SAF - GREYVILLE AW 17 Jun 2026
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IN THE BOX SEAT PODCAST BROUGHT TO YOU BY GALLOP TV MIDDLE STAKES 1200m Track: STANDARD Rain (Max: 21) |
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Diani, What A Fortune and Golden Rule to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. THE SPECIALIST (2) acquitted himself well in the Grade 2 TAB Senor Santa Stakes last start and the strength of that form has since been reinforced. His record at this distance is excellent, featuring three wins and multiple placings, and if he handles the polytrack he looks the horse to beat. WHAT A FORTUNE (8) continues to perform consistently and receives valuable assistance from a 2.5kg apprentice claim. With the right run in transit, he shapes as a leading contender for the minor honours and could easily go one better. THISISWHATITMEANS (6) is worth forgiving for his latest effort after being reported not to have been striding out freely. The break since that run may have refreshed him, and his proven suitability to this course and distance makes him a serious threat. DIANI (5) produced a solid third-place finish over 1600m last time and now drops back in trip. If he stays within striking range turning for home, he has the ability to make his presence felt in the finish.
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| 1 | 5x020 |
GOLDEN RULE
CANDICE BASS 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mr Denver Moodley Most recently 13th of 16 at Scottsville on May 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Green Gateway with 61.5kg at $51. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Touched By Angels carrying 62kg at $34. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
1 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 2 | 01117 |
THE SPECIALIST
SEAN TARRY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Messrs T Gujadhur, D J Michael, L M Michael, R M Sewgoolam & Wernars Family Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside in G2 on April 28 over 1160m, 4 len behind Jerusalema Rain with 52kg at $17. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Vaal March 28 over 1200m defeating Lead The Charge with 58kg at $5.50. Rates highly. Big chance. |
2 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 3 | 729x8 |
KING OF SPIN
STUART FERRIE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 8 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind Position Of Power carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at this track February 7 2025 over 1400m defeating Sovereign Grant with 58.5kg at $3. Unlikely to threaten. |
3 ATHANDIWE MGUDLWA |
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| 4 | 97977 |
LOCK AND KEY
GLEN KOTZEN 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mesdames R B Mardon & L M R Matthysen Last start ran second last of 8 at this track on May 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Educator carrying 57kg at $17. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Scottsville on April 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Perilla carrying 56.2kg at $13.50. Not one of the top selections. |
4 A MOSAHEB |
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| 5 | 84453 |
DIANI
DENNIS BOSCH 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss K Hadden Last start 3rd of 12 at Scottsville on May 23 over 1600m, neck behind Mohave Prince carrying 58.5kg at $26. Before that 5th of 10 at Greyville on May 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hah Lah Lah with 60kg at $41. In the mix again. |
5 CHAD LITTLE |
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| 6 | 1x28x |
THISISWHATITMEANS
M J ODENDAAL 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Greyville April 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Questioning with 57kg at $15. First up last campaign second of 7 at this track February 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Good Traveller carrying 63.5kg at $7. Winning hope in a suitable contest. |
6 SEAN VEALE |
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| 7 | 229x9 |
GOLDEN DESTINY
DEAN KANNEMEYER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D K Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr D M Kannemeyer) Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after four months ran second last of 10 at Greyville on May 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hah Lah Lah carrying 57.5kg at $17. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Kenilworth on December 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind All The Rage with 56kg at $9. Worth consideration. |
7 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 8 | x4133 |
WHAT A FORTUNE
CANDICE BASS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Bass Racing (Pty) Ltd T/A Hangover Syndicate Form hard to fault. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Greyville on May 9 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Hah Lah Lah with 60kg at $3.30. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Greyville on April 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Roland Garros with 50.5kg at $11. Nicely placed to score. |
8 DEZAHN LOUW |
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