SAF - VAAL   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

RACING TODAY WORK RIDERS MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 24)    

Expecting a strong tempo, predominantly from Flightlight, Intro and Trail Compass. ON A JET PLANE (1) challenged strongly over 1700m last time, but found one too good on the day. She is in a good space and with Anathi Feni in the saddle may be the one to side with. LADY NOIR (8) ran a fair race over 1700m last time. She gets the blinkers fitted for the first time which should keep her mind on the task at hand. Samuel Mosia rides and she can feature. INTRO (2) is better than her last start run over 1700m on the Classic course would suggest. She finished third in her only attempt over this distance. Has each-way claims. BELLA BOOP BOOP (3) finished sixth at her most recent outing over 1800m at Turffontein Standside. Worth including in exotic bets as looks slightly better placed in this line-up.
1 x2821 ON A JET PLANE
ST JOHN GRAY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 60.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1700m, nose behind Cape Saffron with 60kg at $6. The start before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 15 over 1600m, 27 len behind The Mightiest with 60kg at $5.50. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
3
A FENI
LIME, WHITE FIVE CIRCLES, LIME CAP,WHITE QUARTERED
2 36338 INTRO
ST JOHN GRAY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1700m, 12 len behind Devilishlygorgeous carrying 60kg at $15. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 30 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Ghostbuster with 59kg at $5.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
4
VUSUNZI SITHETHO
LIME, WHITE FIVE CIRCLES, LIME CAP,WHITE QUARTERED
3 95736 BELLA BOOP BOOP
COERIE LENSLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Mr T P Zackey
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1800m, 5 len behind City Lights with 60kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1700m, 7 len behind Devilishlygorgeous with 60kg at $26. Can do much better.
5
TOM LUKHELE
BLACK,SILVER HOOPS,HOOPS SLEEVES AND HOOPS CAP
4 77647 FLIGHTLIGHT
SEAN TARRY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay)
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1700m, 5 len behind Cape Saffron carrying 60kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1600m, 8 len behind Wagram carrying 60kg at $11. Strong winning hope.
7
S MKHUMBUZI
RED , WHITE STARS , BLACK SLEEVES , WHITE STARS , CUFFS , BLACK CAP , WHITE STARS, RED PEAK,WHITE COLLAR
5 000 MRS WONDERFUL
S M NAIDOO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs A V van der Poel & Shaylen Naidoo
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 22 over 1400m, 99 len behind Lapis Lazuli carrying 60kg at $126. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 22 len behind Oklahoma Twister carrying 57.5kg at $101. Needs to improve sharply.
2
SIYABONGA B MTHEMBU
RED, YELLOW QUARTERS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, CUFF, YELLOW COLLAR, CAP
6 45 LAVA LAMP
R KLAASEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 60.0KG
Mr Joshua Peter
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1450m, 6 len behind Satyagraha carrying 57kg at $51. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1700m, 1.2 len behind Cape Saffron with 60kg at $13.50. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
1
PHILLIP MLANGENI
WHITE,PURPLE SPOTS,WHITE SLEEVES,PINK SPOTS,WHITE CAP,LIME SPOTS
7 07 TRAIL COMPASS
HEATHER E ADAMSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Mr P J W Becker
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 22 len behind Paul Revere with 57.5kg at $151. Last start ran last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1450m, 28 len behind Blind Ambition carrying 60kg at $101. Happy to risk in this.
3
J HORING
WHITE,PURPLE SPOTS,WHITE SLEEVES,PURPLE SPOTS,RED CAP
8 0844 LADY NOIR
WEIHO MARWING
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mr Q H A Koekemoer
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Ideal Summer with 57kg at $67. The race before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 29 over 1600m, 11 len behind Whispering Death with 54kg at $126. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
6
SAMUEL MOSIA
SILVER,LIME DIAGONAL HALVES,LIME SLEEVES , SILVER SLEEVES, LIME CAP, SILVER QUARTERS, LIME COLLAR