SAF - GREYVILLE   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: GS

KWAZULU-NATAL BREEDERS MILE 1600m

Track: STANDARD   Clear (Max: 22)    

They should roll along at a decent clip in a true test for the milers. MRS GERIATRIX (4) ran a decent race when finishing second of 10 over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. She is the best-weighted runner in this contest and can return to winning form. LAGUNA VERDE (8) showed good signs of a form return in his last start over 1400m at the Vaal. He raced from a handy position, moved up but was caught late. He is the stable elect with Craig Zackey aboard and should prove hard to beat. PLAYER (7) was safely held when fourth last time out over 1900m at Greyville All Weather That followed a win at Turffontein Inside at the previous outing. Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. NOBLE CITY (3) finished ninth last start, beaten 6 lengths at this track over 1800m. Comes here with definite each-way claims.
1 x5217 SOLDIER'S EYE
WEIHO MARWING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mr G C Kalil
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at this track in the G2 KZN Fillies Guineas on May 8 over 1600m, 11 len behind Rascova with 60kg at $67. The start before that won by a neck at this track April 21 over 1600m defeating Zinikele carrying 58.0kg at $3. Has to find improvement.
1
DIEGO DE GOUVEIA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 1x660 HIAWATHA GOLDBERG
M J ODENDAAL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MJO Racing Stables (Pty) Ltd & Adam Kethro Property Trust (Nom: Mr A W Kethro)
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 13 at Scottsville on May 19 over 1950m, 9 len behind Selukwe carrying 57kg at $41. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Wiccan Warrior carrying 54kg at $21. Prefer to watch at this stage.
2
CHASE MAUJEAN
SHOCKING PINK, BLACK EPAULETTES, SLEEVES
3 x0x69 NOBLE CITY
ALYSON WRIGHT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Twilight Moon Equine (Pty) Ltd ( Nom: Dr R Waterman-Wentzel)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 8 at Scottsville on May 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind Dave The King with 57.5kg at $26. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track in G3 on June 8 over 1800m, 6 len behind Oriental Charm with 56.5kg at $41. Nice alley and worth including.
3
ATHANDIWE MGUDLWA
Pale pink, black stars and collar, white sleeves, black stars, black cap, white star
4 74372 MRS GERIATRIX
SEAN TARRY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
Magical Lady Syndicate (Nom: Natalie Turner)
Allan Robertson Championship winner. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on June 6 over 1450m, 3 len behind Texas Red carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. The race before that ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Camellia Stakes on April 27 over 1160m, 9 len behind Mrs Browning with 60kg at $4. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
4
RICHARD FOURIE
SHOCKING PINK, PURPLE STARS, SHOCKING PINK SLEEVES, PURPLE SEAMS, SHOCKING PINK CAP, PURPLE STARS
5 1x857 PRINCE OF TARANTO
TONY RIVALLAND
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs N P Butcher, S N Mthethwa, M J L Nairac, J P G de Rauville, A J Rivalland, P C Rivalland & Mrs M M Nhlanhla
Useful gelding. At the latest run second last of 8 at Greyville All Weather on June 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ibutho with 58kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Formagear carrying 53.5kg at $26. Capable of a strong showing.
5
S'MANGA KHUMALO
WHITE, ORANGE CROSSED SASHES, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
6 10568 SIGN OF FATE
R A HILL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mr Preggie Somasundram
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind That's My Baby carrying 52.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Soldier's Eye with 57.5kg at $34. Not doing enough.
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SEAN VEALE
LIME, BLACK CHEVRONS, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
7 23514 PLAYER
C DAWSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs G J Player, R A Burg & L M Nestadt
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Greyville All Weather on May 27 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Pas De Nom with 60.5kg at $6. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Inside March 30 over 1700m defeating Silent War carrying 52kg at $7. Watch for sharp improvement.
7
SERINO MOODLEY
BLACK, WHITE HOOPED CAP
8 56962 LAGUNA VERDE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr D Shawe
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Vaal on June 4 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Tsar Bomba carrying 60.5kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 10 at Vaal on May 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Richard The First carrying 62kg at $15. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
8
CRAIG ZACKEY
ORANGE, BLACK STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS, ORANGE CAP, BLACK STARS AND PEAK
9 4742x LADY FALLON
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mr D Shawe
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Turffontein Inside February 29 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Frances Ethel with 59.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Turffontein Standside August 12 over 1400m defeating Lorna Lilly carrying 57kg at $1.20. Solid top-three proposition.
9
RAYMOND DANIELSON
ORANGE, BLACK STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS, ORANGE CAP, BLACK SPOTS, PEAK
10 96065 BEECHAMWOOD BOY
WENDY WHITEHEAD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs I B Gibson, P B Gibson, M Sharkey & M D H Sinnema
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on June 5 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Ibutho carrying 58kg at $13.50. Before that 6th of 13 at Scottsville on May 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Common Grounds with 59kg at $11. Can't make much of a case.
10
CALVIN HABIB
MAROON