SAF - TURFFONTEIN INSIDE   26 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 70 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 16)    

Expecting a strong pace headed by Vava Vegas, Unsolved Riddle and Guerilla Warfare. COPPOLA (5) may not have seen out the 2000m last time. His three starts prior to that over this distance were decent. If jumping on terms, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest. VIVA DE JANEIRO (11) finished sixth last time at Greyville All Weather in a disappointing performance. Looks well placed so expecting a big run this time. UNSOLVED RIDDLE (3) finished second of 18 last time over 1500m at Vaal, beaten a neck. Likely improver with each-way claims. SPY STORY (2) is having his third run this prep and in a fitter state jumping from an inside draw can place.
1 x7869 PANNING GOLD
ALSON NDZILANA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1600m, 9 len behind Lady Sabrina carrying 57.5kg at $21. Before that 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 1 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind American Rebel with 57.5kg at $11. Happy enough to avoid.
8
CALLAN MURRAY
SILVER, NAVY EPAULETTES, NAVY SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, SILVER SPOTS CAP
2 34x04 SPY STORY
ST JOHN GRAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Second run back. First-up after -3 days 4th of 18 at Vaal on June 19 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Sovereigns Call with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 18 at Vaal on June 19 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Sovereigns Call carrying 60kg at $26. Expect a forward showing.
2
CALVIN HABIB
LIME, WHITE FIVE CIRCLES, LIME CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
3 x4102 UNSOLVED RIDDLE
GRANT MAROUN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr G J Maroun
At the latest run 2nd of 18 at Vaal on June 19 over 1500m, neck behind Sovereigns Call with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lady Sabrina carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Well placed to take this out.
5
CHASE MAUJEAN
WHITE, PURPLE MALTESE CROSS, CAP
4 62203 GUERILLA WARFARE
ST JOHN GRAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 18 at Vaal on June 19 over 1500m, 3 len behind Sovereigns Call with 59.5kg at $8. The start before that 12th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1600m, 18 len behind Pumpkin Pie with 55kg at $13.50. Won’t spend a dime in the run from the inside barrier. Good each-way hope.
1
MUZI YENI
LIME, WHITE FIVE CIRCLES, LIME CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
5 04236 COPPOLA
MARK KHAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs J A Maroun, D Anthony, V J Backos, A A Dormehl, D A Simpson, D Palmer & D Erasmus
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Vaal on May 29 over 2000m, 4 len behind Aladdin's Lamp with 58kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind The Ultimate King with 59kg at $3.80. Can make amends.
6
J PENNY
BLUE,WHITE EPAULETTES,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES,STRIPES CAP
6 08341 SOVEREIGNS CALL
TYRONE ZACKEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Mr W H Ackerman
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a neck at Vaal June 19 over 1500m defeating Unsolved Riddle carrying 59kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 17 at Vaal on May 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sea Shanty carrying 56.0kg at $26. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
3
CRAIG ZACKEY
WHITE, RED BRACES, BLACK STRIPE, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE AND BLACK QUARTERED CAP, RED PEAK,BLACK COLLAR
7 74566 CLARKSON
ROBBIE SAGE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mesdames A M Venter & M Jeffery & Mr S P Jeffery
Last start 6th of 17 at Vaal on May 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sea Shanty with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind It's Her Way with 55.5kg at $34. Nice alley and worth including.
3
GAVIN LERENA
BLACK, WHITE SPOTS, ORANGE SLEEVES, CAP,BLACK PEAK
8 456x0 VAVA VEGAS
JANNIE BORMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr G R Sadleir
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 16th of 18 at Vaal June 19 over 1500m, 14 len behind Sovereigns Call with 57.5kg at $41. Previously first up; 16th of 18 at Vaal June 19 over 1500m, 14 len behind Sovereigns Call with 57.5kg at $41. Not at this stage.
9
G SAMO-BURTHIA
SHOCKING PINK, BLACK BAND AND SLEEVES, SHOCKING PINK ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP
9 70655 CIRCLE OF GRACE
CORNE SPIES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Corne Spies Racing (Pty) Ltd, Mr D Dasrath & Mrs C Dasrath, Messrs E R Gertenbach, S Heeramun, X Spies & J M D S Soares
Most recently 5th of 10 at Vaal on June 19 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Art Nouveau with 54.0kg at $15. The race before that 5th of 7 at Greyville All Weather on June 4 over 2000m, 9 len behind King Bavarian with 60.0kg at $5. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
7
T MAYHEW
YELLOW AND PURPLE CHECKS, CHECKS SLEEVES, YELLOW COLLAR AND CUFFS, purple CHECKED CAP, YELLOW PEAK
10 83905 COUNT YOUR CHANCES
JAAP VISSER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mr S J Myburgh
Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on June 5 over 2000m, 13 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 57.5kg at $26. Before that 12th of 14 at Vaal on May 15 over 1500m, 11 len behind Sail The Sky carrying 58kg at $67. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
M K KATJEDI
BLACK, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, YELLOW SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
11 34256 VIVA DE JANEIRO
F BRONKHORST
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Messrs C J Potgieter, T J Shawe & Dr M Taljaardt
Last start 6th of 9 at Greyville All Weather on June 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Numzaan with 60kg at $5.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Vaal on May 29 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Cartagena carrying 57.5kg at $4. Deserves another chance.
4
S'MANGA KHUMALO
WHITE,BLACK DIABLO,BLACK SLEEVES,COLLAR,WHITE CUFFS,WHITE CAP, BLACK QUARTERS