SAF - VAAL   20 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

BOOK FOR JULY DAY IN JOZI 0116811796 MR 96 HANDICAP 1800m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 24)   3.5m back straight to 5m on the bend with a 5m spur at 600mark; Start forward of zero: 11m  

Good pace early on with Whafeef and Medlers Tart showing out with Duke Of Sussex also applying pressure from an outside gate. ANOTHER LEVEL (5) has shown good signs of a form return in his last two starts. He stayed on when fourth over 1400m last time. He won his only attempt on this course. He should have no issues with the rise to 1800m and can return to winning form. THE BRIEF (6) was an easy winner of his last start over 2000m at Turffontein. He has won twice and finished second once from five starts over this distance. He does have a wide draw of 12 to overcome, but S'manga Khumalo retains the ride and he should give him all the necessary assistance needed from the saddle. WHAFEEF (1) should have finished closer to the winner last time as he clipped heels at the 700m mark. He has won once, finished second once and third once from four starts on this course. With luck in the running should finish in the money. MILLAHUE (11) was below par last time when finishing fifth over 2000m at this track but he has a solid record at the third run in. One of the chances based on his best recent efforts.
1 0675x WHAFEEF
STUART PETTIGREW
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr W H Ackerman
Group 3 placegetter. Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Turffontein Standside April 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bingwa with 52kg at $9.50. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Turffontein Standside October 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Silent War with 57.0kg at $21. Definite winning hope.
3
B PLAATJIES
WHITE, BLACK STRIPE, RED BRACES, WHITE sleeves,BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS , BLACK CAP, WHITE QUARTERS, RED PEAK, BLACK COLLAR
2 8312x MEDLERS TART
A P PETER
4YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Mr Y Langevin & Mrs M J Langevin
Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Fairview April 5 over 2800m, 1.3 len behind Zatara Magic carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Fairview November 5 over 2400m, 12 len behind Flower Of Saigon with 59.5kg at $11. Expect a forward showing.
2
CALVIN HABIB
DARK BLUE, ORANGE DISC, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, ORANGE SPOTS, DARK BLUE CAP, ORANGE SPOTS
3 009x0 DUKE OF SUSSEX
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr D Shawe
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tsar Bomba carrying 60kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on September 16 over 2000m, 7 len behind River Romeo with 52kg at $9. Needs more time.
9
CRAIG ZACKEY
Orange, black stars, orange sleeves, black seams, orange cap, black stars and peak
4 13908 TWIN TURBO
F P HABIB
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Messrs J A Habib, W G Jackson, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on May 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Bingwa with 50kg at $21. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on April 9 over 1800m, 9 len behind Total Surrender with 60kg at $17. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
DENNIS SCHWARZ
White, black sash, pink diamond, blue heart, red cap
5 09054 ANOTHER LEVEL
C DAWSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs Suven Govender, J Jacobi, S L Moodley, T G Teegler & Ralphs Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Miss K Ralphs)
Useful gelding. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Tsar Bomba with 59kg at $13.50. The run before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on April 20 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Money Heist with 60kg at $21. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
5
CHASE MAUJEAN
Black, yellow green star, hooped sleeves and cap
6 51421 THE BRIEF
ROBBIE SAGE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Monty Racing (Pty) Ltd
Recent form sound. Last start won by 3.5 len at Turffontein Standside May 30 over 2000m defeating Mount Darwin carrying 59kg at $6. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on May 2 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Master Ariano with 58.5kg at $7. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
11
S'MANGA KHUMALO
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES AND COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STARS, RED CAP, WHITE HOOPS
7 9990x TOP SAIL
PAUL MATCHETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Turffontein Standside April 6 over 2850m, 37 len behind Rule Book with 50kg at $101. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside February 10 over 1160m, 20 len behind I Am Giant carrying 58kg at $41. Looks up against it.
6
M K KATJEDI
DARK GREEN, MAROON VEE, STRIPE, DARK GREEN BIB, WHITE SLEEVES, DARK GREEN HOOPS, MAROON ARMBAND, DARK GREEN AND WHITE STRIPED CAP
8 75208 GEORGE HANDEL
F BRONKHORST
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr F Bronkhorst, Jan & Linda Stekhoven
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 30 over 2000m, 12 len behind The Brief carrying 61kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 SA Derby on April 6 over 2450m, 36 len behind Purple Pitcher carrying 60kg at $34. Prepared to risk today.
1
MUZI YENI
AQUA BLUE, WHITE STARS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, AQUA BLUE CAP, RED COLLAR
9 24673 BATTLEGROUND
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 27 over 3200m, 2 len behind Crimson King with 50kg at $34. Before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 23 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Viva Brazil carrying 54kg at $51. Has the ability to be in the finish.
4
K A BREWER
BLUE, WHITE SQUARE, BLUE SLEEVES, CAP
10 71x39 IMPERIAL MASTER
STUART PETTIGREW
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs I Snyman, R Pettigrew & C Narayansami
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 21 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Joker Man with 56kg at $41. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on May 9 over 2000m, 10 len behind Sugar Blast with 56kg at $26. Expect improvement on recent effort.
1
J R SYSTER
WHITE, RED BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
11 x9x35 MILLAHUE
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs S R Bailey, Andre Fouche, A Joannides, M Liontarides, W Pirzl, J Vermaak, D C Stonebridge, T M Themba & Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. First-up 3rd of 11 at this track on April 9 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Total Surrender with 56.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at this track on May 9 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sugar Blast with 56kg at $6.50. Racing well. Top prospects.
7
GAVIN LERENA
YELLOW GREEN, RED VEE, RED SLEEVES,YELLOW GREEN HALVED, RED CAP,YELLOW GREEN QUARTERS
12 61468 SUPREME DANCE
BRETT WARREN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs Brett Warren & Grant Mower
Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at this track on May 9 over 2000m, 8 len behind Sugar Blast carrying 56kg at $15. Before that 6th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on April 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind Judgement Day with 61.5kg at $15. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
12
DIEGO DE GOUVEIA
ORANGE, SLEEVES, WHITE SEAMS, WHITE CAP
13 38200 POORLITTLERICHGIRL
BRETT CRAWFORD
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hollywood Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Useful type. Most recently second last of 13 at Scottsville on June 1 over 2400m, 9 len behind Vihaan's Bomb with 60kg at $13.50. Before that 10th of 16 at Greyville on May 11 over 2000m, 5 len behind Saartjie with 55.5kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
8
K MATSUNYANE
YELLOW, PURPLE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR