SAF - VAAL   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING: G

NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 25)    

Strong early tempo assured as Prince Alf and Enrico Cecchetti lead the way over Reggae Rocks. LIGHT WITHOUT (2) is still a maiden after nine starts but was placed at this track two back before finishing fourth at Turffontein Standside last time. Can break through here. LIGHT WARRIOR (8) was in the money last start at this track over 1600m. Appeals as a leading player. PRINCE ALF (3) showed speed and held on well to finish third over 1600m at this track. Should be prominent throughout. NUSSPLY (5) is a 13 start maiden who has been in the money five times, but missed the frame last time out when fourth at this track. Yet to win at this course but has recorded four placings from nine tries. Looks well placed here and have to include among the hopes.
1 0825 IRISH RAIN
ALEC LAIRD
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr B M Jossel
Resumes off a 52 day let-up. Latest start 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on January 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Euro Cent with 59kg at $5.20. The run before that 2nd of 15 at this track on December 17 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Victor Lazlo with 59kg at $31. Cannot be ruled out despite a ordinary effort last time.
11
S'MANGA KHUMALO
WHITE AND BRIGHT ORANGE HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES,CHECKED CAP
2 59344 LIGHT WITHOUT
ST JOHN GRAY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Five Star Racing & Stud CC (Nom: Ms A M Kacnis)
Recent form hard to fault. Two back 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on February 13 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Major Winter with 60kg at $5. Backing up after a solid fourth here late last week over 2000m, finishing fourth lengths from the winner. Leading rider aboard and should run well.
7
GAVIN LERENA
BLACK, LIME STARS, LIME SLEEVES, BLACK STARS, LIME CAP, BLACK STARS AND PEAK
3 4x953 PRINCE ALF
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & B R Binnie & Ridgemont (Nom: Mr Wayne Kieswetter)
Latest outing 3rd of 7 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Double Martini carrying 59kg at $23. The run before that 5th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on December 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Stone Cold carrying 59kg at $12. Plenty to like about his prospects.
6
CHASE MAUJEAN
BLACK, YELLOW DISC, YELLOW SLEEVE, BLACK STRIPE
4 x3692 STAR EFFECT
DIANNE STENGER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs Andrew Stirling, G D Smith, J C Simon & Dennis Armstrong
Freshened for 33 days. Latest start 2nd of 8 at this track on January 21 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Ushuaia carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on January 2 over 1800m, 100 len behind Rosso Meadow carrying 60kg at $41. Wasn’t disgraced last time out – each-way chance with a similar effort.
5
RANDALL SIMONS
Navy blue, yellow braces, white sleeves, red cap
5 53324 NUSSPLY
PAUL PETER
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr V C Veeramootoo
Recent form hard to fault. Latest run 4th of 10 at this track on February 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Imperial Duke with 60kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Governors Glory with 60kg at $9.50. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
4
CRAIG ZACKEY
Blue, yellow stars, yellow and blue hooped sleeves, yellow collar and cap
6 80070 REGGAE ROCKS
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs L E Starkey, Lucky Houdalakis, J A Human & Stone Hill Stud (Nom: Mr H C W Rix)
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Latest run ran last of 11 at this track on January 21 over 2000m, 23 len behind Leading Lad with 58kg at $41. The start before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Flying Carpet carrying 60kg at $76. Others favoured in this tough field.
3
PHILASANDE MXOLI
White and lilac quartered diagonally,turquoise sleeves,turquoise and lilac qtd cap, white peak
7 407x0 ENRICO CECCHETTI
MIKE AZZIE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Z Oosthuizen
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months 10th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Battle Force carrying 60kg at $23. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on August 8 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Syds Liason with 60kg at $11. Tested at this stage of campaign.
15
PIERE STRYDOM
Bright green, red diamond, striped sleeves, bright green cap
8 46442 LIGHT WARRIOR
CHRIS JONKER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr & Mrs C Jonker & Stone Hill Stud (Nom: Mr H C W Rix)
Recent form impressive for this race. Latest outing 2nd of 7 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Double Martini with 58.5kg at $13. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on January 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Cleveland carrying 58.5kg at $13. Back to something like his best last time – follow him up.
1
COLE DICKEN
White, red chevrons, striped sleeves, white cap
9 40096 CAPTAIN CUPID
ST JOHN GRAY
8YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Latest outing 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on February 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Major Winter with 60kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 2000m, 15 len behind Leading Lad carrying 58kg at $61. Swooper who appeals on an each-way basis.
13
LUKE FERRARIS
Green, white rings, quartered cap
10 880x0 RAMOAN
ST JOHN GRAY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss C Bowles
Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at this track November 9 over 1800m, 28 len behind Trooper carrying 57kg at $51. Safely held here late last week when resuming. On the quck back up and others look better.
9
MUZI YENI
SKY BLUE, MAUVE SEAMS, COLLAR, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, MAUVE CAP
11 9x06 WESTMINSTER
MIKE AZZIE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Z Oosthuizen
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on January 16 over 1600m, 50 len behind Lear Jet carrying 59kg at $37. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at this track on February 4 over 1450m, 12 len behind Suited Connector with 58.5kg at $51. Looks tested on recent run.
8
JEFFERY SYSTER
Bright green, red diamond, striped sleeves, bright green cap
12 68970 SITTING BULL
ST JOHN GRAY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss C Bowles
Two back 7th of 11 at this track on January 14 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Swiss Bank carrying 54kg at $41.Backing up quickly after he was safely held here last last week. This race looks too tough.
12
JOSHWIN SOLOMONS
Sky blue, mauve seams, sky blue sleeves, mauve cap
13 INFINITE WONDER
A B FORTUNE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
MR M PANDARAM
First race starter by Wylie Hall out of Siena's Star. Betting can tell the tale.
14
RYAN MUNGER
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW BAND, YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPED SLEEVES, YELLOW, BLACK AND YELLOW STRIPED CAP , B
14 7 UNDERSTATED
SEAN TARRY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr S S Pooe
At debut, 7th of 14 at this track on January 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cleveland carrying 59kg at $8.50. Others are preferred.
10
LYLE HEWITSON
RED AND WHITE CHECKED DIAMONDS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED AND WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS CAP,BLACK PEAK
15 07 TENDER FORCE
S BOTHA
8YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mr S Botha (Jnr)
Facing the starter for the third time today. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 13 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 15 len behind Aberdare carrying 60kg at $56. Second-up 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 11 over 1450m, 14 len behind Largo Bay carrying 57kg at $76. Others read better. This will test.
2
NATHAN KLINK
Blue, maroon sleeves, gold spots, maroon cap