SAF - GREYVILLE   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G

WSB Leaders in Ante Post MIDDLE STAKES 1900m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 23)   True  

Expecting a solid pace primarily from Royal Swan Master. THE GREY KING (3) finished second of nine when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track. He raced well last prep and jumping from an inside draw looks well paced to go one better. GOLDEN PEACE (7) recorded a game win over 1750m at Scottsville last start and now that he is back in winning form should prove hard to beat again. ROYAL SWAN MASTER (1) won his last start over 1700m at Greyville All Weather when sent out as the favourite. He jumps from the inside gate and rates well as a leading contender. BELLA SICCOME (8) finished fifth of eight over 1600m at Scottsville last start after having won his two previous starts. Should race up on the speed and is worth another chance.
1 25941 ROYAL SWAN MASTER
DEAN KANNEMEYER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Alac (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr A L A Crabbia)
Useful gelding. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a head at Greyville All Weather April 10 over 1700m defeating Ancient World with 57kg at $2.30. The start before that 4th of 14 at Kenilworth on February 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Quatermain with 57kg at $26. No reason he cannot salute again.
1
CRAIG ZACKEY
BLACK, RED MALTESE CROSS, red SLEEVES, CAP, BLACK PEAK
2 x1268 PAPA C
DUNCAN HOWELLS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Mr Suran Chetty
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Scottsville on April 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Canford Ice carrying 57.5kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 12 at Scottsville on March 17 over 1950m, 5 len behind Temperate Zone carrying 58.0kg at $6.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
K J LIHABA
PURPLE AND LIME GREEN HOOPS, BLACK COLLAR, PURPLE AND LIME GREEN HOOPS SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS, PURPLE AND LIME GREEN HOOPS CAP, BLACK PEAK
3 112x2 THE GREY KING
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  GREY  GELDING 61.0KG
The King's Club (Nom: Ms Gina Goldsmith) (JP Rycroft, EA Braun, C Braun, P Nel, Mrs S Viljoen, BK & F K Taher, Ms L Naidoo, WD Mealing & JJ Elley)
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Formagear with 52kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Durbanville on September 13 over 1250m, 0.8 len behind Sail The Sky with 60kg at $4. Among the leading chances.
3
RICHARD FOURIE
NAVY,WHITE SLEEVES,GOLD ARMBANDS,GOLD CAP,NAVY STAR
4 95142 ETIQUETTE
GARTH PULLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs G B Puller & A S Tombe
Useful type. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Scottsville on April 1 over 1950m, head behind Lightning Glow with 57kg at $13.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on January 30 over 1800m, 2 len behind Laudato carrying 58kg at $11. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
4
S HLENGWA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE EPAULETTES, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS AND CAP
5 32132 ANCIENT WORLD
MICHAEL D MILLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs Morgan Govender & Sterling M Miller
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Greyville All Weather on April 10 over 1700m, head behind Royal Swan Master with 60kg at $3.50. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Greyville All Weather on February 21 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Master Fuego with 58kg at $4.30. Solid prospects with a similar effort to last time.
5
TRISTAN GODDEN
LIGHT GREEN, SHOCKING PINK CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, SHOCKING PINK CAP
6 26921 RICCARDO
DENNIS BOSCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Miss K Hadden
Last start won by 1.3 len at Greyville All Weather April 18 over 1800m defeating Few Dollars More carrying 57kg at $8. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Greyville All Weather on April 3 over 1900m, long-neck behind Circle Of Grace carrying 57.5kg at $26. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
6
R A VENNIKER
WHITE, DEEP PINK CROSSED SASHES, DEEP PINK SLEEVES, WHITE HALVES, CAP
7 x8471 GOLDEN PEACE
G VAN ZYL (JNR)
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, E A Budlender & Team G Racing (Nom: Mr Gavin van Zyl)
Resumes off a 45 day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at Scottsville March 27 over 1750m defeating Triple Time with 55.5kg at $8. The race before that 7th of 11 at Scottsville on February 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Imilenzeyokududuma with 52.5kg at $13.50. Big chance again.
7
DIEGO DE GOUVEIA
White, black fleur de lys, red sleeves, black collar and cuffs, black and white striped cap
8 26115 BELLA SICCOME
PAUL LAFFERTY
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Messrs C J Williamson, C M Hill & J Small
Useful mare. Resumes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Scottsville on April 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Get Impressed carrying 55.5kg at $11. The run before that won by a nose at Scottsville February 11 over 1950m defeating Cape Eagle with 51kg at $6.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
8
MUZI YENI
LIME, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE, medium blue SLEEVES, LIME HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE CAP
9 6x394 JOHNNY THE THIEF
M J ODENDAAL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D de Andrade, S Gaskell & MJO Racing Stables (Pty) Ltd
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Scottsville on April 1 over 1950m, 1.5 len behind Lightning Glow carrying 54.5kg at $17. The run before that 9th of 15 at Scottsville on February 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Safe Space carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. This race looks too tough.
9
CHASE MAUJEAN
 AQUA BLUE ,WHITE STAR,WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE SEAMS,CUFF,CAP,WHITE STARS
10 15138 SHOOT THE RAPIDS
F ROBINSON
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mr Sid Moodley
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 SA Derby on April 6 over 2450m, 4.5 len behind Purple Pitcher with 60kg at $126. Before that 3rd of 7 at Scottsville on March 27 over 1750m, 3 len behind Golden Peace with 54.5kg at $7. Should go well in this line up.
10
CALVIN HABIB
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK,WHITE,BLACK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE ARMBANDS, LIGHT BLUE CAP, BLACK HOOPS
11 21653 BANZAI PIPELINE
GARTH PULLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Messrs R C M Caris, G C Kalil, G B Puller & B J Sahd
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Scottsville on April 1 over 1950m, 1.3 len behind Lightning Glow with 56kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on March 6 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Sundance Kid carrying 52kg at $17. Others offer greater appeal.
11
J JACOBS
ORANGE,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, medium blue SLEEVES ,medium blue CAP
12 52445 CYBER TIME
LOUIS GOOSEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr L W Goosen
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Scottsville on April 14 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Cape Eagle carrying 55.5kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 8 at Scottsville on April 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Get Impressed with 56.5kg at $13.50. Going well. Leading chance.
12
NICHOLAS PATEL
FUCHSIA, WHITE STAR, CAP
13 53064 WINTER GAMES
MICHAEL D MILLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs Sterling M Miller & B J Sahd
Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently in a small field at Greyville All Weather on April 10 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Royal Swan Master carrying 57kg at $6. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track in the G3 The Byerley Turk on March 31 over 1400m, 11 len behind Mid Winter Wind carrying 54kg at $34. Out of his depth.
13
S'MANGA KHUMALO
RED, SILVER STARS, SILVER SLEEVES, RED STARS, RED CAP, SILVER STAR
14 0310x OFF LIMITS
LOUIS GOOSEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Mr M J A Ferreira
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Vaal March 7 over 1600m, 25 len behind Primrose Path with 60kg at $17. On debut 12th of 14 at this track December 20 over 1200m, 10 len behind Kisshoten with 60kg at $51. Not ready yet.
14
B PLAATJIES
PALE GREEN, RED MALTESE CROSS, RED SLEEVES, RED CAP, PALE GREEN QUARTERS
15 5211x FLAG MAN
G VAN ZYL (JNR)
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs L M Nestadt, Reon Barnard, D D MacLean & G J Player
Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since winning by long-neck Scottsville January 7 over 1600m defeating El Dante with 57.5kg at $2.70. On debut fifth of 15 at Scottsville September 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Flight Path carrying 60kg at $67. A big run will not surprise.
15
SERINO MOODLEY
ROYAL BLUE
16 22531 GET IMPRESSED
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Messrs Greg Bortz & G J Player & Ms Gina Goldsmith
Going well. Resumes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.5 len at Scottsville April 1 over 1600m defeating El Rey Viene carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Kenilworth on February 17 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Lindbergh carrying 55kg at $8. Racing well and can win again.
16
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
TURQUOISE, DARK GREY SEAMS, TURQUOISE SLEEVES, DARK GREY ARMBANDS, TURQUOISE STRIPED CAP