COENIE STRYDOM MR 80 HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 30) |
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Plenty of early pace on show, particularly from Super Awesome, Dr Faustus and Key News. WOLF MOUNTAIN (5) ran a good race when second over 1450m on this course last time. He raced from a handy position before getting caught late. He would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. From pole position, he should be the one to beat. KEY NEWS (3) fought on gamely when third over 1160m on the Standside course last time out. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He has been gelded since that outing which may have done the trick. Each way. PRINCE OF KILDARE (8) was an easy winner of his last start over this distance at the Vaal. She has plenty of scope and Muzi Yeni retains the ride. They are good enough to win again. ZANTHAR (6) ran a fair race in his post-maiden effort on the Greyville poly track. It is encouraging that Gavin Lerena steps back into the saddle and if jumping on terms, he can figure in the finish again.
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SUPER AWESOME
ROY MAGNER 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mr A L Williams Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside July 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Chyavana with 53.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at this track May 4 2023 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Princeofgreen with 60kg at $76. Faces a tough essay. |
8 DIEGO DE GOUVEIA |
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2 | x9x67 |
DR FAUSTUS
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 39 days. First-up ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on July 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Chyavana with 56.5kg at $13.50. Second-up 7th of 9 at Vaal on August 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cian The Conqueror carrying 54kg at $17. Fully tested on his recent run. |
5 K MATSUNYANE |
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3 | 103x |
KEY NEWS
A P PETER 3YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Mr Y Langevin & Mrs M J Langevin Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Turffontein Standside July 27 over 1160m, 3 len behind Taxi To The Moon with 60kg at $4.30. At his first start won by 0.9 len this track May 23 over 1200m defeating Rondebosch with 60kg at $9. Could prove too smart for these. |
4 CALVIN HABIB |
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4 | 2421x |
THERES A LIGHT
ROY MAGNER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr J E Finlayson Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by 1.75 len Turffontein Standside June 30 over 1400m defeating Pressonregardless carrying 60kg at $3.50. On debut second of 7 at Vaal September 14 2023 over 1200m, a neck behind Duke Of Rock carrying 58kg at $34. Definite top-three contender. |
2 T MAYHEW |
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5 | 215x2 |
WOLF MOUNTAIN
MIKE DE KOCK 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha) Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at this track on September 14 over 1450m, long-neck behind Run For Cover carrying 56kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Vaal on May 16 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind French Bolt carrying 60kg at $1.40. Improver who is an excellent winning chance. |
1 PIERE STRYDOM |
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6 | 2x515 |
ZANTHAR
MIKE AZZIE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Triple A Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A A Azzie) Useful gelding. Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Greyville All Weather on August 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Soho Star with 59kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Standside July 20 over 1160m defeating Choisaanada with 57kg at $3. Expected to go well. |
3 GAVIN LERENA |
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7 | 41x47 |
FRENCH IMPACT
ROBBIE SAGE 4YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG Mr Colin Bird Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at this track on August 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Coming In Hot with 60kg at $2.40. Second-up ran last of 7 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Turbo Power with 57.5kg at $6. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
9 K A BREWER |
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8 | 42241 |
PRINCE OF KILDARE
B B RUITERS 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mr Barry Marais Racing well. At the latest run favourite; won by 4.5 len at Vaal September 12 over 1200m defeating King Of Numbers with 52kg at $2.10. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on August 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lead The Charge carrying 57.5kg at $13.50. Racing well and can win again. |
6 MUZI YENI |
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9 | 01319 |
NAZARE
C DAWSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Messrs Suven Govender, M A Currie & D Pather Useful type. Comes here off a 60-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Vaal on July 30 over 1300m, 21 len behind Rock Of Bismantova carrying 58kg at $3.80. The run before that favourite; won by a long-neck at this track June 27 over 1200m defeating Dancing Dora carrying 61.5kg at $3.30. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
7 RAYMOND DANIELSON |