SAF - VAAL 22 May 2025
GOING: G
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RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MR 72 HANDICAP 2400m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 19) |
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Flag Bearer, Silver Flare and Rainy Season to vie for early honours at a solid tempo. NUCLEAR FORCE (4) has dropped in the ratings and gets the services of Gavin Lerena. In this type of field, he may be the one to side with. SILVER FLARE (9) stayed on well when fourth over 2000m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. The blinkers seem to have done the trick. Has solid each-way claims. BLURRED VISION (3) was a narrow winner two runs back at this track then finished out of the money last time when fifth at this track. Drops significantly in the weights this time and can return to form. THE MERCIFUL (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at this track. Well placed and has place prospects.
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| 1 | 19x48 |
ORDER OF HOPE
WEIHO MARWING 3YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Miss A Thomas Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1800m, 12 len behind Avoontoast with 58.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2850m, 9 len behind Mo Ment carrying 57.5kg at $26. Can't tip based on recent efforts. |
7 K J LIHABA |
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| 2 | 279x5 |
FLAG BEARER
F BRONKHORST 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mr F Bronkhorst Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 14 at this track on May 15 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Sail The Sky with 60.5kg at $34. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Turffontein Inside on February 29 2024 over 1800m, 12 len behind Futurewolff with 58.5kg at $101. Needs to lift. |
9 G SAMO-BURTHIA |
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| 3 | 26315 |
BLURRED VISION
ST JOHN GRAY 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr St John D Gray At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Cartagena with 60.5kg at $34. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track April 29 over 2000m defeating Alakanani carrying 60kg at $5.50. Must be respected. |
1 J GATES |
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| 4 | 50525 |
NUCLEAR FORCE
ERICO VERDONESE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs C G Parry & E Verdonese Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2850m, 5 len behind Mo Ment carrying 52.5kg at $9. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 2600m, 5 len behind Mo Ment with 56.5kg at $6.50. Can do much better. |
2 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 5 | 00516 |
STOP THE TRAFFIC
COERIE LENSLEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mr P J Louwrens Last start 6th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Cartagena carrying 59kg at $21. Before that won by 1.75 len at this track April 15 over 1800m defeating Brigham with 60kg at $17. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive. |
4 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 6 | 89528 |
ALAKANANI
COERIE LENSLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr C J Lensley & Mrs E L Lensley At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Cartagena carrying 57.5kg at $34. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on April 29 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Blurred Vision with 60kg at $11. Might need easier race. |
3 P MXOLI |
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| 7 | 17657 |
THE MERCIFUL
TYRONE ZACKEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Cartagena with 54.0kg at $13.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on April 27 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Bob Lee Swagger with 55.0kg at $51. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out. |
6 K A BREWER |
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| 8 | 40679 |
ANGEL'S WISH
WEIHO MARWING 6YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Mr L & Mrs H Potgieter Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 12 len behind Azaleas For All with 52kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 2600m, 14 len behind Mo Ment carrying 54kg at $15. Others look better placed. |
10 J BOTES |
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| 9 | x3745 |
SILVER FLARE
TYRONE ZACKEY 4YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 6 len behind Azaleas For All carrying 52kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on April 27 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Bob Lee Swagger carrying 56.5kg at $34. Genuine chance this time around. |
8 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 10 | 467x4 |
RAINY SEASON
WEIHO MARWING 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 52.0KG Mr L & Mrs H Potgieter Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Cartagena with 53kg at $34. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track on August 8 over 1700m, 7 len behind Full Go carrying 58kg at $51. Fitter and worth including. |
5 M K KATJEDI |
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