SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: GS

TAB IGUGU STAKES 2000m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 21)    

Many of these are capable of being prominent early so a genuine staying test should unfold. OLIVIA'S WAY (6) stayed on well after a slow start when finishing fourth of 13 last time. She should be ideally suited to this distance. Gavin Lerena steps back into the saddle and if jumping on level terms can return to winning form. BEATING WINGS (1) finished second run two runs back when resuming from a spell. Three of her five career victories have come on this course. She has won third-up previously and rates well as a leading chance. WORLD OF ALICE (7) looks ready to win after she just missed last time, beaten a nose into second over 2450m at this track. Finds a suitable race and is well worth a second look. COCOMELON (8) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 2450m when third of 11 at long odds. Include in exotic bets.
1 20x25 BEATING WINGS
STUART PETTIGREW
4YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs D Chinsammy, S Govender, L Grammer, Reashan S D Maharaj, Andre' Mey & Miss Trinisha Pillay
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 7 at this track on February 8 over 1600m, neck behind Willy Meet Again carrying 60kg at $4.30. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track in the G1 Empress Club Stakes on March 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fatal Flaw with 60kg at $7. Going well. Leading chance.
4
RICHARD FOURIE
RED, BLACK EPAULETTES , CAP
2 95165 NONE OTHER
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track in the G1 Champions Challenge on March 29 over 2000m, 11 len behind Fire Attack carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that second last of 7 at this track in G3 on February 15 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Son Of Raj with 54.5kg at $5.50. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
1
S'MANGA KHUMALO
Black, red cap
3 x184x INDIAN OCEAN
MANO PANDARAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mr M Pandaram
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Kenilworth in the G3 Final Fling Stakes January 25 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Rainbow Lorikeet carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track November 23 over 2000m defeating Two Miles West with 59.5kg at $4.30. Marginal chance.
2
PIERE STRYDOM
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW BAND, HOOPED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP , YELLOW STRIPES
4 x78x2 CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK
4YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
Second run back. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1800m, neck behind King's Express with 60kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track on November 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Lady Fallon with 56.5kg at $8. One of the top chances.
7
RAYMOND DANIELSON
BLACK,RED CAP
5 71x68 BLUE HORIZON
WEIHO MARWING
4YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Miss A Thomas
Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 6 over 1450m, 6 len behind Hierkommiebokkie carrying 59kg at $13.50. Second-up ran last of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 22 len behind Oxalis Gold carrying 54kg at $17. Fully tested on her recent run.
6
K J LIHABA
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW GREEN STARS, ARMBANDS , MEDIUM BLUE CAP, YELLOW GREEN STAR , BLACK POM POM
6 16x24 OLIVIA'S WAY
ROY MAGNER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mr G R Sadleir
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track in the G1 SA Fillies Classic on March 1 over 1800m, 5 len behind Fiery Pegasus carrying 60kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at this track in the G1 SA Derby on March 29 over 2450m, 4 len behind Legend Of Arthur carrying 57.5kg at $5. Strong winning hope.
5
GAVIN LERENA
SHOCKING PINK, BLACK BAND, SLEEVES, SHOCKING PINK ARMBAND, BLACK CAP
7 19932 WORLD OF ALICE
SEAN TARRY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Itssa It & Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Last start 2nd of 11 at this track in the G2 The SA Oaks on March 29 over 2450m, nose behind Fiery Pegasus with 60kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track in the G1 SA Fillies Classic on March 1 over 1800m, 7 len behind Fiery Pegasus carrying 60kg at $21. Worth following up.
8
CRAIG ZACKEY
NAVY,WHITE DISC,STRIPES CAP
8 94523 COCOMELON
SEAN TARRY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Messrs M A Currie, A Lahoud, Jarryd Lahoud, Larry Pogir, Craig Zoghby & Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track in the G2 The SA Oaks on March 29 over 2450m, 2.25 len behind Fiery Pegasus carrying 60kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Poplar Park with 57kg at $8. Has the ability to be in the finish.
3
K MATSUNYANE
RED, WHITE SASH, DISC, BLACK L, RED SLEEVES, WHITE TWO CHEVRONS, QUARTERS CAP,PEAK
9 51215 TODOQUE
PAUL MATCHETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Useful filly. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track in the G2 The SA Oaks on March 29 over 2450m, 4 len behind Fiery Pegasus carrying 60kg at $41. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Turffontein Inside February 13 over 2000m defeating Ruby Rebel carrying 53kg at $6. Genuine hope on best form.
9
MUZI YENI
DARK GREEN, MAROON VEE, STRIPE, WHITE, DARK GREEN HOOPS SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBANDS, DARK GREEN, WHITE STRIPES CAP