SAF - VAAL 17 Apr 2025
GOING: G
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RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MIDDLE STAKES 1400m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 24) |
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Good tempo with several going forward, primarily Zuzan, Captainofthegreen and Tsar Bomba. BOB'S YOUR UNCLE (7) went a bold race to finish second of 12 over 1160m at Turffontein Standside last start. Racing over a longer trip can go one better. CAPTAINOFTHEGREEN (2) resumes from a spell and having won here fresh-up previously at this track has to be considered as a leading chance. PRESLEY (4) made late ground and finished second of eight last time over 1160m at Turffontein Standside when resuming from a spell. Racing in a fitter state has each-way claims. THE AFRICA HOUSE (5) has five placings from nine runs this prep and finished second last start at Turffontein Inside. Include in exotic bets.
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| 1 | 43518 |
ZUZAN
PAUL MATCHETT 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs Estate Late G H Normand, D Anthony, V J Backos, A A Dormehl, J A Maroun & D A Simpson Useful gelding. Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1600m, 23 len behind Musical Score carrying 58kg at $13.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Standside February 24 over 1600m defeating Artist's Model with 57.5kg at $17. On his best form has the ability to take this out. |
3 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 2 | 1649x |
CAPTAINOFTHEGREEN
F P HABIB 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, E Naicker, G J Nassif, J Nassif, Jayden Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Turffontein Standside January 26 over 1600m, 19 len behind Player with 58kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose this track September 24 over 1400m defeating Happy Mo with 58.5kg at $7. Winning hope in a suitable contest. |
9 PIERE STRYDOM |
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| 3 | 0x04x |
TSAR BOMBA
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at this track January 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rollwiththepunches with 60kg at $11. Previously first up; tenth of 18 at this track December 24 over 1475m, 8 len behind Pomodoro's Jet carrying 56kg at $67. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs. |
3 MUZI YENI |
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| 4 | 579x2 |
PRESLEY
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, D C Stonebridge, Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge Second run back. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on March 22 over 1160m, 1.5 len behind Mount Pilatus carrying 53.5kg at $34. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 26 2023 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Circus Lights with 58kg at $2.50. Among the top chances. |
8 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 5 | 99232 |
THE AFRICA HOUSE
SEAN TARRY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 60kg at $13.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on March 1 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Hotarubi with 60kg at $8. Has been racing well. Top prospects. |
6 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 6 | 1256x |
HAPPY MO
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Filly back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside February 8 over 1600m, 12 len behind Willy Meet Again with 55.5kg at $5. Previously first up; third of 8 at Turffontein Inside July 18 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Alabama Anna with 59kg at $4.30. Useful type who should go well. |
10 S'MANGA KHUMALO |
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| 7 | 56422 |
BOB'S YOUR UNCLE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Messrs E Miliotis, A J McNabb, Lucky Houdalakis, C F Strydom & Stone Hill Stud (Nom: Mr H C W Rix) Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on March 1 over 1160m, head behind Cymric carrying 54kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 15 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Yamadori with 55kg at $8. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again. |
2 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 8 | 0750x |
WYZEACT
CORNE SPIES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Messrs R P Macnab, S Poriazis, D Dasrath & Mrs C Dasrath, Adv J J B Schutte & Corne Spies Racing (Pty) Ltd First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track January 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Night Bomber with 56.5kg at $34. Previously first up; second last of 12 at this track October 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bob's Your Uncle carrying 60kg at $15. Looks tested without a run under the belt. |
1 M VAN RENSBURG |
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| 9 | x2877 |
CIAN THE CONQUEROR
CORNE SPIES 5YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Mr G W Jooste Most recently second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Kindred Heart with 57.5kg at $34. The race before that second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1000m, 10 len behind Taxi To The Moon carrying 55kg at $17. Wait until he shows more. |
7 J PENNY |
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| 10 | 3357x |
MOOLA MAN
STUART PETTIGREW 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Turffontein Standside November 30 over 1600m, 5 len behind Captainofthegreen with 55kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track September 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Master Christmas carrying 54kg at $5. Likely to make his presence felt. |
5 P MXOLI |
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| 11 | 00664 |
OPEN HIGHWAY
F BRONKHORST 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 50.0KG Messrs C J Potgieter & F Bronkhorst Last start 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 1450m, 2.25 len behind French Bolt carrying 56kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Mercantour carrying 52kg at $34. Needs to find extra to beat these. |
4 J R SYSTER |
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