SAF - TURFFONTEIN INSIDE   20 Feb 2025
 
GOING:

RACING240 FOR RACING. FOR YOU MR 80 HANDICAP 1800m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 14)    

Luthuli, Banha Bridge and One More Star can set the pace. ONE MORE STAR (3) followed up his maiden victory with a good second of 12 over 2000m on the Vaal Classic course last start when resuming from a spell. He set the pace that day before getting outrun late. He is in a good space and in a fitter state may be the one to beat from barrier three. BANHA BRIDGE (2) is better than his last start run over 2400m on the Vaal Classic course when sixth of seven would suggest. He has won once, finished second twice and third once from seven starts over this distance. He jumps from the inside gate and is worth another chance. DIESEL'S SHADOW (5) has consistent form lines to his credit. He won his only attempt over this course and distance. He resumed from a spell over 2000m here last start and finished a game second of nine. He has won second-up previously and can add to that record here. DARK SILVER (4) returned to form with a solid run to finish third of nine over 2000m at this track last start in what was his third run this prep. In the mix.
1 18x67 LUTHULI
F P HABIB
5YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Messrs B D van Laun, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 8 at Vaal on January 21 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind On Target carrying 60.5kg at $17. Second-up ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 8 over 2400m, 30 len behind Marauding Horde carrying 52kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
PIERE STRYDOM
Yellow, green stars, black sleeves, yellow cap
2 85426 BANHA BRIDGE
C DAWSON
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Messrs A J Cohen, D M Cohen & Mrs A J Cohen
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Vaal on January 2 over 2400m, 6 len behind To The Rescue with 59.0kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 2400m, 0.7 len behind Royal Mazarin carrying 60.0kg at $9.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
1
DENNIS SCHWARZ
RED, LIME SASH, LIME AND SILVER STRIPED SLEEVES,RED CAP
3 231x2 ONE MORE STAR
SEAN TARRY
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 59.0KG
Dj Jazzy D Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr C Mooloo) & Mr G M Frank
Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 12 at Vaal on January 16 over 2000m, neck behind Silvano's Song carrying 60kg at $7. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on October 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Potberrie with 58kg at $3.50. Strong winning chance.
3
CRAIG ZACKEY
STEEL BLUE,BLACK SEAMS SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
4 6x283 DARK SILVER
ALEC LAIRD
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Messrs G A Basel, W Volschenk, L Clark & Ms L Fourie & Mr N R Leach
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on February 13 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Immediate Edge with 59kg at $17. The race before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on January 18 over 1600m, 14 len behind Spumante Dolce with 59kg at $7. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
4
DIEGO DE GOUVEIA
BLACK, RED MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CAP, WHITE STRIPES, BLACK PEAK
5 534x2 DIESEL'S SHADOW
ERICO VERDONESE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr & Mrs E R Grace & Mr D D Savadier
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at this track on February 13 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Immediate Edge carrying 58.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on August 3 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Fifth Of July carrying 59kg at $5. Strong winning chance.
5
RAYMOND DANIELSON
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE BRACES, HOOPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP, WHITE PEAK
6 21x66 SAFE SPACE
A P PETER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs A Lang, L H Paletz & D Yutar
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on January 18 over 1600m, 9 len behind Spumante Dolce with 58.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Dance King with 58.5kg at $26. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
CHASE MAUJEAN
YELLOW,BLACK DIAMOND BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
7 36273 AMERICAN REBEL
W MARWING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Dr S J Coetzee
Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Vaal on December 24 over 1600m, 2 len behind Hat Trick Or Treat with 55kg at $21. The run before that second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on November 2 over 1800m, 10 len behind Diwali Rocket with 59.5kg at $11. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
10
RYAN MUNGER
WHITE, LIGHT PINK & GOLD BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK & GOLD DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK CUFFS, GOLD CAP, LIGHT PINK COLLAR
8 138x5 PEARL IN HER CROWN
PAUL MATCHETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Bryan & Taryn Spong
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1450m, 5 len behind Hierkommiebokkie with 52kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Vaal on October 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind We Are The Logans with 55kg at $2.70. Unlikely to threaten.
2
MUZI YENI
BLACK, SHOCKING PINK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, COLLAR, CUFFS, CAP
9 13848 GUY ALEXANDER
COERIE LENSLEY
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mr C J Lensley & Mrs E L Lensley
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, 11 len behind Dance King with 56kg at $41. Before that 4th of 8 at Vaal on January 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind On Target carrying 56kg at $15. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
K MATSUNYANE
RED,WHITE BRACES,WHITE CHECKS SLEEVES,WHITE CHECKS CAP
10 360x1 CHARIOT OF FIRE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Jan & Linda Stekhoven
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at Vaal January 30 over 1500m defeating Spy Story with 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track on September 14 over 1450m, 10 len behind Heather's Boy with 60kg at $13.50. One of the top chances.
8
K A BREWER
YELLOW,PINK SEAMS,PINK SEAMS SLEEVES,PINK QUARTERS CAP