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Betway Joburg Spring Challenge (grade 2)(For all horses at Weight for age + Penalties) Racecard

Channel: SIS
Distance: 7f 55y

Runners: 14
Type: Flat

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(8)

Main Defender

J: G Lerena

T: A P Peter

Finished a decent second of seven in a stakes race behind Unzen in July; course specialist (five wins from seven); big run on the cards as he has defied a similar absence in the past and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

-13172

Age: 4

Weight: 9-6

OR: 131

Days: 70

Date	Course	Race	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
27 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	9-11	2/7	Unzen (1½L)	18/10	131
8 Jun 24	Gre Greyville	8f	9-3	7/12	Dave The King (5½L)	5/2	131
2 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	9-0	1/13	Dave The King (2¾L)	28/10	121
15 Feb 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	9-2	3/12	Melech (1L)	67/100	121
13 Jan 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	9-6	1/9	Barbaresco (1L)	87/100	121
28 Oct 23	Tur Turffontein	7f	9-4	1/10	Sandringham Summit ()	91/100	121

(4)

Purple Pitcher

J: K Matsunyane

T: R Klaasen

Some good wins on the cv and course specialist (five wins from ten); produced a good effort in the Champions Cup to finish third (Greyville) when dropped in distance in July; down in class; ought to give it a shot.

411703

Age: 4

Weight: 9-6

OR: 123

Days: 69

Date	Course	Race	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
28 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	9f	9-3	3/9	Dave The King (2½L)	33/1	120
6 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	11f	8-5	14/18	Oriental Charm (10L)	33/1	120
9 Jun 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	9-2	7/12	Meridius (4½L)	9/4	120
6 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	12f	9-6	1/13	Pure Predator (hd)	2/1	120
2 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	9-6	1/11	Sandringham Summit ()	10/1	114
3 Feb 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	9-6	4/10	Sandringham Summit (4¼L)	14/1	114

(10)

William Robertson ¹

J: M V'Rensburg

T: C Spies

Solid run when fourth last month in a stakes race; knows how to win here; has largely been consistent of late; passed over with tougher test on the cards.

11-244

Age: 6

Weight: 9-3

OR: 125

Days: 21

Date	Course	Race	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
14 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	9-11 h,b	4/10	Dyce (1½L)	6/1	125
2 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	9-11 h,b	4/14	Mover And Shaker (2¾L)	7/1	125
4 Feb 24	Sco Scottsville	6f	9-9 h,b	2/11	Captain Bombshell (1L)	77/100	125
3 Dec 23	Sco Scottsville	6f	9-11 h,b	1/11	Good Traveller (1¾L)	Evs	125
19 Nov 23	Sco Scottsville	7f	9-11 h¹	1/6	Bowie (2½L)	63/100	125
4 Nov 23	Tur Turffontein	6f	9-6 h,b	1/9	Chyavana (1L)	3/1	119

(6)

Gladatorian

J: S Veale

T: S H Ferrie

Successful seven times from 19 career runs; came out on top by just over 2l in a stakes race at Scottsville upped to this trip last month; more on his plate but one to be interested in.

113681

Age: 5

Weight: 9-3

OR: 120

Days: 20

Date	Course	Race	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
15 Sep 24	Sco Scottsville	8f	9-11	1/11	The Shepherd (2¼L)	9/4	120
28 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	6f	9-6	8/12	Surjay (2¼L)	16/1	120
8 Jun 24	Gre Greyville	8f	9-6	6/12	Dave The King (4L)	50/1	120
8 May 24	Gre Greyville	7f	9-6	3/8	Royal Aussie (½L)	7/2	120
24 Mar 24	Gre Greyville	6f	9-7	1/12	Good Traveller (2L)	6/4	117
21 Jan 24	Sco Scottsville	7f	9-11	1/8	Imilenzeyokududuma (nk)	4/1	117

(9)

Melech

J: S Moodley

T: R R Magner

Respectable effort at Greyville over 6f (Grade 2) in July; yet to win a race of this value but boasts a creditable four from nine record at this track; may be involved; absence is no concern as has previously gone well off a break.

-10464

Age: 5

Weight: 9-3

OR: 118

Days: 91

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
6 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	6f		9-6	4/14	Cafe Culture (2¼L)	8/1	117
1 Jun 24	Sco Scottsville	6f	Hc	8-7	6/16	Lucky Lad (2L)	33/1	117
13 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-6	4/8	Bingwa (1¾L)	18/10	117
2 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-6	10/13	Main Defender (21L)	20/1	117
15 Feb 24	Tur Turffontein	6f		9-2	1/12	Quantum Theory (¾L)	25/2	116
12 Dec 23	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-6	1/9	Lady Of Power ()	18/10	110

(14)

Unzen

J: D Schwarz

T: R R Sage

Aiming for a third C&D win after his success here last month; all his wins have been at a lower level but seeking a hat-trick today.

155411

Age: 5

Weight: 9-3

OR: 116

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
7 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	8-11	1/6	Mercantour (2L)	63/100	113
27 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	8-7	1/7	Main Defender (1½L)	2/1	109
6 Jun 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	9-2	4/10	Texas Red (4L)	9/2	109
27 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	8-11	5/11	Lucky Lad (2L)	14/1	109
6 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	9-2	5/10	Sandringham Summit (3½L)	10/1	109
3 Feb 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	8-3	1/13	Dave The King (3L)	28/10	105

(2)

Back In Business

J: R A Venniker

T: J A Soma

Has done all his winning at a lower level but a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-10; came out on top by just under 2l over 6f here (Listed race) 35 days ago.

5-6011

Age: 5

Weight: 9-3

OR: 106

Days: 35

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
31 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	6f		8-5	1/11	Cliffhanger (1¾L)	6/4	96
18 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-6	1/8	Andi's Girl (2¼L)	3/1	90
2 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-6	12/13	Main Defender (23L)	66/1	90
28 Jan 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-0	6/8	Power Broker (6¼L)	2/1	90
30 Dec 23	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-2	5/9	Texas Red (1¾L)	8/1	90
7 Dec 23	Vaa Vaal	6f		9-2	2/8	Cosmic Star (3¼L)	18/10	90

(3)

Barbaresco

J: R Danielson

T: J J Van Vuuren

Wins have come at a lower level but achieved three wins at this venue; won by 2½l in a progress plate 14 days ago; must be high on list despite being up in class.

123881

Age: 4

Weight: 9-2

OR: 120

Days: 14

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
21 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-8	1/6	Mastership (2½L)	91/100	120
28 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	9f		9-3	8/9	Dave The King (5½L)	16/1	122
6 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	11f		8-6	8/18	Oriental Charm (3½L)	8/1	122
25 May 24	Gre Greyville	10f		9-6	3/9	Green With Envy (2½L)	20/1	109
2 May 24	Tur Turffontein	9f		9-8	2/7	Jordan (2½L)	18/10	109
9 Apr 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6	1/6	Sabre Strike (2¾L)	46/100	104

(12)

Gimmeanotherchance

J: C Zackey

T: M F De Kock

Finished fifth of 12 in the Grade 1 Gold Challenge at Greyville four months ago with two of these rivals behind; all his victories have been gained at a lower level; could have less on his plate in this; warrants respect as has been on the scene in the recent past.

556245

Age: 4

Weight: 9-2

OR: 119

Days: 119

Date	Course	Race	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
8 Jun 24	Gre Greyville	8f	9-3	5/12	Dave The King (4L)	20/1	115
8 May 24	Gre Greyville	7f	8-12	4/8	Royal Aussie (1½L)	4/1	111
31 Mar 24	Gre Greyville	7f	8-7	2/6	Mid Winter Wind (1½L)	5/2	111
2 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	9-6	6/11	Purple Pitcher (4½L)	33/1	111
3 Feb 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	9-6	5/10	Sandringham Summit (5½L)	8/1	112
13 Jan 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	9-2	5/9	Main Defender (7L)	6/1	112

(5)

Zinovi

J: P Strydom

T: M F De Kock

Came home third, beaten 8l, in a stakes race upped to this distance four weeks ago; yet to win a race of this value but course specialist (four wins).

511033

Age: 4

Weight: 9-2

OR: 114

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
7 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	7f		8-11	3/6	Unzen (7¾L)	15/4	114
31 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	6f		9-11	3/11	Back In Business (4L)	8/1	114
1 Jun 24	Sco Scottsville	6f	Hc	8-7	10/16	Lucky Lad (6L)	33/1	114
27 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	7f		8-3	1/9	Celtic Rumours (1L)	2/1	108
30 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	6f		9-6	1/8	Aussenkehr (2½L)	10/1	102
16 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-5	5/9	Ready To Charge (4L)	10/1	102

(7)

Joker Man

T: J J Van Vuuren

Successful five times in his last six starts; finished tenth of 12 in July at Greyville failing to capitalise on good draw in a Listed race.

-11110

Age: 4

Weight: 9-2

OR: 106

Days: 69

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
28 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	8f		9-2	10/12	Get Impressed (6¼L)	7/2	106
7 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		8-8	1/7	William Iron Arm (nk)	5/2	100
23 May 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-2	1/6	Whispers Of War (1¾L)	14/10	94
21 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	8-5	1/9	Bloomington (1½L)	7/2	88
3 Feb 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-0	1/11	Cityscape ()	6/1	80
28 Dec 23	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6	1/8	Sutherland (2¼L)	1/2	80

(11)

Grand Crescendo

J: K A Brewer

T: C Dawson

1l third in the Champion Stakes (was done no favours by the draw) at Greyville in July; on target twice in his last three outings; this might be easier.

99113

Age: 3

Weight: 7-13

OR: 114

Days: 69

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
28 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	8f		9-6	3/14	Vj's Angel (1L)	16/1	97
4 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-4	1/16	Archimides ()	3/1	89
9 May 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	8-11	1/11	Shinto Shrine (1½L)	6/4	-
27 Jan 24	Ken Kenilworth	6f		9-6	9/16	Roman Agent (5¾L)	66/1	-
6 Jan 24	Ken Kenilworth	5f		9-6	9/13	Roman Agent (5¾L)	25/1	-

(13)

Dantonfromsandton

J: M K Katjedi

T: S G Tarry

Ran encouragingly when just over 1l runner-up over 6f at Greyville (Grade 2) in July; successful three times in his last seven starts; probably unlikely to trouble the principals with stamina to prove over this new distance.

355112

Age: 3

Weight: 7-13

OR: 108

Days: 69

Date	Course	Race	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
28 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	6f	9-6 b	2/10	Cats Pajamas (1L)	9/2	106
29 Jun 24	Gre Greyville	6f	9-6 b	1/9	Wild At War (¾L)	13/10	-
30 May 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	9-6 b	1/7	Chocolate Soldier (½L)	17/2	-
27 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	9-6 b	5/6	Proceed (6L)	25/1	-
6 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	9-6	5/8	Fire Attack (6¼L)	40/1	-
14 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	9-6	3/6	Greaterix (5¼L)	33/20	-

(1)

Wild At War

J: P Mxoli

T: C Dawson

Behind Dantonfromsandton in a conditions race (Greyville) when close second three months ago; this represents a step up in class so others are preferred.

536162

Age: 3

Weight: 7-13

OR: 100

Days: 98

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR
29 Jun 24	Gre Greyville	6f		9-2	2/9	Dantonfromsandton (¾L)	33/10	-
1 Jun 24	Sco Scottsville	6f		9-6	6/13	Proceed (5L)	100/1	-
4 May 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-0	1/9	Halcyon (1¾L)	9/4	-
28 Mar 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6	6/9	One More (8L)	5/2	-
7 Mar 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6	3/10	Taxi To The Moon (½L)	8/1	-
22 Feb 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Md	9-6	5/7	Sunset Riot (6L)	9/4	-

Course specialist Gimmeanotherchance can never be overlooked here while Purple Pitcher and Melech could be ones to consider. But MAIN DEFENDER looks the one to back. He looks sure to go well given his impressive course record and can turn around placings with Unzen from last time they met.