Turffontein 03 April 2021

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11:00 Turffontein (RSA) (2YO only)

WSB Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)

6f 211y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 10 ran

No.
(Draw)
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Form Snapshot

RAIN IN HOLLAND attracted some support on debut and wasn't disgraced in 2nd place. She rates the one to beat. She holds SAVAGE LOVE on their last run. LOOK YOURSELF was all at sea on debut and will know more about it. TAKE CONTROL can do better over the longer distance. Watch stablemates, newcomers RAPID CHARGE and PRINCESS PHILIPPA.

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11:30 Turffontein (RSA) (2YO only)

Tanover Maiden Juvenile Plate

6f 211y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 10 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

KUUMA is crying out for this distance and will make his presence felt. He finished 2 lengths ahead of MY MASTER who found problems on debut and could improve enough to give him a scare. Runners looking to improve are FLASHY APACHE, HAPPY AND GLORIOUS and WINTER WITH JO. Watch betting on newcomer FLOWER'S RIDGE.

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12:00 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

WSB Mr 80 Handicap

5f 169y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 16 ran

No.
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Form Snapshot

Wide open. THE CONTRACTOR showed improvement last time when sporting blinkers. CROWN GUARDIAN is bang in form and is looking for 5 consecutive wins. VALETORIO needed his last run but has an inside draw. MONEY FIGHTER comes off a rest but is underrated. ROYAL WULFF won on debut as a gelding and could go on. SUPREME DANCE will appreciate the drop in trip. Many could pop up.

4

12:35 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Serra Negra Pinnacle Stakes

4f 214y

Winner 51,009ZAR - 7 ran

No.
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Form Snapshot

A small but competitive field and ANNA CAPRI could make use of a light weight and grab a winning lead. TRUE TO LIFE is honest and should be right there at the finish. BOLD RANSOM has good early speed to keep up. Fast-finisher EDEN ROC and stablemate CHIMICHURI RUN as well as MOMBELA will be catching late. ZOUAVES tries the minimum trip for the first-time.

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13:10 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO only)

WSB Man O' War Sprint (Grade 3) (3 Year-Olds)

5f 103y

Winner 90,003ZAR - 6 ran

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

The Man O' War Sprint has attracted a strong field. MK'S PRIDE is classy and even though this is a touch on the sharp side could finish off strongly. CELESTIAL LOVE won both this course and distance and could complete a hat-trick. AL SAKEET has won both his starts but now tackles useful sprinters and will be tested. VALYRIAN KING is a flyer but could be caught close home. RAPID FIRE, SLALOM QUEEN as well as stablemates VARINA and LAETITIA'S ANGEL can earn.

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13:45 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

H F Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes (Grade 1)

7f 210y

Winner 300,004ZAR - 11 ran

No.
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Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

The HF Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes looks likely to go to GOT THE GREENLIGHT. This colt was narrowly beaten in the Durban July and came out after a lengthy lay-off to go down narrowly in the Hawaii Stakes. He has had enough time for this race and should be hard to oppose. EXPRESSFROMTHEUS was just behind him last time but could battle to turn it around. COPPER MOUNTAIN disappointed in the SA Classic but should do better. Others are looking for a minor stakes.

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14:20 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO only)

Wilgerbosdrift SA Oaks (Grade 2) (3 Year-Old Fillies)

1m 4f 40y

Winner 225,008ZAR - 12 ran

No.
(Draw)
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Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

The Wilgersbosdrift SA Oaks sees WAR OF ATHENA on the verge of capturing the SA Triple Tiara. After winning the Guineas and Oaks she will be a hot favourite to be crowned and have her name entered into the history books. NETTA showed recent improvement and on paper needs to find 1.80 lengths to challenge her. SPARKLING WATER appears held by both but is on target for the Trifecta. Others are looking for minor money.

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14:55 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO only)

World Sports Betting SA Derby (Grade 1) (3 Year Olds)

1m 4f 40y

Winner 449,996ZAR - 14 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
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Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

MALMOOS is favourite to take the World Sports Betting SA Derby and in doing so join an elite few in the record books to secure the Triple Crown. He is bred to stay the distance and all things being equal should succeed. SECOND BASE stays well but will battle to make up the 2 lengths beaten by Malmoos in the SA Classic. BINGWA, FLYING CARPET, BOLD JAZZ and SHAH AKBAR could fight out minor money.

9

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

WSB Caradoc Gold Cup (Grade 3)

1m 6f 37y

Winner 90,003ZAR - 12 ran

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

The Caradoc Gold Cup looks competitive. CHITENGO just held off TYRUS EXPRESS over 2400m last time and had AFRICAN ADVENTURE staying on 2.20 lengths adrift. He is better off at the weights but needs to see out the extra. In the same race IMPERIAL RUBY wasn't far behind at could get into the mix. Visitor ATYAAB stays well and if acclimatised could take honours. ODD ROB cannot be ignored for money. SUNSHINE SILK won this event 2 years ago but appears erratic.

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

Velvet Green Mr 96 Handicap

5f 169y

Winner 46,508ZAR - 11 ran

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

BATTLE FORCE is looking for 4 wins in succession, however, CHIEF OF STATE, SACRED ARROW and SPANISH BOY were close behind and could make a race of it with favourable weight differences. ROCK THE GLOBE is down in trip again but could get into the reckoning. DOUBLE 'O' EIGHT and stablemate CATEGORY FOUR could pop up. FITZWILLIAM and HOLY MAN also warrant inclusion.

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