SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE 16 May 2026
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RACING240 MR 74 HANDICAP 2000m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 20) |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Sand Script crossing from the outside gate. TERRENCE (6) proved too strong two runs ago at Turffontein Inside. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1800m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Back in class and worth another chance. SAND SCRIPT (5) started at $4.50 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh and beaten 10 lengths at this track over 2000m. Improving filly better for the first try at the trip and can improve sharply. INSTANT ATTRACTION (10) turned in a better run last time to finish second over 2000m at Vaal. Doesn't win often but fitter for two runs back and looks ready. Has a strong record this journey. Will take beating. FULL GO (11) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on four consecutive occasions, before finishing fourth last time out over 1800m at this track. Veteran long overdue for a win. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
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| 1 | 87x07 |
DJ JUNIOR
ERICO VERDONESE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Mr & Mrs E R Grace & Mr D D Savadier Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 37 days. Resuming 10th of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 12 len behind World Of Royalty with 59kg at $26. Second-up 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on April 9 over 2000m, 7 len behind Kudzu carrying 59kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
7 MXOLISI MBUTO |
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| 2 | 47x97 |
MOUNT DARWIN
STUART PETTIGREW 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Messrs M K Wittstock, I Snyman & R Pettigrew Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 57.2kg at $34. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Fire Storm with 58.5kg at $15. Forward showing expected. |
6 JACEY BOTES |
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| 3 | 45304 |
ARUMUGAM
KOBUS ROUX 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs S J Myburgh, W G de Koker, R Esterhuizen, P J Louwrens, Gerhard Nel & P L Olivier Returns from a 51-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind World Of Royalty carrying 55.5kg at $41. The run before that 11th of 13 at Vaal on March 5 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Councillor carrying 56.5kg at $17. Needs to find lengths to test these. |
8 DENIS SCHWARZ |
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| 4 | x2394 |
REPETITION
CRAIG MAYHEW 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs K L Mayhew-Munger Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1800m, 4 len behind Carnelo with 61kg at $4.50. Before that 9th of 11 at Vaal on January 29 over 2000m, 8 len behind Jordan carrying 54.5kg at $4. Has been racing well. Top prospects. |
4 TRENT MAYHEW |
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| 5 | 517 |
SAND SCRIPT
SEAN TARRY 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on April 19 over 2000m, 10 len behind Future Gamble carrying 58kg at $4.50. The start before that won by 3 len at Vaal March 31 over 1700m defeating Royale Jacket carrying 57kg at $9. Improving filly better for the first try at the trip and can improve sharply. |
12 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 6 | 05214 |
TERRENCE
ALEC LAIRD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr G A Triggol Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind World Of Royalty with 53.5kg at $17. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Turffontein Inside March 19 over 1800m defeating Asiah's Tiara carrying 60kg at $4.50. Back in class and worth another chance. |
10 DIEGO DE GOUVEIA |
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| 7 | 3x651 |
THOONSIL
MANO PANDARAM 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mr M Pandaram Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Vaal March 31 over 2000m defeating Green Machine carrying 58.6kg at $3. The run before that 5th of 8 at Vaal on February 24 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Royal Engagement carrying 60kg at $11. Broke through last time and is worth thought again. |
1 TRISTAN GODDEN |
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| 8 | 55906 |
ROMEO'S MAGIC
BRETT WARREN 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mr Grant Mower & Ms R van Zyl Most recently ran last in a small field at Vaal on April 21 over 2400m, 13 len behind Futurewolff carrying 53.5kg at $67. The race before that ran last of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 2400m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Futurewolff carrying 60.5kg at $51. Other runners are much more appealing. |
5 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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| 9 | 56174 |
CASUS BELLI
PAUL MATCHETT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Adv L L Cortese Last start 4th of 11 at Vaal on April 23 over 2000m, 5 len behind Hat Furious with 59kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Futurewolff with 55.5kg at $3.50. Capable of a strong showing. |
3 RACHEL VENNIKER |
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| 10 | 26x42 |
INSTANT ATTRACTION
CRAIG MAYHEW 4YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Messrs S Govender, R D Dukoff-Gordon, A Rosenthal & Mrs K L Mayhew-Munger Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 2000m, 5 len behind Itsnowornever with 57.5kg at $7. Last start 2nd of 11 at Vaal on April 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Hat Furious with 57kg at $11. Doesn't win often but fitter for two runs back and looks ready. Has a strong record this journey. Will take beating. |
2 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 11 | 22324 |
FULL GO
BILLY RUITERS 7YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Mr B B Ruiters Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1800m, 4 len behind Orange County carrying 52kg at $15. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 2400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Futurewolff with 53.5kg at $9. Veteran long overdue for a win. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game. |
11 JARRYD PENNY |
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| 12 | 4770x |
MAJALUN
MIKE AZZIE 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Messrs M G Azzie, A Christoforou & G Morris First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Turffontein Inside February 19 over 2000m, 12 len behind Casus Belli carrying 54.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.4 len Vaal September 18 over 1700m defeating Cuzzie with 60kg at $21. May need the hitout. |
9 GIRISH SAMO-BURTHIA |
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