SAF - VAAL 22 May 2025
GOING: G
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PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE 1800m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 19) |
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Fast tempo assured with Phil The Fluter, Heroic Act and New Life going toe-to-toe. PIONEER SQUARE(1) lost a length leaving the start over 1400m at Scottsville last time but finished off his race strongly to place second of 10. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. From his good draw of three should take a power of beating. PHIL THE FLUTER (2) ran a good race when third in his first effort for Trainer Robyn Klaasen. Racing over a longer trip rates well as a leading chance. HEROIC ACT (4) is having his peak run today and will be cherry-ripe. He is likely to be settled near the rear of the field and will be mowing down the frontrunners. FUTURE KING (6) improved last time out when fourth at this track over 1800m. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Winning claims on best form.
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| 1 | 223x2 |
PIONEER SQUARE
C DAWSON 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs G Morris, Mayesh Chetty, J Jacobi, L M Nestadt, S Poriazis, T G Teegler, Charlene & Delano Govender Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at Scottsville on April 13 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Gran Canaria with 60kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on October 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Potberrie carrying 58kg at $9. Leading chance with plenty of upside. |
3 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 2 | 53x32 |
PHIL THE FLUTER
R KLAASEN 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs P M Chetty, R Chetty, Y Ebrahim & Mrs F Ebrahim Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Scottsville on April 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Danube with 60kg at $1.90. Second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1600m, long-neck behind Molotov Cocktail with 60kg at $3.30. Racing well. Top prospects. |
4 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 3 | 7296x |
SANTIAGO'S PRIDE
WEIHO MARWING 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr Q H A Koekemoer Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Turffontein Inside February 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind The Merciful with 60kg at $11. On debut second last of 7 at this track October 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Remains Of The Day carrying 59kg at $9. Marginal chance. |
2 K J LIHABA |
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| 4 | 96x23 |
HEROIC ACT
TYRONE ZACKEY 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at this track on March 25 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Instant Attraction with 57.5kg at $101. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on April 29 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Blurred Vision with 60kg at $4.50. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort. |
8 M K KATJEDI |
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| 5 | 34370 |
GIFT OF ROYAL
BRETT WEBBER 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr Q M Loubser Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Molotov Cocktail carrying 60kg at $67. The run before that ran last of 7 at this track on April 29 over 2000m, 21 len behind Blurred Vision with 60kg at $5.50. Likely to find them too smart. |
6 J R SYSTER |
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| 6 | 0x54 |
FUTURE KING
F P HABIB 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 60.0KG Messrs J Nassif, G J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Third-up today. Freshened for 37 days. First-up 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Obsidian with 60kg at $26. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Stop The Traffic carrying 60kg at $6. Racing well. Has strong claims. |
5 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 7 | 35756 |
GOLD DE GRACE
C I JONKER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mr & Mrs C Jonker Last start second last of 7 at this track on April 29 over 2000m, 18 len behind Blurred Vision carrying 60kg at $13.50. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1700m, 8 len behind The Ultimate King with 60kg at $26. Not one of the top selections. |
6 P MXOLI |
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| 8 | 64 |
NEW LIFE
PAUL MATCHETT 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs S C Standeaven, M Francis, Miss S J Clarke & Man On the Street Syndicate (Nom: Mr Sumeshen Moodley) Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind War Of Kingdoms carrying 60kg at $101. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on April 29 over 1300m, 8 len behind Dylan's Champ with 60kg at $13.50. Ready to run a big race. |
4 MUZI YENI |
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| 9 | 4 |
THAT'S MAGICAL
MIKE AZZIE 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Triple A Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A A Azzie) At debut, 4th in a small field at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 13 len behind War Reporter carrying 60kg at $6.50. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment. |
7 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 10 | 5524 |
BOLD ACTION
F BRONKHORST 2YO BAY FILLY 51.0KG Messrs C J Potgieter & F Bronkhorst Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 1450m, 5 len behind Back From War carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Ideal Summer with 57kg at $15. Likely to play a big role. |
1 N KLINK |
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