SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

STRIKER & JJ THE JET PLANE TAKE ON HONG KONG IN 2010 MR 100 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 18)    

Plenty of pressure with Cosmic Star, One Fell Swoop and Chieftain leading the charge. CHIEFTAIN (4) in what was his second run this prep scored at this track last time out over today's trip when well supported. He has won third-up previously and rates highly to add to that record. ONE FELL SWOOP (5) finished a game third over 1160m at this track last start in her second run this prep. She has won third-up previously and looks hard to beat. COSMIC STAR (2) finished fourth to the top selection last start over 1000m at this track, an improvement on his seventh of eight at this track the run before. Jumping from an inside draw she should be finishing in the money. SHELDON (3) looked well in need of his two resuming runs this prep. He has won third-up previously and looks well placed to figure in the finish.
1 3x05x KARATE KID
PAUL MATCHETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Miss E L Maguire, Messrs R L Bruss & R S Maguire
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track March 22 over 1160m, 4 len behind Mount Pilatus with 53.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; ran last of 15 at this track in the G3 March 1 over 1000m, 99 len behind William Robertson carrying 52kg at $7. In the mix on best form.
1
P MXOLI
TURQUOISE, BLACK FOUR LEAF CLOVER, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, TURQUOISE CAP, BLACK STRIPES
2 2x274 COSMIC STAR
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, Jagessar Limited (Nom: Mr Alan Cooper) & Maine Chance Farms (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Dr W A & Mrs N Jacobs)
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on June 28 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Chieftain carrying 61.5kg at $9. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on May 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mount Pinatubo with 60kg at $5.50. Working up to a win. Worth following.
2
TRENT MAYHEW
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK COLLAR AND CUFFS, BLACK CAP,WHITE STRIPED CAP
3 x0x66 SHELDON
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 8 at this track on May 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind Mount Pinatubo with 61kg at $34. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at this track on June 28 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Chieftain with 61.5kg at $8. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
3
CALVIN HABIB
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK COLLAR AND CUFFS, BLACK cap, WHITE STRIPED
4 55x41 CHIEFTAIN
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & R M Sewgoolam
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at Vaal on May 22 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Halberdier with 60kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track June 28 over 1000m defeating Troppo Veloce with 57.5kg at $3. Impressed last start. In the mix again.
9
GAVIN LERENA
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, COLLAR, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS, WHITE STRIPES CAP
5 24x53 ONE FELL SWOOP
A P PETER
4YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Mrs S Viljoen
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at this track on June 28 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Chieftain with 60kg at $13.50. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on July 12 over 1160m, 0.5 len behind Blizzard Snow with 60kg at $5.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
7
CALLAN MURRAY
MEDIUM BLUE, SHOCKING PINK DIAMOND BAND, SHOCKING PINK SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE CAP,SHOCKING PINK DIAMONDS
6 3108x ROLLWITHTHEPUNCHES
ROY MAGNER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs M S Cruickshank & S M Leahy
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track April 19 over 1000m, 8 len behind Warm Winter Nite with 59kg at $26. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at this track June 30 2024 over 1000m, 10 len behind Trompie with 59.5kg at $34. Hard to recommend.
5
RAYMOND DANIELSON
Black, orange maltese cross, orange sleeves ,orange cap
7 x1630 WARM WINTER NITE
F P HABIB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr P Naicker
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 15 at this track on June 15 over 1160m, 6 len behind Banff carrying 56kg at $34. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Vaal on May 22 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Halberdier carrying 58kg at $7.50. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
6
K MATSUNYANE
DARK GREEN, RED STRIPE, BLACK BRACES, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, RED SEAMS, WHITE CUFFS, FOREST GREEN CAP, RED HOOPS
8 47197 HALBERDIER
B B RUITERS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Late Mr Barry Marais
Last start second last of 8 at this track on June 28 over 1000m, 4 len behind Chieftain carrying 54.5kg at $6. The start before that 9th of 15 at this track on June 15 over 1160m, 6 len behind Banff carrying 56kg at $34. Prefer in something a bit easier.
4
G SAMO-BURTHIA
YELLOW, SHOCKING PINK CROSS AND SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
9 6255x TCHAIKOVSKY
FRITZ ROUX
6YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Messrs S J Myburgh, W G de Koker, R Esterhuizen, P J Louwrens, Gerhard Nel & P L Olivier
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track May 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Mount Pinatubo carrying 52kg at $17. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at Scottsville May 19 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Common Grounds carrying 55kg at $34. Major upset if he won.
8
J R SYSTER
BLACK,WHITE MALTESE CROSS,YELLOW SLEEVES,CAP