SAF - VAAL   28 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G

CHAMPIONS DAY 6 APRIL MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE 1200m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 17)    

Always plenty of early pressure in sprint races such as this with a large contingent of first starters. WILD AT WAR (9) ran a good race in his last start over this course and distance. He raced from just off the pace, moved up but was outrun late. He is a progressive type and Gavin Lerena may be able to get the best out of him when it matters most. GORGEOUS KLEIN (4) has had just the two starts and placed in both. He is having his first run for the Tony Peter stable. If settled into his new surroundings, he should prove hard to beat. BELIEVE IN FATE (1) is an unraced son of Master Of My Fate from the Joe Soma stable with Piere Strydom in the saddle. If not too green, he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances. LIGHTINTHESTORM (5) is a two-year-old colt from the Stuart Pettigrew stable stepping out on debut today. Has each-way claims.
1 BELIEVE IN FATE
JOE SOMA
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
J R Blumberg,D Chinsammy,R G Coppin,E Naicker,B M Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif,Kisten Pillay Racing Syndicate(Trevelen Pillay),MGAS Bloodstock(G A Soma)
Two-year-old colt by Master Of My Fate out of Mamalushka having his first start. Likely to be above average.
1
PIERE STRYDOM
RED, RED SLEEVES, SILVER CHECKS, SILVER CAP, RED STAR
2 CHOCOLATE SOLDIER
CORNE SPIES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs R P Macnab, I D Berg, C D Brown, S Poriazis, J M D S Soares & Corne Spies Racing (Pty) Ltd
First-starter by One World out of Secret Star. Betting can tell the tale.
6
M VAN RENSBURG
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, CAP
3 GLOBAL ZEE
P P LABUSCHAGNE
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Mr E Blome
First-starter by Global View out of Zalika. Maybe later.
5
DENNIS SCHWARZ
YELLOW GREEN, BLUE QUARTERS, BLACK SLEEVES, ORANGE HALVED, CAP
4 32 GORGEOUS KLEIN
A P PETER
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Mr Y Langevin & Mrs M J Langevin
Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 10 at Fairview on January 19 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Ravilious with 60kg at $6. Last start 2nd of 10 at Fairview on February 23 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Silvonian with 60kg at $4. Genuine contender who finds a suitable race.
8
CALVIN HABIB
MEDIUM BLUE,ORANGE DISC,SPOTS SLEEVES,SPOTS CAP
5 LIGHTINTHESTORM
STUART PETTIGREW
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Mr W H Ackerman
Two-year-old colt (Gimmethegreenlight - Celestial Storm) making his debut. Expecting a bright start to his career.
9
P MXOLI
WHITE, BLACK THIRDS, RED BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMONDS, WHITE CAP, BLACK QUARTERS, RED PEAK
6 ONE MORE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Bryan & Taryn Spong & Jan & Linda Stekhoven
First-starter by One World out of Durban Bourbon. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.
4
CRAIG ZACKEY
BLACK,PINK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,CUFFS,COLLAR,CAP
7 7 PRINCE OF MIRACLES
F BRONKHORST
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Dr M Taljaardt
Was at very long odds at debut, 7th of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 21 len behind Taxi To The Moon carrying 60kg at $67. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
2
S SOSIBO
LIME, MEDIUM BLUE DIABLO, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, LIME CHEVRONS, MEDIUM BLUE CAP, LIME DIAMOND
8 WAHEED
MIKE DE KOCK
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Glistian (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J da Mata)
First-starter by Time Thief out of Wafiqah purchased for ZAR R 40,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2023 Cape Yearling Sale). Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.
3
RAYMOND DANIELSON
GREY, YELLOW SPOTS, GREY SLEEVES, GREY CAP, YELLOW SPOTS CAP
9 353 WILD AT WAR
C DAWSON
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr S Conway
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Taxi To The Moon carrying 60kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 22 over 1450m, 6 len behind Sunset Riot with 60kg at $3.30. Made headway last time. Top chance.
7
GAVIN LERENA
GREEN,WHITE FOUR LEAF CLOVER,WHITE SLEEVES,OLIVE HOOPS,WHITE CAP,OLIVE STRIPES