Turffontein 01 May 2021

Going: Good to Soft

Instructions

1

10:50 Turffontein (RSA) (2YO only)

World Sports Betting Juvenile Plate

7f 210y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 10 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

FISHER KING disappointed last time but is back over a preferred trip and should hold NOBLE STRIKER on earlier form. WINTER WITH JO enjoyed the longer distance and beat HAPPY AND GLORIOUS by 0.75 lengths, however, the 3kg weight difference could see the tables turned. RAPID CHARGE found support on debut but never produced - watch for a lot better. ARAGOSTA can improve on debut over the extra.

2

11:20 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Costa Livanos Pinnacle Stakes

6f 211y

Winner 51,009ZAR - 10 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

BATTLE FORCE is in top form and with bottom weight and pole position could go all the way and make in 5 wins in succession. EXPRESSFROMTHEUS was not striding out last time and should make a race of it. WHORLY WHORLY wasn't happy last time and should do a lot better. IKIGAI is having his peak run and could resume winning ways. Stable companion WONDERWALL did well after a long break and forms strong back up. ZOUAVES and ASTRIX could get into the mix.

3

11:55 Turffontein (RSA) (2YO only)

4racing SA Fillies Nursery (Grade 2)

5f 169y

Winner 149,992ZAR - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

UNDER YOUR SPELL has won all 3 of her races without any pressure and unless any of the others make huge improvement she should take the Nursery. COLD FACT appears a difficult ride but if she behaves herself could get into the mix. Stable companion HEAVENS GIRL should run another honest race. SUPREME QUEST will enjoy the little extra and must be included in Trifectas. Others are all capable of taking home a lesser cheque.

4

12:30 Turffontein (RSA) (2YO only)

4racing SA Nursery (Grade 2)

5f 169y

Winner 149,992ZAR - 7 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Two future stars contest the SA Nursery - colt SMORGASBORD and filly SHEELA. Both were heavily backed on debut, both were hampered and both were super impressive. PYROMANIAC is another one backed in a gutsy debut win and will know more about it. Stablemates ROLLWITHTHEPUNCHES and RETALLICK, as well as MITCH GOT HIS WISH and WARRIOR CAPTAIN are above average and could get into the money.

5

13:05 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

4racing Camellia Stakes (Grade 2) (Fillies And Mares)

5f 169y

Winner 149,992ZAR - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

A great contest is expected in the Camellia Stakes. 4-year old TROPIC SUN is in top form and despite being worse off with GALLIC PRINCESS and RIO'S WINTER should confirm the form. However, 3-year-olds SWEET FUTURE (runner-up on debut and reeled off 4 in succession subsequently) and CELESTIAL LOVE (not out the first 2 in 7 starts) are sure to contest the finish. SARAH sports blinkers now and if they have no adverse effect could feature.

6

13:40 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

4racing Gerald Rosenberg Stakes (Grade 2) (Fillies And Mares)

1m 1f 208y

Winner 149,992ZAR - 7 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

After finishing runner-up to Summer Pudding twice, RUNNING BRAVE could have her chance to capture the Gerald Rosenberg Stakes without her nemesis in the field. SEEHAAM ran below form last time but beat SPARKLING WATER convincingly before that. The latter was a good 2nd to War of Athena in the Oaks last time. However, NETTA, who also finished a good 2nd to War of Athena in the Fillies Classic, ran well behind her in the Oaks.

7

14:15 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

4racing Computaform Sprint (Grade 1)

4f 214y

Winner 449,996ZAR - 13 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

TRUE TO LIFE is ultra-consistent and should give another good showing in the Computaform Sprint. BOHICA is back to best and the blinkers could sharpen him up over the minimum trip. Lightly raced KZN visitor VERNICHEY needed her last run and could get into the action. Cape visitor RIO QUERARI and BOLD RANSOM are not far back and could get into the mix. Others could pop up.

8

14:50 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

4racing Premier's Champions Challenge (Grade 1)

1m 1f 208y

Winner 449,996ZAR - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

The Premier's Champions Challenge appears the race of the year. Top 4-year-old filly SUMMER PUDDING (won 11 from 12) takes on 3-year old Triple Crown winner MALMOOS (won 7 of 8). Both were beaten once when unplaced in Cape Town. To add to this GOT THE GREENLIGHT (winner of 4 Grade 1 races) is having his peak run and will give them something to think about.

9

15:30 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

4racing Gold Bowl (Grade 3)

1m 7f 200y

Winner 119,998ZAR - 7 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Very interesting Gold Bowl (3200m) with 2 genuine stayers looking to fight it out - AFRICAN ADVENTURE, carrying a hefty 61kg, and DON'T LOOK BACK, in receipt of 8kg. Both won with consummate ease in their only try over this distance but 8kg is a lot to give away over the trip. AFRICAN ADVENTURE beat ODD ROB by 8.75 lengths for which he was penalised 5kg. The rest are looking for minor money.

10

16:05 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

James Maree Work Riders Vs Jockeys Challenge Maiden Plate

5f 169y

Winner 74,996ZAR - 16 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Wide open Work Riders vs Jockeys challenge. I DEAM OF GENIE could go one better after finishing runner-up in both starts. She gets 5.5kg from EYES ON TIGER who has finished 2nd in 6 and 3rd in 2 starts from 11 outings. RAISETHEREDLANTERN sports blinkers for the first time and must be considered. LAZY GUY, SOUTH BOY, SUCCESSFUL RULER and PICK A LILY are more for the short list.

Existing User?

Forgot your password?

New User?

Sign up using our simple one-page form and you'll be able to access free video form, tips and exclusive content straight away.