SAF - GREYVILLE   28 Mar 2025
 
GOING:

KWAZULU-NATAL STAKES 1200m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 23)    

Good pace from Shipholia, Celtic Beauty and Mr Master Starter and they'll have company. TEFLON MAN (6) was running on when fourth over 1100m at Kenilworth last time. The gelding of this fellow seems to have done the trick. He has won once and finished third once from as many starts on this course. He strips fitter and he can return to winning ways. SHIPHOLIA (1) has good recent form lines to her credit. She stayed on when second in the Marula Sprint last time. It must be noted that the form of that race has since been franked. From pole position, she is one of the leading contenders. GOOD TRAVELLER (4) finished fourth and not far behind the second selection last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today, and another honest result is expected. AFRICAN SKYLINE (8) won the Fever Tree Stakes last time. He finished a game fifth and not far behind the second choice in his penultimate run. He is very versatile and should make his presence felt again.
1 36142 SHIPHOLIA
G VAN ZYL (JNR)
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hollywood Racing (formerly Hollywood Syndicate)
Useful type. Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Scottsville on February 2 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind William Robertson carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 9 at Scottsville on January 12 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Captain Bombshell with 57kg at $15. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
1
S'MANGA KHUMALO
2 3344x CELTIC BEAUTY
TONY RIVALLAND
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Mrs M D J Liley
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Scottsville January 12 over 1750m, 1.75 len behind Imilenzeyokududuma with 55.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at this track October 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Formagear carrying 57.5kg at $17. Needs more time.
2
K MATSUNYANE
3 32481 MR MASTER STARTER
DEAN KANNEMEYER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Messrs B D Airey, R B Armstrong, P Govender & C T Vetter & Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff)
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at Greyville All Weather February 7 over 1200m defeating Thisiswhatitmeans with 59.5kg at $3.30. Before that 8th of 12 at Scottsville on January 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tyrconnell with 58.5kg at $6.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
3
ATHANDIWE MGUDLWA
4 75144 GOOD TRAVELLER
MICHAEL ROBERTS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
Mr H F Schwegmann
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Scottsville on February 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind William Robertson with 55kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 11 at Scottsville on January 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Licence To Thrill with 61.5kg at $11. Major player on recent form.
4
R A VENNIKER
5 51485 SMORGASBORD
LOUIS GOOSEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 51.0KG
Mr C C M Do Carmo & Haras Del Carmo (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr P F M Do Carmo)
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 23 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Mojo Man carrying 57kg at $11. The run before that second last of 9 at Scottsville on March 2 over 1000m, 59 len behind Kalahari Roller carrying 57kg at $5. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
5
MATHEW THACKERAY
6 970x4 TEFLON MAN
DEAN KANNEMEYER
4YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
The Abery Family Syndicate (Nom: Ms J Virks), Messrs M I Fullard, J H Drew, D M Kannemeyer & E H Rabe & Mrs L Drew
Second run back. First-up after three months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Kenilworth on March 16 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Gem King with 55.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Kenilworth on November 23 over 1100m, 6 len behind Ziyasha with 56kg at $67. Among the leading chances.
6
CRAIG ZACKEY
7 2027x ANFIELDS ROCKET
TREVOR BROWN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Hollywood Racing (formerly Hollywood Syndicate)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Turffontein Inside September 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Dyce carrying 56kg at $2.80. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at Turffontein Inside in the G2 October 7 2023 over 1450m, 9 len behind Main Defender with 60kg at $17. Certainly one to consider.
7
ANDREW FORTUNE
8 58351 AFRICAN SKYLINE
GARTH PULLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss C A E Steele, Messrs G C Kalil, G B Puller & A S Tombe
Useful gelding. Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at Scottsville February 16 over 1500m defeating Field Marshal with 55kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Scottsville on February 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind William Robertson carrying 55kg at $26. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
8
SERINO MOODLEY