SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE 12 Apr 2025
GOING: G
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DAVE BULLOCK, DOUGLAS ROPER, SIMON RAHILLY, LAWRENCE RILEY MR 106 HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 24) |
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Plenty of pressure on from the outset.
ONE FELL SWOOP (7) closed off her last race here strongly nearly 7 weeks ago when finishing runner-up by a neck, and is closing in on an overdue win. A good draw makes her the one to beat. DREAMLAND (1) stuck on gamely when finishing third here 3 weeks ago. He drops back to 1000m and can take this out. YAMADORI (8) fought on gamely to finish second on the inside course here a month ago. He was only beaten by a nose that day and likes to race on the pace. He has 3kg less to carry this time, and can see it through. COSMIC STAR (4) was sent for a spell after finishing second by a nose on this track in the spring. He comes to hand quickly and has top hoop S'Manga Khumalo in the saddle this time. Any market support is worth following.
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| 1 | 56103 |
DREAMLAND
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Useful gelding. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on March 22 over 1160m, 1.75 len behind Mount Pilatus with 57.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 10th of 15 at this track in G3 on March 1 over 1000m, 8 len behind William Robertson with 56kg at $17. Progressing well and a win is on the cards. |
8 G SAMO-BURTHIA |
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| 2 | 10x9x |
READY TO CHARGE
MIKE AZZIE 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs J P Gardner, Messrs B G Gardner, G Morris & L M Nestadt Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on August 31 over 1200m, 9 len behind Back In Business carrying 59kg at $26. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.75 len at Vaal April 20 2023 over 1100m defeating Captain Wara with 60kg at $5. Unlikely to threaten. |
7 PIERE STRYDOM |
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| 3 | 349x0 |
SHELDON
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months second last of 15 at this track in G3 on March 1 over 1000m, 18 len behind William Robertson carrying 56kg at $76. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on September 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Dyce carrying 58kg at $21. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
2 HENNIE GREYLING |
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| 4 | x352x |
COSMIC STAR
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, Jagessar Limited (Nom: Mr Alan Cooper) & Maine Chance Farms (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Dr W A & Mrs N Jacobs) Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track November 15 over 1000m, a nose behind Halberdier with 62kg at $2.80. First up last campaign third of 10 at Turffontein Inside September 14 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Dyce with 52kg at $5. Can return with a bold run. |
6 S'MANGA KHUMALO |
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| 5 | 03328 |
MAGIC TATTOO
SEAN TARRY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd & Mr G E Stein Useful type. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 15 at this track in G3 on March 1 over 1000m, 7 len behind William Robertson with 54kg at $34. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on February 1 over 1000m, head behind Dreamland carrying 53.5kg at $17. Can improve on recent efforts. |
1 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 6 | 1801x |
CHYAVANA
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, H Willson & Mr L W & Mrs N J Evered-Hall Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len this track November 2 over 1000m defeating Taxi To The Moon carrying 55kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at this track May 18 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Thunderstruck with 50kg at $26. Don't dismiss lightly. |
4 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 7 | x0432 |
ONE FELL SWOOP
A P PETER 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Mrs S Viljoen Form hard to fault. Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on February 24 over 1000m, long-neck behind Night Vigil carrying 59.5kg at $4. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1160m, 0.6 len behind Mercantour carrying 60.5kg at $11. Made headway last time. Top chance. |
3 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 8 | 44312 |
YAMADORI
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Joannides,D C Stonebridge,Mr&Mrs C R Stonebridge,MGAS Bloodstock(J , S , A & T Ferreira,J P Lubbe,J Martino,F Osmanllari,F De Beer & D van Tonder) Useful gelding. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1000m, nose behind Taxi To The Moon with 60kg at $2.80. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track February 15 over 1000m defeating Bob's Your Uncle carrying 58kg at $4.80. With a little improvement can take this out. |
5 P MXOLI |
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