SAF - DURBANVILLE   09 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

LUCKY FISH GATES OF OLYMPUS OPEN MAIDEN 1250m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 22)    

Nannie Gold should lead at a keen tempo. NANNIE GOLD (9) showed some signs of needing her debut effort over 1200m at Kenilworth. She would have gained from the experience and should make the expected natural improvement needed. With a bit of luck in the running, she should be involved at the finish. ALESSIA ASHEVILLE (5) has fair recent form lines to her name. She stayed on well when fourth in her comeback run over 1000m at Kenilworth last time. She will strip much fitter and is a leading chance. MORFELIHA (4) has shown improvement in each of her outings to date. She drops to 1250m and can finish in the placings. XTINES PRINCESS (7) is a three-year-old filly by Kingman from Let It Rip on debut today. Can surprise fresh-up.
1 x8087 VIXENINTHEVINEYARD
PAUL REEVES
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff)
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Kenilworth on August 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Future Free with 53kg at $126. Before that 8th of 11 at Kenilworth on July 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind The Night Ferry with 51.5kg at $126. Has a nice gate but this will test.
1
KEANEN STEYN
WHITE,MEDIUM BLUE HALVED,LIGHT PINK SLEEVES,MEDIUM BLUE CAP
2 x500x LIFELONG DANCE
DES A MCLACHLAN
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Denis Le Breton
Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Kenilworth June 24 over 1400m, 16 len behind Diamond Bomber with 53kg at $126. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Kenilworth May 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Cold Breeze carrying 47.5kg at $67. Worth keeping in mind.
2
J SOLOMONS
NAVY , SILVER VEE , ARMBAND ,CAP
3 POMEROL
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Normandy Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr O de W Foulkes)
First-starter by Legislate out of Celigny. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
3
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
PINK, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
4 064 MORFELIHA
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Elleke Hospitality (Pty) Ltd T/A Owloon Horses
At the latest run 4th of 7 at Fairview on August 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Haze And Smoke carrying 60kg at $4.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Kenilworth on July 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Splash Of Colour carrying 60kg at $41. Low draw and expected to go well.
4
MUZI YENI
 FIREBRICK , DENIM CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,RED STRIPES,WHITE ARMBANDS, FIREBRICK CAP, DENIM CHECKS,WHITE COLLAR, BLACK POM POM
5 455x4 ALESSIA ASHEVILLE
ANDRIES STEYN
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
Dr A M de Villiers, Mesdames Surina de Villiers & J J Steyn & Mr I A Thomson
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Kenilworth on July 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Heritage Ridge with 60kg at $11. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at this track on October 8 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind October Fest carrying 56kg at $101. Among the leading chances.
5
CRAIG BANTAM
GOLD, RED RIGHT SASH, STRIPES SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW, NAVY EPAULETTES, BLACK POM POM
6 x8x8x MARKET TRENDS
SHANE HUMBY
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Mr S W Humby
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 8 at Kenilworth on May 13 over 1000m, 6 len behind American Ultra with 60kg at $101. First up last campaign 8th of 12 at Kenilworth on February 11 over 1000m, 12 len behind Flying Finley carrying 57.5kg at $67. Expect a bold showing.
6
V JODHEE
GREY , LIME SLEEVES , COLLAR , CAP
7 XTINES PRINCESS
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd
First-starter by Kingman out of Let It Rip. Market will go a long way to showcasing her chances.
7
CRAIG ZACKEY
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPE, STRIPES SLEEVES
8 77066 LARKING ABOUT
PATRICK KRUYER
4YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mesdames S P Kruyer, M O'Hara & W J Probert & Mr F W Sharp
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on September 3 over 1000m, 5 len behind Country Time with 52.5kg at $67. The start before that 6th of 9 at Kenilworth on July 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Heritage Ridge carrying 60kg at $126. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
8
B PLAATJIES
MEDIUM BLUE,YELLOW BAND,LIME SLEEVES
9 4 NANNIE GOLD
GLEN KOTZEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Messrs M C Higgs, G S Kotzen & R J Munien
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 4th of 12 at Kenilworth on August 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind La Landonne carrying 60kg at $67. Can improve and should give a good account.
9
CHAD LITTLE
BLACK, AQUA BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES,CAP
10 870 ENDEARED
PIET STEYN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Mr E L P Steyn
Most recently ran last of 14 at this track on August 27 over 1500m, 11 len behind Beach Verse with 57kg at $126. The race before that 7th of 12 at Kenilworth on August 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind La Landonne carrying 56.0kg at $101. Hard to make a winning case.
10
S BUNGANE
LT BLUE, RED SPOTS, RED SPOTS CAP
11 2027x CAPE CAPTAIN
DES A MCLACHLAN
4YO  BAY  FILLY 61.0KG
Denis Le Breton & 3 A Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr W A W Bowman)
She is resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Kenilworth June 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Boundless Love carrying 53.5kg at $6.50. On debut tenth of 14 at this track October 26 over 1250m, 16 len behind Pink Pigeon carrying 60kg at $101. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
11
GRANT VAN NIEKERK
NAVY, SILVER VEE, ARMBAND, CAP