SAF - DURBANVILLE   28 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

KUDA MATCHEM STAKES 1400m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 15)    

Abundant early pace from the speedy trio of Zil Moris, At My Command and Look For Hounds. QUESTIONING (10) won a good race in his last start over 1250m on this course when resuming from a spell. He raced from just off the pace, quickened up well and drew clear of the opposition. He is unbeaten from two starts over this course and distance. With a bit of luck from his wide draw, he should follow up with another victory. GIMME A PRINCE (8) returns from a long spell. He has won twice and finished second twice from as many starts over this distance. If not in need of this outing he should be fighting out the finish. AT MY COMMAND (4) disappointed as favourite last time when fifth over 1200m at Greyville. Prior to that he had been in the money two races on end. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position and is well worth considering. ZAPATILLAS (2) finished third last time over 1250m at this track when resuming from a spell. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he can't be ruled out.
1 51x8x OUTLAW KING
DEAN KANNEMEYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D K Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr D M Kannemeyer)
Group 2 winner. Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 10 at Kenilworth on November 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Future Variety with 60kg at $7. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 7 at Scottsville in G3 on April 30 2023 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Cliff Hanger carrying 60kg at $1.80. Win would surprise.
1
CORNE ORFFER
BLACK ,WHITE DIAMONDS, RED AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
2 x50x3 ZAPATILLAS
BRETT CRAWFORD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert), Kalinga & Mrs P A Isdell
Group 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1250m, 3 len behind Questioning carrying 61.5kg at $8. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Kenilworth on June 22 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sugar Mountain carrying 61.5kg at $3.80. Improver with winning prospects.
2
LUYOLO MXOTHWA
PURPLE, WHITE THIRDS, STRIPED SLEEVES, PURPLE CUFFS AND CAP, BLACK POM POM
3 326x5 ZIL MORIS
BRETT CRAWFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mr T Gujadhur & Mrs L Virahsawmy
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1250m, 4 len behind Questioning with 55.5kg at $67. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track in the G3 Cape Classic on October 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Questioning carrying 59kg at $5.50. Needs more time.
3
GARETH WRIGHT
LIGHT BLUE, RED SASH AND CAP, BLACK POM POM
4 67225 AT MY COMMAND
BRETT CRAWFORD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Useful type. Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Greyville in the G1 Mercury Sprint on July 28 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Surjay with 60kg at $4.30. Before that 2nd of 14 at Greyville in the G2 Post Merchants on July 6 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Cafe Culture with 60kg at $17. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
4
RICHARD FOURIE
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPE, STRIPED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP,BLACK COLLAR
5 3x0x0 LOOK FOR HOUNDS
VAUGHAN MARSHALL
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr V H Marshall & Ms J H Jones
Group 3 placegetter. Second-up today. Last start 10th of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Questioning with 58.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Kenilworth on June 22 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sugar Mountain carrying 60kg at $34. Unlikely to threaten.
5
OSWALD NOACH
WHITE, RED SPOTS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CAP, BLACK POM POM
6 2419x COASTAL COMMANDER
VAUGHAN MARSHALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs Jane Truter & Mr K P Truter
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Kenilworth June 22 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sugar Mountain carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign second of 9 at Kenilworth July 22 2023 over 1400m, a neck behind Steadfast with 60kg at $2. Can return in winning form.
6
SEAN VEALE
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE BIB, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP, COLLAR
7 56x3x MONTIEN
P BOTHA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr & Mrs T D Andrews, Greg & Des Delponte & Mr M P Williams
Group 3 winner. Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 11 at Kenilworth in G3 on April 6 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Rascallion with 59kg at $3.50. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 2 len at this track October 14 over 1600m defeating Carriacou carrying 59kg at $7. Can return with a bold run.
7
ANTHONY ANDREWS
PINK SHERBET, GREY HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES
8 14x2x GIMME A PRINCE
DEAN KANNEMEYER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd
Golden Horse Sprint winner. Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 Matchem Stakes on October 7 over 1400m, neck behind Charles Dickens with 60kg at $6. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 14 at Greyville in the G2 Drill Hall Stakes on May 6 2023 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Trip Of Fortune carrying 60kg at $6. Definite winning hope.
8
CRAIG ZACKEY
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPE, STRIPED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, BLACK COLLAR
9 x4174 SUGAR MOUNTAIN
C L BASS-ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)
At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1250m, 3 len behind Questioning with 61.5kg at $26. The race before that second last of 8 at Fairview on August 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Cherry Ano carrying 59kg at $2. Should go well.
9
ALDO DOMEYER
SILVER, DARK BLUE EPAULETTES AND SLEEVES, DARK BLUE CAP, SILVER STARS, BLACK POM POM
10 312x1 QUESTIONING
VAUGHAN MARSHALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Messrs Greg Bortz, T Gujadhur, J F & L M F Wernars & Ms Gina Goldsmith
Group 3 winner. Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track September 7 over 1250m defeating Silver Falcon with 61.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Kenilworth May 11 over 1100m defeating Jerusalema Rain with 61.5kg at $3.80. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
10
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
TURQUOISE, GRAY SEAMS, ARMBAND, STRIPES CAP , BLACK POM POM
11 4513x TEFLON MAN
DEAN KANNEMEYER
4YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG
Messrs D G Abery, M I Fullard, J H Drew, D M Kannemeyer & E H Rabe & Mrs L Drew
Group 2 placegetter. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Greyville in the G2 Post Merchants July 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Cafe Culture with 52kg at $9. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Scottsville April 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sun Blushed with 54kg at $3.50. Expect a bold showing.
11
SERINO MOODLEY
BLACK, GREEN YELLOW STRIPE, RED BRACES, GREEN YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK COLLAR, GREEN YELLOW CAP, BLACK QUARTERS