SAF - DURBANVILLE 30 Aug 2025
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WINTER COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP 1500 FINAL 1500m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 18) |
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Sir Korski, Mente Et Manu and Lady Look Alike can set the pace. HAPPY VERSE (3) stayed on well at the finish when fifth in the Grade 3 Langerman last time. He returns from a 10-week break, during which time he would have strengthened up. The son of Vercingetorix looks to have class and from his good draw of three, he should be the one to beat. ARBITRATION (5) stayed on well when second over 1800m last time. The drop to 1500m should not pose a concern and he has each-way claims. LADY LOOK ALIKE (2) has good consistent form lines to her credit. She was checked in the latter stages of her last start over 1400m. She finished second in her only attempt over this distance. Ha to be respected. NILE THE BOSS (1) set the pace over 1400m last time before getting caught late by Im The Buzz. She meets a competitive field but cannot be discounted with just 50kgs on her back.
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| 1 | 87022 |
NILE THE BOSS
P BOTHA 5YO BAY MARE 50.0KG Messrs Yoogaysun Seebundhun & K Mootoosamy Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Kenilworth on July 26 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Im The Buzz with 51.5kg at $9. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Kenilworth on June 24 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Diamond Bomber with 50.5kg at $6. Doesn’t need to improve much to play a big role. |
1 B PLAATJIES |
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| 2 | 41223 |
LADY LOOK ALIKE
JAMES CRAWFORD 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs D J Sherrell & Mr L Sherrell Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Kenilworth on August 13 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Viva La Vida with 57kg at $9. Before that 2nd of 7 at Kenilworth on June 21 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Kamchatka with 57kg at $2.30. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again. |
2 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 3 | 115x |
HAPPY VERSE
JUSTIN SNAITH 3YO BAY COLT 61.0KG Messrs Reon Barnard & Gary Player Stud Farm (Pty) Ltd & Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Kenilworth in the G3 June 21 over 1500m, 3 len behind Absolutely Yes with 60kg at $3.80. On debut won by long-neck Kenilworth April 28 over 1200m defeating Bugle Boy carrying 60kg at $13.50. Expected to run well. |
3 ALDO DOMEYER |
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| 4 | 445x5 |
GOLDEN ANGEL
GLEN KOTZEN 4YO BAY FILLY 51.0KG Messrs P G de Beyer, Andre Louw, S H G Pretorius, A Robertson & L Robertson Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 11 at Kenilworth on July 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lavender Bay carrying 54kg at $9. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track September 10 over 1400m defeating Tuscan Romance with 60kg at $8. Needs to lift. |
4 C F DICKEN |
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| 5 | 13442 |
ARBITRATION
JUSTIN SNAITH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mr Greg Bortz & Ms Gina Goldsmith Racing well recently. Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Kenilworth on July 15 over 1800m, 2 len behind Elegant Noble with 60kg at $2.80. The start before that 4th of 14 at Kenilworth on June 24 over 1600m, 3 len behind King's Quest with 57.5kg at $7. Making headway. Likely to measure up again. |
5 JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE |
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| 6 | 326x6 |
CARRIACOU
ERIC SANDS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Messrs D J Barry, G C Cawcutt, C A Huxter, D J Jeffery, T D Pentz & C D Wolfswinkel Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Kenilworth on July 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Late December carrying 60kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on October 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Sail The Seas carrying 60.5kg at $6. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt. |
6 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 7 | 186x |
DIVE BOMBER
L V WOODRUFF 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr & Mrs T D Andrews & Mr A A C Da Rocha Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Kenilworth June 24 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind King's Quest carrying 58kg at $26. On debut won by neck Kenilworth April 28 over 1000m defeating Iko Iko with 60kg at $51. Useful type who should go well. |
7 OSWALD NOACH |
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| 8 | 107x9 |
SIR KORSKI
GREG ENNION 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mr & Mrs T D Andrews, Greg & Des Delponte, Messrs G W Ennion & M P Williams Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 9 at Kenilworth on July 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Captain West carrying 52kg at $41. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track October 5 over 1250m defeating Zeitz with 60kg at $9. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
8 CORNE ORFFER |
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| 9 | 580x6 |
MENTE ET MANU
JUSTIN SNAITH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs P J Devine Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after six months 6th of 13 at Kenilworth on July 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind What A Fortune with 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track October 29 over 1800m defeating Congressman carrying 57kg at $1.80. Unlikely to threaten. |
9 MUZI YENI |
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