SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 NOVICE HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 17)    

Strong tempo assured with Sea Wolf, Hemisphere and William West rolling to the front. HEMISPHERE (3) stayed on well when second over this course and distance last time. He should have finished closer to the winner as he hung inwards over the final 200m. Gavin Lerena steps back into the saddle and the combination may find themselves in the winner's enclosure. CONSTELLATION (4) won his maiden race last start over this distance at the Vaal, easier than the official margin suggests. He takes on stronger rivals but has plenty of scope and should be well up to the task at hand. IT'S PERSONA (2) has won once and finished third once from four starts over this distance. The cheekpieces have been fitted which may do the trick. Rates well as an each-way chance. SEA WOLF (1) resumes from a spell after finishing last of 10 over 1000m at Turffontein Inside last time out. Fresh-up and jumping from an inside draw can place.
1 5480x SEA WOLF
A P PETER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay)
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Turffontein Inside March 20 over 1000m, 16 len behind Virgin River carrying 59kg at $8. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Turffontein Inside September 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Sutherland with 58kg at $11. Likely to run well.
1
K J LIHABA
RED, WHITE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, CUFFS, COLLAR, BLACK CAP, WHITE STARS, RED PEAK
2 31356 IT'S PERSONAL
ROY MAGNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr A L Williams
At the latest run 6th of 16 at Vaal on June 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 59kg at $13.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at Vaal on May 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Nazare carrying 60kg at $9. Genuine contender.
5
CRAIG ZACKEY
BLACK, WHITE FLEUR DE LYS, ORANGE SLEEVES, COLLAR, WHITE CAP, BLACK STRIPES
3 x1472 HEMISPHERE
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on June 28 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Rafa Bay carrying 55.5kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 12 at Vaal on May 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Nazare carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Another bold run is expected.
3
GAVIN LERENA
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, COLLAR, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS, CAP, WHITE STRIPES
4 42x1 CONSTELLATION
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Messrs W D Jackson, K Calitz, M J Campbell, R H Mordt & C C Valjalo
Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Vaal May 29 over 1000m defeating Anchorage carrying 55kg at $2. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Nyaka Nyaka carrying 60kg at $1.30. Among the leading chances.
6
CALLAN MURRAY
RED, BLACK SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES,, BLACK CAP
5 7x500 SAIGON SUZIE
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Wernars Family
Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 15 at this track on May 17 over 1160m, 6 len behind Blizzard Snow with 54.5kg at $26. The start before that second last of 11 at Vaal on April 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kisshoten with 56.5kg at $11. Take on trust.
3
TRENT MAYHEW
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, WHITE STRIPES, BLACK CUFF, COLLAR
6 37450 LONELY AS A CLOUD
C DAWSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Messrs Suven Govender & Selvan Naidoo
At the latest run 10th of 16 at Vaal on June 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 49.5kg at $13.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Inafix carrying 59kg at $4.30. No threat last start but is capable of better.
2
SERINO MOODLEY
BLACK, ELECTRIC LIME STAR, HOOPS SLEEVES, HOOPS CAP
7 9x45x WILLIAM WEST
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
MGAS Bloodstock (Nom: Mr G A Soma)
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Kenilworth May 4 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Gravity with 64kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Kenilworth April 16 over 1000m, 2 len behind Golden Ideal with 64kg at $9. Should run well.
4
LOUIS NHLAPO
WHITE,ORANGE HALVED VERTICAL,COLLAR,BLACK SLEEVES,CAP
8 0x090 PACIFIC
ST JOHN GRAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 13 at Vaal on June 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jet Cat carrying 54.5kg at $34. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on June 28 over 1160m, 12 len behind Ensuing with 54.5kg at $26. Hard to have.
1
P MXOLI
LIME, WHITE FIVE CIRCLES, LIME CAP,WHITE QUARTERED