SAF - TURFFONTEIN INSIDE 04 Oct 2025
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BETWAY GRADUATION PLATE 1200m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 23) |
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Strong tempo assured with Romilly, Aristotle and Salenio Peninsula rolling to the front. Lots of talent engaged in this. MIAMI MOUNTAIN (10) was runner-up on debut then scored as favourite at Vaal last time over this journey. Has good upside and the inside draw here. Goes close again. ROMILLY (9) was put away after an all the way win here on debut. Low draw for return and expecting a bold sight again. ARISTOTLE (1) was Grade 2 placed at a mile last campaign but has a win and two minors from three starts fresh. Classy and will go close in this. ZALATORIS (5) was a Grade 2 winner this trip before a break. Won only try course and distance and also won only start fresh. Top chance if overcomes the draw.
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| 1 | 3922x |
ARISTOTLE
ALEC LAIRD 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs K P Nagendran & R V Norton & Mrs C Nagendran Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Turffontein Standside April 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Royal Force with 60kg at $2.40. Previously first up; third of 11 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Gauteng Guineas February 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Parisian Walkway with 60kg at $21. Consistent type with a good fresh record. One of the leading chances this class. |
6 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 2 | 64x58 |
LEAD THE CHARGE
MIKE AZZIE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Messrs B G Gardner, L M Nestadt, Mrs J P Gardner & Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at this track on July 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Chyavana with 60kg at $6.50. Last start ran last of 8 at Vaal on August 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Quantum Theory with 54.5kg at $26. Will need to find plenty of improvement. |
8 G SAMO-BURTHIA |
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| 3 | 1200x |
CHARMING CHEETAH
R KLAASEN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, S S Pooe & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Greyville in the G1 Premier's Champion Stakes July 27 over 1600m, 8 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 60kg at $26. On debut won by neck Turffontein Standside March 1 over 1000m defeating One Fine Winter carrying 57kg at $67. Grade 1 placed this trip three back and did win only try fresh. Can return with a bold run. |
5 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 4 | 3211x |
GOLDEN WARRIOR
ALSON NDZILANA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 59.0KG Ms J Motaung Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 1.3 len this track June 26 over 1600m defeating Zalatoris carrying 60kg at $4. On debut third of 9 at Turffontein Standside February 24 over 1160m, 5 len behind Arashi carrying 60kg at $17. Honest colt sure to be improved off first campaign. Has the ability to run well. |
9 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 5 | 2521x |
ZALATORIS
PAUL MATCHETT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since winning by neck Greyville G2 Umkhomazi Stakes July 27 over 1200m defeating Shadowfax carrying 60kg at $8. On debut to post a big 3.5 len win. This track April 27 over 1200m defeating Balule carrying 60kg at $13.50. Talented type who won only try course and distance and also won only start fresh. Top chance if overcomes the draw. |
10 R A VENNIKER |
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| 6 | 20x0x |
SALENIO PENINSULA
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO GREY FILLY 57.0KG Wernars Family Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1160m, 12 len behind Just Be Lekker carrying 54.5kg at $7. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Standside July 27 2024 over 1000m defeating Autumn Var carrying 57kg at $4. Has won fresh but prefer to see how she returns. |
2 LOUIS NHLAPO |
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| 7 | 4304x |
ZANTHAR
MIKE AZZIE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Triple A Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A A Azzie) Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Turffontein Standside July 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Argo Alley with 53kg at $13.50. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Turffontein Standside July 7 2024 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mount Pinatubo with 55kg at $13.50. Unlikely to threaten. |
7 J GATES |
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| 8 | 0850x |
WILD AT WAR
C DAWSON 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr S Conway Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at this track May 8 over 1450m, 18 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 60kg at $34. Previously first up; second of 14 at this track in the G2 October 5 over 1450m, 1.5 len behind Back In Business carrying 50.5kg at $67. Marginal prospects. |
4 P MXOLI |
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| 9 | 1x |
ROMILLY
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Wernars Family & R M Sewgoolam Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 2 len at this track July 10 over 1200m defeating Blushing Bloom with 60kg at $3. Led throughout here to win on debut then put away. Low draw and expect a forward showing. |
3 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 10 | 21 |
MIAMI MOUNTAIN
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on August 23 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Banyan carrying 58kg at $3.30. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Vaal September 18 over 1200m defeating Trajanus with 60kg at $1.90. Promising type drawn the inside and expected to go close. |
1 CALLAN MURRAY |
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