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VARIETY CLUB MILE 1600m Track: GOOD Rain (Max: 20) |
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Legal Counsel should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest.
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VIVA'S LIBERTE
CANDICE BASS 3YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. First-up 4th of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Stormwatch with 55.5kg at $1.90. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track in the G1 Cape Derby on February 28 over 2000m, 3 len behind Wish List with 60kg at $17. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat. |
1 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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TENPENNY
PATRICK KRUYER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Greg & Gina Bortz On a three run winning streak. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track LR February 28 over 2500m defeating Landoftherisingsun with 60kg at $2.80. The run before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Durbanville February 11 over 2000m defeating La Pulga carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. Racing well and can win again. |
2 JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE |
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LEGAL COUNSEL
JUSTIN SNAITH 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs Cameron Braun, E A Braun & D C Stonebridge & Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track in the G1 The Met January 31 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind See It Again carrying 59.5kg at $34. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track G3 November 8 over 1600m defeating Kamchatka with 57kg at $26. Looks a key runner. |
3 ALDO DOMEYER |
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JET FORCE
DES A MCLACHLAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Messrs Denis Le Breton & A L Taylor, Mr K & Miss K Geemooi & Mrs G C Hutchinson Form hard to fault. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at this track LR February 28 over 1600m defeating I Salute You carrying 60kg at $4.50. The start before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Durbanville February 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Captain West carrying 61.5kg at $2.80. Winning chance. |
4 GRANT VAN NIEKERK |
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OTTO LUYKEN
JAMES CRAWFORD 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Greg & Gina Bortz Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at this track in LR on February 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Jet Force carrying 60kg at $51. Previously second-up 16th of 20 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Summer Cup on November 29 over 2000m, 34 len behind Mocha Blend with 54.5kg at $15. Needs to do a lot more. |
5 CALLAN MURRAY |
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MAGIC VERSE
JUSTIN SNAITH 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Greg & Gina Bortz & Mr Leon Ellman Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track in the G3 J&B Reserve Stayers January 31 over 2800m, 5.5 len behind Ahead Of The Facts carrying 59kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Durbanville October 18 over 1800m defeating Triple Time carrying 60kg at $2.70. Has solid claims. |
6 RICHARD FOURIE |
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PAY THE PALACE
PIET ELBERT STEYN 3YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Messrs T Gujadhur & J M Lim Fat Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at this track in the G1 Cape Derby on February 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Wish List carrying 60kg at $51. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Politician Stakes on January 31 over 1800m, 4 len behind Star Major carrying 60kg at $34. Prepared to overlook against this line-up. |
7 SEAN VEALE |
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GALLIC DREAM
ERIC SANDS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Yataghan Racing Syndicate (Pty) Ltd Recent form sound. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track in LR on February 28 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Jet Force with 54kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Snow Pilot carrying 52.5kg at $17. Genuine hope on latest effort. |
8 GARETH WRIGHT |
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POMP IT UP
JUSTIN SNAITH 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 52.0KG Greg & Gina Bortz & Mr E A Braun & Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff) Third-up today. Resumes off a 45 day letup. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Stormwatch with 55.5kg at $5. Last start in a small field at Fairview in LR on February 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Buffalo Bill with 60kg at $3.80. Tricky assignment. |
9 MUZI YENI |
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