TAKING THE REINS CLASS 5 1200m Track: GOOD Rain (Max: 16) 4m |
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Lots of speed predominantly from Morning Chess, Phantomoftheforest and Seeking Peace. O'TENIKWA (5) showed good speed when winning on debut here over this distance. He was well-found in the markets that day which suggests that he was showing good work at home. He can cope with the class rise here and remain unbeaten. SHIFTING PATH (8) ran on strongly when second over 1100m last time. The ear muffs seem to have done the trick and in this field, he should be competitive. ON BOARD (9) showed good speed when third over 1100m last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. She is a solid backup for the Andre Nel stable and she merits obvious inclusion. LOOK FORWARD (7) ran a good race when third over 1400m last time. That form has since been franked and another honest effort is likely. Include in all combinations.
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1 | 18x78 |
MORNING CHESS
L GILA 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr Patrice Latour Third-up today. First-up 7th of 13 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Aspect carrying 58kg at $101. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kebonalesedi carrying 62kg at $26. Prefer to see. |
1 DENNIS SCHWARZ |
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2 | 9x849 |
PHANTOMOFTHEFOREST
L GILA 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG The Social Squad Syndicate (Nom: Mr Devon Pretorius) Last start ran last of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 16 len behind Kebonalesedi with 56kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Why Not Jackie with 57.5kg at $67. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
2 J SOLOMONS |
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3 | 54105 |
SEEKING PEACE
MIKE STEWART 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Messrs P Barrett & D G Curran Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Wordsworth carrying 57kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Why Not Jackie with 56kg at $4.50. Has the ability to take this out. |
3 ASHTON ARRIES |
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4 | x008x |
KING MO
VAUGHAN MARSHALL 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr W A Du Plessis First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track January 20 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Lunch Money with 55.5kg at $34. First up last campaign second last of 11 at this track December 6 over 1000m, 8 len behind Wylie Jack carrying 60kg at $67. May need the hitout. |
4 MPUMELELO MJOKA |
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5 | 1 |
O'TENIKWA
W A NEL 2YO BAY COLT 61.0KG Mrs S Plattner Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 2.25 len at this track April 2 over 1200m defeating Bank Street with 60kg at $3. Big chance to go two from two. |
5 ALDO DOMEYER |
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6 | 18088 |
GRAVITY
L GILA 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG The Social Squad Syndicate (Nom: Mr Devon Pretorius) At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Steadfast with 56.5kg at $21. The race before that 8th of 15 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Grand Bay with 59kg at $17. Can improve on recent efforts. |
6 MORNE WINNAAR |
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7 | 4x533 |
LOOK FORWARD
MIKE STEWART 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Messrs P Barrett & D G Curran Racing well. Resumes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Grandiosa with 55kg at $4.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Seeking Peace carrying 55kg at $7.50. Ideally placed to play a significant role. |
7 GARETH WRIGHT |
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8 | 46x82 |
SHIFTING PATH
P BOTHA 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Dare 2 Dream Racing Syndicate (Nom: Piet Botha) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Why Not Jackie carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Wordsworth with 59.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1200m. |
8 LUYOLO MXOTHWA |
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9 | 93433 |
ON BOARD
W A NEL 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 60.0KG Mrs S Plattner Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at this track on April 13 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind First Masterpiece carrying 54.5kg at $17. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 16 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Mighty Mac carrying 57kg at $7.50. Cannot be ruled out. |
9 ANTHONY ANDREWS |
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10 | 97657 |
LOVERS LANE
L GILA 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Mr L Gila Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1100m, 6 len behind Wordsworth carrying 54.5kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind Strata carrying 52.5kg at $17. Prepared to risk on current form. |
9 CRAIG BANTAM |