SAF - VAAL   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

TAKE A BET WINA NUMBA NUMBA WORK RIDERS MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 24)    

Sizzling pace from Sky Pillar Rock, Codeword and Sovereign Crown locking horns ahead of Royal Miracle and Mystic Vision. MYSTIC VISION (4) showed good improvement in his last start over 1400m on this course when finishing second of 11. He cost himself winning that day as he ducked outwards at the 300m mark. If confirming his recent improvement, he can go one better in this line-up. TWO FOR THE BOYS (9) improved when third of 11 over 1400m last time. He received a check at the 300m mark and stayed on well to finish third. He is coming along the right way and he an each-way chance. ROYAL MIRACLE (1) raced from a handy position over this distance last time but found one too good on the day. Phelisile Mongqawa is booked to ride and the combination cannot be ignored. CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD (5) stayed on well when second over 1700m on this course last time. Rates well as a leading chance.
1 x4332 ROYAL MIRACLE
W MARWING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Jason Anthony & Dr S J Coetzee
Going well. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind War Reporter carrying 60kg at $2.80. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1800m, 14 len behind Huehuetenango carrying 60kg at $8. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
10
P MONGQAWA
BLACK, WHITE CROSS, SUNGLOW SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS, SUNGLOW CAP
2 6942x SKY PILLAR ROCK
R KLAASEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs P M Chetty & R Chetty
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track January 21 over 1800m, 7 len behind Beynac with 58kg at $17. On debut ran last of 11 at Turffontein Inside October 12 over 1450m, 24 len behind Choisaanada carrying 58kg at $101. Should be ready to run well.
1
PHILLIP MLANGENI
YELLOW,BLACK CHEVRONS,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS,CAP
3 30320 SOVEREIGN CROWN
A P PETER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Hyperpaint Syndicate (Nom: Mr D T Peter)
Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 13 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1800m, 99 len behind Huehuetenango with 60kg at $26. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on March 6 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Hat Furious carrying 60kg at $4.50. Genuine chance this time around.
6
SIYABONGA B MTHEMBU
RED, WHITE EPAULETTES, RED CAP, WHITE STRIPES
4 6x672 MYSTIC VISION
PAUL MATCHETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, long-neck behind Crescendo carrying 60kg at $51. Before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1200m, 16 len behind Espinoza carrying 60kg at $51. Made headway last time. Top chance.
2
CHAMU MABAYA
DARK GREEN, MAROON VEE, STRIPE, WHITE, DARK GREEN HOOPS SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBANDS, DARK GREEN, WHITE STRIPES CAP,WHITE PEAK,COLLAR
5 25432 CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD
TYRONE ZACKEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos
Going well. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on April 17 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind The Ultimate King carrying 57.5kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 25 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Instant Attraction with 60kg at $6. Another bold run is expected.
4
TSHEPISO MATSOELE
AQUA BLUE , PINK EPAULETTES , SLEEVES , AQUA BLUE ARMBAND , PINK CAP
6 09x EUPHRATES
A P PETER
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 60.0KG
Swiss Guard Racing Syndicate (Nom: A P Peter)
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Turffontein Standside February 15 over 1160m, 32 len behind Harry Nyquist carrying 60kg at $151. On debut 11th of 13 at Turffontein Standside February 1 over 1160m, 16 len behind Paul Revere carrying 60kg at $126. Might need the run.
7
S SIPHIKA
NAVY,ORANGE STRIPES,SLEEVES,RED STRIPES,ORANGE STRIPE,RED CUFF,CAP,WHITE COLLAR
7 FIRST ARROW
A P PETER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Hyperpaint Syndicate (Nom: Mr D T Peter)
First-starter by Flying The Flag out of Fair Archer. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
8
THEMBA MUCHANSA
RED, WHITE EPAULETTES, RED CAP, WHITE STRIPES
8 GRAND LEGACY
A P PETER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Swiss Guard Racing Syndicate (Nom: A P Peter)
First-starter by Erupt out of Flowing Gown. Betting the best guide.
3
TOM LUKHELE
NAVY,ORANGE STRIPES,SLEEVES,RED STRIPES,ORANGE STRIPE,RED CUFF,CAP,WHITE COLLAR
9 83 TWO FOR THE BOYS
WEIHO MARWING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs E Naicker, Sivern Naicker, M Michael & D Chinsammy
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1200m, 18 len behind Espinoza carrying 60kg at $81. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Crescendo carrying 60kg at $67. Ready to run a big race.
9
SAMUEL MOSIA
ORANGE, LIME VEE, LIME ARMBANDS, CAP, ORANGE QUARTERS
10 6x8 CODEWORD
SEAN TARRY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd, Messrs W P Benade, J J Morris, M J, M L & M P Sham
Second-up. First start second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on May 18 over 1400m, 18 len behind Vj's Angel carrying 57kg at $9. Returned from break 8th of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Crescendo with 57kg at $67. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
X C MACHAIEIE
YELLOW,LIGHT BLUE QUARTERS,MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW CAP,LIGHT BLUE QUARTERS