SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE   03 Aug 2024
 
GOING: G

TAKE A BET WINA NUMBA NUMBA PINNACLE STAKES 1600m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 18)    

Anticipating a solid tempo over the mile with plenty of go-forward types engaged. ON THE HORIZON (2) is better than her last start in Listed Company. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. Her form prior was very good and back in this grade, she is the one to beat. KEY ELEMENT (4) was caught late when second over 1400m last time out. She is likely to race on the speed and may be hard to peg back again. GIMME A SHOT (1) finished fourth and not far behind the second pick last start. She has the class edge over her rivals when she is at her best and a win here would come as no surprise. SOLDIER'S EYE (3) ran a fair race in a good field last time. If repeating that effort in this type of field, she should have a say in the outcome of the finish. Each way value.
1 3x044 GIMME A SHOT
MIKE AZZIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Sunstone Farming (Pty) Ltd (Miss C Soal)
Group 2 winner. Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Joker Man with 56kg at $4.50. Before that 4th of 8 at Greyville in the G2 Tibouchina Stakes on June 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Double Grand Slam carrying 58.5kg at $21. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
6
GAVIN LERENA
RED, BLACK BAND AND SLEEVES, RED SEAMS AND CUFFS, CHECKED CAP
2 x1318 ON THE HORIZON
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
PCS (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr P Botha) & Mr Lucky Houdalakis
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Greyville on July 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Narina Trogon carrying 57kg at $9. The race before that won by a neck at Turffontein Inside June 22 over 1800m defeating Littlemarysunshine with 60kg at $2. Among the better chances.
2
RAYMOND DANIELSON
MEDIUM BLUE, SILVER STRIPE, COLLAR, STRIPED CAP
3 52175 SOLDIER'S EYE
WEIHO MARWING
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mr G C Kalil
Useful filly. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Greyville All Weather on June 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mrs Geriatrix carrying 56kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 9 at Greyville in the G2 KZN Fillies Guineas on May 8 over 1600m, 11 len behind Rascova carrying 60kg at $67. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
4
K A BREWER
RED, MEDIUM BLUE MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 83632 KEY ELEMENT
PAUL MATCHETT
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Useful filly. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, long-neck behind Cape Lights with 52kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Joker Man carrying 52kg at $26. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
1
P MXOLI
FOREST GREEN, MAROON STRIPE, VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, FOREST GREEN HOOPS SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBANDS, FOREST GREEN CUFFS, WHITE CAP, FOREST GREEN STRIPES, WHITE COLLAR
5 8558x IPSO FACTO
PAUL MATCHETT
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, H Vanmali & K Jansen
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track in the G2 Igugu Stakes April 27 over 2000m, 12 len behind Beating Wings carrying 59kg at $34. Previously first up; third of 7 at this track January 13 over 1400m, a head behind Good Queen Bess with 54kg at $13.50. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
4
J PENNY
White, black fleur de lys, red sleeves, black collar and cuffs, black CAP,white striped
6 21x14 MISS HANNIGAN
F P HABIB
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Messrs D Chinsammy & E Naicker
Third-up today. First-up won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Inside June 6 over 1500m defeating Andi's Girl with 55.5kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 18 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Alabama Anna carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
5
S'MANGA KHUMALO
Red, black epaulettes and cap
7 77035 BONETE
MIKE DE KOCK
5YO  GREY  MARE 52.0KG
Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
Group 3 placegetter. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Cape Lights carrying 50kg at $7. Before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on June 6 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Miss Hannigan with 58kg at $26. Capable of a strong showing.
3
MUZI YENI
BLACK, RED CAP
8 15365 I AM REGAL
PAUL MATCHETT
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Miss Trinisha Pillay, Messrs P F Matchett & Rajan Naidoo
Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on June 16 over 2400m, 7 len behind Raiseahallelujah with 50kg at $11. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on May 12 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Special Charm carrying 57kg at $11. Looking to others in this race.
5
M K KATJEDI
WHITE, NAVY STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY SEAMS, NAVY COLLAR, WHITE CAP, NAVY STARS, BLACK POM POM