SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE 16 May 2026
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PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MIDDLE STAKES 1600m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 20) |
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Expecting a strong pace headed by Robert Browning, Willy Meet Again and Tommy Shelby. Even race where TINTIN (10) turned in a modest performance when ninth last time out over 1400m at Greyville, beaten 4.5 lengths. First try at the mile but seems to go best here. Won three on end before a fair run last time. Draws well and is a strong winning chance. WILLY MEET AGAIN (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fifth. Not far away in stronger company last few. Goes well course and distance. ERROL FLYNN (6) is a talented gelding whohasn;t raced since finishing ninth behind Grand Empire over 1800m in the G1 SA Classic at this track. Resuming in far easier and did win only try course and distance. Expect a bold showing. THE PLAYBOY BOMBER (8) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at Vaal two starts back then landed the prize by 0.9 lengths last time out over 2000m at Turffontein Inside. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
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| 1 | 90831 |
KING'S EXPRESS
FABIAN HABIB 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Racing well recently. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at Turffontein Inside April 9 over 1600m defeating Money Heist carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 3 len behind Choisaanada carrying 54kg at $67. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
7 RACHEL VENNIKER |
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| 2 | 6x36x |
BUSTER BARNES
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Centaur Syndicate (Nom: Mr C J Danckwerts) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Vaal January 24 over 1800m, 3 len behind Aristotle carrying 55kg at $5.50. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track January 11 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Pressonregardless with 53.5kg at $21. Don't underestimate. |
5 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 3 | 41780 |
TOMMY SHELBY
FABIAN HABIB 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mr M G Bothma Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track in the G2 SA Derby on April 4 over 2450m, 19 len behind Curious Girl with 60kg at $41. Before that 8th of 13 at this track in LR on March 14 over 2000m, 5 len behind Diogenes with 60kg at $21. Will be tested. |
9 JASON GATES |
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| 4 | 32565 |
WILLY MEET AGAIN
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG Mr D Shawe At the latest run second last in a small field at this track on April 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pressonregardless with 54kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Acacia Handicap on March 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Care Forgot with 58kg at $6. Not far away in stronger company last few. Goes well course and distance. |
10 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 5 | 07144 |
BIRTHRIGHT
ALEC LAIRD 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs G C Cornwall, L Clark & J P Rey Racing well recently. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Scottsville in LR on April 5 over 1750m, 3.5 len behind Field Marshal carrying 53.5kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 10 at Vaal on March 5 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Open Highway with 58kg at $6.50. Nice alley and worth including. |
4 JARRYD PENNY |
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| 6 | x119x |
ERROL FLYNN
JOE SOMA 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Wernars Family, D Chinsammy & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track in the G1 SA Classic March 7 over 1800m, 28 len behind Grand Empire with 60kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. Vaal January 8 over 1450m defeating Highwayman Harry carrying 59kg at $8. Resuming in far easier and did win only try course and distance. Expect a bold showing. |
12 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 7 | 90x7x |
LA MOOHAL
TYRONE ZACKEY 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 7 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Grand Empire carrying 58.5kg at $81. When resuming last campaign 9th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 2025 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind King's Express with 59.5kg at $6.50. Needs more time. |
11 CALVIN NGCOBO |
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| 8 | 51221 |
THE PLAYBOY BOMBER
ALEC LAIRD 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr G C Cornwall Recent form sound. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start won by 0.9 len at Turffontein Inside April 9 over 2000m defeating Royal Edition with 54kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 10 at Vaal on March 5 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Open Highway carrying 54kg at $6. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes. |
6 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 9 | x4400 |
APACHE SON
TYRONE ZACKEY 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1500m, 20 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 54kg at $17. The race before that ran last of 13 at this track in LR on March 14 over 2400m, 23 len behind Daimyo with 53kg at $41. Impossible to entertain. |
8 MXOLISI MBUTO |
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| 10 | 21119 |
TINTIN
SEAN TARRY 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Glistian (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J da Mata), Soccershop (Nom: Mr Lance M Michael) & Mr M D Ragavan Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Greyville on April 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Roland Garros carrying 50kg at $6. Before that won by 1.4 len at Turffontein Inside March 12 over 1450m on a rain affected track defeating Got The Feeling with 53kg at $1.50. First try at the mile but seems to go best here. Won three on end before a fair run last time. Draws well and is a strong winning chance. |
3 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 11 | 12437 |
ROBERT BROWNING
TYRONE ZACKEY 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos Last start ran last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Boundless Love with 60.5kg at $9.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on April 9 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind The Playboy Bomber with 54kg at $8. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better. |
2 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 12 | x3746 |
DARK SILVER
ALEC LAIRD 5YO GREY GELDING 52.0KG Messrs G A Basel, L Clark & W Volschenk Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1600m, 8 len behind Fire Storm with 60kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1600m, 3 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Fully tested on his recent run. |
1 JACEY BOTES |
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