SAF - VAAL 22 May 2025
GOING: G
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SUMMER CUP 29 NOVEMBER MR 80 HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 19) |
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A hot tempo is expected with plenty of speed engaged. HEMISPHERE (6) followed up his maiden victory with a good fourth-place finish over 1100m at Turffontein. He is having his peak run today. He is drawn on the outside of the course and may be the one to side with. IT'S PERSONAL (3) was running on well when third over 1200m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. He won his maiden over this course and distance and should be fighting out the finish. PHANTOM EXPRESS (10) last three starts have been good. She has won once and finished second once from four starts over this course and distance. It would be no surprise to see her in the winner's enclosure. TIGER STORM (5) finished fourth last start over 1000m at this track, an improvement on his fifth at this track the run before. Has place prospects.
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BLAZE A WAY
F P HABIB 3YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Messrs W G de Koker, M A Kalil, G J Nassif, J Nassif, Jayden Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 6 over 1000m, 12 len behind Address The Nation with 58.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 6th of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1000m, 7 len behind Johnny Appleseed carrying 60kg at $4. May need more time. |
5 J BOTES |
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| 2 | 27x87 |
WHAT A TIGER
F P HABIB 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1000m, 15 len behind Taxi To The Moon carrying 55kg at $7. Last start 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1000m, 8 len behind Warm Winter Nite with 56kg at $34. A top-three finish would surprise. |
8 PIERE STRYDOM |
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| 3 | 3x313 |
IT'S PERSONAL
ROY MAGNER 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr A L Williams Useful gelding. Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Kindred Heart with 53kg at $3.50. The run before that won by 1.5 len at this track March 6 over 1000m defeating Old Fashioned with 60kg at $1.30. Winning chance. |
1 DENNIS SCHWARZ |
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| 4 | 9x580 |
QHAWE LAMI
CLINTON BINDA 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Most recently second last of 15 at Turffontein Standside on April 26 over 1100m, 7 len behind Roaming Spirit with 60kg at $41. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Arilena with 62kg at $21. Will need to find plenty of improvement. |
7 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 5 | 21254 |
TIGER STORM
F P HABIB 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, E Naicker, G J Nassif, J Nassif, Jayden Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Arilena carrying 59.5kg at $13.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track on March 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Var Park with 59kg at $9. Another bold run is expected. |
9 K MATSUNYANE |
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| 6 | x5x14 |
HEMISPHERE
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at Turffontein Standside March 22 over 1000m defeating Old Fashioned carrying 60kg at $3. Second run from a spell 4th of 15 at Turffontein Standside on April 26 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Roaming Spirit carrying 56kg at $6.50. Definite winning chance. |
11 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 7 | 52360 |
KINSHIN SHA
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mr D Shawe Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 10th of 13 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Arilena with 59.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 13 at this track on March 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Var Park with 60kg at $4.30. Can improve on recent efforts. |
2 MUZI YENI |
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| 8 | 47100 |
THE NAVY LARK
JAAP VISSER 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Mr Harry Govender Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Scottsville on April 13 over 1000m, 6 len behind Happy Analia carrying 59kg at $11. Before that ran last of 12 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Sycamore Sprint on March 15 over 1160m, 14 len behind Mia Moo carrying 52kg at $101. Fully tested on her recent run. |
13 J R SYSTER |
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| 9 | 89465 |
NKANDLA GOLD
BRETT WEBBER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mr J W Webber & Mrs B I d'Oliveira Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Arilena carrying 59kg at $41. Before that 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kindred Heart carrying 54.5kg at $17. No surprise if he was in the finish. |
10 M K KATJEDI |
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| 10 | 17234 |
PHANTOM EXPRESS
PAUL MATCHETT 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on May 11 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind My One And Only carrying 60kg at $2.80. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, long-neck behind Arilena with 58kg at $11. Best form should see her measure right up. |
3 P MXOLI |
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| 11 | 6028x |
RAFA BAY
A P PETER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mr Deven Govender, Hyperpaint Syndicate (Nom: Mr D T Peter) & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Kenilworth February 8 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Un Bel Di carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously first up; fourth of 13 at Durbanville October 26 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Diablo carrying 60kg at $2.50. Certainly one to consider. |
6 JULUIS MARIBA |
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| 12 | 75x34 |
PRINCE OF KILDARE
B B RUITERS 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Late Mr Barry Marais Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 1450m, 2 len behind French Bolt carrying 52kg at $41. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on May 1 over 1160m, 5 len behind War Of Kingdoms with 55kg at $6. Among the winning hopes on best form. |
4 J GATES |
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| 13 | 504x7 |
NAZARE
C DAWSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Messrs Suven Govender, M A Currie & D Pather Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on April 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Vitellius with 58.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 13th of 18 at this track on March 19 2024 over 1400m, 18 len behind Kashkaval with 60kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten. |
12 K J LIHABA |
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