Turffontein 13 January 2024

Going: Soft

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09:15 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

4Racing Welcomes You Middle Stakes

1m 3f 205y

Winner 84,377ZAR - 7 ran

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A marathon trip to start the day and it's competitive. Four runners meet up before this - update the form. ABSOLUTE VALUE is game and could complete a hat-trick. POSITIVE ATTITUDE should be ready to run a big race. Also, PROFESSOR SNAPE should be ripe and ready and is one for the shortlist. There was something amiss with MILLAHUE last time and he jumps up in trip - respect. NAMAQUA BLOSSOM hardly ever runs a bad race so must be in with a winning chance. On collateral form RULE BOOK should be involved.

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09:50 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

www.tab4racing.com Maiden Plate

5f 169y

Winner 84,377ZAR - 13 ran

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EMPRESSOFNORMANDY is improving and should get involved in the finish. BOB is running close up and should be thereabouts again. SEA SHANTY is coming right - he runs before this - watch! TRIP TO STATES has been disappointing but drops in trip - Quartet chance. Respect any money for first-timers GREEN FLASH and ISIQALABA - they don't have to be too good to win.

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10:25 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Gauteng Guineas Day 4 February Maiden Plate (F & M)

5f 169y

Winner 59,383ZAR - 12 ran

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DHOW SOLO was well beaten when hot favourite in her last two and similarly GREAT BARRIER disappointed when at short odds-on last time - both are hoping to redeem themselves. ENCHANTING LADY is improving with racing and must be considered. WORK OF TIME is coming off a long lay-off but could win being fresh. OUTER DIMENSION is starting over, trying to sort out her problems - she will be running on late.

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11:00 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Tab Telebet 0861 000 822 Maiden Plate (F & M)

7f 210y

Winner 59,383ZAR - 10 ran

No.
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REGAL DAUGHTER needed her last run and should be right there from pole draw. She is coupled with DARLING HARBOUR who is looking for minor money. VILLA SEMAYA and ARCTIC COMMANDER have had their chances but could get into the Trifecta. Watch first-timer DIMAKO'S JET.

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11:35 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Maiden Plate

7f 210y

Winner 84,377ZAR - 8 ran

No.
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Form Snapshot

Four runners should be included in Exotics - Stable companions EMBLEM OF WAR and LIVEBYTHESWORD, who both found support but problems too, as well as GREEN GARNET who will know more about it as well as POLICY OF TRUTH who is having his peak run after a rest and gelding.

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

Betway Wolf Power 1600 (Listed Handicap)

7f 210y

Winner 140,629ZAR - 9 ran

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A most open Betway Wolf Power (Listed) 1600m and all 9 runners could take it. UNZEN beat the likes of BRAVE VIKING, SILENT WAR, ANOTHER LEVEL and PYROMANIAC on the Vaal straight but this is a different race altogether. HOEDSPRUIT races for his new yard but could need it. SHOEMAKER has a shout if he puts it in. Only filly in the race SILVER HILLS could take it on best form. WILLOW'S WISH cannot be ignored for the Quartet.

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

Mother Russia Stakes (Grade 3) (3 Year Old Fillies)

6f 211y

Winner 187,505ZAR - 9 ran

No.
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Mike de Kock has an excellent chance winning this race, the Mother Russia Stakes (Grade 3) over 1400m, named after a filly he trained. His runner, WHITE PEARL, is only maturing now and is weighted to win. LADY FALLON looks to be on the up while stable companion ELEGANT ICE cannot be ignored for money. BETULA could get into the money if she behaves herself. Others are looking for Black-Type status.

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

Betway Got The Greenlight Stakes (Grade 3) (3 Year Olds)

6f 211y

Winner 218,742ZAR - 9 ran

No.
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The Betway Got The Greenlight Stakes (Grade 3) over 1400m sees a good contest between male and female - MAIN DEFENDER is top class but gives 4.5kg to star filly CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL whose trainer must think she can win through a comparison with stablemate GIMMEANOTHERCHANCE. A great finish is expected again. The battle for minor money could go anyway. THE AFRICA HOUSE should be held on form but could lead the Quartet charge of which there are many with claims.

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

Racehorse Owners Association Pinnacle Stakes (F & M)

6f 211y

Winner 93,753ZAR - 7 ran

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

The saying goes - 'weight stops trains'. BLESS MY STARS has 62kg and CAPTAIN PEG has 58kg. They give JULIET TANGO 8kg and 4kg respectively and they could run them out of it. However, class could prevail and despite BLESS MY STARS'S massive weight and looking for further, she could score. TULIP TREE could make the Quartet while postage-stamp-weight-carriers GOOD QUEEN BESS and LUCY IN THE SKY as well as BOLD ACT could take home lesser cheques.

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

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

1m 1f 208y

Winner 75,002ZAR - 6 ran

No.
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Only 6 runners partake. RED MAPLE needed her last run and enjoys this track. She could give 4kg to in-form DAMOSTAR who is looking for a hat-trick. However, she gives 3.5kg to SPRING IN HEAVEN who must come into the reckoning. POORLITTLERICHGIRL was not striding out last time but is 2.5kg worse off with SAY YES for one length. KWAZZI'S LADY could take home a minor cheque.

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15:05 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Racing240 For Racing. For You Mr 74 Handicap

1m 1f 208y

Winner 62,495ZAR - 10 ran

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

FUSHIMI INARI is threatening for his 2nd win but gets 1kg from six-time winner ROMEO'S MAGIC, however, he is on the up and should make his presence felt. DUKE OF OXFORD wasn't disgraced in his post-maiden but can't afford to give start at the jump. Many are capable of getting into the money including THE INKOSANA, NOTHINGELSEMATTERS, INDIAN OCEAN and INDIAN WAR DANCE.

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15:40 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Next Turffontein Racemeeting Thursday 18 January Mr 72 Handicap

5f 169y

Winner 53,120ZAR - 11 ran

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

FULLIAUTOMATIX is in form and the combo is on a hat-trick. DUKE OF ROCK was not striding out when 5.50 lengths behind him but expect a better performance. Lightly raced ARILENA showed good pace after a rest and should come on. Stable companions CIRCUS LIGHTS and TWICE AS WILD have Trifecta claims. Many others could get into the frame.

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