SAF - VAAL   02 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

#YOUCANBETONUS! MR 75 HANDICAP 2400m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 29)    

Genuine tempo with a few of these capable of running them along. DAMOVA (2) ran a good race when second over 2850m at Turffontein last time. She raced from a handy position but found one too good on the day. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. She won her only attempt over this course and distance, may be the one to side with. ROYAL MAZARIN (1) produced a typical second run after a rest last time. He has won once, finished second twice and third once from nine starts over this course and distance. He will be cherry-ripe and is a solid each-way prospect. NUCLEAR FORCE (5) returns from a spell which would have done him the world of good. Two of his four career victories have come over this distance. If not in need of the run, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest. ROYAL MAZARIN (3) did well to place when resuming from a spell at this track two runs but raced below expectations last time over 2850m at Turffontein Standside, finishing sixth. Well placed and can finish in the top-three.
1 x7444 ROMEO'S MAGIC
BRETT WARREN
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Grant Mower & Ms R van Zyl
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 2 over 2850m, 5.5 len behind Enflame carrying 56.5kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 3 over 2400m, 3 len behind Teo Torriatte with 58.5kg at $11. Deserves another chance.
6
RAYMOND DANIELSON
LIME, MAROON DIAMOND, CUFF, LIME CAP, MAROON DIAMOND
2 1x052 DAMOVA
JOE SOMA
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms S Wilson, Messrs T J Dodgen, A C Preddy & J A Soma & ANOA (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Andria Dannhauser)
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 2 over 2850m, 2.25 len behind Enflame carrying 54kg at $17. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on July 24 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Lava Lamp carrying 55.5kg at $9. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
4
CRAIG ZACKEY
TURQUOISE, BROWN MALTESE CROSS, TURQUOISE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
3 48x26 ROYAL MAZARIN
JOE SOMA
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs A C Preddy, S Thorburn, J A Soma & MGAS Bloodstock (Nom: Mr G A Soma)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 9 at this track on July 3 over 2400m, 2 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 56kg at $41. Second-up second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 2 over 2850m, 7 len behind Enflame with 55kg at $17. Genuine chance this time around.
2
CHASE MAUJEAN
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE CAP, WHITE STARS
4 69977 ARLINGTON ACTION
TYRONE ZACKEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 2 over 2850m, 9 len behind Enflame carrying 53.5kg at $101. The run before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 2000m, 12 len behind The Ultimate King with 56kg at $34. Can't recommend.
5
P MXOLI
TURQUOISE, FUCHSIA EPAULETTES, FUCHSIA SLEEVES, TURQUOISE ARMBANDS, FUCHSIA CAP
5 2513x NUCLEAR FORCE
ERICO VERDONESE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs C G Parry & E Verdonese
Resumes. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at this track June 19 over 2400m, 10 len behind Cartagena carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Turffontein Inside October 19 over 2600m, 29 len behind Battleground carrying 50kg at $15. Among the better chances.
5
CALVIN HABIB
TURQUOISE, FUCHSIA FOUR LEAF CLOVER,SLEEVES,FUCHSIA QUARTERS CAP , FUCHSIA PEAK
6 414x8 LADY NOIR
WEIHO MARWING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mr Q H A Koekemoer
Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on August 9 over 2000m, 14 len behind Teo Torriatte with 52kg at $34. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on March 8 over 1160m, 20 len behind King Harald carrying 57kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten.
1
K J LIHABA
SILVER,LIME DIAGONAL HALVES,SILVER SLEEVES,LIME SLEEVES ,LIME CAP, SILVER QUARTERS, LIME COLLAR
7 61924 GOLD DE GRACE
C I JONKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
Mr & Mrs C Jonker
Most recently in a small field at Turffontein Inside on August 23 over 3000m, 34 len behind Mo Ment carrying 47.5kg at $21. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on August 7 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Stop The Traffic with 55kg at $41. Others going much better leading into this.
3
G SAMO-BURTHIA
WHITE, RED CHEVRONS, STRIPED SLEEVES