SAF - FAIRVIEW 17 Apr 2026
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PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MR 80 HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD Rain (Max: 22) |
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Strong tempo with Blame It On Me, Laguna Verde and Dupont Emerald leading the way. INGQWELE (3) made it two wins in succession last start when he scored by a neck over 1600m at this track. Winning rider Marco V'rensburg retains the mount. Best figures measure up. Hard to fault recent form. Expected to go close again.RHYDIAN (8) hasn't raced since finishing 12th over 1200m at Kenilworth on January 31 and has since switched yards. Goes well when resuming from a spell, with three minor placings from three starts. Sure to be competitive. TRIPPING THUNDER (2) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 11 lengths into 12th over 1200m at this track. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat. GLOBETONIC (6) has a nice draw and worth thought again.
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| 1 | 12258 |
LAGUNA VERDE
DEAN SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mr D Shawe Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ingqwele with 60.5kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Porfirio carrying 61kg at $13.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance. |
2 NIRVAN NASTILI |
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| 2 | 411x0 |
TRIPPING THUNDER
JUAN NEL 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Messrs B J Fegen, P Govender, S S & P Naidoo & D C Stonebridge & Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge Second run back. First-up after two months 12th of 16 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lotus Silk carrying 61.5kg at $11. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Scottsville on September 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Jet Legacy carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Fitter and extra trip a plus. Among the leading chances. |
1 KYLE STRYDOM |
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| 3 | 57211 |
INGQWELE
CLIFFIE MILLER 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a neck at this track March 20 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Mente Et Manu carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Fairview All Weather February 13 over 1600m defeating Thunder Master carrying 61.5kg at $5. Hard to fault recent form. Expected to go close again. |
6 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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| 4 | x9090 |
PLAY ACT
CLIFFIE MILLER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mr L V & Mrs R Magqaza Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Porfirio carrying 60.5kg at $26. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track on February 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tintamarre carrying 61.8kg at $34. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish. |
10 MUZI YENI |
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| 5 | x7732 |
DUPONT EMERALD
ALAN GREEFF 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs J B Jell) Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind La Landonne carrying 56.5kg at $17. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 6 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind One Dance with 58kg at $8. Another bold run is expected. |
4 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 6 | 43601 |
GLOBETONIC
DEAN SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Smith Super Syndicate (Nom: Dean Smith) Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at this track March 13 over 1400m defeating Coral Creek carrying 59kg at $13.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Dynalley with 58kg at $17. Nice draw and worth thought again. |
3 YUZAE RAMZAN |
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| 7 | x241x |
PRINCE FLORIAN
TARA LAING 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Alac (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr A L A Crabbia) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Fairview All Weather February 3 over 1300m defeating Teerex with 58kg at $11. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Fairview All Weather December 12 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind King's Sailor with 58.5kg at $4.50. Don't underestimate. |
8 WAYNE AGRELLA |
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| 8 | 2750x |
RHYDIAN
DEAN SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs M D Kushner, M L Thomas & Smith Super Syndicate (Nom: Dean Smith) Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 12th of 19 at Kenilworth January 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Whirlwind with 58.5kg at $17. Previously first up; second of 13 at Kenilworth April 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Green Planet with 60kg at $2.80. Placed 3/3 when fresh. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. |
9 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 9 | 37551 |
SUSURRANDO
TARA LAING 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Alac (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr A L A Crabbia) Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at this track February 20 over 1400m defeating Bright Eruption carrying 60kg at $8. The race before that 5th of 15 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rockie Blue with 59kg at $9. Maiden winner last start and worth including. |
7 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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| 10 | 78x77 |
TOWER OF LONDON
SHARON B KOTZEN 3YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Messrs J J Moonegha, Harry Govender & G M Kotzen Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 8 len behind Thunder Master carrying 58kg at $26. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on March 6 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind One Dance with 53kg at $51. Can't recommend. |
11 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 11 | 42221 |
BLAME IT ON ME
JUAN NEL 5YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Messrs R F van Wyk & B J Fegen Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Fairview All Weather March 10 over 1400m defeating Salagadoola with 59kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 17 at this track on February 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Honorine's Gimmie with 56kg at $5.50. In winning form but this a tough assignment. |
5 ELDIN WEBBER |
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