SAF - VAAL   31 Jul 2025
 
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LONDON NEWS - STRYDOM'S 1996 DURBAN JULY TRIUMPH MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 21)    

Many of these have the speed to be prominent so a genuine tempo is anticipated. RADIO STAR (8) stayed on well at the finish when fifth against winners over 1400m at Turffontein last time. He finished second in his first two career outings. He will love the rise to 1600m. He is back in Maiden Company and should be the horse to beat. MATROOSBERG (7) showed very good improvement when third over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course last time. He will strip much fitter and is one of the leading contenders. LUWAK (6) was in need of his debut effort when third over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, he should be right there at the finish. BALERION (2) is an unraced son of Wings Of Desire from the Tony Peter stable with Kobeli Lihaba in the saddle. If not in need of the run, he should give a good account of himself.
1 x0x97 SOLAMENTE
HEATHER E ADAMSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs H E Adamson
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 17 len behind Hotaru with 52kg at $126. Second-up ran last of 7 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 14 len behind Shimmering carrying 52kg at $51. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
LOUIS NHLAPO
AQUA, NAVY FLEUR DE LYS, ARMBANDS, AQUA CAP, NAVY STAR CAP
2 BALERION
A P PETER
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 60.0KG
Swiss Guard Racing Syndicate (Nom: A P Peter)
First-starter by Wings Of Desire out of Pinkyandthebrain. Betting can tell the tale.
8
K J LIHABA
NAVY,ORANGE STRIPES,SLEEVES,RED STRIPES,ORANGE STRIPE,RED CUFF,CAP,WHITE COLLAR
3 09x SING ME A TUNE
DAVID NIEUWENHUIZEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr D J & Mrs H M R Nieuwenhuizen
He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Greyville All Weather January 31 over 1400m, 14 len behind Mistress Rebecca carrying 56.0kg at $17. On debut second last of 11 at Kenilworth December 7 over 1200m, 16 len behind Honor Of Kings with 60kg at $126. Prepared to watch.
1
J GATES
BLACK, WHITE STARS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, WHITE STAR
4 6 BEST CANDIDATE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Mr D Shawe
At debut, 6th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 10 len behind Echo Check with 57kg at $15. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
3
CRAIG ZACKEY
ORANGE, BLACK STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS, ORANGE CAP, BLACK STARS, PEAK
5 7 ELUSIVE CHARM
PAUL MATCHETT
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
Was at long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1200m, 13 len behind Romilly with 60kg at $34. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
7
K A BREWER
WHITE, DENIM EPAULETTES, DISC, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, CUFFS, QUARTERS CAP
6 3 LUWAK
STUART PETTIGREW
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Messrs W D Jackson, K Calitz, M J Campbell, R H Mordt & C C Valjalo
At debut, 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1450m, 8 len behind Safe Travel with 56kg at $17. Capable of taking this out.
2
P MXOLI
RED,BLACK SPOTS,CAP, WHITE SLEEVES
7 77x3 MATROOSBERG
SEAN TARRY
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D Chinsammy, M A Currie, A Lahoud, J Lahoud, E Naicker, L Pogir, S Poriazis, Sean Tarry Racing, TKP Racing (T Pillay) & Haraka Bloodstock (J Pieters)
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind Singleton Sam with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1450m, 19 len behind Whispering Death with 60kg at $26. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
1
K MATSUNYANE
RED,BLACK EPAULETTES,CAP
8 225 RADIO STAR
MIKE AZZIE
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Dexter&Michaela Azzie, D Chinsammy,Deven Govender,Sterling Miller,E Naicker,Kovilan Padayachee,D Pather,Brian Peerimal &TKP Racing (Trevelen Pillay)
Last start 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on July 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Jan Van Goyen carrying 57kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Chieftain's Shield with 56kg at $1.70. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
6
GAVIN LERENA
RED,BLACK EPAULETTES,CAP
9 45268 SERGEANT SOQRAT
CORNE SPIES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs D G Bailie, A Harilall, R P Macnab, X Spies, Mrs I Reddy, Adv J J B Schutte & Waste Glass Recovery (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J H de Lange)
Most recently second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Mizzen Sword with 55kg at $2.30. The run before that 6th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1600m, 8 len behind Singleton Sam carrying 54.5kg at $8. Can improve on recent efforts.
4
TRENT MAYHEW
MEDIUM BLUE,WHITE DIABLO,WHITE FLY EMIRATES,DIAMONDS SLEEVES,CAP,MEDIUM BLUE QUARTERS, WHITE COLLAR
10 49467 WORLD ORDER
F BRONKHORST
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Messrs F Bronkhorst & T J Shawe
Most recently 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Big Joe with 60kg at $41. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1800m, 6 len behind Curtiss Condor carrying 53kg at $21. Forward showing expected.
5
RAYMOND DANIELSON
YELLOW GREEN,PURPLE DIABLO,COLLAR,YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES,PURPLE CHEVRONS,CAP,YELLOW GREEN DIAMOND CHECK CAP