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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|