely to threaten.
1
S AL-MARRI
RED,YELLOW GREEN FLEUR DE LYS,SLEEVES,CAP
2 44555 GALACTIC LOVER
MICHAEL ROBERTS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs Colleen Anne Pike & Mr F P Vickers
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Exocet carrying 60kg at $34. The start before that 5th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on June 4 over 1000m, 5 len behind Axis Power with 57.5kg at $31. Nicely placed to bounce back.
2
R A VENNIKER
WHITE, YELLOW GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER,SLEEVES,CAP,WHITE QUARTERS
3 THURLOE PLACE
FRIKKIE GREYLING
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Late Mr R S Napier, Mr J M Ulcoq & Blue Sky Thoroughbreds
First-starter by Willow Magic out of Sophie's Choice. Betting can tell the tale.
3
SERINO MOODLEY
WHITE,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,CAP
4 660 XIPHOS
FRIKKIE GREYLING
3YO  BAY  COLT 52.0KG
Blue Sky Thoroughbreds
Comes here off a 46-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at this track on July 9 over 1600m, 15 len behind Bruh carrying 60kg at $67. Before that 6th of 9 at Greyville on June 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Blackjack Randall carrying 60kg at $101. Predicted to struggle.
4
B MARX-JACOBSON
MEDIUM BLUE,WHITE HALVED
5 HAH LAH LAH
DEAN KANNEMEYER
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
The Vasco Syndicate (Nom: Mr D M Kannemeyer)
Three-year-old colt (Hawwaam - Moonlight 'N Roses) making his debut. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
5
CRAIG ZACKEY
LIME,RED HALVED VERTICAL,COLLAR,WHITE SLEEVES,CAP
6 0980 STAR FALL
N KOTZEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
Messrs Tony Zackey, P J Moor & P J Victor
Last start second last of 15 at Greyville on August 3 over 1800m, 11 len behind Twilight Warrior with 56kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meerkat Moon with 52.0kg at $81. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
6
D D LOUW
WHITE,LIME MALTESE CROSS, CHECKS SLEEVES,CAP,WHITE CHECKS
7 x8208 PRICELESS PEARL
GLEN KOTZEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Messrs G S Kotzen & K Kotzen & Mesdames K Kotzen & J A Wintle
Last start second last of 9 at Greyville on August 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mohave Prince carrying 60kg at $67. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on July 9 over 1600m, 9 len behind World Of Royalty with 60kg at $51. Better placed here. Expect strong showing.
7
J BOTES
RED , YELLOW QUARTERS, LIME SLEEVES, LIME CAP, RED COLLAR
8 3x622 ICONIC WINTER
PAUL MATCHETT
4YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Vaal on July 31 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Blushing Bloom carrying 60kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, neck behind Surprise Party carrying 60kg at $9. Has the right credentials.
8
CALVIN HABIB
DARK GREEN, MAROON VEE, STRIPE, DARK GREEN YOKE, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, MAROON ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, DARK GREEN STRIPES,WHITE COLLAR
9 08799 WINTER GLADE
KUMARAN NAIDOO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Mr K G Naidoo
Last start 9th of 13 at this track on August 10 over 1750m, 9 len behind Pepper Tree with 56.0kg at $81. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on July 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Promise Of Fire carrying 60kg at $101. Would be better placed in something easier.
9
E J MULLER
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STAR, SHOCKING PINK SLEEVES
10 BUDDY BOY
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Three-year-old colt (What A Winter - Monte Carlo Girl) making his debut. Has the right credentials to run a forward race.
10
CALLAN MURRAY
YELLOW,PURPLE STARS,STARS SLEEVES,YELLOW CAP,PURPLE STAR
11 5 HOLLANDIA BAKKERIJ
GLEN KOTZEN
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Mesdames D L Erasmus & L Huntingford & Mr H W Leyenaar
At debut, 5th of 7 at this track on August 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Boardwalk Breeze with 58kg at $17. That race experience to prove invaluable.
11
CHAD LITTLE
brown, red hoops , sleeves
12 SON OF RAFEEF
YOGAS GOVENDER
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Al Khayl Breeders (Pty) Ltd, Messrs K M Chetty, Y Naidoo & Estate D P Pillay
First-starter by Rafeef out of Captain's Lullaby. Watch for a market push.
12
TRISTAN GODDEN
MEDIUM BLUE,WHITE QUARTERS,SLEEVES,CAP,MEDIUM BLUE QUARTERS
13 x3574 HIGHER LOVE
G I RICH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs G C Cornwall, G P Denysschen, M B Lyle & V Namchunder
Last start 4th of 9 at Greyville on August 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kanaal Skater with 60kg at $34. The race before that 7th of 11 at Greyville All Weather on July 13 over 1000m, 8 len behind Clickbait carrying 60kg at $41. Genuine contender under these conditions.
13
C F DICKEN
WHITE,BLACK CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES,BLACK CAP,WHITE CHECKS, PURPLE PEAK