SAF - VAAL   28 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

ALLIED STEELRODE CHARITY MILE 1 NOVEMBER CLASSIFIED STAKES 1000m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 28)    

Sizzling pace from Kylie's Angel, Misty Metal and Nkandla Gold locking horns ahead of Blindfire and Micke's Bomb. TIME FOR CHARITY (7) was running on well when third over 1200m on this course last time. She finished strongly when winning her penultimate outing over this distance on the Classic course. She is in a good space and can notch up her fifth-career victory. MICKE'S BOMB (8) stayed on well when fourth over this distance on the Classic course last time. In this type of field, it would be no surprise to see her involved at the finish. IN THE ETHER (3) showed some signs of a form return over this course and distance last time. She received a check leaving the start and stayed on well at the finish. If confirming her recent improvement, she can finish in the placings. BLINDFIRE (5) finished out of the money two starts back then finished fifth over 1000m at this track last start. Facing a tougher assignment but she is good enough to return to form.
1 28665 NKANDLA GOLD
BRETT WEBBER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr J W Webber & Mrs B I d'Oliveira
Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on August 14 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Faithful Neo with 60kg at $13.50. Before that 6th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on July 26 over 1000m, 6 len behind Espinoza carrying 55kg at $34. Can do a lot better than that last run.
1
J GATES
LIGHT BLUE,WHITE STAR,WHITE HOOPS SLEEVES,CAP
2 x360x RATTLE BAG
GRANT MAROUN
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Messrs Jace Chetty & G J Maroun
Mare back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 17 at this track June 19 over 1200m, 24 len behind Flight Of A Condor carrying 59kg at $13.50. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Turffontein Inside May 8 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Gregarious carrying 59.5kg at $11. Among the main contenders.
2
P MXOLI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE BAND , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS , MEDIUM BLUE CAP,WHITE HOOPS
3 07704 IN THE ETHER
GRANT MAROUN
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Messrs Jace Chetty & G J Maroun
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on August 7 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sea Wolf carrying 54.0kg at $67. The run before that second last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 12 len behind Global Thunder carrying 57kg at $41. Forward showing expected.
7
G SAMO-BURTHIA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE BAND, HOOPS SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE CAP, WHITE HOOPS
4 65316 SUMMER SHADE
BRETT WEBBER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr J W Webber & Mrs B I d'Oliveira
Last start second last of 7 at this track on August 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Faithful Neo carrying 56kg at $101. Before that won by a neck at Turffontein Standside July 19 over 1000m defeating Cyber Spirit carrying 60kg at $13.50. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
5
LOUIS NHLAPO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE STAR, HOOPS SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
5 36175 BLINDFIRE
A P PETER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Hyperpaint Syndicate (Nom: Mr D T Peter)
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on August 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Sea Wolf with 52.0kg at $13.50. The race before that 7th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Global Thunder carrying 50.0kg at $11. Worth another chance.
6
SERINO MOODLEY
RED,WHITE EPAULETTES,STRIPES CAP
6 03166 MISTY METAL
A P PETER
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Mr G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on July 31 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Time For Charity carrying 56.5kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Lonely As A Cloud with 60.0kg at $34. Others are preferred.
4
K J LIHABA
PURPLE, DEEP SLATE BLUE STAR,SLEEVES,PURPLE STARS, DEEP SLATE BLUE CAP,PURPLE STAR
7 69213 TIME FOR CHARITY
F BRONKHORST
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley & Mrs J Andalaft
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Royal Horizon with 52.5kg at $9. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track July 31 over 1000m defeating Deal Maker with 52.5kg at $6.50. Put the writing on the wall last time.
8
J R SYSTER
SILVER, SHOCKING PINK FLEUR DE LIS, COLLAR AND CUFFS, STRIPED SLEEVES AND STRIPED CAP, SHOCKING PINK PEAK
8 79744 MICKE'S BOMB
F BRONKHORST
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mr C J Potgieter & Dr M Taljaardt
At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on August 14 over 1000m, 5 len behind Faithful Neo with 54.5kg at $13.50. The race before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 9 over 1160m, 1.75 len behind Western Wishes with 54.5kg at $8.50. Can do much better.
9
CALVIN HABIB
WHITE, BLACK DIABLO, COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS, WHITE CAP,BLACK QUARTERS
9 88x09 KYLIE'S ANGEL
COERIE LENSLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 50.0KG
Mr G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jet Cat carrying 52.0kg at $41. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on August 7 over 1000m, 13 len behind Sea Wolf carrying 48.5kg at $51. Might just find this a bit too tough.
3
CHASE MAUJEAN
PURPLE, DEEP SLATE BLUE STAR,SLEEVES,PURPLE STARS, DEEP SLATE BLUE CAP,PURPLE STAR