SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE   09 Nov 2024
 
GOING:

BETWAY MR 106 HANDICAP 1800m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 24)    

Plenty of pace from Nebraas, Joker Man and The Futurist matching motors ahead of Imperial Master. JOKER MAN (2) is better than his last two starts suggest. It must be noted that the form of his last outing has since been franked. He has won twice and finished second once from four starts on this course. His best form has come under Gavin Lerena and he may be the one to side with in this even line-up. IMPERIAL MASTER (5) has good recent form lines to his credit. He has won twice, finished second once, and third once from 11 starts over this distance. He is the main threat to the top pick. COMMAND PILOT (7) was running on when finishing third here over this distance last start. He is nicely weighted with just 52kg on his back and should be right in the finish. NEBRAAS (1) had excuses in his last start. He is the class horse of the field and can win this without it being a surprise.
1 630x8 NEBRAAS
SEAN TARRY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs Jarryd Lahoud, J R Blumberg, Gary Citron, Larry Pogir, S Poriazis, A Lahoud, Mrs B M A Lahoud & Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 13 at this track on November 2 over 2400m, 8 len behind Poets Warrior carrying 56kg at $34. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at this track in the G3 Victory Moon Stakes on November 4 2023 over 1800m, 8 len behind Atticus Finch with 58kg at $101. Strips fitter. Watch closely.
6
PIERE STRYDOM
ORANGE,WHITE SASH,WHITE DISC,GOLD WREATH LEAVES CROWN,BLACK CIRCLE,BLACK L,ORANGE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS,WHITE CAP,ORANGE QUARTERS
2 110x0 JOKER MAN
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars
Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 14 at Turffontein Inside in G2 on October 5 over 1450m, 19 len behind Back In Business with 58kg at $67. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track July 7 over 1600m defeating William Iron Arm carrying 54kg at $3.50. Fitter and worth including.
4
GAVIN LERENA
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK COLLAR AND CUFFS, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED CAP
3 8x4x8 RULE BY FORCE
JOE SOMA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Messrs D Chinsammy, E Naicker & MGAS Bloodstock (Nom: Mr G A Soma)
Having second run back today. Last run second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 12 over 1450m, 13 len behind Slinky Mapimpi carrying 58kg at $26. At only start last preparation 4th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on September 16 2023 over 1450m, 6 len behind Tail Of The Comet carrying 60kg at $26. Must improve significantly.
1
CALVIN HABIB
Red, black epaulettes and cap
4 010x7 THE FUTURIST
BRETT CRAWFORD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Pete & Janet Carolin, Messrs T Gujadhur & J M Lim Fat, Mrs G MacGregor & Mr A G & Mrs D Turk
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 19 over 1450m, 9 len behind Southern Blaze with 62.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 9 len at Kenilworth G3 May 26 over 1950m defeating Pacaya with 56kg at $34. Solid top-three hope.
5
K MATSUNYANE
LIGHT BLUE, RED SASH, CAP
5 91323 IMPERIAL MASTER
STUART PETTIGREW
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Messrs I Snyman & R Pettigrew
Useful gelding. Last start 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on October 12 over 2000m, 2 len behind Thunee Playa carrying 58.5kg at $8. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Vaal on August 29 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind Thunee Playa carrying 58kg at $8. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
2
J R SYSTER
WHITE, RED BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
6 x687x WHAFEEF
TYRONE ZACKEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Mr W H Ackerman
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Turffontein Inside August 24 over 1800m, 5 len behind King's Express with 60kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Vaal June 20 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Imperial Master carrying 57.0kg at $5. Hard to enthuse.
7
P MXOLI
WHITE, RED BRACES, BLACK THIRDS, WHITE AND BLACK CHECKED DIAMOND SLEEVES, WHITE AND BLACK QUARTERED CAP, RED PEAK
7 142x3 COMMAND PILOT
ALEC LAIRD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Mr G A Triggol
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 9 at this track on October 26 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Marauding Horde carrying 54kg at $7. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at this track on June 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Mastership carrying 57kg at $34. Fitter again and a winning hope.
3
SERINO MOODLEY
lime,light blue chevrons,sleeves,cap