Turffontein 13 March 2021

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10:25 Turffontein (RSA) (2YO only)

Welcome To Turffontein Maiden Juvenile Plate

4f 214y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 10 ran

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

It should be a close call between WARRIOR CAPTAIN and IRFAANS BOY on their last encounter and either could take honours. The latter's stable companion, VOLLUTO, will match strides with them and won't be far behind. Watch the first-timers, especially NOT YOUR CALL.

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

All To Come Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)

4f 214y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 12 ran

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

GIN AND TONIC was runner-up in her last 3 runs and could go one better. TAKE CONTROL was coughing in her only race in Cape Town and with a 4kg claimer up and back on home turf she should be competitive. STOLEN KISS can improve on debut. Watch newcomers, especially PROMISE OF HOPE, LOVE BITE and HAMAAMA.

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

Gold Rush Sprint (Non-Black Type) (3 Year-Olds)

5f 103y

Winner 56,995ZAR - 5 ran

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

FOREVER MINE was restless when fresh after a rest last time and even though he should prefer further, should make a bold bid. CELESTIAL LOVE has had 5 starts for 2 wins and 3 seconds. That says it all. Speedster VALYRIAN KING, who is looking for a 4th successive win, could get away and accomplish this feat. CAPTAIN MORISCO is most honest and another cheque should be waiting.

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12:15 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Drum Star Handicap (Listed)

1m 209y

Winner 60,009ZAR - 10 ran

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

Competitive Drum Star Handicap. RUNNING BRAVE is holding form and if her Cape Town raid has no ill-effect on her well-being she should give an honest performance. YOUCANTHURRYLOVE is having his peak run and should make his presence felt. GREEN HAZE races in his new surroundings and if doesn't give away too much start could get into the action. PACK LEADER could run into money if covered until late. CORNISH POMODORO has a handy weight. BARAHIN could win if finds true form.

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12:50 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO only)

Derby Trial (Listed) (3 Year-Olds)

1m 1f 208y

Winner 60,009ZAR - 11 ran

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

The Derby Trial looks tricky. PAMUSHANA'S PRIDE is a gutsy performer but hasn't beaten much of note in his last two hard-fought wins. BAYMAX choked up in a feature race last time but could show much-improved form. Stable companions HAVE A GO JO, INVINCIBLE WARRIOR, EARL and USHUAIA appear to have more scope for improvement and must be respected. SUPER HANDSOME wasn't disgraced after a rest and could get into the mix.

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13:25 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO only)

Ormond Ferraris Oaks Trial (Listed) (3 Year-Old Fillies)

1m 1f 208y

Winner 60,009ZAR - 8 ran

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

The Ormond Ferraris Oaks Trial is tricky as most are out to prove their stamina. TRAVELING WILBURY is holding form and has won over this distance. She will be strongly fancied in the betting. IDEAL JET and ASTRAL PLANE have shown they stay. PHOENIX sports blinkers now. She pulled up sore all round last time but is bred to see out the trip. MAUBY beat maiden ARYAAM fairly comfortable on her maiden win and wasn't disgraced subsequently. KEEPINGTHEPEACE could feature.

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14:00 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO only)

Senor Santa Stakes (Grade 2)

5f 169y

Winner 149,992ZAR - 12 ran

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

The Senor Santa Stakes has attracted a great field. WINTER STORIES is racing over the perfect trip but his usual rider may have opted for VARS VICKY who shoulders 4kg less. There should be nothing to choose between WINTER STORIES, CHIMICHURI RUN and stablemate EDEN ROC, BOHICA as well as TRUE TO LIFE. MOUNT PLEASANT sports blinkers now and if finds his form could easily win. SARAH will be cherry-ripe and could feature.

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14:35 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

SA Derby 3 April Mr 75 Handicap

1m 1f 208y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 10 ran

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

IMPERIAL DUKE and ORUS APOLLO come off maiden wins but look sure to have lots to come. On their meeting in January the former should, however, have the upper hand. AFRAAD is holding form and shouldn't be far off again. FSQUADRON could get into the mix if in the mood. FRED beat VALIDUS by 3.80 lengths recently but is 3.5kg worse off. HUMBLE TUNE is capable of better.

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

Next Turffontein Racemeeting Thursday 18 March Mr 94 Handicap

5f 169y

Winner 46,508ZAR - 16 ran

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

Difficult race to end. BATTLEOFTRAFALGAR is running close-up and could chalk-up a deserved 4th victory. BOWIE has ability but needs to find it. Stablemate NAMAQUALAND is not out of it. SPANISH BOY will appreciate a fast pace up front. EPIC DREAM is doing well while CHIEF OF STATE, CAPTAIN HINDSIGHT, HOLY MAN, BATTLE FORCE and WRITTEN IN STONE are all capable of pulling it off.

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