SAF - VAAL 18 Sep 2025
GOING: G
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RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE 1200m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 28) |
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Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a genuine tempo. MIAMI MOUNTAIN (5) produced a promising debut effort over 1000m on the Turffontein Inside course last start. He was slowly into stride but the manner in which he finished off his race was eye-catching. He would have gained from the experience and should love the rise to 1200m. With the natural improvement that is expected, he can go one better. TRAJANUS (10) has finished second in both his efforts to date. He showed speed over 1000m at Turffontein last time, but found one too good on the day. He returns from a 12-week spell and if not in need of the run, he can take this race out. WAYNE (11) is an unraced son of Vercingetorix from the Lucky Houdalakis stable with Chase Maujean 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. RED SUNRISE (8) is on debut. By Erik The Red and comes from the Lucky Houdalakis stable. Fresh-up can place.
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TALKOFTHEHEIGHTS
F BRONKHORST 3YO BAY COLT 60.0KG Messrs F Bronkhorst, M S Jolly, Bryan & Taryn Spong At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 31 len behind Frere Jacques carrying 57kg at $126. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 17 len behind Palace Attack carrying 57kg at $126. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time. |
8 G SAMO-BURTHIA |
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EPIDAURUS
MARK KHAN 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr E Khan Three-year-old gelding by Elusive Fort out of Estimada having his first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers. |
4 RAYMOND DANIELSON |
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GOLD PLATINA
C I JONKER 3YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG Mr & Mrs C Jonker Second-up. First start ran last of 9 at Scottsville on April 27 over 1000m, 31 len behind Captain's Pride carrying 60kg at $67. Returned from break second last of 7 at this track on September 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind Nou Praat Jy carrying 54.0kg at $76. Needs more time. |
7 P MXOLI |
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INDIAN SPICE
ST JOHN GRAY 3YO BAY COLT 60.0KG Mr St John D Gray First-starter by Potala Palace out of Sammi Moosa. Likely to need the run. |
1 SERINO MOODLEY |
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MIAMI MOUNTAIN
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK 3YO BAY COLT 60.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 23 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Banyan carrying 58kg at $3.30. Can build upon that bright start to his career. |
6 CALLAN MURRAY |
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NO HESITATION
MARK KHAN 3YO BAY COLT 60.0KG Mr E Khan Three-year-old colt (Elusive Fort - No Doubt) making his debut. Likely to come in for support. |
5 MUZI YENI |
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OLYMPIC ADMIRAL
C I JONKER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mr & Mrs C Jonker Three-year-old gelding by Admiral Kitten out of Olympic Sensation having his first start. Expecting a bright start to his career. |
11 N KLINK |
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RED SUNRISE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs D Shawe & T J Shawe First-starter by Erik The Red out of Light Of Dawn. Bold showing expected |
2 CALVIN HABIB |
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ROCK MY BOAT
F P HABIB 3YO BAY COLT 60.0KG TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on August 9 over 1160m, 13 len behind Clever Trevor carrying 60kg at $34. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 17 len behind Frere Jacques with 57kg at $101. Can't see him troubling these. |
10 LOUIS NHLAPO |
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TRAJANUS
SEAN TARRY 3YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, D Jessa, A Lahoud, Jarryd Lahoud, E Naicker, Larry Pogir & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Turffontein Standside June 23 over 1000m, 2 len behind Alpine Jet carrying 60kg at $3.80. On debut second of 7 at Scottsville May 18 over 1000m, a long neck behind Little Boy Blue carrying 60kg at $3. Winning hope in a suitable contest. |
9 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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WAYNE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Wernars Family & Mr M Destombes First-starter by Vercingetorix out of Cherry Ridge. Should be the focus of punters' attention. |
3 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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