Turffontein 12 April 2025

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11:20 Turffontein (RSA) (2YO only)

Welcome To The Hennenman Memorial Juvenile Plate (Fillies)

5f 169y

Winner 84,381ZAR - 6 ran

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BACK FROM WAR had legitimate excuses for a disappointing last start in a 1000m feature but she will be more competitive over this extended trip and in these calmer waters. LITTLEMISSSPLENDID built on the promise of her debut 3rd over this course and distance by winning last time. She concedes 3kg to all her rivals but could prove up to the task, especially with further improvement expected. RED CARAMEL was a well-beaten 2nd in her latest outing but could get into the picture. Debutantes GULF OF AMERICA, JAPANESE GARDEN and MATCHA MINT are attractively bred newcomers - watch the betting!

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11:55 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Warren Bailie, Bennie De Wet, Rooies Fourie, Greg Holme Graduation Plate

6f 211y

Winner 100,008ZAR - 6 ran

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Good race. ARISTOTLE was outfought in a similar contest over slightly further in his last start but this shorter trip will be more to his liking and a repeat of his most recent performance should suffice. Best-weighted GRAND CRESCENDO and favourably treated GIMMEANOTHERCHANCE are better than their latest appearances suggest. Both could trouble the selection if bouncing back to their best/earlier form. ROYAL FORCE has a bit to find on recent form but remains open to improvement so could get closer. SALUTE THE FLAG is unbeaten over track and trip so cannot be overlooked.

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12:30 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Johan Van Der Linden, Nick Blignaut, Jacobus Viljoen Maiden Plate (F & M)

1m 209y

Winner 65,619ZAR - 8 ran

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ARTIC SILVER has improved to finish nearer the winner with each outing and her recent performances suggest this extended trip will unlock further progress. ART NOUVEAU isn't likely to remain a maiden for much longer. She is engaged to run at an earlier meeting and may not take her place/be eligible to run in this race. Experienced CITY LIGHTS fits a similar profile with the form and experience to play a leading role. However, she is vulnerable to the less-exposed younger rivals, including WORLD TOUR and FLIGHTLIGHT.

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

Keith Basel, Danny Lombard, John McMurtry, Mark Nel Mr 74 Handicap

1m 209y

Winner 62,508ZAR - 12 ran

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Maturing HUEHUETENANGO wasn't winning out of turn when opening his account last time over this distance on the Inside track and the switch to this course with its longer run-in should unlock further improvement, so it could pay to follow his progress. Fellow 3yo OMBUDSMAN, consistent GAMER and hard-knocker CARNELO have the form and experience to make life difficult for the selection.

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

Jacqueline Henderson, Graham Kent, Ginger Masterton Pinnacle Stakes

7f 210y

Winner 124,992ZAR - 8 ran

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Lightly raced 3yo MUSICAL SCORE remains open to improvement and needn't improve much on a good 3rd over 1200m (his first appearance as a gelding) to play a leading role over this extended distance. Hard-knockers SILENT WAR, RADICCHIO and THUNEE PLAYA renew rivalry having clashed over 1800m at this venue earlier in the year. Best-weighted THUNEE PLAYA emerged victorious on that occasion and is good value to confirm his superiority over a distance he enjoys. ZUZAN and ROYAL EDITION are others with earning potential.

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

Dave Bullock, Douglas Roper, Simon Rahilly, Lawrence Riley Mr 106 Handicap

4f 214y

Winner 100,008ZAR - 6 ran

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A small but competitive field of sprinters. DREAMLAND bounced back to form in a similar contest last time over 1160m and a repeat of that performance under a 4kg-claiming apprentice could suffice. Van Vuuren-trained runners COSMIC STAR and CHYAVANA have the means to play leading roles but return from lengthy absences, so their race readiness has to be taken on trust. YAMADORI is at the peak of his powers and has run well for jockey Philasande Mxoli, albeit at a slightly lower level. He should remain competitive at this level receiving weight from all. Speedy filly ONE FELL SWOOP is also respected.

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

Mythical Flight Sprint (3 Year-Olds)

5f 103y

Winner 93,761ZAR - 6 ran

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BUFFALO STORM CODY could hardly have been more impressive last month when winning over 1160m on his reappearance after a rest and gelding. He remains open to improvement and it could pay to follow his progress. However, he is engaged to run at an earlier meeting so his participation isn't guaranteed. Last-start winner MOUNT PINATUBO heads a 3-pronged attack for trainer Johan Janse van Vuuren but his race readiness is a concern after a lengthy layoff, thus stablemate SALENIO PENINSULA could pose more of a threat, especially over this shorter trip that is more to her liking.

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15:25 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Gordon Sterley, Hennie Van Wyk, Harold Whitehead Fm 99 Divided Handicap (F & M)

1m 209y

Winner 84,381ZAR - 7 ran

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Last-start winner MISS SCALETTA and thriving DOITWITHDIAMONDS are likely to fight out the finish. The former scored at this level last time and races off a career-high mark but is yet to show her best form in 2 starts over this distance, so preference is for maturing DOITWITHDIAMONDS who is going from strength to strength since relocating to the Highveld. MARY'S GREENLIGHT and RANI OF KITTUR are better than their last starts suggest and could trouble the principals if bouncing back to their earlier form. JULIET TANGO isn't taken lightly either.

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16:00 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Arthur Havergal, Jacob Kalt, Michael Coetzee Fm 81 Divided Handicap (F & M)

1m 209y

Winner 65,619ZAR - 14 ran

No.
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Cases can be made for most but it could pay to side with ELEMBEE whose encouraging last start came at a higher level. AZALEAS FOR ALL has a bit to find on that form but should pose more of a threat on these revised weight terms. Top-weight ANCIENT WISDOM is unbeaten over this distance and will also be more competitive in these calmer waters after running in a Grade 2 last time, though KEY WORKER finished ahead of that rival in the Oaks Trial last time and is better off at the weights. Improver LAPIS LAZULI, TEO TORRIATTE, consistent FREE IN SEATTLE as well as TRIED AND TRUE also have each-way claims.

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