SAF - VAAL 31 Jul 2025
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PIERE STRYDOM MEMBER OF 300 WINS IN-A-SEASON CLUB MAIDEN PLATE 1200m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 21) |
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Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a solid tempo. ICONIC WINTER (1) challenged strongly over 1160m at Turffontein last time, but found one too good on the day. She is having her peak run today and will be cherry-ripe. The daughter of What A Winter is a progressive type and may be the horse to beat. BLUSHING BLOOM (4) has shown improvement in each of her races to date. She raced from just off the pace last time, but found one too good on the day. She is coming along the right way and should be competitive. EMPRESS WU (2) has finished second in her last four starts. She raced from just off the pace last time but found one too good on the day. Is in the mix. CYBER SPIRIT (3) challenged strongly over 1000m at Turffontein last time. If repeating that effort in this field, she can finish in the placings.
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ICONIC WINTER
PAUL MATCHETT 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 23 over 1000m, 10 len behind Ready Set Fire with 57.5kg at $17. Last start 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, neck behind Surprise Party with 60kg at $9. Expected to perform well. |
2 P MXOLI |
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| 2 | 22223 |
EMPRESS WU
FRITZ ROUX 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Messrs P J Louwrens & Traven Moodley Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Shimmering carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Red Hot Kisses carrying 60kg at $9.50. Others favoured. |
3 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 3 | x4582 |
CYBER SPIRIT
JAAP VISSER 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Mr H G & Mrs N S C Breydenbach, Rudi Govender & Remona Valayatham & Mr J C W Visser Most recently 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1000m, neck behind Summer Shade carrying 53.5kg at $6. The race before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 11 len behind Surprise Party carrying 60kg at $26. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances. |
7 D PILLAY |
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| 4 | 642 |
BLUSHING BLOOM
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Wernars Family, D C Stonebridge, Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Romilly carrying 57.5kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind Jazz Pianist carrying 60kg at $17. Another bold run is expected. |
1 GAVIN LERENA |
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EMERALD COUNTESS
C DAWSON 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Messrs Desan Naicker, T G Teegler & Suven Govender Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 8 over 1160m, 25 len behind Tuscan Romance with 57kg at $41. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance. |
6 K J LIHABA |
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KORCULA
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Wernars Family, T Gujadhur & C Gordon Two-year-old filly who is first starter by Hawwaam out of Zrinski. Purchased for ZAR R 550,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 August Two Year Old Sale). Nice profile and a bold showing is expected. |
3 HENNIE GREYLING |
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RINGA RINGA ROSES
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Mr & Mrs T D Andrews & Mr D Shawe Two-year-old filly by Louis The King out of Beautiful Rosa having her first start. Has the right credentials to run a forward race. |
9 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 8 | 0607 |
SASSY LASSIE
CORNE SPIES 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Messrs D G Bailie, R P Macnab, S Poriazis & A J van Huyssteen Most recently ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1000m, 29 len behind Windsor Silk with 60kg at $76. Before that ran last of 11 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1200m, 14 len behind Japanese Garden carrying 58.5kg at $81. Hard to recommend on recent form. |
5 TRENT MAYHEW |
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SAVARA'S PRINCESS
BRETT WEBBER 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mr F Swart Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 8 at Scottsville on April 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Educator with 60kg at $67. When resuming last campaign 6th of 8 at Scottsville on December 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Comic Relief with 60kg at $21. This looks too tough. |
4 J GATES |
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TWELFTH OF NEVER
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) First-starter by Canford Cliffs out of Sabina's Dynasty. Watch for a market push. |
8 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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