SAF - SCOTTSVILLE 13 Apr 2025
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WORLD SPORTS BETTING SLEDGEHAMMER 1750m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 29) |
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Strong tempo with Quatermain, Selukwe and Command Pilot leading the way. NARINA TROGON (3) was running on well when fourth over 1600m last time. The son of Silvano won this race last year. He jumps from a good draw of three and can defend his title. FIRE 'N FLAMES (1) stayed on well when fourth last time. The son of Fire Away should have no issues with the rise to 1750m. Rachel Venniker is booked to ride and he should go close. RAPIDASH (4) ran a fair race when second last time. He finished second in his only attempt on this course. If jumping on terms, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest. LEGAL COUNSEL (8) is a winner of his last two starts. He set the pace over 1800m at Kenilworth last time and fought hard to keep all challengers at bay. The son of Legislate takes a big rise in class but can bring up the hat-trick.
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| 1 | 03574 |
FIRE 'N FLAMES
FRITZ ROUX 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mr W G de Koker & Isabella Lombard At the latest run 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Hawaii Stakes on March 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Main Defender with 58kg at $101. The run before that second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Horse Chestnut Stakes on March 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cosmic Speed with 60kg at $126. Making headway. Likely to measure up again. |
1 R A VENNIKER |
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| 2 | 35245 |
QUATERMAIN
R KLAASEN 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Nu-Atlas Racing (Nom: Mr P J Klaasen) & Mr S Poriazis Most recently 5th of 12 at Greyville on April 6 over 1800m, 4 len behind Field Marshal carrying 54kg at $4.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 13 over 2000m, 2 len behind Immediate Edge with 60.5kg at $11. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
2 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 3 | 40234 |
NARINA TROGON
MICHAEL D MILLER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr Morgan Govender Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 8 at Greyville on March 23 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Winter Games with 57.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on February 16 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind African Skyline carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. No surprise if he was in the finish. |
3 TRISTAN GODDEN |
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| 4 | 52982 |
RAPIDASH
JUSTIN SNAITH 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs N Jonsson & Douglas Ross Useful gelding. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Kenilworth on February 22 over 1600m, 5 len behind The Real Prince carrying 57kg at $13.50. Before that 8th of 13 at Kenilworth on January 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meu Capitano with 58.5kg at $17. Good effort last start and can build on that performance. |
4 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 5 | 1x731 |
I SALUTE YOU
P B MUSCUTT 3YO BAY COLT 53.0KG Messrs Tony Zackey, E C Abraham, T Herdon, K Nattar & Miss Trinisha Pillay Going well. Most recently won by 0.7 len at Greyville March 23 over 1600m defeating Sundance Kid carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on February 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Johnny The Thief carrying 56.5kg at $11. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot. |
5 MUZI YENI |
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| 6 | 5251x |
SELUKWE
W A NEL 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S Plattner First-up. Finished off last campaign post a big 3 len win. This track February 9 over 1950m defeating Miss Platina with 55kg at $7. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at this track December 15 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Kitchakal with 59.5kg at $5.50. Cannot enthuse. |
6 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 7 | 3417x |
COMMAND PILOT
ALEC LAIRD 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Mr G A Triggol Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Turffontein Standside January 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pomodoro's Jet with 53kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Turffontein Standside October 26 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Marauding Horde with 54kg at $7. Expect a bold showing. |
7 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 8 | 1x011 |
LEGAL COUNSEL
JUSTIN SNAITH 3YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Messrs J I Bloch, E A Braun & A C P Cotterell, Jessica Koster, Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Kenilworth February 26 over 1800m defeating La Pulga carrying 55.5kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at Kenilworth January 25 over 1400m defeating Iconic Destination carrying 60kg at $21. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again. |
8 JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE |
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