SAF - TURFFONTEIN INSIDE   28 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

COENIE STRYDOM MR 80 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 30)    

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.
1 2485x 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
Black, white fleur de lys, orange collar and sleeves, white CAP black striped
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
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK COLLAR AND CUFFS, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED CAP
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
NAVY, ORANGE DISC, SPOTS SLEEVES, SPOTS CAP
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
lime,yellow vee,lime sleeves,yellow chevrons,lime cap,yellow QUARTERED
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
SILVER, NAVY BLUE EPAULETTES, SLEEVES, CAP , SILVER SPOTS
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
WHITE, NAVY BRACES, NAVY COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, NAVY DIAMOND CAP
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
BLACK, RED VEE, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CAP
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
DAYGLO YELLOW, SHOCKING PINK CROSS AND SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, BLACK POM POM
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
BLACK, yellow green STAR, black sleeves,yellow green HOOPs,black cap,yellow green HOOPS