SAF - VAAL 29 May 2025
GOING: G
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RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MR 76 HANDICAP 2000m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 20) |
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A solid tempo from Banha Bridge, Hearts On Fire and Futurewolff all kicking up to take advantage of their low draws. THE ULTIMATE KING (1) followed up his maiden win with a solid victory over 1600m at Turffontein last start. The manner in which he finishes off his races suggests that he will like the rise to 2000m. He has ability and with Gavin Lerena retaining the ride, he can bring up the hat-trick. COPPOLA (9) finished third behind the top choice last time. He is 2kgs better off at the weights today and there should not be much separating the pair at the finish. ALADDIN'S LAMP (2) was running on well when second over 1600m at Turffontein last time. His last victory came over this distance. With a bit of luck in the running should be involved at the finish. BANHA BRIDGE (3) has fair recent form lines to his credit. He is having his peak run today and should be cherry-ripe fitness wise. Has each-way claims.
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| 1 | x3211 |
THE ULTIMATE KING
A P PETER 3YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs S Viljoen Racing well. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Standside May 11 over 1600m defeating Impact Investor carrying 61kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track April 17 over 1700m defeating Chieftain's Shield with 60kg at $1.30. Best form should see him measure right up. |
12 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 2 | 15542 |
ALADDIN'S LAMP
BJ CRAWFORD/JI CRAWFORD 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr P M Murugasa Useful type. Last start 2nd of 14 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Pumpkin Pie carrying 57.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 9 at Kenilworth on March 16 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Umfula carrying 60kg at $7.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat. |
13 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 3 | 26x34 |
BANHA BRIDGE
C DAWSON 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Messrs A J Cohen, D M Cohen & Mrs A J Cohen Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 7 at this track on April 17 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Safe Space carrying 59.5kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on May 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind The Playboy Bomber carrying 58.5kg at $21. Can improve. Top chance if at his best. |
5 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 4 | 73160 |
HEARTS ON FIRE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs J B Jell) At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 6 len behind Free In Seattle carrying 56.5kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Teo Torriatte with 60kg at $4.50. Will need to find plenty of improvement. |
4 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 5 | 64737 |
COFFEEBERRY
PAUL MATCHETT 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Miss S J Clarke Last start 7th of 13 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Free In Seattle with 51.5kg at $34. Before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2850m, 1.3 len behind Mo Ment carrying 53.5kg at $11. Preferred in something easier. |
8 G DOOKHIT |
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| 6 | 41425 |
FUTUREWOLFF
HEATHER E ADAMSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs H E Adamson Last start 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind The Ultimate King with 59.5kg at $13.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Avoontoast with 56.5kg at $4. Rates highly. Big chance. |
7 RAYMOND DANIELSON |
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| 7 | 518x7 |
GIMME PASSION
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Mr D Shawe Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on May 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind The Playboy Bomber with 57kg at $34. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Warning Sound carrying 59kg at $3.50. Needs more time. |
10 M VAN RENSBURG |
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| 8 | 942x1 |
SKY PILLAR ROCK
R KLAASEN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Messrs P M Chetty & R Chetty Second-up. First-up after three months won by a head at this track April 29 over 1600m defeating Chieftain's Shield with 60kg at $8. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind On Target carrying 58kg at $101. Worth consideration. |
6 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 9 | 50423 |
COPPOLA
MARK KHAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs J A Maroun, D Anthony, V J Backos, A A Dormehl, D A Simpson, D Palmer & D Erasmus Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind The Ultimate King carrying 59kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd of 15 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Eiffel Tower carrying 59kg at $17. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest. |
1 J PENNY |
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| 10 | 35328 |
IDEAL FUTURE
LUCHELLE KRUGER 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mr Dirk Kruger At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 12 len behind Azaleas For All carrying 59kg at $9.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2850m, 1.1 len behind Mo Ment with 55.5kg at $8. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests. |
11 N NASTILI |
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| 11 | 2134x |
SPY STORY
ST JOHN GRAY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mr St John D Gray Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at this track March 6 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Pretty Analia with 61.5kg at $11. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at this track September 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Alone Time carrying 58kg at $6. Among the main contenders. |
2 J GATES |
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| 12 | 43466 |
ROSY LEMON
F BRONKHORST 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Messrs P A de Lange, A M Sinovich & J Wolff Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 7 len behind Azaleas For All with 59kg at $9.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2850m, 8 len behind Mo Ment with 56kg at $8. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits. |
9 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 13 | 41x05 |
CHABAL
F P HABIB 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs S A Hanna, J Nassif, G J Nassif, Jayden Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif, S Poriazis & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 15 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, 17 len behind Eiffel Tower with 59kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on May 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind The Playboy Bomber carrying 55.5kg at $81. Doesn't pose too much of a threat. |
3 MUZI YENI |
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| 14 | 63158 |
BLURRED VISION
ST JOHN GRAY 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mr St John D Gray At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on May 22 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Nuclear Force with 56.5kg at $13.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Cartagena carrying 60.5kg at $34. Among the winning hopes on best form. |
12 K J LIHABA |
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| 15 | 92789 |
FULL GO
B B RUITERS 6YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Late Mr Barry Marais Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1800m, 11 len behind Huehuetenango carrying 52kg at $101. The start before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 2000m, 9 len behind American Rebel with 52kg at $67. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
14 M K KATJEDI |
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