SAF - GREYVILLE 02 May 2026
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THE INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY INSIDER EAST COAST CUP 2000m Track: STANDARD Clear (Max: 25) |
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Solid tempo expected primarily from Rahhabba and Duchess Of Paloma. GERBERA (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just one length from the winner in second over 1700m at Vaal. Close to another win and gets chance over the extra ground. BAKWENA (6) finished 4 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1800m at Vaal five-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Expecting a bold showing. PLUM PUDDING (7) is third up today. Turned in a better run last time when second, beaten a neck, at Scottsville over 2400m. Can go on to take this out. RAHHABBA (8) has won three of last five and placed the other two including placing only try here. Has pace and can give a sight.
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| 1 | 67026 |
JAZZ CAFE
ROBBIE HILL 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Messrs G L O'Brien, S Lotter, S J J Smith & M U Tayob Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tulip Fields carrying 54kg at $8. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Silver Salute carrying 57.5kg at $11. Others offer greater appeal. |
1 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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| 2 | 17221 |
FINE WINE
GARTH PULLER 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Camargue Stud Syndicate (Nom: Mr Brett van Laun) Racing well recently. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Greyville All Weather April 17 over 1900m defeating Zena Rose carrying 53.5kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track on March 22 over 1900m, neck behind Hodgepodge with 53.5kg at $8.50. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
2 DAMYAN PILLAY |
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| 3 | 425x7 |
ESCAPOLOGIST
MARK DIXON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mr R Plersch Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months 7th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Silver Salute carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Scottsville on June 17 2024 over 1950m, head behind Hot Strike with 58.5kg at $6.50. Unlikely to threaten. |
3 COLE DICKEN |
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| 4 | 11x44 |
LADYOFDISTINCTION
MICHAEL ROBERTS 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Al Khayl Breeders (Pty) Ltd Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 7 at Scottsville on March 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Rahhabba with 58.5kg at $2.70. Last start 4th of 10 at Scottsville on April 5 over 1750m, 2.25 len behind Rahhabba carrying 60kg at $9. Capable of a strong showing. |
4 RACHEL VENNIKER |
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| 5 | 31402 |
GERBERA
SEAN TARRY 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 60.0KG Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Vaal on March 28 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Chronicle King carrying 58kg at $6. The start before that 10th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the LR Acacia Handicap on March 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Care Forgot carrying 56kg at $6. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out. |
5 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 6 | 65156 |
BAKWENA
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Wernars Family Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Vaal on March 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Palace Dancer with 59.5kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the LR Acacia Handicap on March 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Care Forgot with 56kg at $11. Watch for sharp improvement. |
6 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 7 | 31x62 |
PLUM PUDDING
ANDRE NEL 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs S Plattner Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 11 at Scottsville on March 15 over 1950m, 4 len behind Sword Speed with 54.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Scottsville on April 5 over 2400m, neck behind Royal Invitation carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Should be near her top. |
7 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 8 | 12211 |
RAHHABBA
CANDICE BASS 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Mrs L C A Bouwer & Mr I W Longmore Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a long-neck at Scottsville April 5 over 1750m defeating Tomyris carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that won by a long-neck at Scottsville March 11 over 1600m defeating Ice Rain with 55.5kg at $6.50. Among the better chances. |
8 SEAN VEALE |
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| 9 | 4151x |
ROSE WOOTT
ANDRE NEL 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs S Plattner Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by long-neck Kenilworth February 4 over 1600m defeating Beach Verse carrying 52.5kg at $21. On debut sixth of 11 at Durbanville October 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Red Beryl with 58kg at $13.50. Can get the job done. |
9 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 10 | 65817 |
STAMPEDE AHEAD
ADAM AZZIE 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) Most recently second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 The SA Oaks on April 4 over 2450m, 30 len behind Littlemissmillion with 60kg at $34. The race before that won by 5.5 len at Scottsville March 11 over 2400m defeating Fire Force carrying 56.5kg at $7. Not going well enough to win this. |
10 JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE |
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| 11 | 31448 |
WOMAN'S WORLD
JAMES CRAWFORD 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Messrs E G van den Berg & M B Bloemstein Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Vaal on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Palace Dancer with 58kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the LR Acacia Handicap on March 7 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Care Forgot carrying 54kg at $34. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
11 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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| 12 | 11211 |
DUCHESS OF PALOMA
JAMES CRAWFORD 4YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Stone Hill Stud (Nom: Mr H C W Rix), Mrs C Appalsamy, Messrs M Appalsamy & C Van Rooyen Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 58-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Vaal March 5 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Free In Seattle with 56.5kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; won by 4.5 len at Vaal February 5 over 1800m defeating Special Star carrying 59kg at $5. Last-start winner who can measure up again. |
12 CALLAN MURRAY |
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