SAF - TURFFONTEIN INSIDE   28 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

GAVIN SMITH MIDDLE STAKES 2600m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 30)    

Many of these are capable of being prominent early so a genuine staying test should unfold. BREEZE OVER (1) is better than his last start in Grade 3 company suggests. It must be noted that the form of that race has since been franked. He has finished second three times from as many starts here over this trip. He is the class horse here and is the one to beat. PRIME EXAMPLE (2) fought on bravely when third here over this distance last start. He is in a good space and is one of the leading contenders. TWENTY DRACHMA'S (4) finished third and not too far behind the second pick last time. He is 4kgs better off at the weights today which is enough for the tables to be turned. Each way. STREWN SKY (6) has good consistent form lines to his credit. He has finished third twice from as many starts on this course. If seeing out the extra distance on offer, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest. Watch the market moves closely.
1 42288 BREEZE OVER
MIKE AZZIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs S M Leahy & C H J Higgs
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 15 at Greyville in the G3 Gold Cup on July 28 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Master Redoute with 54kg at $21. Before that 8th of 15 at Greyville in the G3 Gold Vase on July 6 over 3000m, 5 len behind Madison Valley with 57kg at $8. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
2
MUZI YENI
Turkey red and black hoops, white sleeves, black cuffs, turkey red cap
2 80513 PRIME EXAMPLE
WEIHO MARWING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs D Chinsammy & Dj Jazzy D Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr C Mooloo)
Useful gelding. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on September 14 over 2600m, 2.5 len behind Raiseahallelujah with 50kg at $4.50. The start before that won by 3.5 len at this track August 15 over 2600m defeating Raiseahallelujah with 56kg at $15. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
6
K A BREWER
RED, BLACK EPAULETTES AND CAP
3 511x4 POETS WARRIOR
MIKE AZZIE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs G W Mackintosh & Justus van Wyk
Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 4th of 8 at Vaal on August 29 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Thunee Playa carrying 58kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Vaal on June 9 2022 over 1450m, 4 len behind Destiny Of Souls with 60kg at $26. Strong winning chance.
4
GAVIN LERENA
MACKINTOSH TARTAN
4 03023 TWENTY DRACHMA'S
STUART PETTIGREW
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs W D Jackson, A D Marx & C C Valjalo
Going well. Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on August 15 over 2600m, 3.5 len behind Prime Example with 56kg at $2.70. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on July 11 over 2600m, nose behind Vesuvio with 54kg at $8. Among the better chances.
3
P MXOLI
RED, BLACK SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
5 55295 MILLAHUE
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs S R Bailey, Andre Fouche, A Joannides, M Liontarides, W Pirzl, R T Smart, D C Stonebridge, Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Vaal on August 29 over 2000m, 5 len behind Thunee Playa carrying 56kg at $7.50. Before that second last of 10 at this track on August 24 over 1800m, 7 len behind King's Express with 56kg at $6.50. Others offer greater appeal.
7
DIEGO DE GOUVEIA
YELLOW GREEN, RED VEE, RED SLEEVES,YELLOW GREEN HALVED, RED CAP,YELLOW GREEN QUARTERS
6 13223 STREWN SKY
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mr L W & Mrs N J Evered-Hall
Going well. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Vaal on August 29 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Thunee Playa with 56kg at $3. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 10 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Mount Darwin carrying 60kg at $2.30. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
8
K MATSUNYANE
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK COLLAR AND CUFFS, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED CAPRI
7 4352x KUDZU
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 50.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars
Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at this track February 29 over 1800m, a long neck behind Futurewolff carrying 59.5kg at $4. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Vaal December 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Biofarmer with 54kg at $13.50. Expect he will go well.
1
J R SYSTER
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS, COLLAR, BLACK CAP, WHITE STRIPES
8 65737 FUSHIMI INARI
STUART PETTIGREW
4YO  GREY  GELDING 50.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, R Pettigrew & Paul Marks
Most recently second last in a small field at Vaal on September 24 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Eiger Sanction carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on September 14 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Apache Son carrying 54.5kg at $9. Not going well enough to win this.
5
N NASTILI
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS, CAP, WHITE STRIPES