SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE 26 Apr 2025
GOING: GS
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TAB SENOR SANTA STAKES 1160m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 21) |
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A hot tempo is expected with plenty of speed engaged. TRUTH (4) is a winner of his last two starts. He won his only attempt over this course and distance. He runs well for Muzi Yeni and can bring up the hat-trick. MELECH (1) stayed on well when sixth last time. He would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. He is one of the leading contenders. PISTOL PETE (3) should have finished closer to the winner last time. He has won once, finished second once and third once from as many starts over this course and distance. With a bit of luck in the running, he should be involved at the finish. MOUNT PILATUS (2) won a good race over this course and distance last time. He is in a good space and can finish in the money.
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| 1 | 531x6 |
MELECH
ROY MAGNER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr J E Finlayson Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 12 at this track in the G1 Computaform Sprint on March 29 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind William Robertson with 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track in the G3 Merchants on November 30 over 1160m, 1.3 len behind Mount Pilatus carrying 59.5kg at $34. Sure to run well. |
1 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 2 | 11x61 |
MOUNT PILATUS
F BRONKHORST 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Bryan & Taryn Spong & Mr J J Matthee Third-up today. First-up 6th of 15 at this track in G3 on March 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind William Robertson carrying 54kg at $8. Second-up won by 1.5 len at this track March 22 over 1160m defeating Presley carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Last-start winner who can measure up again. |
3 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 3 | 22158 |
PISTOL PETE
A P PETER 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Mrs S Viljoen Most recently 8th of 12 at this track in the G1 Computaform Sprint on March 29 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind William Robertson carrying 57.5kg at $17. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track in G3 on February 24 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Truth with 60kg at $3.30. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement. |
2 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 4 | x2511 |
TRUTH
C DAWSON 3YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs L M Nestadt, G J Player & Ralphs Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Miss K Ralphs) Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.2 len at this track G3 February 24 over 1100m defeating Chocolate Soldier with 58kg at $3.80. The race before that won by 1.4 len at this track January 26 over 1400m defeating The Africa House carrying 58kg at $3. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
5 MUZI YENI |
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| 5 | 50x08 |
MRS BROWNING
SEAN TARRY 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & H Willson Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 12th of 15 at this track in G3 on March 1 over 1000m, 12 len behind William Robertson with 57.5kg at $67. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at this track on March 22 over 1160m, 11 len behind Mount Pilatus with 60kg at $13.50. Fully tested on her recent run. |
4 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 6 | 58710 |
TAXI TO THE MOON
A P PETER 3YO BAY COLT 54.0KG Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay) At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track in the G1 Computaform Sprint on March 29 over 1000m, 8 len behind William Robertson with 57.5kg at $41. The run before that won by a nose at Turffontein Inside March 13 over 1000m defeating Yamadori with 61.5kg at $6. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
7 ANDREW FORTUNE |
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| 7 | 801x3 |
CHYAVANA
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, H Willson & Mr L W & Mrs N J Evered-Hall Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at this track on April 12 over 1000m, 2 len behind Ready To Charge carrying 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on July 13 over 1160m, long-neck behind Mount Pilatus with 62kg at $4.30. Should progress from that first-up run. |
8 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 8 | 33286 |
MAGIC TATTOO
SEAN TARRY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd & Mr G E Stein Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on April 12 over 1000m, 4 len behind Ready To Charge carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 8th of 15 at this track in G3 on March 1 over 1000m, 7 len behind William Robertson with 54kg at $34. Others look better placed. |
6 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 9 | x157x |
CHASING HAPPINESS
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track February 1 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Dreamland with 54kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track G3 November 30 over 1160m defeating Elegant Ice with 58.5kg at $7. Capable of a big run. |
9 S'MANGA KHUMALO |
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