SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

THE ROA WISHES THE LADIES HAPPY WOMENS DAY MR 66 HANDICAP 1800m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 16)    

Abundant pace from Gamer, Red Sparrow and Instant Attraction vying for the lead with Flag Bearer on their backs. STORM AHEAD (2) has six minor placings from nine starts this time in work, the latest as favourite over 2000m at this track. Suited in this and looks the testing material. INSTANT ATTRACTION (1) did little and finished 7 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1800m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her sixth at Vaal the run before. This doesn't look as hard so she is a major player. BOB LEE SWAGGER (8) was narrowly beaten at his latest appearance at Vaal over 2000m 12 weeks ago. Definite top-three chance. GAMER (4) finished fourth last time out over 2000m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. One of the main contenders.
1 12467 INSTANT ATTRACTION
CRAIG MAYHEW
4YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs S Govender, R D Dukoff-Gordon, A Rosenthal & Mrs K L Mayhew-Munger
At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on July 26 over 1800m, 7 len behind Teo Torriatte with 53.0kg at $9. The run before that 6th of 13 at Vaal on June 19 over 1800m, 4 len behind Annewithan E carrying 53.0kg at $9. Capable of more – worth another chance.
4
TRENT MAYHEW
NAVY,RED CHECKS,NAVY DIAGONAL HALVES,RED SLEEVES,
2 23362 STORM AHEAD
F BRONKHORST
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs R C Nell & F Bronkhorst
Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on July 12 over 2000m, 4 len behind Dual Prophecy carrying 57kg at $4.30. The start before that 6th of 9 at Vaal on July 3 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 53.5kg at $3.50. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
2
S'MANGA KHUMALO
MEDIUM BLUE, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE, RED QUARTERS CAP
3 33470 FLAG BEARER
F BRONKHORST
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr F Bronkhorst
Most recently 11th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 2000m, 14 len behind Dual Prophecy with 57.5kg at $13.50. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on July 6 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Rosy Lemon with 56kg at $3.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
7
G SAMO-BURTHIA
TURQUOISE, WHITE STARS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, TURQUOISE CAP, RED COLLAR
4 36924 GAMER
ST JOHN GRAY
5YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 2000m, 6 len behind Dual Prophecy with 56.5kg at $15. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Vaal on May 29 over 1800m, nose behind Cartagena with 58.5kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
3
MUZI YENI
LIME, WHITE FIVE CIRCLES, LIME CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
5 x446x SILKY JET
R KLAASEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mr S S Pooe
Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Greyville All Weather May 14 over 2000m, 9 len behind Tin Cup with 58.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Vaal March 25 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Thunderbird with 59kg at $5.50. Returns in a winnable race.
5
K MATSUNYANE
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,BLACK SLEEVES,RED CAP,WHITE CHECKS, BLACK PEAK
6 x0976 PRETTY IN PEARLS
PAUL MATCHETT
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mr P F Matchett
Last start second last of 7 at this track on July 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind Teo Torriatte with 52kg at $34. Before that 7th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 2000m, 10 len behind Dual Prophecy carrying 52.5kg at $126. Fully tested on her recent run.
1
M MBUTO
BLACK, WHITE EPAULETTES, RED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
7 08966 RED SPARROW
BRETT WEBBER
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mr J W Webber
Most recently 6th of 10 at Vaal on July 24 over 2000m, 8 len behind Kiss Of Fire with 58kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on July 6 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Rosy Lemon with 51.5kg at $41. Hard to have on recent performances.
6
M K KATJEDI
SKY BLUE,WHITE STAR,SKY BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS,CAP
8 6812x BOB LEE SWAGGER
CRAIG MAYHEW
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
TCP Enterprises (Nom: Mrs T Chetty) & Mr V Patchappen
Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Vaal May 15 over 2000m, a long neck behind Cartagena carrying 55kg at $4.50. Previously first up; second last of 8 at this track December 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind Busstopinhounslow with 53kg at $67. Expect a bold showing.
1
P MXOLI
MEDIUM BLUE, LIGHT BLUE BRACES, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, RED STARS,COLLAR, CUFFS, MEDIUM BLUE CAP, RED STAR