SAF - GREYVILLE 10 May 2025
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KRA CUP 1000m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 27) |
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Lots of speed predominantly from Luhamba Phambili, King Regent and Ziyasha. WINTER GREETING (3) has had two runs since a break, the latest a sixth over 1160m at Group 2 level at Turffontein Standside, beaten 9 lengths. Generally runs well third up from a spell so she looks the testing material. LUHAMBA PHAMBILI (2) turned in a sound effort last time but found a couple better at Scottsville over 1100m, beaten 0.6 lengths. Is going okay this campaign, recording two wins and three minor placings from eight starts. Among the leading chances. ZIYASHA (7) is back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Scored a determined win at his final run last preparation at Kenilworth over 1100m. Sure to make his presence felt. FUTURE VARIETY (9) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fifth over 1100m at Kenilworth. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better.
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THE ABDICATOR
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Mr T Gujadhur Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 7 at Durbanville on March 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Nordic Chief carrying 60kg at $2.80. Second-up 4th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 400m, long-neck behind Warrior Of Royalty with 58kg at $3.80. Forward showing expected. |
1 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 2 | 17933 |
LUHAMBA PHAMBILI
G VAN ZYL (JNR) 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Scottsville on April 27 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind O'Tenikwa carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Scottsville on March 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Kalahari Roller with 60.0kg at $5.50. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time. |
2 SEAN VEALE |
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| 3 | 40x76 |
WINTER GREETING
SEAN TARRY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Lammerskraal Stud Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on March 22 over 1160m, 10 len behind Mount Pilatus carrying 58kg at $34. Second-up 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside in G2 on April 26 over 1160m, 9 len behind Mia Moo carrying 60kg at $41. Expected to perform well. |
3 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 4 | 1x935 |
BOURBON WARRIOR
YOGAS GOVENDER 3YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Messrs Y Naidoo, K M Chetty & D P Pillay Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track in the G3 The Byerley Turk on March 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Oxalis Gold with 57kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Scottsville on February 16 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Licence To Thrill carrying 58kg at $11. Nice alley and worth including. |
4 MUZI YENI |
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| 5 | 83512 |
AFRICAN SKYLINE
GARTH PULLER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss C A E Steele, Messrs G C Kalil, G B Puller & A S Tombe Going well. Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, long-neck behind Teflon Man with 55.5kg at $13.50. Before that won by a neck at Scottsville February 16 over 1500m defeating Field Marshal carrying 55kg at $7.50. In the finish last time and is a player. |
5 SERINO MOODLEY |
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KING REGENT
GLEN KOTZEN 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Miss G Burg & Mr M J T Wickens Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Kenilworth in the G1 Cape Flying Championship January 25 over 1000m, 99 len behind Gimme A Prince with 60kg at $67. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Kenilworth in the G1 Queen's Plate January 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind One Stripe carrying 60kg at $101. Top hope if back in good order. |
6 DENNIS SCHWARZ |
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ZIYASHA
CLINTON BINDA 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Hollywood Racing (formerly Hollywood Syndicate) Resuming after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation by nose Kenilworth November 23 over 1100m defeating Meu Capitano with 62kg at $41. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Durbanville October 12 over 1000m, 3 len behind Seeking The Stars carrying 61.5kg at $4.30. Should be right in the finish. |
7 RAYMOND DANIELSON |
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HITHEMHARDSUNSHINE
ALYSON WRIGHT 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at Scottsville on April 27 over 1100m, 19 len behind O'Tenikwa with 59kg at $67. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Scottsville on January 12 over 1100m, 6 len behind Captain Bombshell with 61kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten. |
8 ATHANDIWE MGUDLWA |
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| 9 | 46775 |
FUTURE VARIETY
C L BASS-ROBINSON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Bass Racing (Pty) Ltd T/A Centenary Syndicate Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Kenilworth on March 16 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Gem King with 61.5kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 9 at Kenilworth in G2 on February 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gimme A Prince carrying 58kg at $67. Must be respected. |
9 JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE |
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| 10 | 45x09 |
NO FILTER
TIENIE PRINSLOO 4YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Mr Z Kirsten Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 12 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Computaform Sprint on March 29 over 1000m, 13 len behind William Robertson with 57.5kg at $101. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on May 3 over 400m, 2.5 len behind Warrior Of Royalty carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Wide draw too testing. |
10 J BOTES |
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| 11 | 3996x |
PONTE PIETRA
DEAN KANNEMEYER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs B D Airey, S Ferguson & Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Kenilworth December 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind The Real Prince with 59.5kg at $67. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Kenilworth February 24 2024 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Royal Aussie carrying 54kg at $11. Will need this run. |
11 CALVIN HABIB |
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