SAF - TURFFONTEIN INSIDE   30 Aug 2025
 
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BETWAY MAIDEN PLATE 1450m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 26)    

The pace looks very strong with plenty of speed engaged. ONCEINABLUEMOON (8) has run two fair races to date. The daughter of One World should love the rise to 1450m and she is a filly with scope. She jumps from pole position and should give the males a run for their money. MATROOSBERG (1) has improved in his last two starts over 1600m. He is having his peak run today and will be cherry-ripe. Should the top choice fluff her lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces. MY LUCKY CHARM (4) is an unraced son of Master Of My Fate from the Mike and Mathew de Kock stable with Callan Murray booked to ride. If not in need of the run, he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances. EMERALD COUNTESS (7) showed good improvement when fourth over 1200m last time. She should love the extra distance on offer and may have more to come.
1 77x34 MATROOSBERG
SEAN TARRY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D Chinsammy,M A Currie,A Lahoud,J Lahoud,E Naicker,L Pogir,S Poriazis,Sean Tarry Racing,TKP Racing (Trevelen Pillay) & Haraka Bloodstock (J Pieters)
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind Singleton Sam with 56kg at $21. Last start 4th of 8 at Vaal on July 31 over 1600m, 6 len behind Radio Star carrying 56kg at $7.50. One of the main contenders.
7
K MATSUNYANE
RED,BLACK EPAULETTES,CAP
2 x6757 WINCHESTER
PAUL MATCHETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Vaal on July 24 over 1600m, 5 len behind Johnny Drama with 54.5kg at $4. Before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Copper Eagle with 60kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
CALVIN HABIB
DARK GREEN, MAROON VEE, STRIPE, DARK GREEN YOKE, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, MAROON ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, DARK GREEN STRIPES,WHITE COLLAR
3 07884 EMERALD CITY
ROY MAGNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr G R Sadleir
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Vaal on August 14 over 1500m, 4 len behind Greenlight Racer with 52kg at $126. The run before that ran last of 8 at Vaal on July 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Johnny Drama with 52kg at $101. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
6
K J LIHABA
SHOCKING PINK, BLACK BAND, SLEEVES, SHOCKING PINK ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP
4 MY LUCKY CHARM
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK
3YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Master Of My Fate out of Seventh Heart. Expecting a bright start to his career.
8
CALLAN MURRAY
YELLOW, PURPLE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR
5 5x0x OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW
R KLAASEN
3YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) & Mr D Chinsammy
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Vaal on May 29 over 1200m, 13 len behind Got The Feeling carrying 57kg at $21. When resuming last campaign 5th of 7 at this track on March 13 over 1450m, 13 len behind Whispering Death carrying 60kg at $34. Cannot enthuse.
4
K A BREWER
RED, BLACK EPAULETTES, CAP
6 THOONSIL
MANO PANDARAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 60.0KG
Mr M Pandaram
Three-year-old colt (Danon Platina - Mansoor) making his debut. Should be ready to fire.
3
J GATES
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW BAND, HOOPS SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
7 04 EMERALD COUNTESS
C DAWSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Messrs Desan Naicker, T G Teegler & Suven Govender
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 8 over 1160m, 25 len behind Tuscan Romance carrying 57kg at $41. Second-up 4th of 9 at Vaal on July 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Blushing Bloom carrying 57kg at $76. Forward showing expected.
5
SERINO MOODLEY
BLACK, TEAL DIAMOND, TEAL SLEEVES,BLACK HALVED,BLACK CAP, TEAL DIAMOND CHECK,WHITE CUFF,COLLAR
8 64 ONCEINABLUEMOON
PAUL MATCHETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mr H P N Pretorius
Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 23 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Jazz Pianist with 60kg at $11. Second-up 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 6 len behind Echo Check carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Forward showing expected.
1
P MXOLI
RED, NAVY HALVED, WHITE CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, NAVY ARMBANDS, NAVY CAP