SAF - TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE 11 Jul 2026
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NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING THURSDAY 16 JULY MR 88 HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 16) |
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Plenty of speed from Drivelikeamaster and Life In Colour. LIFE IN COLOUR (13) ran well in open class to finish third last start after being prominent at the corner over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. That followed a win at Vaal the start prior. Finds an easier assignment and can return to winning ways. WILD AS THE WIND (11) finished 2.75 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1200m at Turffontein Inside a week-and-a-half ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Right in the mix. DRIVELIKEAMASTER (7) was sent out favourite but could only finish seventh over 1400m at Vaal last time. Prior to that had been racing well, collecting three minor placings on end. Marco V'rensburg has registered two minor placings when on board. One of the contenders. SALUTE THE FLAG (8) has not won for a long while. Last raced on May 28 when beaten 13 lengths into tenth at Vaal over 1200m. In the right race and should be thereabouts.
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| 1 | 76040 |
SECRET CHORD
ST JOHN GRAY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG MR ST JOHN D GRAY Most recently ran last of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1160m, 19 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 56.1kg at $41. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1160m, 3 len behind Lead The Charge carrying 58kg at $101. Looks tested despite the low draw. |
2 DIVESH RAMKHALAWON |
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| 2 | 9x5x0 |
TSAR BOMBA
JOE SOMA 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG WERNARS FAMILY & D CHINSAMMY Racing second-up today. Last outing ran second last of 15 at Vaal on June 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bristol Hercules carrying 56kg at $26. At only start last preparation 5th of 10 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 1.75 len behind Amor Fati carrying 59kg at $26. Must improve significantly. |
6 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 3 | 645x0 |
BLIZZARD QUEST
SEAN TARRY 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG WERNARS FAMILY Second-up. First-up after five months 11th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1160m, 7 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 55.5kg at $34. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Palace Prince with 58.6kg at $26. Should progress from that first-up run. |
11 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 4 | 237x0 |
KING'S RANSOM
DIANNE STENGER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D DE ANDRADE & S GASKELL Second run back. First-up after eight months raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1160m, 19 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 55.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Fairview on January 10 2025 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Slings And Arrows carrying 57kg at $26. Needs more time. |
10 TRENT MAYHEW |
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| 5 | 10609 |
HALBERDIER
BILLY RUITERS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MR B B RUITERS At the latest run ran last of 9 at Vaal on June 18 over 1000m, 11 len behind Heath House carrying 59.5kg at $101. The start before that ran second last of 11 at Vaal on May 26 over 1000m, 6 len behind Lead The Charge carrying 53.5kg at $51. Tricky assignment. |
12 CALVIN NGCOBO |
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| 6 | 33x76 |
WINSTON'S WONDER
STUART PETTIGREW 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG MR T KUNG Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 11 at this track on June 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Errol Flynn carrying 55.5kg at $67. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on June 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tracksuit Dave carrying 59kg at $5.50. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside alley. |
1 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 7 | 52227 |
DRIVELIKEAMASTER
DIANNE STENGER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D DE ANDRADE & S GASKELL Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at Vaal on May 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bristol Hercules carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on April 9 over 1450m, 1.3 len behind Father Christmas carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Winning chance. |
7 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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| 8 | 24830 |
SALUTE THE FLAG
CANDICE TAMMY DAWSON 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MESSRS SELVAN NAIDOO & L M NESTADT Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 15 at Vaal on May 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind Cold Shine with 60.5kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track on April 12 over 1000m, 2 len behind Poblano with 50kg at $17. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside barrier. |
4 RACHEL VENNIKER |
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| 9 | 81087 |
CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD
TYRONE ZACKEY 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MR K P & MRS N M BACKOS Most recently ran second last of 8 at Vaal on July 2 over 1600m, 9 len behind Gran Canaria carrying 56kg at $41. The start before that ran second last of 9 at this track on June 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Tintin with 56kg at $41. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
8 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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| 10 | 6x64x |
SUPER AWESOME
ROY MAGNER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MR A L WILLIAMS Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track February 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sunset Riot with 50.3kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Vaal December 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fully Loaded with 57kg at $9. Worth keeping in mind. |
3 GIRISH SAMO-BURTHIA |
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| 11 | 105 |
WILD AS THE WIND
ALEC LAIRD 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MESSRS G A BASEL, L CLARK, G C CORNWALL & J GERBER At the latest run 5th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Antonio Gaudi carrying 57kg at $15. Before that ran last of 16 at Vaal on May 21 over 1400m, 15 len behind Bristol Hercules carrying 56kg at $13.50. Another bold run is expected. |
13 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 12 | 87447 |
SATYAGRAHA
SEAN TARRY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Adv S Reddy & Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd At the latest run 7th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 1450m, 5 len behind Winding Power with 58.5kg at $6. The start before that 4th of 16 at Vaal on May 21 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Bristol Hercules with 57kg at $6. Strong winning hope. |
9 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 13 | 7313 |
LIFE IN COLOUR
CORNE SPIES 2YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG MESSRS R P MACNAB, D G BAILIE, C D BROWN, P GOBRIE, S PORIAZIS, X SPIES, V MAHABEER, A R ASARAM, M PILLAY, J SOOBIAH, P W VILJOEN & ADV J J B SCHUTTE Recent form sound. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Prayersandpromises carrying 58kg at $3.80. The start before that scored a big 4.5 len win at Vaal May 21 over 1400m defeating Master Smoker carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. Placed this course and distance in open class last time. Expected to go well. |
5 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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