SAF - VAAL 30 Jan 2025
GOING: G
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RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MAIDEN PLATE 1500m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 31) |
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Strong early tempo with Ghostbuster, Intro and Jilted leading the way. AURORA GREEN (7) stepped out on her debut over 1200m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago and finished sixth, beaten 6 lengths. Expected to improve and will pay to follow up. FLIGHTLIGHT (8) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1450m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. MATTIAZO (2) is on debut for the David Nieuwenhuizen stable. Four-year-old filly by Silvano and was purchased for ZAR R 400,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2022 National Yearling Sale). Keep a close eye out for a positive market move. GHOSTBUSTER (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1450m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.
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GHOSTBUSTER
ERICO VERDONESE 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Mr E Verdonese Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at this track on December 19 over 1450m, 3 len behind Kalikaa with 60kg at $81. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on August 10 over 1600m, 8 len behind Silver Flare with 57.5kg at $67. Should progress from that first-up run. |
5 RYAN MUNGER |
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MATTIAZO
DAVID NIEUWENHUIZEN 4YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Messrs S L Moodley, J M T Fourie & R P Macnab Four-year-old filly by Silvano out of Star Burst Galaxy on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 400,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2022 National Yearling Sale). Expect there will be plenty of interest from punters. |
6 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 3 | 62363 |
INTRO
ST JOHN GRAY 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Mr St John D Gray Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on January 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gerbera with 59kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 15 at this track on December 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ilha Da Orange with 60kg at $41. Strong winning hope. |
4 M K KATJEDI |
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| 4 | 28595 |
JILTED
ALSON NDZILANA 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack) Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on December 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sweet Reunion carrying 59kg at $13.50. The run before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 12 over 1000m, 11 len behind Faithful Neo with 59kg at $6. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few. |
3 J GATES |
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GIMME A GREEN CARD
DAVID NIEUWENHUIZEN 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Varsfontein Stud (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr J S Kalmanson) Third-up today. Resuming second last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on December 3 over 1000m, 13 len behind Take Your Place carrying 60kg at $26. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1450m, 5 len behind Gimme Passion carrying 59kg at $26. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time. |
7 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 6 | 26949 |
BELLA BOOP BOOP
COERIE LENSLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Mr T P Zackey Last start 9th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1450m, 5 len behind Gimme Passion with 59kg at $76. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on December 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Lady Sabrina carrying 59kg at $15. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
1 LOUIS NHLAPO |
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AURORA GREEN
MIKE AZZIE 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs J B Jell) At debut, 6th of 8 at this track on January 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Pretty Precious with 58.5kg at $7. Expected to do far better this time. Follow up. |
9 MUZI YENI |
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| 8 | 07 |
FLIGHTLIGHT
SEAN TARRY 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay) Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 12th of 15 at this track on December 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Ilha Da Orange with 60kg at $41. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Gimme Passion carrying 59kg at $34. This race is well within her grasp. |
8 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 9 | 58 |
PRECIOUS BEAUTY
R KLAASEN 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Mr S Mathen Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on November 23 over 1600m, 10 len behind Tuscan Star carrying 60kg at $21. Second-up ran last of 8 at Greyville All Weather on December 10 over 1400m, 28 len behind Sweet Reunion with 59kg at $26. Fully tested under these conditions. |
2 K A BREWER |
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