SAF - GREYVILLE AW 02 May 2026
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THE INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY DURBAN THEN AND NOW D STAKES 1400m Track: STANDARD Clear (Max: 25) |
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Solid tempo set by Saudi Sweep and Sergeant Soqrat. SEND ME (4) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1600m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Nice effort last time in similar race and leading rider goes aboard. Worth following up. GORGEOUS DUDE (1) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 25 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run. SAUDI SWEEP (2) lines up on the back of a 3.5 lengths fifth over 1400m at Greyville. Boasts a win and two minor placings from three starts at this track and distance. Well placed and likely to feature. BANK STREET (6) turned in a better run last start, beaten 2.25 lengths into fourth over 1200m at this track. The engagement of Serino Moodley is a positive move. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
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| 1 | 452x2 |
GORGEOUS DUDE
ALYSON WRIGHT 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Messrs B Bougardt & C Lafraisiere Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Trippi's Silk carrying 51kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Scottsville on August 10 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Global Impact with 54kg at $9.50. Fitter and looks a strong winning chance. |
1 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 2 | 34125 |
SAUDI SWEEP
LOUIS GOOSEN 4YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Golden Goose Racing (Pty) Ltd Most recently 5th of 10 at Greyville on April 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Gorgeous Girl with 52.1kg at $9. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Hearts On Fire with 58.7kg at $5. Sure to be right there at the business end. |
2 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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| 3 | 444x5 |
SNOW MOON
MANO PANDARAM 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mr M Pandaram Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 13 months 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on March 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gimmethespotlight with 57.7kg at $67. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 18 2024 over 1400m, 32 len behind Truth carrying 57kg at $21. Solid top-three hope. |
3 TRISTAN GODDEN |
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| 4 | 72673 |
SEND ME
TONY RIVALLAND 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs M D J Liley Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1600m, 2 len behind Basie Raakvat carrying 60.2kg at $6. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on February 27 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Mohave Prince with 55.5kg at $8. Nice effort last time in similar race and leading rider goes aboard. Worth following up. |
4 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 5 | 00x48 |
BLONDE BOMBSHELL
GARETH VAN ZYL 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Mrs A A Stretton, Messrs H F Schwegmann & J Te Riele Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Scottsville on February 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Quincy Town carrying 50kg at $13.50. Second-up 8th of 10 at Scottsville on April 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lilting Song with 60kg at $26. Prefer in something a bit easier. |
5 ATHANDIWE MGUDLWA |
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| 6 | 8x464 |
BANK STREET
STUART FERRIE 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mr R T Mattheyse At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Masterofthedesert carrying 52.3kg at $8. Before that second last of 7 at Greyville on March 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Victor Rail with 55.5kg at $11. Capable of a strong showing. |
6 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 7 | 85x76 |
SAIL TO THE MOON
YOGAS GOVENDER 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG The Social Squad Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at Greyville on March 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Meerkat Moon carrying 56.6kg at $34. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sweeper Keeper carrying 57.5kg at $11. Tough assignment. |
7 DAMYAN PILLAY |
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| 8 | 43976 |
COUNT MARSH
ROBBIE HILL 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Messrs G C Kalil, R A Hill & Four Legs Racing (Nom: Mr S J Ajax) Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Greyville on March 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind L'ultimo carrying 51.7kg at $15. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Joshua Hotsnake with 49.5kg at $11. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
8 JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE |
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| 9 | 06200 |
SERGEANT SOQRAT
CORNE SPIES 3YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Messrs D G Bailie, X Spies, Adv J J B Schutte & Waste Glass Recovery (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J H de Lange) At the latest run 12th of 15 at Scottsville on April 26 over 1100m, slow going 13 len behind Cavalry Commander carrying 53.5kg at $51. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Vaal on April 2 over 1000m, 2 len behind Time Is Precious carrying 61.5kg at $17. Needs to lift. |
9 TRENT MAYHEW |
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| 10 | 70462 |
KIMBALL O'HARA
WENDY WHITEHEAD 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs Neil Moodley & M U Tayob Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Greyville on March 22 over 1400m, neck behind Meerkat Moon carrying 55kg at $7. Before that 6th of 12 at Scottsville on February 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Gorgeous Girl carrying 56kg at $15. Has to be considered. |
10 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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