SAF - VAAL   18 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

ALLIED STEELRODE CHARITY MILE 1 NOVEMBER MAIDEN PLATE 1700m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 28)    

Strong pace from Gunshot, King Of Silk and My Lucky Charm. MY LUCKY CHARM (10) produced a promising debut effort over 1450m on the Classic course. He jumped inwards leaving the start, but the manner in which he stayed on at the finish to run second was encouraging. He will love the rise to 1700m and with the natural improvement that is expected, he should be the one to beat. OLYMPIAN GOLD (5) has finished second in his last two starts, the latest of which was over 1600m on this course. If keeping on a straight line, he should be competitive. MAJALUN (1) showed improvement when third over 1800m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. Apprentice Girish Samo-Burthia takes 4kgs off his back and if confirming his recent improvement, he can place. TRIP TO PEACE (6) finished third last time at this track and will be fitter again, rates well as one of the main chances.
1 9783x MAJALUN
MIKE AZZIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs M G Azzie, A Christoforou & G Morris
Resumes. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Turffontein Inside July 17 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Mizzen Sword with 60kg at $101. First up last campaign second last of 10 at this track May 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Molotov Cocktail with 60kg at $26. Don't underestimate.
4
G SAMO-BURTHIA
LIME,YELLOW CROSSED SASHES,LIME CAP,YELLOW QUARTERS CAP
2 67636 CUZZIE
BRETT WEBBER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs B I d'Oliveira
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on September 6 over 1800m, 23 len behind Follow The Master with 60kg at $34. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on August 26 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind That's Magical carrying 57kg at $7. On his best form has excellent prospects.
1
J GATES
LIME, MEDIUM BLUE DISC, HOOPS SLEEVES, HOOPS CAP
3 0 GUNSHOT
C I JONKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr & Mrs C Jonker
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1200m, 99 len behind Xenophon with 60kg at $101. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
9
N KLINK
WHITE, RED CHEVRONS, STRIPES SLEEVES
4 70 LORD KELVIN
A P PETER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Adv A P Joubert
Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1450m, 27 len behind Safe Travel with 60kg at $21. Last start second last of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 31 len behind Frere Jacques carrying 60kg at $101. Looks to be making up the numbers.
2
S VALJALO
NAVY,WHITE CROSSED SASH,SLEEVES,NAVY CUFFS,CAP,WHITE QUARTERS
5 522 OLYMPIAN GOLD
ST JOHN GRAY
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Frere Jacques with 57kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Step Into It carrying 57.5kg at $41. Sure to be right there at the business end.
7
SERINO MOODLEY
LIME,WHITE CIRCLES,WHITE QUARTERS CAP
6 7463 TRIP TO PEACE
COERIE LENSLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs P J Victor, P J Van Zyl & Tony Zackey
Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Frere Jacques with 57kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on August 9 over 1160m, 7 len behind Clever Trevor carrying 60kg at $9.50. Worth following up.
7
CALVIN HABIB
RED,BROWN QUARTERS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, BROWN CAP
7 07x4 ALL ON RED
B B RUITERS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs M Z Mohungur, Wahzir Buckchady & Rageshwara Mardaymootoo
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Silver Longsword with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on June 3 over 1160m, 14 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 57.5kg at $126. Worth consideration.
3
MUZI YENI
NAVY,GOLD STAR,BLACK SLEEVES,GOLD HOOPS,NAVY CAP,GOLD STARS
8 7890 ROYAL SOCIETY
C I JONKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr & Mrs C Jonker
Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 15 at Greyville on August 3 over 1800m, 12 len behind Twilight Warrior carrying 52.0kg at $126. The run before that second last of 10 at Scottsville on July 9 over 1600m, 14 len behind Bruh carrying 56.0kg at $101. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
6
J R SYSTER
WHITE, RED CHEVRONS, STRIPES SLEEVES
9 8 KING OF SILK
CORNE SPIES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs D G Bailie, R P Macnab, J M D S Soares & A J van Huyssteen
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 8th of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 18 len behind Frere Jacques carrying 55.5kg at $101. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
8
TRENT MAYHEW
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIABLO,MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMONDS, MEDIUM BLUE CAP, WHITE CAP, MEDIUM BLUE QUARTERS
10 2 MY LUCKY CHARM
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at this track on August 30 over 1450m, 1.4 len behind Matroosberg with 60kg at $2.50. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
5
CALLAN MURRAY
YELLOW, PURPLE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR