KUDA MATCHEM STAKES 1400m Track: GOOD Rain (Max: 15) |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |