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22 January 2023

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Gauteng Guineas Day 4 February Graduation Plate(For 1 & 2 Time Winners & Maidens) Racecard

Channel: SIS
Distance: 7f

Runners: 9
Type: Flat

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Racecard

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Runner

Best Odds

(4)

Picture Perfect ¹

J: Wes Marwing

T: W H Marwing

Has won here before; no impression when sixth of 11 (here, this distance, handicap) on Monday

5133-6

Age: 4

Weight: 9-6

OR: 80

Days: 6

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
16 Jan 23	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-0 h¹	6/11	Trident King (5½L)	25/2	80	65
29 Dec 22	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6 h¹	3/6	Gimme A Shot (5¼L)	33/1	80	51
29 May 22	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-1	3/9	Jp Two Thousand (1L)	8/1	79	68
17 May 22	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-6	1/15	Silly Fella (hd)	16/1	76	57
23 Apr 22	Tur Turffontein	6f	NvHc	9-1	5/9	Vegas Hi Rise (6½L)	7/2	78	36
5 Mar 22	Tur Turffontein	9f		9-6	11/11	Red Saxon (36L)	50/1	78	-

(2)

Rain Or Shine

J: M K Katjedi ⁶

T: R Klaasen

Got the job done by just over 2l last March at Greyville Polytrack; recent performances suggest he is still progressing; returns from a layoff; first run for trainer

3/11-

Age: 5

Weight: 9-6

OR: 70

Days: 307

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
21 Mar 22	Gre Greyville	8f	Hc	8-10	1/8	Straight Up (2¼L)	33/10	64	78
28 Feb 22	Gre Greyville	7f	Md	9-6	1/7	Trident King (nk)	25/11	-	47
26 Jul 21	Gre Greyville	6f	Md	9-6	3/12	Diedi (3L)	5/2	-	41

(6)

Unzen

J: K A Brewer

T: R R Sage

Well beaten when last in first-time blinkers two months ago (over 1m here); could be an uphill struggle despite this looking a little easier than last time

2170-

Age: 3

Weight: 8-11

OR: 106

Days: 57

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
26 Nov 22	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-6 b	13/13	Union Square (21L)	14/1	108	-
29 Oct 22	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-0	7/16	Anfields Rocket (4½L)	17/2	108	65
1 Oct 22	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-6	1/13	Tyrconnell (½L)	14/1	-	69
22 Sep 22	Tur Turffontein	5f	Md	9-2	2/9	Pendragon (3¼L)	28/10	-	29

(9)

Raffles

J: M Yeni

T: R R Magner

Out of the frame beaten 4l (went off 16-1) over C&D in a Listed race over Christmas; that form advertised by the fourth; he should give it a bold bid with drop in class a positive

33825-

Age: 3

Weight: 8-11

OR: 99

Days: 29

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Dec 22	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-6	5/10	Jimmy Don (4L)	16/1	99	96
6 Dec 22	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-6	2/6	Star Coin (2L)	4/1	99	64
29 Oct 22	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-0	8/16	Anfields Rocket (4½L)	16/1	99	65
1 Oct 22	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-6	3/13	Unzen (4¼L)	15/2	91	54
4 Aug 22	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6	3/6	Feather Boa (2¾L)	9/4	91	-
2 Jul 22	Gre Greyville	7f		9-6	3/14	Mover And Shaker (2L)	40/1	-	44

(7)

Golden Prospect

J: K Matsunyane

T: S G Tarry

Out of the frame beaten 4l (went off 20-1, C&D) 20 days ago; boasts winning form over course and distance

1894-3

Age: 3

Weight: 8-11

OR: 96

Days: 20

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
2 Jan 23	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-0	3/5	Royal Victory (4L)	20/1	96	49
8 Dec 22	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	8-10	4/6	Tanganga (3¼L)	33/20	96	54
30 Jul 22	Gre Greyville	8f		9-6	9/14	Cousin Casey (5¾L)	10/1	-	76
2 Jul 22	Gre Greyville	7f		9-6	8/14	Cousin Casey (4L)	10/1	-	50
23 Apr 22	Tur Turffontein	7f	Md	9-6	1/6	Climate Control (2½L)	10/1	-	50

(8)

Houston

J: K De Melo

T: C Dawson

Not disgraced when fourth over C&D in November; current stable form a big plus so must be considered

18234-

Age: 3

Weight: 8-11

OR: 86

Days: 65

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
18 Nov 22	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	8-11	4/9	Kentallen Bay (3¼L)	28/10	88	145
10 Nov 22	Tur Turffontein	8f	NvHc	9-4	3/8	Vesuvio (1½L)	5/4	88	73
27 Oct 22	Vaa Vaal	8f	Hc	8-7	2/12	Spin Doctor (nk)	6/1	84	84
8 Oct 22	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-0	8/9	Prophet (10½L)	33/1	82	46
30 Aug 22	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6	1/13	Umthombo Wolwazi (1½L)	6/4	-	44
6 Aug 22	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-2	3/11	Twice The Storm (3L)	2/1	-	39

(1)

Bowl First

J: G Lerena

T: J J Van Vuuren

Beaten 6l into second (1m½f, 6-1) at Vaal Classic on Thursday; ought to give it a shot despite defeat last time as he was successful two runs back

32-12

Age: 3

Weight: 8-11

OR: 79

Days: 3

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
19 Jan 23	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-3	2/5	Argo Alley (5½L)	6/1	79	38
5 Jan 23	Vaa Vaal	8f	Md	9-4	1/9	Broadway ()	1/2	-	33
8 Dec 22	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-4	2/10	Robert Burns (1¼L)	28/10	-	-
22 Nov 22	Tur Turffontein	5f	Md	9-4	3/8	Covert Operator (1½L)	33/1	-	55

(3)

Thambi

J: S Khumalo

T: P F Matchett

Well held when eighth on first run for this trainer here last week

13-8

Age: 3

Weight: 8-10

OR: 81

Days: 12

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
10 Jan 23	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	9-1	8/11	Zuzan (5¼L)	11/2	81	41
9 Aug 22	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-2	3/9	Southern Blaze (4L)	5/1	81	55
29 May 22	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-0	1/11	Walala Wasala (1¾L)	9/4	-	43

(5)

La Luvia

J: P Mxoli

T: G J Maroun

Finished last of eight last month at Vaal Classic stepped up to 7½f on her second outing for this trainer; yet to win over 7f and a long time since her last win; she is the only mare here; up against it

63078-

Age: 5

Weight: 8-10

OR: 75

Days: 38

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
15 Dec 22	Vaa Vaal	8f	Hc	9-6	8/8	Meridius (9¼L)	100/1	80	38
24 Nov 22	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-6	7/10	Fostinovo (7L)	50/1	80	54
14 Jun 22	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	9-2 b	10/10	Princess Kesh (15½L)	14/1	82	29
29 May 22	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	9-2 b	3/6	Sister Light (3¾L)	9/2	84	47
14 May 22	Gre Greyville	10f		8-7 b	6/14	She's A Keeper (3¾L)	100/1	84	38
23 Apr 22	Tur Turffontein	12f		8-11	7/12	Opera Glass (3¼L)	14/1	89	-

A wide-open event - Houston may have his stamina stretched over this trip while Golden Prospect has winning CD form. However, BOWL FIRST can prevail. He is excused a last-run blip.