BETWAY GRADUATION PLATE 1200m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 23) |
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Lots of speed predominantly from Hotarubi, Truth and Ampersand. TRUTH (2) is better than his last two starts at Greyville suggest. He returns from a spell that would have done him the world of good. He showed good promise earlier in his career and if putting his best foot forward, he should be the one to beat. BUFFALO STORM CODY (4) was running on when second here over this trip last time out. It must be noted that multiple horses from that form line have come out and won since. He will be peaking third up and Gavin Lerena may be able to get the best out of him where it matters most. HOTARUBI (1) is a handy gelding resuming from a spell and is usually better over more ground. Piere Strydom is booked to ride and in a fresh state, he can have a big say in the finish. Watch for him late. MUSICAL SCORE (5) was an easy winner on debut over this distance at the Vaal. It must be noted that the horse that finished fourth that day has come out and won since. He is up in class but has a lot more to offer. Stick with him.
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1 | 4275x |
HOTARUBI
SEAN TARRY 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay) Multiple Group 2 placegetter. Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 July 7 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind La Moohal carrying 60kg at $2.30. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Turffontein Standside November 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Eiffel Tower carrying 54kg at $11. In the mix on best form. |
4 PIERE STRYDOM |
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2 | 1180x |
TRUTH
C DAWSON 3YO GREY COLT 59.0KG Messrs L M Nestadt, G J Player & Ralphs Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Miss K Ralphs) Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Greyville in the G1 Premier's Champion Stakes July 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Vj's Angel with 60kg at $13.50. On debut to post a big 4.5 len win. Turffontein Standside April 13 over 1160m defeating Zanthar with 60kg at $3.30. Worth keeping in mind. |
8 RAYMOND DANIELSON |
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3 | 4465x |
AMPERSAND
PAUL MATCHETT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr R T Fitzgerald Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Turffontein Standside January 20 over 1160m, 2.25 len behind Silver Tudor carrying 57.5kg at $15. On debut fourth of 9 at Vaal March 23 2023 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Rose Tinted with 60kg at $26. Likely to run well. |
2 R A VENNIKER |
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4 | 13x62 |
BUFFALO STORM CODY
A P PETER 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay) Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 6th of 10 at Greyville in the G2 Umkhomazi Stakes on July 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Cats Pajamas carrying 60kg at $8. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on August 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Lead The Charge carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Can improve. Top chance if at his best. |
7 GAVIN LERENA |
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5 | 1 |
MUSICAL SCORE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Vaal August 21 over 1200m defeating Blizzard Snow carrying 58kg at $1.90. Can keep the ball rolling. |
5 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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6 | 1456x |
ADDRESS THE NATION
C DAWSON 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs Suven Govender, Trevelen Pillay, Justus van Wyk, Mayesh Chetty & Desan Naicker Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 The Nursery April 6 over 1160m, 7 len behind Fire Attack with 60kg at $126. At his first start won by neck Turffontein Standside December 12 over 800m defeating Fire Attack carrying 60kg at $3.80. Prepared to watch. |
6 P MXOLI |
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7 | 2215x |
GORGEOUS KLEIN
A P PETER 3YO BAY COLT 55.0KG Mr Y Langevin & Mrs M J Langevin He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Turffontein Standside May 30 over 1000m, 8 len behind Dantonfromsandton carrying 60kg at $3.80. On debut third of 10 at Fairview January 19 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Ravilious with 60kg at $6. Needs more time. |
1 CALVIN HABIB |
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8 | 1 |
BAKWENA
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Turffontein Standside August 10 over 1000m defeating Hey Hey Julia carrying 60kg at $1.70. Drawn perfectly and she is a top chance. |
3 K MATSUNYANE |