Turffontein 17 April 2021

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11:15 Turffontein (RSA) (2YO only)

Richard Matthewman Maiden Juvenile Plate

5f 169y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 14 ran

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BRONCO BLITZ attracted outside betting support on debut and showed promise in finishing 3rd. He should come on for the run and, with 4kg off now, should again have the measure of re-opposing rivals CAPEABLE and NOT YOUR CALL. Both LETSDOIT and PARTNER IN CRIME were not beaten far in recent starts and with improvement should be involved in the outcome. The betting will provide a guide to the chances of the many newcomers.

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11:50 Turffontein (RSA) (2YO only)

Stephan Balkin Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)

5f 169y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 15 ran

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Good race. QUEST FROM AFAR was heavily supported when finding one too good on debut but would've come on since and could reward her followers by going one better. HOLLYWOODBOUND is held on that form but could improve to get closer reverting to this trip. CANARY WALK, METEORIC and WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE all pleased in their respective introductions and should be wiser to the task. LOOKING HOT and STOLEN KISS could get into the picture but a bigger threat could come from one of the newcomers, so watch the betting. CHICAGO LASS and DESERT MIRACLE make most appeal of the debutantes.

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12:20 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Howard Walker Maiden Plate

5f 169y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 15 ran

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EYES ON TIGER has proved costly to follow but wouldn't be winning out of turn after several near misses and could be worth another chance. KATZENTHAL made the expected improvement last time and should take another step forward in first-time blinkers, so could pose a threat. LAZY GUY and SONNY QUINN have less scope than that rival but did finish ahead in earlier meetings, so warrant respect. PARKER GETRIX and BLIZZARD AHEAD are others to consider. Watch the betting on the newcomers, of whom GROOMEDTOWIN makes most appeal.

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

Nick Nazfger Maiden Plate (F & M)

5f 169y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 13 ran

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There's not much depth to this so well-bred newcomer GOOD QUEEN BESS could well make a winning debut if the market speaks in her favour. Of those with experience, DRAGON QUEEN rates the one to beat if building on the improvement shown last time over this track and trip. Stablemates RUBY WOO and TALLADEGA have shown enough to warrant consideration too. Youngster MAJOR COUP and blinkered LADY OF THE FLAME are capable of making their presence felt.

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

Frank Fitzsimons Mr 88 Handicap

4f 214y

Winner 46,508ZAR - 9 ran

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Nice race where Paul Peter has a strong hand. SOUTH EAST has ability and is likely to have come on since his reappearance as a gelding, so could have more to offer under a 4kg claimer. Talented stablemate KWITE A TRIP may need his comeback after a rest but is open to improvement returning as a gelding reunited with Luke Ferraris. GODSWOOD has the benefit of race fitness so could have the edge. Veterans ISPHAN and DONNY G cannot be discounted, though preference is for the former. Speedy ACE OF SPADES should ensure a hot tempo and isn't without a chance under 49.5kg.

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13:50 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Ashley Levett Mr 104 Handicap

4f 214y

Winner 51,009ZAR - 10 ran

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Progressive BOLD RANSOM has been holding his own in stronger 1000m races recently, so should acquit himself competitively at this level under a 4kg claimer. VALYRIAN KING and GARDEN PARTY will be prominent for a long way and inject pace from the off, which could suit MARDI GRAS and EPIC DREAM. Both CHIEF OF STATE and ORAVAR are usual suspects in this grade and cannot be overlooked.

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

HSH Princess Charlene Empress Club Stakes (Grade 1) (Fillies And Mares)

7f 210y

Winner 449,996ZAR - 11 ran

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Some may want to oppose Equus Champion SUMMER PUDDING back over 1600m in her 2nd start after a rest but it's hard to see her not winning again on these terms. She is slung in at the weights, unbeaten over the distance and also likely to strip fitter for a winning comeback run, so will be hard to beat. RUNNING BRAVE, KELPIE and LADY OF STEEL will keep her honest and are most likely to pick up the pieces should the selection fluff her lines. WISTERIA WALK and SEEHAAM could also get into the picture. DUE DILIGENCE and ZIMBABA (unexposed trip) will have to run well above their ratings to get a look in.

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

Darrell Hall Mr 104 Handicap

6f 211y

Winner 51,009ZAR - 10 ran

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Tricky, as a case can be made for each of these. Veteran ZOUAVES sets a good standard and ought to enjoy reverting to this trip, so must be respected. APPROACH CONTROL is closely matched with that rival on the form of a recent meeting in a similar contest. PUTONTHEREDLIGHT finished on the heels of those so is another to consider. Fillies ALL OF ME and MILL QUEEN have recent winning form to their names but may find it hard adding to the tally against these male rivals. ROCK THE GLOBE is dangerous over this trip under bottom weight. JOHNNY HERO, CAPTAIN AND MASTER and DOWN TO ZERO are all capable of making their presence felt in an open contest.

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

Monaco Merchants 1400 Fm 78 Handicap (F & M)

6f 211y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 12 ran

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Another tricky event. BELLA ROSA, BEBOP, PHOENIX and ENTENTE have solid form at this level of the handicap, so are capable of staking a claim and could play a role in the outcome. SO THEY SAY has run well in both races out the maidens but will need to raise her game to make her presence felt. FUTURE LADY and SAY WHEN both ran well in their post-maiden outings and should be competitive if making further progress. FLORIDA KEYS appears the pick of the Tarry runners on riding arrangements.

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16:15 Turffontein (RSA) (3YO plus)

Nick Van Der Hayden Maiden Plate (F & M)

7f 210y

Winner 42,008ZAR - 14 ran

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JUST JUDY and LAST SONG have run as if they are looking for this trip so should be forgiven for disappointing last starts over shorter. Both have drawn wide so will need luck. Both should improve for the step up in trip, so could fight it out. WONDERFUL ROCK, BEDOUIN BRIDE and OCEANS PRIDE have the form and experience to make their presence felt. NITRO GIRL has a better draw than in her last start and could also improve further to stake a claim. DYNAMIC LASS and SHIKURU have scope to improve and could get a look in.

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