SAF - FAIRVIEW AW   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING: N

RACING TODAY MR 76 HANDICAP 2000m

Track: STANDARD      

Keen speed battle, with Roll Of The Dice, Downing Seven and Anatolian Silver prominent. HAARLEM (6) is better than his last start run over 1600m would suggest as he clipped heels leaving the start. If getting away to a clean start, he can return to winning form. SLAINTE MHATH (3) is better than his last start as he was reported to be not striding out. Luyolo Mxothwa steps back into the saddle and on previous form, he should be involved in the fight to the finish. ORANJEMUND (9) finished seventh two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by a neck over 2000m at this track. Has solid each-way claims. GEORGE HANDEL (7) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second over 1600m. Include in combinations.
1 896x8 DOWNING SEVEN
JACQUES STRYDOM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Messrs E R Gertenbach, R J Munien, J V A Strydom, Mrs M O Strydom & Money Talks Syndicate (Nom: Mr J V A Strydom)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Fairview March 7 over 2700m, 6 len behind Bournemouth carrying 56.5kg at $51. First up last campaign eighth of 15 at this track November 15 over 2200m, 5 len behind Harold The Duke with 64kg at $26. May need this run.
7
N NASTILI
YELLOW, RED BRACES, CHECKS SLEEVES
2 05688 STAR COIN
GAVIN SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Messrs G A Basel, A G Laird & W Volschenk
Last start 8th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Don't Cry For Me with 54kg at $13.50. The run before that 8th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 23 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Hawkbill carrying 54kg at $9. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
5
CALVIN HABIB
BLACK, RED MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED STRIPES, BLACK PEAK
3 19125 SLAINTE MHATH
S B KOTZEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Messrs J J Moonegha, A Reynolds, G D Francis, Sivi Harry & Indran Govender & Sharon Kotzen Racing (Pty) Ltd
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on July 14 over 2000m, 4 len behind Roll Of The Dice carrying 56.5kg at $6. The run before that 2nd of 15 at this track on June 13 over 1900m, neck behind Heemstede carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Worth another chance.
2
LUYOLO MXOTHWA
WHITE,MEDIUM BLUE FIVE CIRCLES,WHITE SLEEVES,MEDIUM BLUE SEAMS,CUFFS,CAP,WHITE HOOPS
4 4x865 ANATOLIAN SILVER
J P NEL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr B J Fegen
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Fairview on August 4 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Painite with 56kg at $13.50. The run before that 6th of 11 at Fairview on July 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Innamorare with 55kg at $17. Has the ability to take this out.
4
CHAD LITTLE
WHITE,PINK SHERBET DISC,STRIPES SLEEVES,STRIPES CAP
5 x3631 ROLL OF THE DICE
CLIFFIE MILLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr M A Paddock
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at this track July 14 over 2000m defeating Red William with 53.5kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 15 at this track on June 13 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Heemstede with 57.5kg at $13.50. Likely to struggle.
9
M VAN RENSBURG
YELLOW GREEN, BLACK STARS, ARMBAND, CAP
6 48337 HAARLEM
ALAN GREEFF
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mesdames D L Erasmus & L Huntingford & Mr H W Leyenaar
Last start ran last of 7 at this track on July 25 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mr Fox carrying 54kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track on July 14 over 2000m, head behind Roll Of The Dice with 53.5kg at $21. Expected to finish much closer.
6
S'MANGA KHUMALO
BROWN, RED HOOPS, RED SLEEVES, GREY POM POM
7 65842 GEORGE HANDEL
Z OOSTHUIZEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs P J van Staden & G J Geyer
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on July 25 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Red William carrying 60.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 11 at Fairview on July 11 over 3200m, 9 len behind Home Reef carrying 50kg at $34. Good effort last time – right in contention.
3
CHARLES NDLOVU
BLACK, YELLOW GREEN MALTESE CROSS, SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP, PEAK ,YELLOW GREEN COLLAR
8 47095 HOSPICES DE BEAUNE
Z OOSTHUIZEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs B L Welch, G L Chrisochos & Z Oosthuizen
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Silver Tycoon carrying 56.0kg at $41. Before that ran last of 12 at Fairview on June 27 over 1600m, 15 len behind Lanciafiamme with 54.0kg at $41. This race looks too tough.
10
WAYNE AGRELLA
 TURQUOISE, ORANGE CHEVRONS, CAP
9 57071 ORANJEMUND
J P NEL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mr B J Fegen
At the latest run won by a neck at this track July 18 over 2000m defeating A Bit Chilly with 58kg at $13.50. Before that 7th of 15 at this track on June 13 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Heemstede carrying 53kg at $76. Sure to go well again.
1
CHASE MAUJEAN
WHITE, PINK SHERBET DISC, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
10 07421 PARDON ME
J P NEL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss C Lotz & Mr J P Nel
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at this track July 14 over 1600m defeating Pibe De Oro carrying 57kg at $6. Before that 2nd of 11 at Fairview on June 27 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Henry's Hedge with 58kg at $17. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
8
M K KATJEDI
WHITE , BLACK CHECKED STRIPE , RED BRACES