SAF - VAAL   29 May 2025
 
GOING: G

#YOUCANBETONUS! MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 20)    

Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. JOHNNY DRAMA (2) was touched off in his last start over 1250m at Durbanville. He returns from a spell during which time he changed stables. The blinkers seem to have done the trick and he can shed his maiden tag. MIZZEN SWORD (1) was running on well when second over 1160m at Turffontein last time. Placed second in three of four of his last start runs and looks hard to roll. WALL STREET (17) ran a good race on debut when third over 1100m at Turffontein. He returns from a spell during which time he changed stables. Gavin Lerena is booked to ride and he should make the natural progression. TIME WILL TELL (15) stayed on well when fourth of 12 over 1160m at Turffontein last time. He finished third in his only previous run over this course and distance. Muzi Yeni is booked to ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him when it matters most.
1 42252 MIZZEN SWORD
MARK KHAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mark Khan Racing (Pty) Ltd
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 11 over 1160m, 1.3 len behind Soho Heartthrob carrying 60kg at $13.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind War Of Kingdoms with 60kg at $4.30. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
11
J PENNY
GREY, BLACK SASH, CUFFS, COLLAR, GREY CAP, BLACK PEAK
2 0832x JOHNNY DRAMA
R KLAASEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs P M Chetty, R Chetty & S Poriazis
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Durbanville March 22 over 1250m, a nose behind Stu's Girl carrying 62kg at $5. On debut ran last of 9 at Durbanville September 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind On My Honour with 57kg at $34. In the mix on best form.
3
K MATSUNYANE
YELLOW, BLACK CHEVRONS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, RED CAP
3 432x3 HIGHVELD STORM
F P HABIB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr M G Bothma
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 7 at this track on April 29 over 1300m, 8 len behind Dylan's Champ with 60kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lloyd Wright with 60kg at $13.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
8
M K KATJEDI
MEDIUM BLUE, PINK STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP, PINK STARS
4 53402 TRIP TO STATES
C I JONKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr & Mrs C Jonker
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on April 29 over 1300m, 6 len behind Dylan's Champ with 60kg at $9.50. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 12 len behind War Of Kingdoms with 60kg at $21. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
5
M VAN RENSBURG
White, red chevrons, striped sleeves, white cap
5 78035 SUMMER SHADE
BRETT WEBBER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr J W Webber & Mrs B I d'Oliveira
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on May 15 over 1000m, 7 len behind Sunset Warrior carrying 60kg at $41. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Sylvan Warrior with 60kg at $34. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
10
LOUIS NHLAPO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE STAR, HOOPS SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
6 9x PRAETORIAN
PAUL MATCHETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on November 15 over 1400m, 16 len behind Lets Play Poker carrying 58kg at $26. Marginal prospect.
12
P MXOLI
DARK GREEN,MAROON VEE,STRIPE, WHITE COLLAR,SLEEVES,DARK GREEN HOOPS,MAROON ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,DARK GREEN STRIPES
7 EMBER KING
A P PETER
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Swiss Guard Racing Syndicate (Nom: A P Peter)
First-starter by Act Of War out of Catskill Queen. Likely to need the run.
4
K J LIHABA
ORANGE, NAVY STRIPES, RED, NAVY STRIPES SLEEVES, RED CUFFS, WHITE COLLAR, RED CAP
8 7 FORCE PUBLIQUE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars
At debut, 7th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Kaalvoet carrying 57kg at $9. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
7
CRAIG ZACKEY
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK COLLAR AND CUFFS, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED CAP
9 GOT THE FEELING
F BRONKHORST
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars
Two-year-old colt (Erupt - Elusive Stars) making his debut. Should be ready to fire.
14
RAYMOND DANIELSON
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK COLLAR AND CUFFS, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED CAP
10 5x OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW
R KLAASEN
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) & Mr D Chinsammy
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1450m, 13 len behind Whispering Death with 60kg at $34. Can get the job done.
6
K A BREWER
RED, BLACK EPAULETTES, CAP
11 PALACE PRINCE
ST JOHN GRAY
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Potala Palace out of Dance Alley. Expected to measure up.
16
SERINO MOODLEY
LIME, WHITE CIRCLES, LIME SLEEVES, WHITE QUARTERS CAP
12 ROCK MUSIC
CLINTON BINDA
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
First-starter by Canford Cliffs out of Casadesus. Watch for a positive market push.
1
CALVIN HABIB
YELLOW, MAROON STARS BODY, SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, MAROON STAR CAP
13 STORM BURST
P P LABUSCHAGNE
2YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr E Blome
First-starter by Global View out of Stormy Coast. Betting the best guide.
9
J R SYSTER
LIME, TURQUOISE QUARTERS, ORANGE, BLACK HALVED SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
14 TALKOFTHEHEIGHTS
F BRONKHORST
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Messrs F Bronkhorst, M S Jolly, Bryan & Taryn Spong
First-starter by Talk Of The Town out of Sierra Line. Sure to be better for this outing.
2
G SAMO-BURTHIA
BLACK,SHOCKING PINK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,CUFF,CAP,COLLAR
15 24334 TIME WILL TELL
F BRONKHORST
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mr T J Shawe
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1160m, 2 len behind Victory In Orleans carrying 60kg at $17. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on May 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind One Tiger with 60kg at $3.50. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.
15
MUZI YENI
YELLOW GREEN,PURPLE DIABLO,COLLAR,YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES,PURPLE CHEVRONS,PURPLE CAP,YELLOW GREEN DIAMONDS
16 7 TOMMY SHELBY
F P HABIB
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mr M G Bothma
Jumped at very long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 11 over 1160m, 7 len behind Soho Heartthrob carrying 57kg at $126. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
13
J GATES
NAVY,PINK STARS,BLACK SLEEVES,CAP,PINK STARS
17 3x WALL STREET
R KLAASEN
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Messrs D Chinsammy, Yagan Nair & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on March 15 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind One Fine Winter with 60kg at $51. Likely to feature.
14
GAVIN LERENA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES