SAF - VAAL   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING: G

TAB TELEBET 0861 000 822 FM 88 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 25)    

Southern Charm is the likely leader at a strong tempo. MIND READER (5) closed off strongly last start running second and beaten a neck over 1000m at this track. Record here sound including two wins and four placings from 10 starts and rates a leading contender. ALL OF ME (1) was in the money last start at this track over 1000m. Honest record at this distance including three wins and four placings from 17 runs and best form puts her right in this. TOWARDS THE SUN (6) is expected to do better here fresh after finishing off last campaign at this track when seventh and beaten 6 lengths when in the market. Has a solid record here including two wins and four placings from eight tries and is expected to run well. SOUTHERN CHARM (3) was safely held two starts ago then bounced back with a third at this track most recently. Encouraging signs last start and looks ready to run well again. Should be involved on best form.
1 98573 ALL OF ME
CORNE SPIES
10YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Corne Spies Racing (Pty) Ltd
Useful mare. Latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on February 4 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Valyrian King carrying 58.5kg at $19. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1000m, 4 len behind Rapid Fire with 56.5kg at $26. Sure to improve again. Top chance at best.
5
GAVIN LERENA
SCARLET AND BROWN DIABLO, SCARLET SLEEVES AND CAP
2 7x766 FREEDOM SEEKER
WEIHO MARWING
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Mr H Adams
Resumes off a 59 day let-up. Latest outing 6th of 9 at Kenilworth on December 26 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Elusive Trader with 52kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 10 at Kenilworth on December 12 over 1000m, 5 len behind Rio Querari carrying 51kg at $34. Include among the chances.
1
RYAN MUNGER
Royal blue and silver hoops, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
3 19473 SOUTHERN CHARM
MIKE DE KOCK
8YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Messrs M F de Kock & L M Nestadt & Stone Hill Stud (Nom: Mr H C W Rix)
Useful type. Latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Rio's Winter carrying 57.5kg at $15. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on December 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Rio's Winter carrying 60kg at $9. Has the ability to take this out.
8
LUKE FERRARIS
White, red maltese cross, striped sleeves and cap
4 8x768 ULLA
STUART PETTIGREW
10YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Messrs A D Marx, K G Hunter, T Kung & M J Campbell
Latest start 8th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1000m, 4 len behind Rapid Fire with 51.5kg at $19. The start before that 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on January 10 over 1160m, slow going 8 len behind Double 'O' Eight carrying 53kg at $11. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
3
MARCO V'RENSBURG
Orange, purple chevron, halved sleeves, purple cap, orange peak
5 13122 MIND READER
ROY MAGNER
9YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mr K Soal
Latest outing 2nd of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1000m, neck behind Sweet Future carrying 57.5kg at $4.70. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1000m, 0.3 len behind Varina with 55.5kg at $7.50. Put the writing on the wall last time out – another win looks imminent.
2
RANDALL SIMONS
Red, black hoop and sleeves, red seams and cuffs, checked cap
6 11x7x TOWARDS THE SUN
SEAN TARRY
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Messrs B Kantor & C J H van Niekerk
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 12 at this track on June 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Captain Hindsight carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign 7th of 19 at this track on November 9 2019 over 1000m, 5 len behind Capitiana carrying 60kg at $21. Expect bold showing.
6
JOSHWIN SOLOMONS
Royal blue, red spot, halved sleeves, royal blue cap
7 56450 SEE YOU TYGER
PAUL MATCHETT
10YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Messrs Clive Van Der Mescht, J Hugo, L Taylor & Mrs R van Rensburg
Latest run 5th of 9 at this track on February 9 over 1100m, 2 len behind Che Bella carrying 48.5kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind May Queen with 55kg at $6. Cannot be ruled out after a reasonable run at her latest appearance.
7
COLE DICKEN
Lime green, white spot and collar, halved sleeves, lime green cap, white spots
8 80682 ROKSOLANA
BRETT WEBBER
9YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Mr D U Kruger
Latest outing 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on February 13 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Celestial Love carrying 54kg at $101. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Varina with 52kg at $76. Not one of the top selections.
4
MPUMELELO MJOKA
Orange, purple cross, quartered cap