SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE   11 Nov 2024
 
GOING: GS

BETWAY MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: SOFT   Rain (Max: 21)    

Certain to be a strong tempo with Happyinheaven, Emerald Gold and Glamorous Lady leading the charge. GLAMOROUS LADY (3) has finished second in her last three starts. She set the pace over 1700m at the Vaal last time and was only claimed late that day. Gavin Lerena is booked to ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of her where it matters most. TUSCAN STAR (9) showed some improvement in her last start over this distance at Scottsville. She returns from a spell, during which time she would have strengthened up. She is a progressive type and is one of the leading contenders. ONO NO KOMACHI (7) has run two fair races to date. She should have finished closer last time as she changed ground late. With a bit of luck in running, she can run into the placings. POPLAR PARK (8) is better than her last start as she was reported to be not striding out. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. She tries the 1600m and there should be good improvement to come. Each way value.
1 57x0x HAPPYINHEAVEN
WEIHO MARWING
4YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Miss A Thomas & Mr Trevelen Pillay
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 10th of 12 at Greyville on February 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Elegant Act carrying 60kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 5th of 10 at Scottsville on December 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Jane's Vision with 60kg at $26. May need the hitout.
5
WESLEY MARWING
MEDIUM BLUE, GOLD STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, GOLD ARMBANDS, MEDIUM BLUE CAP, GOLD STAR
2 67 EMERALD GOLD
B B RUITERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 60.0KG
Mr I T Amorim
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1200m, 14 len behind Blizzard Snow with 60kg at $41. Last start 7th of 11 at Vaal on October 24 over 1400m, 18 len behind Cat O'clock with 60kg at $67. Win would surprise.
7
J R SYSTER
YELLOW,LIME HOOPS,SLEEVES
3 x3222 GLAMOROUS LADY
W MARWING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Messrs M Donelly, W Marwing & Dr S J Coetzee
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at Vaal on October 17 over 1700m, 3 len behind Ambitious Lady carrying 58kg at $1.60. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Fireburst with 57kg at $1.80. Winning hope.
4
GAVIN LERENA
LIGHT BLUE,LIME VEE,LIME STARS SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE CAP,LIME STAR
4 8980 CHASING SHADOWS
PAUL MATCHETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Bryan & Taryn Spong
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Vaal on October 1 over 1800m, 20 len behind Hat's Lady with 57kg at $15. Before that ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 21 over 1200m, 15 len behind Stroopsoet with 58kg at $26. Win would surprise.
2
P MXOLI
BLACK, PINK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, CUFFS, COLLAR, CAP
5 7 LADY SABRINA
WEIHO MARWING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mr Q H A Koekemoer
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 8 at this track on November 2 over 1160m, 11 len behind Fastnet Filly with 59kg at $101. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
1
K A BREWER
SILVER, LIME DIAGONAL HALVES, SILVER SLEEVES, LIME SLEEVES, LIME, SILVER QUARTERS CAP,LIME COLLAR
6 8 LADY WILLIAM
WEIHO MARWING
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Mr D S Jackson, Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley
At debut, ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on October 19 over 1000m, 11 len behind Predatrice with 59kg at $13.50. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
6
SERINO MOODLEY
BLACK, ORANGE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE CAP
7 4x3 ONO NO KOMACHI
ROY MAGNER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mr P J Moor
Second-up. Promising on debut 4th in a small field at this track on August 10 over 1000m, 9 len behind Bakwena with 60kg at $6.50. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on October 12 over 1450m, 5 len behind Cocomelon with 55.5kg at $26. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
1
T MAYHEW
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPE, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, HOOPS CAP
8 57 POPLAR PARK
ROBBIE SAGE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Messrs M Lieveaux, L M Nestadt, M A Currie & J R van der Linden
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Autumn Var carrying 58kg at $5. Last start second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 21 over 1200m, 14 len behind Stroopsoet carrying 58kg at $2.50. Genuine contender who finds a suitable race.
5
M K KATJEDI
SILVER, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE CAP
9 72x TUSCAN STAR
ALEC LAIRD
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Messrs G A Basel, L Clark, G C Cornwall & Canine Solutions CC (Nom: Mr D C O'Driscoll)
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Scottsville August 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Safari Lodge carrying 57kg at $6.50. On debut seventh of 13 at Greyville August 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Princess Palace with 60kg at $5.50. Expect a forward showing.
3
CALVIN HABIB
WHITE, BLACK CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, BLACK CHECKS, PURPLE PEAK