SAF - DURBANVILLE   07 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

CAPE RACING SALES OPEN MAIDEN 1250m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail out 2m on back straight, with a 4m spur at approximately the 550m mark  

Plenty of early pace on show, particularly from River Hawk, Blame It On Me and Bounceback. BOUNDLESS ENERGY (9) produced a decent debut effort over 1100m at Kenilworth when on debut last start. He raced from just off the pace and stayed on well to finish third. He resumes from a spell and with racing experience now behind him should take prove hard to beat. ZEITZ (10) is an unraced son of Vercingetorix from the Andre Nel stable with Corne Orffer in the saddle. If not too green in the running he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances. NOBLE STEED (2) is a son of Elusive Fort from the Justin Snaith stable with JP van der Merwe in the saddle. He jumps from a good draw of two and if not in need of this run he should give a good account of himself. FIRINGONALLENGINES (6) ran fifth of 10 last start at this track when resuming from a spell. Racing over a longer trip today and in a fitter state can place.
1 0 RIVER HAWK
BRETT CRAWFORD
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
Messrs T Gujadhur, L Sherrell, Mrs D J Sherrell & Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
Was at big odds at debut, second last of 11 at this track on July 24 over 1250m, 12 len behind Please Be True carrying 60kg at $34. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
1
LUYOLO MXOTHWA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SASH, CAP, BLACK POM POM
2 NOBLE STEED
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
Mr Greg Bortz & Ms Gina Goldsmith
Three-year-old colt by Elusive Fort out of Margot On Stage having his first start. Expecting a bright start to his career.
2
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
TURQUOISE, GRAY SEAMS, ARMBAND, STRIPES CAP , BLACK POM POM
3 96663 BLAME IT ON ME
ANDRIES STEYN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mesdames Surina de Villiers & J J Steyn & Miss K Bosman
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Kenilworth on August 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind La Pulga carrying 53.5kg at $41. The start before that 6th of 10 at Kenilworth on June 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Song To The Moon carrying 52kg at $41. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
3
X G CARSTENS
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW AND LIGHT GREEN STRIPED SLEEVES, BLACK POM POM
4 0x BOUNCEBACK
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr J P Cuvelier
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 11th of 13 at Kenilworth on June 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Air Raid carrying 60kg at $34. Sure to be ready to run well.
4
RICHARD FOURIE
BLACK, YELLOW STRIPES, RED BRACES, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW HALVED , BLACK POM POM
5 3x00x ANALYTIC
L GILA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mr L Gila
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Kenilworth February 12 over 1800m, 99 len behind Basic Maneuvers with 60kg at $26. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Kenilworth January 15 over 1800m, 12 len behind Dream Searcher carrying 57kg at $11. A big run will not surprise.
5
DENNIS SCHWARZ
GOLD, BLACK DIAMOND, GOLD, BLACK HALVED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP, BLACK POM POM
6 806x5 FIRINGONALLENGINES
H/M CRAWFORD/RIX
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs Colin Aitken, Marius Mostert & W Volschenk & Gill Mostert
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track on August 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Meant To Be carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at this track on August 19 2023 over 1600m, 18 len behind Luce Verde with 57kg at $67. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
6
GARETH WRIGHT
PINK, BLACK DIAMOND, CUFFS, COLLAR, PINK CAP,BLACK QUARTERS CAP, BLACK POM POM
7 069x5 OREGON
PATRICK KRUYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mesdames S P Kruyer & M O'Hara & Mr F W Sharp
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 13 at Kenilworth on August 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind La Pulga carrying 53.5kg at $67. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Kenilworth on May 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Prince Of Tibet carrying 60kg at $51. Must improve significantly.
7
J SOLOMONS
SHOCKING PINK, NAVY STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP , BLACK POM POM
8 58x7x TYPICALLY FRENCH
PAUL REEVES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Andy Elton
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 10 at Kenilworth on June 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Song To The Moon with 54kg at $34. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Kenilworth on December 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Trippi's Silk carrying 60kg at $34. Hard to enthuse.
8
DEVIN ASHBY
SHOCKING PINK, GOLD BRACES, BLACK POM POM
9 3x BOUNDLESS ENERGY
C L BASS-ROBINSON
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 9 at Kenilworth on May 26 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind The Us Of A with 57kg at $9.50. Keep in mind.
9
CRAIG ZACKEY
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPE, STRIPES SLEEVES,BLACK COLLAR, BLACK POM POM
10 ZEITZ
W A NEL
3YO  GREY  COLT 59.0KG
Mrs S Plattner
First-starter by Vercingetorix out of Zappy Choice. Market will go a long way to showcasing his chances.
10
CORNE ORFFER
OLIVE , PURPLE HORSESHOE, PURPLE SLEEVES, OLIVE CUFFS, PURPLE, COLLAR, PURPLE CAP, DARK SEA GREEN PEAK, BLACK POM POM
11 LEE VALLEY
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr N Jonsson
Three-year-old gelding by The United States out of Miss Khaya having his first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
11
CRAIG BANTAM
 CARNATION PINK , LIME CROSSED SASHES , WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK POM POM