SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE 26 Apr 2025
GOING: GS
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TAB.CO.ZA MIDDLE STAKES 1600m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 21) |
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Keen speed battle, with Savannah Storm, Dance King and Pocket Watch prominent. DOITWITHDIAMONDS (3) won a good race over 1800m on this course last time. She has finished second in both her efforts over this course and distance. She should give the males a decent run for their money. APACHE SON (7) was an easy winner of his last start over 2000m on this course. He is likely to be settled near the rear of the field from his wide draw and will be mowing down the frontrunners. PRESLEY (6) was in the money first up at this track then could only manage fifth last time out over 1400m at Vaal. One of the chances based on his best recent efforts. NATYAM (2) failed to live up to market expectations last start when out of the placings over 2000m at this track. Looks better placed here and can return to form.
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| 1 | 0109x |
SAVANNAH STORM
P P VERMEULEN 8YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs J M Vermeulen Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track January 11 over 1600m, 16 len behind Pomodoro's Jet carrying 57.5kg at $67. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Vaal September 26 over 2000m, 13 len behind Royal Edition carrying 62kg at $26. This looks too tough. |
13 RAYMOND DANIELSON |
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| 2 | 48x77 |
NATYAM
A P PETER 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Messrs Raj Singh, G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 13 at this track on March 8 over 2400m, 10 len behind Breeze Over carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at this track on March 22 over 2000m, 8 len behind Apache Son carrying 62kg at $4.50. Genuine contender under these conditions. |
4 PIERE STRYDOM |
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| 3 | 52121 |
DOITWITHDIAMONDS
A P PETER 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Messrs A Lang, L H Paletz & D Yutar Useful type. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 12 over 1800m defeating Juliet Tango with 58kg at $2.80. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 2000m, neck behind Dimako's Jet with 61kg at $1.80. Sure to go well again. |
8 ANDREW FORTUNE |
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| 4 | 10x21 |
KAMENSKY
ROY MAGNER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs P J Moor & A P Nydam Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Vaal on February 25 over 1450m, 0.8 len behind Royal Force with 55kg at $15. Second run from a spell won by a neck at this track March 22 over 1600m defeating Aristotle carrying 57kg at $5.50. In winning form but this a tough assignment. |
10 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 5 | 27464 |
MASTER CHRISTMAS
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mr D Shawe Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 16 at Vaal on April 15 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind King's Express carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. The run before that second last of 7 at this track on March 15 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Tamarisk Tree carrying 50kg at $21. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
9 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 6 | 79x25 |
PRESLEY
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, D C Stonebridge, Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track on March 22 over 1160m, 1.5 len behind Mount Pilatus with 53.5kg at $34. Second-up 5th of 9 at Vaal on April 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 58kg at $15. Expected to perform well. |
1 S'MANGA KHUMALO |
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| 7 | 66x31 |
APACHE SON
TYRONE ZACKEY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind King's Express carrying 55.5kg at $11. Last start won by 2.25 len at this track March 22 over 2000m defeating Flashy Apache with 54kg at $8. This race is well within his grasp. |
12 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 8 | 201x5 |
PLAYER
C DAWSON 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs G J Player, R A Burg & L M Nestadt Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 16 at Vaal on April 15 over 1800m, 3 len behind King's Express carrying 57.5kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Vaal on October 10 over 1400m, 8 len behind Argo Alley carrying 54kg at $34. Must improve significantly. |
3 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 9 | 20143 |
TWO MILES WEST
PAUL MATCHETT 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs J A Maroun, D Anthony, V J Backos, A A Dormehl, P F Matchett, D A Simpson, D Palmer & D Erasmus Most recently 3rd of 16 at Vaal on April 15 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind King's Express with 57kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind King's Express with 56.5kg at $5.50. This looks too tough. |
6 J PENNY |
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| 10 | 44x62 |
MOUNT DARWIN
STUART PETTIGREW 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Messrs M K Wittstock, I Snyman & R Pettigrew Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind King's Express with 56kg at $5.50. Second-up 2nd of 16 at Vaal on April 15 over 1800m, 2 len behind King's Express carrying 56kg at $9. Not far away last start. Big chance. |
5 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 11 | 18x1x |
DANCE KING
W MARWING 3YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG 1 More We Stay Syndicate (Nom: Ms K Oakes) Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign won by 1.5 len at Turffontein Inside February 6 over 1600m defeating Pressonregardless carrying 58.5kg at $11. First up last campaign 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Saigon Suzie with 58kg at $17. Will struggle against these. |
2 P MXOLI |
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| 12 | 80155 |
MY LADY SOUL
ALEC LAIRD 4YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Dj Jazzy D Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr C Mooloo) Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Miss Scaletta carrying 56kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Oxalis Gold with 52kg at $3.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
11 MUZI YENI |
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| 13 | 48x6x |
POCKET WATCH
STUART PETTIGREW 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Messrs R J Knight, A D Marx, J T Mushwana & Mrs T J Low-Shang Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 6th of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Two Miles West with 60kg at $9.50. First up last campaign 4th of 13 at Vaal on June 13 2023 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Hawkbill carrying 56kg at $26. Don't dismiss lightly. |
7 K J LIHABA |
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