SAF - SCOTTSVILLE 31 May 2025
GOING: GS
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GOLDEN HORSE SPRINT 1200m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 23) |
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The big field should ensure a genuine tempo. WINDS OF CHANGE (1) finished strongly when third last time. Both his career victories have come under Gavin Lerena. Rates well as the runner to beat. SURJAY (15) found one too good on the day last start. He returns from a spell which may have done him the world of good. If not in need of this outing, he should be involved in the finish. CRUISE CONTROL (10) showed good speed before getting outrun late last time. He finished fourth in this race last year. Sean Veale steps back into the saddle and the combination merit healthy respect. TENANGO (16) wound up strongly to win last time out at Kenilworth over 1200m. Has each-way claims.
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| 1 | 1193x |
WINDS OF CHANGE
MIKE AZZIE 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Yagan Nair, Trevelen Pillay, Kalinga & Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Computaform Sprint March 29 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind William Robertson carrying 57.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. Turffontein Standside January 18 over 1160m defeating Paul Revere carrying 60kg at $1.20. Certainly one to consider. |
1 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 2 | 11x25 |
CATS PAJAMAS
F ROBINSON 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mr Sid Moodley Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Greyville in the G3 The Byerley Turk on March 31 over 1400m, 2 len behind Oxalis Gold carrying 60kg at $2.80. Last start second last in a small field at Greyville in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on May 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sail The Seas carrying 60kg at $11. Hard to have on recent performances. |
2 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 3 | 21584 |
PISTOL PETE
A P PETER 3YO BAY COLT 55.0KG Mrs S Viljoen Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Senor Santa Handicap on April 26 over 1160m, 2 len behind Chasing Happiness carrying 56kg at $5.50. Before that 8th of 12 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Computaform Sprint on March 29 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind William Robertson with 57.5kg at $17. Forward showing expected. |
3 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 4 | 67753 |
FUTURE VARIETY
C L BASS-ROBINSON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Bass Racing (Pty) Ltd T/A Centenary Syndicate Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Greyville on May 10 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Ziyasha with 60kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 7 at Kenilworth on March 16 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Gem King carrying 61.5kg at $7. Impossible to tip with any confidence. |
4 JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE |
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| 5 | 251x4 |
OUTLAW KING
DEAN KANNEMEYER 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D K Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr D M Kannemeyer) Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 13 at this track on April 27 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind O'Tenikwa carrying 61kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Durbanville on October 26 over 1400m, neck behind Rascova carrying 57kg at $9.50. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt. |
5 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 6 | 7x885 |
ANFIELDS ROCKET
TREVOR BROWN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1500m, 5 len behind Dave The King carrying 61.5kg at $13.50. Before that 8th of 12 at Greyville in the G2 Drill Hall Stakes on May 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Gladatorian carrying 58.5kg at $126. Looks outclassed. |
6 TRISTAN GODDEN |
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| 7 | x1x1x |
FAIRY KNIGHT
ALAN GREEFF 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Pine Lodge Stud & Halo Stables T/A Halo Syndicate (Nom: Mr A C Greeff) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len at Fairview March 21 over 1200m defeating Kingdundee with 60kg at $4. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.8 len at Fairview All Weather December 30 over 1200m defeating Cruise Control with 62kg at $2.70. Definite winning hope. |
7 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 8 | 51133 |
TRUTH
C DAWSON 3YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG Messrs L M Nestadt, G J Player & Ralphs Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Miss K Ralphs) Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Musical Score carrying 56kg at $3. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Senor Santa Handicap on April 26 over 1160m, 1.75 len behind Chasing Happiness with 56kg at $2.30. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest. |
8 MUZI YENI |
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| 9 | x00x5 |
KING OF THE GAULS
TONY RIVALLAND 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Mr R J Bloomberg & Mrs M D J Liley Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 13 at this track on April 27 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind O'Tenikwa carrying 60.5kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Kenilworth in the G1 Cape Flying Championship on January 25 over 1000m, 13 len behind Gimme A Prince with 60kg at $21. Unlikely to threaten. |
9 S'MANGA KHUMALO |
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| 10 | 20x4x |
CRUISE CONTROL
GAVIN SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 12 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Computaform Sprint on March 29 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind William Robertson with 60kg at $21. First up last campaign 2nd of 10 at Fairview All Weather on December 30 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Fairy Knight with 62kg at $2.30. Top hope if back in good order. |
10 SEAN VEALE |
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| 11 | 31x66 |
MELECH
ROY MAGNER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mr J E Finlayson Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 12 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Computaform Sprint on March 29 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind William Robertson with 60kg at $21. Last start 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Senor Santa Handicap on April 26 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Chasing Happiness with 60kg at $5. Needs to improve. |
11 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 12 | 48x31 |
O'TENIKWA
W A NEL 3YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Mrs S Plattner Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 7 at Greyville in the G3 The Byerley Turk on March 31 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Oxalis Gold with 57kg at $3. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a nose at this track April 27 over 1100m defeating Fastnet Filly with 57.5kg at $4.30. One of the main contenders. |
12 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 13 | 441x1 |
ZIYASHA
CLINTON BINDA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hollywood Racing (formerly Hollywood Syndicate) Second-up. First-up after six months won by 0.9 len at Greyville May 10 over 1000m defeating Hithemhardsunshine carrying 61.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Kenilworth on November 2 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Dance Variety carrying 62.5kg at $9.50. Fitter and worth including. |
13 RAYMOND DANIELSON |
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| 14 | 1x615 |
MOUNT PILATUS
F BRONKHORST 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Bryan & Taryn Spong & Mr J J Matthee Useful gelding. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Senor Santa Handicap on April 26 over 1160m, 2.75 len behind Chasing Happiness with 58kg at $11. Before that won by 1.5 len at Turffontein Standside March 22 over 1160m defeating Presley with 57.5kg at $3.80. This is well within his grasp. |
14 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 15 | 5532x |
SURJAY
BJ CRAWFORD/JI CRAWFORD 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs S Viljoen Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Kenilworth in the G1 Cape Flying Championship January 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind Gimme A Prince with 60kg at $21. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Durbanville October 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Rascova with 61.5kg at $5. Excellent chance. |
15 LUYOLO MXOTHWA |
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| 16 | 21121 |
TENANGO
C L BASS-ROBINSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs Mark Bass & I W Longmore Recent form sound. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently won by 2 len at Kenilworth G3 April 21 over 1200m defeating Gem King carrying 55kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Kenilworth on March 16 over 1100m, neck behind Gem King carrying 57kg at $2.40. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game. |
16 ANDREW FORTUNE |
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KING REGENT
GLEN KOTZEN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Miss G Burg & Mr M J T Wickens Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Greyville on May 10 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Ziyasha carrying 61.5kg at $34. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Kenilworth in the G1 Cape Flying Championship on January 25 over 1000m, 99 len behind Gimme A Prince carrying 60kg at $67. Worth another chance. |
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| 18 | 39841 |
DANTONFROMSANDTON
SEAN TARRY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 52.0KG D R & K A Lahoud,G Anthony,Y S Ebersey,J A J & D J Farah,A Lahoud,Jarryd Lahoud,Larry Pogir,R Polakow,Cliff Simaan,Craig Zoghby,Benoni Boys Syndicate Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Vaal April 15 over 1200m defeating Quantum Theory with 50kg at $6.50. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Greyville in the G3 The Byerley Turk on March 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Oxalis Gold with 57kg at $7. In winning form but this a tough assignment. |
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