SAF - GREYVILLE AW   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: N

BLUE SKY THOROUGHBREDS MAIDEN PLATE 1700m

Track: STANDARD   Clear (Max: 22)    

Expecting a slick tempo with Syrian Steel, Gijima Mfana and Hunters Arrow leading the way. MAGIC HAT TRICK (10) showed very good improvement when third over 2200m on the turf last time. The manner in which he ran on at the finish that day was encouraging. Serino Moodley is likely to settle him near the rear of the field from the wide draw and he will be storming home late. FIRE FORCE (11) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2200m at Greyville, beaten 1.5 lengths into sixth. Richard Fourie steps into the saddle and there should be improvement to come. ANIMAL IMPACT (8) made progress last time out, finishing second of 10 over 1700m at this track. Has his share of ability and looks hard to beat. RAINWATER (7) remains a maiden after three runs. Was well in commission last time but could only manage to finish sixth over 1600m at this track. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment.
1 00 SYRIAN STEEL
C HEWITSON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Mrs C M de Klerk
Third race start today. At long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Scottsville on April 8 over 1000m, 14 len behind Siberian Winter carrying 60kg at $26. Second-up second last of 12 at Scottsville on May 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Care Forgot with 56kg at $101. Doesn't rate.
1
C F DICKEN
RED, BLACK HOOPS SLEEVES, CAP, COLLAR, RED PEAK
2 54528 GIJIMA MFANA
WENDY WHITEHEAD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms Nothemba Mlonzi
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Greyville on June 15 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Noble Warrior carrying 60kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 27 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Code Of Conduct with 56kg at $26. Genuine chance this time around.
2
CALVIN HABIB
GOLD, LIME QUARTERS, GOLD SLEEVES, LIME STRIPE, GOLD CAP
3 68999 HUNTERS ARROW
DOUG CAMPBELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr N Yariv
Last start second last of 10 at Greyville on June 15 over 2200m, 8 len behind Noble Warrior with 60kg at $101. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 15 over 1700m, 23 len behind Ibiza Night carrying 58kg at $21. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
CHASE MAUJEAN
SILVER, BLACK COLLAR AND CUFFS, SILVER CAP, BLACK STRIPES
4 088 WALKIE TALKIE
C HEWITSON
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
The Poet's Corner Syndicate (Nom:Michael Moroney), Mr P D Teja & Ms W G Fourie
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Greyville on June 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Sweeter Than Honey with 55kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pilot Flame with 56kg at $151. Preferred in something easier.
4
MUZI YENI
MAROON, LIME STAR, SLEEVES, MAROON CHEVRONS, CAP, LIME STAR
5 5844 NOTABLE
C HEWITSON
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
The Poet's Corner Syndicate (Nom:Michael Moroney), Mr C W De Agrela, Ms S T Song & Mrs Cecilia Trickett
Going well. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1700m, 7 len behind Palermo with 56kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on May 8 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind United Nation carrying 57kg at $21. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
5
CRAIG ZACKEY
MAROON, LIME STAR, SLEEVES, MAROON CHEVRONS, CAP, LIME STAR
6 6 WHEREVERILAYMYHAT
ALYSON WRIGHT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs C Adamson, K P Fallon & Mrs I A Fallon
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 6th of 14 at Greyville on June 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind French Flame carrying 60kg at $101. Capable of plenty of improvement.
5
ATHANDIWE MGUDLWA
YELLOW, LIME STAR, SLEEVES
7 946 RAINWATER
GLEN KOTZEN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs J Buckler, W K Graham, J R Higgs, M C Higgs, G S Kotzen, R P Macnab & F Vahab
Comes off a 52 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on May 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ocean Palace carrying 56kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Gorgeous Dude with 56kg at $26. Watch for sharp improvement.
7
RICHARD FOURIE
AQUA, BLACK SLEEVES, AQUA STARS, BLACK CAP
8 68392 ANIMAL IMPACT
WENDY WHITEHEAD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr D J Side
Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1700m, 4 len behind Palermo with 60kg at $26. Before that 9th of 11 at Greyville on May 4 over 1800m, 4 len behind Basie Raakvat with 60kg at $21. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
6
S'MANGA KHUMALO
RED, WHITE STARS, WHITE AND BLACK STRIPES SLEEVES, RED CAP, WHITE STAR CAP
9 87889 CASTLE MEY
MICHAEL ROBERTS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs V L Roberts
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Greyville on May 25 over 1600m, 27 len behind Chestnut Bomber with 60kg at $151. The run before that 8th of 14 at Scottsville on April 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Field Marshal carrying 60kg at $101. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
R A VENNIKER
SHOCKING PINK, WHITE BRACES, STRIPES SLEEVES,WHITE CAP, SHOCKING PINK STAR
10 603 MAGIC HAT TRICK
C HEWITSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
The Poet's Corner Syndicate (Nom:Michael Moroney)
Last start 3rd of 10 at Greyville on June 15 over 2200m, 0.9 len behind Noble Warrior with 60kg at $51. The start before that second last of 11 at Greyville on May 25 over 1600m, 34 len behind Chestnut Bomber with 60kg at $67. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
8
SERINO MOODLEY
 DARK RED, LIME STAR, SLEEVES, DARK RED CHEVRONS, CAP, LIME STAR
11 44846 FIRE FORCE
GARTH PULLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs G C Kalil, Greg de Marigny, Nathan Pillay, G B Puller & A S Tombe
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Greyville on June 15 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Noble Warrior carrying 60kg at $9.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on May 15 over 1700m, 9 len behind Ibiza Night carrying 57kg at $4.80. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
9
S HLENGWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
12 86875 QUIZ PARTY
SEAN TARRY
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs L M Michael, M A Familiar, K J Sadie, C M Zoghby & Mrs T F Zoghby
Most recently 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on June 22 over 1450m, 8 len behind One Party with 60kg at $34. The start before that second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on June 6 over 1600m, 11 len behind Festival Of Magic with 56kg at $151. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
10
RAYMOND DANIELSON
YELLOW GREEN, DEEP PINK STAR, ARMBANDS