SAF - VAAL   03 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G

BETWAY MR 74 HANDICAP 1450m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 24)    

The speedy trio Kotinos, Risky Business and Confederate can set the pace from the outset. RISKY BUSINESS (2) is a winner of her last four starts. She raced up on the speed over 1400m last time, found another kick and drew clear of the opposition. She is in a good space and she can follow up with another win. KOTINOS (1) stayed on well when third over 1200m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. Has each-way claims. CONFEDERATE (3) followed up his maiden victory with a good second-place finish over 1600m on the Turffontein Inside course last start. He has plenty of scope and from his good draw of four he may be hard to peg back. GUERILLA WARFARE (5) will be rock-hard fit now following a nice effort at this track last start when second of 10. Definite top-three prospect.
1 33643 KOTINOS
ROY MAGNER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr R R Magner
Racing well. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on August 31 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Turbo Power with 57.5kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on August 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Southern Blaze with 58.5kg at $17. Can improve again. Top chance.
5
RAYMOND DANIELSON
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE QUARTERS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE QUARTERS CAP
2 21111 RISKY BUSINESS
ST JOHN GRAY
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
On a four run winning streak. Most recently favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track September 12 over 1400m defeating One Religion carrying 60kg at $4. Before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track August 29 over 1500m defeating Calida with 58.5kg at $4. Major player on recent form.
4
PIERE STRYDOM
LIME, WHITE CIRCLES, LIME CAP,WHITE QUARTERED , BLACK POM POM
3 212 CONFEDERATE
F P HABIB
3YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Messrs J Nassif, D Chinsammy, W G de Koker, G J Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif, Tony Zackey & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)
Racing well. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hazlo Grande carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. The run before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Turffontein Standside August 10 over 1600m defeating Towers Of Gold with 57kg at $1.80. Definite chance.
3
GAVIN LERENA
YELLOW , LIME STARS , BLACK SLEEVES
4 041 GOOD TO GREAT
CLINTON BINDA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dreamstar Racing (Nom: Mr Clinton Binda)
Racing well. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at this track September 24 over 1400m defeating Kaleesh Cyborg with 60kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind His Lordship with 60kg at $126. Won last start and is well-placed again.
6
LOUIS NHLAPO
ORANGE,MEDIUM BLUE STAR,MEDIUM BLUE STARS SLEEVES,ORANGE CAP,MEDIUM BLUE STAR
5 17662 GUERILLA WARFARE
ST JOHN GRAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on September 19 over 1450m, 0.8 len behind Fast Duty with 61.5kg at $15. The run before that ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on September 7 over 1800m, 26 len behind Eiger Sanction carrying 59.5kg at $8. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
7
K MATSUNYANE
LIME, WHITE FIVE CIRCLES, LIME CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
6 44362 GUARDIA REGINE
R KLAASEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs S Mathen, Joshua Peter & N Ramiah
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on September 7 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Moonlight Trader with 57kg at $13.50. The start before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 10 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Mount Darwin carrying 52kg at $13.50. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
8
K A BREWER
WHITE, BLACK VEE, BLUE THREE NECK STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, BLUE SPOTS CAP
7 03x07 KING RAHUL
CORNE SPIES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr I D Berg, Ben Botha (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr Arne Botha) & Corne Spies Racing (Pty) Ltd
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 13 at this track on August 29 over 1500m, 16 len behind Deception Pass with 57kg at $34. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at this track on September 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Captainofthegreen carrying 53.5kg at $26. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
M VAN RENSBURG
YELLOW,LIME RIGHT SASH,MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,RED HALVED,WHITE CAP,BLACK QUARTERS ,BLACK COLLAR
8 88132 GREEN BUBBLES
STUART PETTIGREW
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Monte Carlo Syndicate (Nom: Mr M K Wittstock)
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on August 15 over 1450m, neck behind Cerulean Dancer with 53.5kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on July 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mix The Magic with 60kg at $9. Fully tested.
1
J R SYSTER
RED, WHITE CHECKED DIAMONDS, PURPLE SLEEVES AND CAP
9 1098x LAVA FIRE
TYRONE ZACKEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track July 30 over 1300m, 11 len behind Rock Of Bismantova with 52kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Scottsville April 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind Great Plains carrying 55.5kg at $67. Will need this run.
2
P MXOLI
AQUA,PINK EPAULETTES,SLEEVES,AQUA ARMBANDS,PINK CAP