SAF - VAAL   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MAIDEN HANDICAP 2400m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 20)    

Small field but expecting a genuine tempo with plenty of pace engaged. FOLLOW THE MASTER (1) set the pace over 2000m at Turffontein last time, before getting caught late. He meets the right field and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he should be hard to peg back. SANTIAGO'S PRIDE (2) is better than his last start run would suggest as he was reported to be not striding out. On best form shown, he should be involved at the finish. HEROIC ACT (3) didn't fire two runs back then improved last start to finish third of nine over 2000m at Turffontein Standside. Has each-way claims. ALAKANANI (6) finished fifth of nine last start over 2000m at Turffontein Standside. Can place.
1 54632 FOLLOW THE MASTER
F P HABIB
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs M G Bothma, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind Enflame carrying 60kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on May 29 over 1700m, 8 len behind Art Nouveau carrying 60kg at $9.50. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
5
J GATES
MEDIUM BLUE, PINK STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP, PINK STARS
2 96x26 SANTIAGO'S PRIDE
WEIHO MARWING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Q H A Koekemoer
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at this track on May 22 over 1800m, 7 len behind Pioneer Square carrying 60kg at $15. Second-up 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 2000m, 16 len behind Enflame with 60kg at $3. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
7
K J LIHABA
SILVER,LIME DIAGONAL HALVES,LIME SLEEVES , SILVER SLEEVES, LIME CAP, SILVER QUARTERS, LIME COLLAR
3 x2343 HEROIC ACT
TYRONE ZACKEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Enflame with 60kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 22 over 1800m, 10 len behind Pioneer Square with 60kg at $21. Genuine contender under these conditions.
6
CRAIG ZACKEY
AQUA BLUE , PINK EPAULETTES , SLEEVES , AQUA BLUE ARMBAND , PINK CAP
4 54748 QUELLO CHE
CORNE SPIES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Messrs R P Macnab, C D Brown, Mr D & Mrs S Sibanda
Last start second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 2000m, 30 len behind Lava Lamp carrying 58.5kg at $126. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 22 over 1800m, 13 len behind Artic Silver carrying 60kg at $51. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
M K KATJEDI
MEDIUM BLUE,WHITE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,CAP
5 22566 LUNAR RAINBOW
PAUL MATCHETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
1 More We Stay Syndicate (Nom: Ms K Oakes)
Most recently 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 2000m, 14 len behind Lava Lamp carrying 60kg at $67. Before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 2000m, 14 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 54.0kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
P MXOLI
PINK , LIME AND PINK CHECKED SASH , LIME SLEEVES , PINK STARS
6 28555 ALAKANANI
COERIE LENSLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Mr C J Lensley & Mrs E L Lensley
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 2000m, 9 len behind Enflame carrying 60kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on May 29 over 1700m, 10 len behind Art Nouveau carrying 60kg at $5. Genuine chance this time around.
4
CHASE MAUJEAN
RED,WHITE BRACES,WHIE CHECKS SLEEVES,WHITE CHECKS CAP
7 57566 GOLD DE GRACE
C I JONKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
Mr & Mrs C Jonker
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at this track on May 22 over 1800m, 16 len behind Pioneer Square with 60kg at $101. The race before that second last of 7 at this track on April 29 over 2000m, 18 len behind Blurred Vision carrying 60kg at $13.50. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
2
G SAMO-BURTHIA
WHITE, RED CHEVRONS, STRIPED SLEEVES