SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE   11 Jul 2026
 
GOING: G

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Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 16)    

Looks a solid tempo with Thoonsil finding the front. DOCTOR STRANGELOVE (9) was an emphatic winner last time over 2000m at Turffontein Inside with today's rider Calvin Habib engaged. Has been in super form this campaign, finishing in the money at each of his three starts. Expected to be in the finish. HEAL AND SOUL (6) was fresh from a break of five months last start when beaten 2 lengths into third over 1450m at Vaal. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Among the leading chances. PAGE BOY (2) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at Vaal with a win over 2000m at Turffontein Inside a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by a neck. Looks well placed so expect another big run. FUTUREWOLFF (4) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fourth over 2400m at Vaal, beaten 6 lengths. Best figures measure up so deserves another chance.
1 87158 MOUNT ETNA
FANIE BRONKHORST
5YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Dr M Taljaardt
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 2000m, 3 len behind Into Dancing carrying 51.2kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 7 at Vaal on May 14 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Juliet Tango with 51.3kg at $9. Might need easier race.
5
JACEY BOTES
LIME, MEDIUM BLUE DIABLO, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, LIME CHEVRONS, MEDIUM BLUE CAP, LIME DIAMOND
2 1x351 PAGE BOY
SEAN TARRY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
WERNARS FAMILY
Last start won by a neck at Turffontein Inside June 29 over 2000m defeating Prince Of Kildare carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at Vaal on May 26 over 1800m, 3 len behind Boundless Love carrying 57.5kg at $9. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
7
KEAGAN DE MELO
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS, COLLAR, WHITE STRIPES CAP
3 65161 THOONSIL
MANO PANDARAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
MR M PANDARAM
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at Greyville All Weather June 3 over 2000m defeating Blizzardboy carrying 55.5kg at $17. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 16 over 2000m, 8 len behind Instant Attraction with 59kg at $5. Racing well and can win again.
6
KAIDAN BREWER
MEDIUM BLUE,YELLOW BAND,SLEEVES,MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS ,BLACK CAP,YELLOW STRIPES
4 37114 FUTUREWOLFF
HEATHER E ADAMSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
MRS H E ADAMSON
Racing well recently. Comes off a 51 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Vaal on May 21 over 2400m, 6 len behind Bellerophon with 57kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; won by 2 len at Vaal April 21 over 2400m defeating Battleground with 54.5kg at $5. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
3
MUZI YENI
AQUA, NAVY FLEUR DE LYS, ARMBANDS, AQUA CAP, NAVY STAR CAP
5 7x89x DUAL PROPHECY
JOE SOMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
ANOA (PTY) LTD (NOM: ANDRIA DANNHAUSER), MESSRS A C PREDDY, J A SOMA & MS S WILSON
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track April 28 over 1600m, 14 len behind Fire Storm with 57.5kg at $67. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Vaal March 31 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 55.1kg at $51. Needs more time.
2
MICKAELLE MICHEL
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE SPOTS,MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,MEDIUM BLUE CAP,WHITE SPOTS
6 933x3 HEAL AND SOUL
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
MR P M MURUGASA
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Vaal on June 25 over 1450m, 2 len behind Never Never Land carrying 58kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Kenilworth on April 16 2025 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Chasingtherainbow with 60kg at $11. Strong return and extra trip a plus. Among the top chances.
1
CALLAN MURRAY
LIME,BLACK EPAULETTES,MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,COLLAR, BLACK POM POM
7 03925 EIGER SANCTION
ST JOHN GRAY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MR ST JOHN D GRAY
Last start 5th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Page Boy carrying 55kg at $13.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Vaal on June 25 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Mount Darwin carrying 62kg at $9. This is well within his grasp.
8
DIVESH RAMKHALAWON
LIME, WHITE FIVE CIRCLES, LIME CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
8 31790 WE ARE THE LOGANS
BRETT WEBBER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs J W Webber & F Swart
At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 2000m, 11 len behind Page Boy carrying 55kg at $51. The run before that 9th of 13 at Vaal on June 18 over 2400m, 9 len behind Repetition with 61kg at $26. Fully tested.
9
CHASE MAUJEAN
WHITE, ORANGE STARS, SKY BLUE STARS STRIPE, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, ORANGE STRIPES, WHITE CAP, ORANGE STARS
9 331 DOCTOR STRANGELOVE
ALEC LAIRD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MESSRS G A BASEL, L CLARK, G C CORNWALL & J GERBER
Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start won by 2.5 len at Turffontein Inside June 11 over 2000m defeating Epidaurus with 60kg at $3.80. Before that 3rd of 11 at Vaal on May 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sky Pilot carrying 60kg at $6. Off the mark with an easy win last time. Has upside and is a top winning chance again.
4
CALVIN HABIB
WHITE,BLACK CHECKS,PURPLE SLEEVES,BLACK,WHITE CHECKS CAP,PURPLE PEAK