SAF - TURFFONTEIN INSIDE   05 Apr 2025
 
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RACING TODAY GRADUATION PLATE 1450m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 19)    

Plenty of pace on show, headed by Francilien, Scars Of War and Stormy Sunday. FROZEN FANTASY (1) won a good race despite the saddle reported to have slipped last time. She showed pace and kept finding to hold all challengers at bay. She is the best-weighted runner in this contest and can follow up with another victory. POINTER (2) stayed on well when third over 1400m on the Standside course last time. It must be noted that the winner of that race has come out and won again since. Merits healthy respect. FRANCILIEN (3) was outrun late when facing male company in her last start over 1160m on the Standside course. Her best form has come under Gavin Lerena. She jumps from pole position and can't be ignored. CALANTHA (4) is better than her last start run over 1160m would suggest. Her form prior to that outing was consistent. With a bit of luck in the running can finish in the placings.
1 46421 FROZEN FANTASY
R KLAASEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Nu-Atlas Racing (Nom: Mr P J Klaasen) & Mr S S Pooe
Useful type. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Vaal March 6 over 1200m defeating Hong Kong carrying 57kg at $2.30. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Chrome Tourmaline with 55kg at $13.50. Big chance to go back-to-back.
8
K MATSUNYANE
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE SPOTS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE HALVED , MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR
2 x5563 POINTER
ALEC LAIRD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs G A Basel, L Clark & W Volschenk
Useful type. Last start 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on March 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Oxalis Gold carrying 52.5kg at $21. The run before that ran last in a small field at Vaal on February 25 over 1450m, 9 len behind Sonic Jet with 59.5kg at $5. Made headway last time. Top chance.
5
CALVIN HABIB
BLACK, RED MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, REDF STRIPES , BLACK PEAK
3 1444x FRANCILIEN
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Turffontein Standside February 1 over 1160m, 1.4 len behind Mercantour carrying 52.5kg at $15. On debut second of 9 at Vaal July 30 over 1200m, a neck behind Kings Again carrying 60kg at $3.80. Useful type who should go well.
1
GAVIN LERENA
BLACK,RED CAP
4 12346 CALANTHA
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK
4YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Ladies Onamission Syndicate (Nom: Mrs D de Kock)
Useful filly. Last start 6th of 12 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Sycamore Sprint on March 15 over 1160m, 6 len behind Mia Moo carrying 52kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on March 1 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Hotarubi with 57kg at $6. Expected to finish much closer.
9
M K KATJEDI
SHOCKING PINK, SILVER HORSESHOE
5 1439x SCARS OF WAR
A P PETER
3YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mr I Levitan
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Greyville in the G1 Thekwini Stakes July 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Quid Pro Quo with 60kg at $76. On debut third of 8 at Vaal April 4 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Bosum Buddy with 60kg at $3.50. Worth keeping in mind.
6
S'MANGA KHUMALO
RED,LIME BRACES,SLEEVES
6 21x92 GLAMOROUS LADY
W MARWING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Messrs M Donelly, W Marwing & Dr S J Coetzee
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 37 days. Resuming second last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on January 23 over 1600m, 10 len behind Queen Of Love carrying 54kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on February 27 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Juniper Green with 57.5kg at $13.50. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
4
WESLEY MARWING
LIGHT BLUE,LIME VEE,LIME STARS SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE CAP,LIME STAR
7 43539 IT'S HER WAY
R KLAASEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Glistian (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J da Mata)
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 15 at Turffontein Standside on March 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Gimmefabulous with 50kg at $67. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Vaal on January 28 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Secret Recipe with 56.5kg at $8. Rather invest elsewhere.
3
DIEGO DE GOUVEIA
GREY,TAN SPOTS,TAN SPOTS CAP
8 2x627 GOLDEN MOMENT
SEAN TARRY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Princess Ilaria carrying 57kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Vaal on February 25 over 1450m, 2.25 len behind Sonic Jet with 53.5kg at $6. Strong winning hope.
2
CRAIG ZACKEY
YELLOW,PINK STRIPE,SLEEVES,YELLOW HALVED
9 x158x STORMY SUNDAY
ROBBIE SAGE
3YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mesdames A M Venter & M Jeffery & Mr S P Jeffery
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Vaal December 12 over 2000m, 8 len behind Flamboyant Flyer carrying 59.5kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track October 5 over 1600m defeating Quello Che carrying 58kg at $3.50. Not ready yet.
7
MUZI YENI
BLACK,WHITE STARS,PURPLE SLEEVES,CAP,BLACK PEAK