SAF - DURBANVILLE   07 Sep 2025
 
GOING:

www.racecoast.co.za MAIDEN PLATE 1400m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 15)    

Genuine tempo with the speedy Elisa Mbali leading the way. LEBOMBO GOLD (8) showed improvement when fifth over 1200m at Kenilworth last time. She lost a length leaving the start and stayed on well at the finish. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. She will like the rise to 1400m and she may have more to come. RED CORAL (7) has improved in each of her efforts to date. She returns from a spell and would have strengthened up during her time off the track. Has each-way claims. HEAVENLY MAFIA (6) ran a fair race when fourth over 1600m last time. She should appreciate the longer trip today and she can finish in the money. GREEK HEIRESS (5) resumes from a spell and should have strengthened up during her break. Fresh-up is in the mix.
1 9 ELISA MBALI
A N MARCUS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs M A Govender, S S Govender, T Govender & W J Engelbrcht (Jnr)
Was at big odds at debut, 9th of 12 at Kenilworth on August 13 over 1200m, 14 len behind La Landonne with 60kg at $34. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
1
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
WHITE,RED STARS,NAVY SLEEVES,CAP
2 00 ST MONANS
C L BASS-ROBINSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 60.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Kenilworth on July 15 over 1000m, 31 len behind Stormwatch carrying 60kg at $101. Last start ran last of 12 at Kenilworth on August 13 over 1200m, 21 len behind La Landonne carrying 60kg at $101. Can't make much of a case.
2
DEVIN ASHBY
DENIM, WHITE SQUARE
3 60x FIERY FROLIC
VAUGHAN MARSHALL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs John T Freeman & C H Gregson
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Kenilworth June 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Clair De Lune with 57kg at $126. On debut sixth of 8 at Kenilworth April 21 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Ukuduma carrying 57kg at $51. Solid top-three proposition.
3
B PLAATJIES
ORANGE, BLACK QUARTERS, SLEEVES, CHECKS CAP
4 09 WITHOUT HESITATION
P BOTHA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs S R Bailey, D Musikanth & Garth Musikanth & Dare 2 Dream Racing Syndicate (Nom: Piet Botha)
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, second last of 12 at Kenilworth on July 15 over 1000m, 27 len behind Stormwatch carrying 60kg at $126. Second-up ran last of 9 at Kenilworth on August 13 over 1200m, 24 len behind Gimme What I Want carrying 58kg at $126. Doesn't rate.
4
GRANT BEHR
MEDIUM BLUE, MAROON CHEVRONS, SLEEVES, CAP
5 5x GREEK HEIRESS
GLEN KOTZEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 10 at Kenilworth on June 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Oncidium with 60kg at $15. Should be right in the mix.
5
CRAIG ZACKEY
BLACK,RED CAP
6 644 HEAVENLY MAFIA
GLEN KOTZEN
3YO  GREY  FILLY 60.0KG
Gary Player Stud Farm (Pty) Ltd, S H G Pretorius, A Robertson & L Robertson
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Kenilworth on July 22 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Zena's Act with 56kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at Kenilworth on June 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Paralegal with 57kg at $26. Capable of more – worth another chance.
6
CHAD LITTLE
LIGHT PINK, LIGHT BLUE VEE, CHEVRON SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK CAP, LIGHT BLUE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK
7 9x43x RED CORAL
C L BASS-ROBINSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)
Resumes. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Kenilworth June 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Meg's Legacy carrying 56kg at $4.30. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Kenilworth May 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lowveld Lily with 60kg at $34. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
7
GAVIN LERENA
SILVER,NAVY EPAULETTES,SLEEVES,CAP,SILVER SPOTS
8 05 LEBOMBO GOLD
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 60.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 16 at Kenilworth on June 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Between The Lines carrying 60kg at $17. Last start 5th of 10 at Kenilworth on July 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Splash Of Colour with 60kg at $8. Strong winning hope.
8
MUZI YENI
DENIM,WHITE SQUARE