Turffontein 06 June 2024

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

4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Juvenile Plate

7f 46y

Winner 56,246ZAR - 11 ran

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Competitive. SHINTO SHRINE finished 2nd in both starts, the latest in open company over 1450m, so wouldn't be winning out of turn. However, he'll need to improve to go one better with TOKYO MEDAGLIA, who also filled the runners-up berth on debut, likely to fight for victory given the benefit of that promising introductory outing. SERRANO and ZAFAR have shown enough to make their presence felt. PEACE TREATY is another open to improvement on his reappearance after a rest, during which he was gelded. Watch the betting on the newcomers.

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11:35 Turffontein (RSA) (2YO only)

Racing Today Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)

7f 46y

Winner 56,246ZAR - 11 ran

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Tricky start to the BiPot. JILTED and SILVER PARASOL have shown enough to play leading roles. However, the former is poorly drawn while the latter's improved 2nd over track and trip last time came in a Work Riders' race - some 9.25-lengths behind the winner. The betting should provide a guide to the chances of the newcomers and the market movers will need to be respected. EXCEEDINGLY GLAM and EXECUTRIX have attractive pedigrees, while riding arrangements suggest GINGER DELIGHT is preferred to stablemates PEARLY ASH and CHOCOLATE MARTINI.

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12:10 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Take A Bet Wina Numba Numba Maiden Plate (F & M)

7f 210y

Winner 56,246ZAR - 8 ran

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THE CROWN has finished 2nd in 2 of her 3 starts, including her latest over this track and trip. She will feature prominently once more from an inside gate but needs to eke out some improvement to thwart the challenge of likely improver KEY WORKER who, after an encouraging debut over 1450m, should be better suited to this extended trip. OLIVIA'S WAY caught the eye when a fast-finishing 3rd over 1400m in her last start 11 weeks ago and the step up to this distance on her reappearance ought to unlock further progress. MESSALINA completes the shortlist.

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12:45 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Maiden Plate

7f 210y

Winner 56,246ZAR - 8 ran

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FESTIVAL OF MAGIC has had his issues but looked to have overcome them when finishing a pleasing 2nd in his latest comeback outing over 1400m. He would've tightened up and will be better suited to this trip, so is good value to go one better. Young filly HAT'S QUEEN, with the aid of a 4kg apprentice allowance, gets 11kg from that rival and should confirm the promise of her debut 3rd over 1450m with natural improvement expected. MASTER TIK TOK, ROLL OF THE DICE and unexposed RED LEGEND appeal most of the remainder.

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13:20 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Tab Telebet 0861 000 822 Fm 78 Handicap (F & M)

7f 101y

Winner 53,124ZAR - 10 ran

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VOLARE E MAMBO and ZENOBIA'S GOLD have improved with blinkers fitted and are closely matched on recent form. The former renews rivalry with her last-start conqueror on 1kg better terms, so could turn the tables. SOLO DIVA didn't finish a long way adrift of that pair last time and should pose more of a threat on these revised terms. FLAMBOYANT FLYER and MIGHTY GODDESS will acquit themselves competitively if repeating their improved recent performances, though the same could be said of PRINCESS ILARIA. Unexposed REDCHERRY LANE showed her inexperience last time but shouldn't be hastily condemned.

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13:55 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Fm 92 Handicap (F & M)

7f 101y

Winner 62,491ZAR - 9 ran

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Good race. ANDI'S GIRL was an authoritative winner of her last start over 1600m and a 3-point penalty is unlikely to halt her momentum. However, on the form of an earlier meeting, both MAGICAL FLIGHT and DUENNA are weighted to be competitive. CALLMEWHENUNEEDME, CAPE LIGHTS and MIA FIORE are consistent performers at this level and can't be underestimated either. KEY ELEMENT got her career back on track with a reassuring 3rd over 1600m at this venue last time and need only confirm that improvement to make her presence felt. Tricky.

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14:30 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Book For July Day In Jozi 0116811796 Pinnacle Stakes

7f 46y

Winner 75,003ZAR - 10 ran

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Fillies MRS GERIATRIX and CAPTAIN PEG are favourably treated by the conditions (on official ratings), so ought to acquit themselves competitively. The latter returns from a 12-week absence but boasts a good record racing fresh, while the Grade 1-winning former is likely to appreciate stepping up to this trip after a disappointing performance in a sprint feature. The value, however, could lie with versatile UNZEN who caught the eye with a staying-on 5th in a Grade 2 over 1160m last time and should have more to offer over this trip in his peak outing. ON THE HORIZON could be anything - respect!

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15:10 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Racehorse Owners Association Fm 89 Handicap (F & M)

5f 212y

Winner 62,491ZAR - 9 ran

No.
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Form Snapshot

CHASING HAPPINESS has made two encouraging comeback appearances and is neatly drawn in her peak outing, so is likely to play a prominent role in the finish. SIGRID SWING didn't go unnoticed when finishing behind that rival on her return from a rest and is weighted to pose more of a threat with improved fitness on her side. WOMEN OF FAME and WAR QUEEN are closely matched on the form of a recent 1000m meeting. Both are effective over 1200m so should remain competitive. MIDNIGHT GEM, even under top-weight, and ALESIA'S LOVE are dangerous to discount.

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15:45 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Next Turffontein Racemeeting Sunday 9 June Fm 80 Handicap (F & M)

5f 212y

Winner 50,002ZAR - 12 ran

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Form Snapshot

Stablemates RIDE ON and WHERE'S THE PARTY made encouraging Highveld introductions (stable debuts) last month and should remain competitive under resultant penalties - the latter has a better record over this distance, so is preferred. HAPPY ANALIA is capable but will need things to go her way from the widest No 12 stall to have a say in the finish. JUST BE NICE is versatile and ought to make her presence felt from pole position. SHARAPOVA ran well against male opposition last time but is unfavourably drawn. Improving last-start winner JUST THE TWO OF US could be better than rated - keep safe.

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