SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

LUCHELLE KRUGER MAIDEN PLATE 2000m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 16)    

Expecting a genuine pace with a number of these pressing forward. SCARLETT HEART (10) is close to breaking through after finishing second last start over 1600m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. FOLLOW THE MASTER (1) is close to breaking through after finishing second last start over 2400m at Vaal when he was handy all the way. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. HEROIC ACT (3) is a 17-start maiden who finished seventh at his most recent appearance over 1800m at Turffontein Inside after he got a long way back in the run. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. SANTIAGO'S PRIDE (2) failed to figure again last time over 2400m at Vaal, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Don't underestimate.
1 46322 FOLLOW THE MASTER
F P HABIB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs M G Bothma, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)
Recent form sound. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Vaal on July 3 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Gold De Grace with 60kg at $3. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on June 15 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind Enflame carrying 60kg at $15. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
8
J GATES
MEDIUM BLUE, PINK STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP, PINK STARS
2 6x265 SANTIAGO'S PRIDE
WEIHO MARWING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Q H A Koekemoer
Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Vaal on July 3 over 2400m, 6 len behind Gold De Grace with 60kg at $6.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on June 15 over 2000m, 16 len behind Enflame carrying 60kg at $3. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
1
K J LIHABA
SILVER,LIME DIAGONAL HALVES,SILVER SLEEVES ,LIME SLEEVES, LIME CAP, SILVER QUARTERS, LIME COLLAR
3 34337 HEROIC ACT
TYRONE ZACKEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos
Most recently 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1800m, 4 len behind Mizzen Sword with 56.0kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Vaal on July 3 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Gold De Grace with 56.5kg at $4. One of the chief contenders.
7
CRAIG ZACKEY
AQUA BLUE , PINK EPAULETTES , SLEEVES , AQUA BLUE ARMBAND , PINK CAP
4 48x06 CUZZIE
BRETT WEBBER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs B I d'Oliveira
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at Greyville All Weather on May 28 over 2000m, 10 len behind I Am Classy carrying 60kg at $76. Second-up 6th of 8 at Vaal on July 24 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Johnny Drama with 58.5kg at $67. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
P MXOLI
LIME, MEDIUM BLUE DISC, HOOPS SLEEVES, HOOPS CAP
5 02553 GIFT OF ROYAL
BRETT WEBBER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Q M Loubser
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Vaal on July 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Johnny Drama with 57kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Mizzen Sword with 60kg at $17. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
6
M K KATJEDI
WHITE,RED HALVED,RED CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES,YELLOW HOOPS,RED CAP,YELLOW HOOPS
6 9x079 PRAETORIAN
PAUL MATCHETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Most recently ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1800m, 12 len behind Mizzen Sword with 60kg at $34. Before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on June 26 over 1500m, 12 len behind Lava County carrying 60kg at $67. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
9
CALVIN HABIB
DARK GREEN,MAROON VEE,STRIPE, WHITE COLLAR,SLEEVES,DARK GREEN HOOPS,MAROON ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,DARK GREEN STRIPES
7 7 BALERION
A P PETER
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 60.0KG
Swiss Guard Racing Syndicate (Nom: A P Peter)
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 8 at Vaal on July 31 over 1600m, 24 len behind Radio Star carrying 60kg at $101. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
2
CHAD LITTLE
NAVY,ORANGE STRIPES,SLEEVES,RED STRIPES,ORANGE STRIPE,RED CUFF,CAP,WHITE COLLAR
8 09x SING ME A TUNE
DAVID NIEUWENHUIZEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr D J & Mrs H M R Nieuwenhuizen
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Greyville All Weather January 31 over 1400m, 14 len behind Mistress Rebecca with 56.0kg at $17. On debut second last of 11 at Kenilworth December 7 over 1200m, 16 len behind Honor Of Kings carrying 60kg at $126. Looking to others for the winner.
10
M MBUTO
BLACK, WHITE STARS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, WHITE STAR
9 7x5 FUTURE SUCCESS
MIKE AZZIE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Triple A Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A A Azzie)
Third race start. First start 7th of 15 at Vaal on December 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ilha Da Orange carrying 60kg at $41. Returned from break 5th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1600m, 8 len behind Merryweather with 60kg at $17. Likely improver.
3
RAYMOND DANIELSON
WHITE,NAVY BRACES, ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,NAVY DIAMOND,NAVY COLLAR
10 45232 SCARLETT HEART
F BRONKHORST
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Messrs F Bronkhorst & John van der Merwe
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on July 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Daisy Jones with 60kg at $3.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on June 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Littlemissmillion carrying 57kg at $7.50. Can improve again. Top chance.
5
J R SYSTER
WHITE,BLACK FIVE FLEUR DE LYS,BLACK SLEEVES