SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE 15 Jun 2025
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RACING240 MR 100 HANDICAP 1600m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 15) |
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They should get along early on with plenty of speed on show. CLAW (9) won a game race over this course and distance last time. He moved up well that day and found extra where it matters most. He is in a good space and merits healthy respect. PRESSONREGARDLESS (10) has good consistent form lines to his credit. He turned for home in a wide position last time but stayed on well to finish third. He should run another honest race. GRAND CRESCENDO (1) is better than his last start run over 1160m on this course would suggest. He finished third in his only attempt over this distance. On best form shown, he would not be a shock winner. QUEEN OF LOVE (4) is better than her last start as she was reported to be not striding out. Resumes from a spell which would have done her the world of good and she may be hard to peg back.
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| 1 | x2630 |
GRAND CRESCENDO
C DAWSON 3YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Messrs L M Nestadt, C R Millinger & G J Player Useful type. Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1160m, 9 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 58kg at $13.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Royal Force with 59.5kg at $3.30. Can improve on recent efforts. |
3 T MAYHEW |
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| 2 | 8x777 |
NATYAM
A P PETER 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Messrs Raj Singh, G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Musical Score carrying 52kg at $101. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 22 over 2000m, 8 len behind Apache Son with 62kg at $4.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
6 K J LIHABA |
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| 3 | 3518x |
ZUZAN
PAUL MATCHETT 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Messrs Estate Late G H Normand, D Anthony, V J Backos, A A Dormehl, J A Maroun & D A Simpson Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track April 12 over 1600m, 23 len behind Musical Score with 58kg at $13.50. Previously first up; 13th of 16 at Vaal October 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Argo Alley carrying 60kg at $81. Certainly one to consider. |
11 J PENNY |
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| 4 | 2618x |
QUEEN OF LOVE
ROY MAGNER 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Mr P J Moor Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track March 8 over 2000m, 8 len behind Poplar Park carrying 60kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Turffontein Inside October 22 over 1450m defeating Say It Loud with 58kg at $8. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. |
7 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 5 | 17x58 |
COMMAND PILOT
ALEC LAIRD 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mr G A Triggol Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Scottsville on April 13 over 1750m, 2.5 len behind I Salute You carrying 53.5kg at $13.50. Second-up 8th of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Claw carrying 59.5kg at $6. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time. |
9 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 6 | x32x7 |
ARTIST'S MODEL
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs M F de Kock, C S Haynes, H W Leyenaar & Mrs N P Malherbe Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 3 len behind Claw carrying 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on February 24 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Zuzan with 54.5kg at $6. Worth another chance. |
8 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 7 | 9x257 |
PRESLEY
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars, D C Stonebridge, Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge Useful gelding. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Kamensky carrying 58kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Vaal on April 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bob's Your Uncle carrying 58kg at $15. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests. |
5 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 8 | 92326 |
THE AFRICA HOUSE
SEAN TARRY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Returns from a 59-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Vaal on April 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 56kg at $4.30. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody carrying 60kg at $13.50. Looks tested again. |
4 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 9 | 3x331 |
CLAW
MIKE AZZIE 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr Sterling M Miller Useful gelding. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.7 len at this track May 17 over 1600m defeating Eiffel Tower with 54.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Jordan with 54.5kg at $2.70. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside barrier. |
2 S'MANGA KHUMALO |
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| 10 | 22123 |
PRESSONREGARDLESS
DAVID NIEUWENHUIZEN 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Messrs J M T Fourie & Lee Harvey Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 1450m, 3 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 55.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Night Bomber with 56kg at $2.10. Rates highly. Big chance. |
10 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 11 | 6x507 |
ZIP CODE
DAVID NIEUWENHUIZEN 3YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Messrs J M T Fourie, Lee Harvey, Mr D J & Mrs H M R Nieuwenhuizen Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 1450m, 7 len behind Bob's Your Uncle carrying 54.5kg at $67. Before that 11th of 13 at this track in the G1 SA Derby on March 29 over 2450m, 99 len behind Legend Of Arthur carrying 60kg at $126. Has the inside gate but looks tested. |
1 M K KATJEDI |
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