SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

CONGRATULATIONS SEAN TARRY ON YOUR JULY DAY WINNER MR 72 HANDICAP 2000m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 17)    

Molotov Cocktail, Dual Prophecy and Vava Vegas to roll forward and set up a solid tempo. DUAL PROPHECY (3) stayed on well at the finish when third of 13 over this course and distance last time. He is having his peak run today and will be cherry-ripe. Callan Murray takes the ride and he may be able to get the best out of him when it matters most. MOLOTOV COCKTAIL (1) made the expected natural improvement when winning his last start over 1600m on the Vaal Classic course. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He takes on stronger rivals but has plenty of scope and should be up to the task at hand. STORM AHEAD (6) is better than his last start run over 2400m would suggest. His form prior to that outing was consistent. Has to be respected. VOLTE FACE (4) stayed on well when second over 1800m at the Vaal last time. He would have come on from the run and will strip much fitter. He is likely to be settled near the rear of the field from his wide draw and will be running on.
1 51 MOLOTOV COCKTAIL
JAMES CRAWFORD
3YO  GREY  GELDING 61.0KG
Alac (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr A L A Crabbia)
Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 11 at Vaal on April 17 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Crescendo carrying 60kg at $13.50. Second-up favourite; won by a long-neck at Vaal May 15 over 1600m defeating Phil The Fluter with 60kg at $3.30. Should be right in the finish.
4
GAVIN LERENA
BLACK,RED MALTESE CROSS,SLEEVES,RED CAP,BLACK PEAK
2 78697 PANNING GOLD
ALSON NDZILANA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on June 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Clarkson carrying 62.5kg at $51. The run before that 9th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 1600m, 9 len behind Lady Sabrina carrying 57.5kg at $21. Has to find a few lengths.
3
MUZI YENI
SILVER, NAVY EPAULETTES, NAVY SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, SILVER SPOTS CAP
3 36x63 DUAL PROPHECY
JOE SOMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
ANOA (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Andria Dannhauser), Messrs A C Preddy, J A Soma & Ms S Wilson
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at this track on May 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind The Ultimate King with 59.5kg at $34. Second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on June 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 56.5kg at $17. Capable of a strong showing.
6
CALLAN MURRAY
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE SPOTS,MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,MEDIUM BLUE CAP,WHITE SPOTS
4 x60x2 VOLTE FACE
H VAN DER WESTHUIZEN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs W van der Westhuizen
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 10 at Vaal on June 19 over 1800m, 2 len behind Art Nouveau with 59kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Vaal on November 21 over 1600m, 99 len behind Bacchus carrying 55.5kg at $81. Don't underestimate.
12
J R SYSTER
MEDIUM BLUE, SILVER DIAMOND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, SILVER CAP
5 53347 FLAG BEARER
F BRONKHORST
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr F Bronkhorst
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on July 6 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Rosy Lemon carrying 56kg at $3.80. The run before that 4th in a small field at Vaal on June 19 over 2400m, 11 len behind Cartagena carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
1
CALVIN HABIB
TURQUOISE, WHITE STARS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, TURQUOISE CAP, RED COLLAR
6 22336 STORM AHEAD
F BRONKHORST
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs R C Nell & F Bronkhorst
Most recently 6th of 9 at Vaal on July 3 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 53.5kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at Vaal on June 19 over 1800m, 2 len behind Art Nouveau with 58.5kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
8
S'MANGA KHUMALO
MEDIUM BLUE, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE, RED QUARTERS CAP
7 56x08 VAVA VEGAS
JANNIE BORMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr G R Sadleir
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 16th of 18 at Vaal on June 19 over 1500m, 14 len behind Sovereigns Call carrying 57.5kg at $41. Last start second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on June 26 over 1600m, 8 len behind Clarkson carrying 58.5kg at $76. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
2
M K KATJEDI
SHOCKING PINK, BLACK BAND AND SLEEVES, SHOCKING PINK ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP
8 05368 CARNELO
S M NAIDOO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr A V van der Poel
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 1600m, 9 len behind Lady Sabrina carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 10 at Vaal on May 29 over 1800m, 4 len behind Cartagena with 60kg at $4.30. Will need to lift.
10
K J LIHABA
RED, YELLOW CHECKED DIAMOND CHECKS, STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW DIAMOND ,PEAK
9 23692 GAMER
ST JOHN GRAY
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Vaal on May 29 over 1800m, nose behind Cartagena carrying 58.5kg at $11. The run before that 9th of 11 at Vaal on May 15 over 2000m, 4 len behind Cartagena carrying 59kg at $4. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
13
K MATSUNYANE
LIME, WHITE FIVE CIRCLES, LIME CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
10 79x09 PRETTY IN PEARLS
PAUL MATCHETT
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mr P F Matchett
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 13th of 17 at Vaal on May 29 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sea Shanty with 53.0kg at $126. Last start 9th of 18 at Vaal on June 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind Sovereigns Call carrying 54.0kg at $101. One of the roughies.
7
G DOOKHIT
BLACK, WHITE EPAULETTES, RED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
11 16970 STOP THE TRAFFIC
COERIE LENSLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mr P J Louwrens
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Vaal on June 19 over 1800m, 9 len behind Art Nouveau carrying 52.5kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Lady Sabrina carrying 51.5kg at $51. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
11
P MXOLI
WHITE, DEEP SKY BLUE,RED,WHITE,DEEP SKY BLUE,RED HORIZONTAL RAYS,, RED CAP
12 65593 CIRCLE OF GRACE
CORNE SPIES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Corne Spies Racing (Pty) Ltd, Mr D Dasrath & Mrs C Dasrath, Messrs E R Gertenbach, S Heeramun, X Spies & J M D S Soares
Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on July 6 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Rosy Lemon with 52kg at $8. The start before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on June 26 over 1600m, 8 len behind Clarkson carrying 54.0kg at $26. Has the ability to take this out.
5
J PENNY
YELLOW AND PURPLE CHECKS, CHECKS SLEEVES, YELLOW COLLAR AND CUFFS, purple CHECKED CAP, YELLOW PEAK
13 31090 CITY LIGHTS
F BRONKHORST
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Mr T J Shawe
Most recently ran last of 14 at Vaal on July 3 over 1400m, 18 len behind Royal Horizon carrying 51.5kg at $101. The race before that second last of 10 at Vaal on May 29 over 1800m, 8 len behind Cartagena carrying 57.5kg at $41. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
N NASTILI
YELLOW GREEN,PURPLE DIABLO,COLLAR,YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES,PURPLE CHEVRONS,CAP,YELLOW GREEN DIAMOND CHECK CAP