SAF - FAIRVIEW   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING: G

RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION PINNACLE STAKES 1800m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 16)    

Expecting a slick tempo with Cherry Ano, Grazinginthegrass and Runaway Song leading the way. GRAZINGINTHEGRASS (2) fought hard in his last start but found one too good on the day He has won twice, finished second once and third once from seven starts over this distance. He resumes from a spell and having won in that state previously has winning claims. CHERRY ANO (1) is better than his last start run for eighth would suggest. He jumps from an inside gate and looks well placed to return to winning form. RUNAWAY SONG (3) finished a nose second over 1900m at Fairview All Weather last start and was then put out for a spell. He has won fresh-up previously and is worth considering. GLOBAL ALLY (4) raced wide around the turn over 1600m on this course last time out and finished sixth of 11. He has won twice and finished second once from four starts on this course. He resumes from a spell and has a good draw of four. With luck in the running he should be figuring in the finish.
1 19118 CHERRY ANO
GAVIN SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mr H P N Pretorius
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Inherit The Rain carrying 61kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at this track May 10 over 1600m defeating Grazinginthegrass carrying 62kg at $4.30. Expected to finish much closer.
2
CRAIG ZACKEY
RED, NAVY HALVES, WHITE CHEVRON, WHITE AND RED HOOPS SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBANDS, NAVY CAP
2 6212x GRAZINGINTHEGRASS
ALAN GREEFF
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha) & Mr M F de Kock & Mrs N P Malherbe
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track May 10 over 1600m, a nose behind Cherry Ano carrying 62kg at $2.80. First up last campaign sixth of 15 at this track February 23 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Peace In Our World carrying 62kg at $4.50. Definite winning hope.
10
RICHARD FOURIE
SILVER, DARK BLUE EPAULETTES, SLEEVES, DARK BLUE CAP, SILVER STARS
3 7982x RUNAWAY SONG
GAVIN SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Alac (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr A L A Crabbia)
Group 3 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Fairview All Weather April 16 over 1900m, a nose behind Grazinginthegrass carrying 61kg at $9.50. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at Kenilworth in the G2 January 6 over 1800m, 5 len behind Mucho Dinero with 59kg at $126. Could prove too smart for these.
6
LUYOLO MXOTHWA
BLACK, RED MALTESE CROSS, RED SLEEVE, RED CAP, BLACK PEAK
4 2146x GLOBAL ALLY
ALAN GREEFF
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D J Sherrell & Mr L Sherrell
Resuming after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track May 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cherry Ano carrying 59.5kg at $11. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Kenilworth June 24 2023 over 1400m, 11 len behind Future Turn carrying 57kg at $15. Look for a bold run.
4
KENDALL MINNIE
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS AND CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 x0549 MOUNT ANDERSON
K MITCHLEY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr C T Holmes
Group 2 placegetter. Useful gelding. Most recently 9th of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sequoia carrying 59.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on May 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Cherry Ano with 57.0kg at $41. Going well. Leading chance.
5
K A BREWER
WHITE, BLACK TREE,CIRCLE, BLACK COLLAR AND CUFFS, WHITE CAP, BLACK PEAK
6 24320 BRENDEN JAMES
K MITCHLEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr B J Fegen
Useful type. Most recently 10th of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sequoia with 58kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Inherit The Rain with 56.5kg at $7. Can do much better.
11
S'MANGA KHUMALO
WHITE, PINK DISC, WHITE SLEEVES,PINK STRIPED,WHITE CAP,PINK STRIPES
7 741x8 SYX HOTFIX
GAVIN SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Hollywood Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Second-up. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after two months ran last of 8 at Greyville All Weather on May 15 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lady Heist carrying 61kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on March 6 over 1700m, 3 len behind Sundance Kid with 57.5kg at $17. Worth consideration.
8
N NASTILI
YELLOW, purple stars,yellow sleeves,purple stars,yellow cap,purple star
8 457x4 DESTINY OF SOULS
ALAN GREEFF
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 16 at this track on June 28 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Jewel Cat with 57kg at $67. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on July 8 2023 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Atticus Finch carrying 58kg at $11. Improver with definite claims.
9
CHARLES NDLOVU
SILVER, DARK BLUE EPAULETTES, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE CAP, SILVER STARS
9 38835 SPIN DOCTOR
T J LAING
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mesdames Lorette Louw & T J Laing
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 13 at this track on May 31 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Timbavati River with 61.5kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on May 10 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Painite with 56.5kg at $17. Unlikely to threaten.
3
CHASE MAUJEAN
BLUE,PINK CROSSED SASH,PINK DIAMOND FRAME, PINK SLEEVES, BLUE CAP,PINK DIAMOND
10 071x7 MAGICAL MIDLANDS
K MITCHLEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Messrs B K & F K Taher & K W Paddock
Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 9 at Fairview All Weather on June 14 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Alado's Pride carrying 56.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Fairview All Weather on January 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Indy View with 59.0kg at $9. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
STALLONE NAIDOO
WHITE , LIGHT PINK BRACES , ARMBAND , CAP
11 43407 LIGHT WITHOUT
E KAKNIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Five Star Racing & Stud CC (Nom: Ms A M Kacnis)
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on June 21 over 2400m, 12 len behind Harold The Duke carrying 56.5kg at $21. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on May 31 over 2400m, 43 len behind Juan Carlos carrying 58kg at $8. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
DENNIS SCHWARZ
BLACK, LIME STARS, LIME SLEEVES, BLACK STARS, LIME CAP, BLACK STARS AND PEAK