SAF - DURBANVILLE   30 Aug 2025
 
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LUCKY FISH TURF LUCK MAIDEN PLATE 1250m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 18)    

They are sure to run this along with Astronomical Boy and Sommerstern taking it up from a few of the first starters. NIGHTRAIN (7) has produced two good efforts to date. He raced from just off the pace over 1000m last time, but found one too good on the day. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. He is coming along the right way and should be the horse to beat. DELTA PRIDE (9) produced a promising debut effort over 1000m at Kenilworth last start. He took time to find his feet but the manner in which he finished off his race was eye-catching. The son of Hawwaam would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, he should be competitive. USA DANCER (6) ran a fair race on debut over 1200m at Kenilworth last start. The son of The United States would have come on from the run and should make the natural improvement needed. LOVING PRAGUE (1) is on debut for the W A Nel stable. Should get into a favourable position after jumping from an inside gate and can place.
1 LOVING PRAGUE
W A NEL
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Mrs S Plattner
Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Prague out of Love To Boogie. Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.
1
CORNE ORFFER
DARK OLIVE, PURPLE HORSESHOE, SLEEVES, DARK OLIVE CUFFS, PURPLE CAP, DARK OLIVE PEAK, PURPLE COLLAR
2 8 ASTRONOMICAL BOY
C L BASS-ROBINSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd
At debut, 8th of 10 at Kenilworth on July 26 over 1000m, 8 len behind Sardinia Bay carrying 60kg at $8.50. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
2
CRAIG ZACKEY
YELLOW,BLACK STRIPE, STRIPES SLEEVES
3 5 SOMMERSTERN
L V WOODRUFF
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Maine Chance Farms(Pty)Ltd(Nom: Dr WA & Mrs N Jacobs), B J Fegen, Poobandran Naidoo, Quentin Naidoo, Dr G M Nieuwenhuis, Mr B & Mrs D L Simons
Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 10 at Kenilworth on August 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pomp It Up carrying 60kg at $34. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
3
CHAD LITTLE
YELLOW,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,CUFFS,
4 MEET THE KING
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Charlie's Angels Syndicate (Nom: Dr Jill Warner)
First-starter by Master Of My Fate out of Jackie O. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
4
SEAN VEALE
PURPLE, GOLD FLEUR DE LYS, SLEEVES, PURPLE HALVED, PURPLE CAP, GOLD HOOPS
5 SATELLITE WORLD
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Mr N Jonsson & Nancy Hossack
First-starter by Ideal World out of Sidonie. Maybe later.
5
ANDREW FORTUNE
LT PINK, LIME CROSSED SASH, WHITE SLEEVES
6 4 USA DANCER
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr J P Cuvelier
Was at long odds at debut, 4th of 10 at Kenilworth on July 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Note To Self carrying 53.0kg at $26. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
6
MUZI YENI
BLACK, YELLOW STRIPES, RED SEAMS, RED SLEEVE, YELLOW HALVED, BLACK CAP
7 32 NIGHTRAIN
VAUGHAN MARSHALL
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Messrs T Gujadhur, R M Sewgoolam & Wernars Family
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 17 at Kenilworth on June 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Late December with 57kg at $4.50. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Kenilworth on July 15 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind African Memoir with 57kg at $1.70. Gets his chance. Take seriously.
7
RICHARD FOURIE
LIGHT BLUE, RED SASH, CAP
8 THE BIG BANG
C L BASS-ROBINSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs Mark Bass, G N Shirtliff, M J Shirtliff & Wehann Smith & Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff)
By One World out of Magic Penny on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 450,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2024 BREEZE UP & UNBROKEN 2YO SALE). Maybe later.
8
OSWALD NOACH
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE HALVED, CHERRY SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE CAP
9 2 DELTA PRIDE
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs Greg Bortz, T Gujadhur, R M Sewgoolam, Wernars Family & Ms Gina Goldsmith
At debut, 2nd of 10 at Kenilworth on July 26 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Sardinia Bay carrying 60kg at $21. Shows ability and expected to improve. Live chance.
9
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES,BLACK CUFFS, COLLAR,CAP, WHITE STRIPES
10 265x OCEAN SKY
ERIC SANDS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs G C Cornwall, S Govender & P J Pascoe
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Kenilworth May 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Father Christmas carrying 61kg at $4.50. On debut second of 9 at this track March 8 over 1250m, 2 len behind Dawn's Early Light with 62kg at $13.50. Should run well.
10
LUYOLO MXOTHWA
RED, NAVY CHECKS, NAVY DIAGONAL HALVES, RED SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, COLLAR