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Next Turffontein Racemeeting Saturday 11 January Mr 80 Handicap(Open) Racecard

Channel: SIS
Distance: 5f

Runners: 11
Type: Flat

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(6)

Dontshootthebarman

J: R Danielson

T: C Binda

Finished last of seven in a stakes race two months ago; on target twice in his last four outings; all five wins have been at around this trip; should not be far away.

41167-

Age: 5

Weight: 10-1

OR: 88

Days: 55

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
12 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	5f		8-7 h, cp	7/7	Magic Tattoo (5L)	7/1	88	45
2 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-3 h, cp	6/10	Chyavana (4½L)	25/1	88	51
19 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-11 h, cp	1/9	Tchaikovsky (¾L)	3/1	84	63
5 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-6 h, cp	1/5	The Navy Lark (1¾L)	2/1	80	51
20 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-7 h, cp	4/10	Kinshin Sha (4L)	20/1	81	46
27 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-7 h,b	9/10	Esquevelle (5L)	33/1	81	53

(8)

Kinshin Sha

J: C Zackey

T: M N Houdalakis

Achieved each of his two career wins at Vaal; found life tough when 8l back in eighth at Vaal four weeks ago.

57608-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-8

OR: 82

Days: 32

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-9 b	8/10	Johnny Appleseed (8¼L)	16/1	83	42
31 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-5 b	10/11	King Of Venus (8L)	33/1	84	-
24 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	8-9 b	6/6	Elegant Ice (14L)	25/1	84	-
5 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-8 b	7/8	Karangetang (7L)	7/1	85	35
3 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f		8-7 b	5/6	Tchaikovsky (¾L)	3/1	84	57
20 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-3 b	1/10	Secret Chord (2¾L)	3/1	77	59

(4)

Longsword

J: G Lerena

T: S G Tarry

A previous winner here; from respected trainer; not far behind Nkandla Gold when fifth at Vaal in October; can figure if building on promise shown last time and the handicapper has given him a chance.

23465-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-8

OR: 82

Days: 88

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
10 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-11 b	5/8	John Wick (2L)	3/1	84	58
12 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	8-6	6/8	Open Highway (5½L)	9/2	85	45
3 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f		8-8	4/6	Tchaikovsky (½L)	33/20	85	58
27 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-5	3/10	Esquevelle (1½L)	3/1	85	66
13 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-9	2/12	Purpleninjaturtle (shd)	13/10	84	64
4 Jun 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-2	2/10	Nkandla Gold (1¼L)	9/4	82	62

(3)

Nkandla Gold ¹

J: J Gates

T: B Webber

Not disgraced when sixth of nine at Vaal last month in a stakes race; all wins over this distance but all his winning form has come at Vaal (three successes); others are preferred as has a lot on his plate here.

53376-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-8

OR: 82

Days: 16

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
21 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	6f		8-3 h¹	6/9	Passage Of Power (4½L)	25/1	84	-
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	8-7 h¹	7/7	Raven Black (14L)	17/2	84	15
12 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	5f		8-3 h¹	3/7	Magic Tattoo (2½L)	7/1	84	52
10 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-11 h¹	3/8	John Wick (1L)	25/1	84	61
19 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-11 h¹	5/9	Dontshootthebarman (1½L)	10/1	84	57
5 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-12 h¹	3/5	Dontshootthebarman (1¾L)	17/2	85	47

(1)

Big Boy Bruce

J: M V'Rensburg

T: F Bronkhorst

Unbeaten at this course after two runs; got the job done in a handicap by less than a length when dropped to 6f last month; slightly higher rating to contend with.

02161-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-4

OR: 78

Days: 21

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
16 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	NvHc	8-6 h,b	1/6	Bakwena (¾L)	91/100	75	60
28 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	8-10 h,b	6/16	Confederate (6L)	33/1	75	67
2 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-6 h,b	1/7	Hong Kong (3½L)	17/2	71	39
17 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6 h¹	2/12	Seawolf (3L)	125/1	-	37
10 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6 h¹	12/14	Pennsylvania (22L)	20/1	-	-
25 Jul 23	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6	10/15	Wyzeact (8L)	50/1	-	19

(10)

The Navy Lark

J: M K Katjedi

T: J A Visser

Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 2½l over 6f at Vaal (handicap) two weeks ago; achieved each of her three career wins at Vaal.

44484-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-4

OR: 78

Days: 18

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
19 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	8-12 b	4/8	Warm Winter Nite (2½L)	16/1	79	49
11 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	5f		8-3 b	8/10	Ice Star (7L)	75/1	79	41
31 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-5 b	4/11	King Of Venus (2¾L)	5/1	79	-
1 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-4 b	4/9	What A Tiger (2L)	14/1	79	54
26 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	8-3 b	4/7	Ice Star (2¾L)	8/1	79	52
5 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-0 b	2/5	Dontshootthebarman (1¾L)	3/1	73	44

(12)

Virgin River

J: C Maujean

T: A G Laird

A previous winner here; producing consistent form; ran well when beaten half a length (Vaal) over Christmas; a rise in the ratings to contend with; has to be taken seriously.

3/532-

Age: 5

Weight: 9-4

OR: 78

Days: 13

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	8-9	2/9	Night Vigil (½L)	7/2	77	-
23 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	7-8	3/10	Time Fo Orchids (2¼L)	6/1	80	71
18 Jan 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-2	5/8	Chrome Tourmaline (5¼L)	9/2	81	48
23 Dec 23	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	8-9	3/10	Cullinan Blue (3¾L)	33/20	80	44
25 Nov 23	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-3	1/16	Mid Winter Wind (1L)	2/1	78	52
4 Nov 23	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-6	2/11	Garlandsofgreenery (1¼L)	91/100	-	62

(2)

Beamonesque

J: T Mayhew ³

T: M F De Kock

A course winner; not beaten that far in fifth (3½l) over 7f at Vaal (handicap) off higher mark in September; the yard is going well; he's worth a go if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and down in class.

50835-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-2

OR: 76

Days: 104

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	NvHc	9-2	5/8	Captainofthegreen (3½L)	7/2	82	69
7 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	8-10	3/5	Mount Pinatubo (2¼L)	8/1	82	39
25 Aug 24	Sco Scottsville	6f		9-0	8/9	Bourbon Warrior (3½L)	10/1	87	58
7 Aug 24	Gre Greyville	6f	Hc	9-8	13/13	Rosh Kedesh (13L)	14/1	90	43
9 May 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-5	5/7	Fire 'n Flames (7¼L)	5/2	90	54
14 Oct 23	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-6	1/9	Justcantgetenough (7L)	1/2	-	44

(11)

Smith And Wesson

J: M Yeni

T: P F Matchett

Not beaten too far when seventh at Vaal when close behind Nkandla Gold last month in a stakes race; potentially well treated on his best form; has won at this course; facing a testing assignment and makes little appeal.

65547-

Age: 5

Weight: 9-2

OR: 76

Days: 16

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
21 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	6f		7-12	7/9	Passage Of Power (5¼L)	25/1	78	-
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-2	4/10	Johnny Appleseed (6L)	16/1	79	48
12 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	5f		7-12	5/7	Magic Tattoo (4½L)	7/1	81	43
31 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-9	5/11	King Of Venus (4½L)	16/1	83	-
5 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-7	6/8	Karangetang (6L)	5/1	84	38
3 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f		8-7	3/6	Tchaikovsky (hd)	20/1	84	58

(9)

Var Park

J: P Mxoli

T: G J Maroun

Split Smith And Wesson (fourth) and Kinshin Sha (eighth) when beaten 8l at Vaal last month; has scored over C&D; form has been a bit up and down of late; this looks a decent race so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

82385-

Age: 5

Weight: 9-2

OR: 76

Days: 32

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-3	5/10	Johnny Appleseed (7½L)	16/1	77	42
15 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-0	8/8	Chieftain (11½L)	8/1	77	38
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-7	3/10	Address The Nation (2¾L)	5/1	77	61
1 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-6	2/9	What A Tiger (1¼L)	16/1	76	56
19 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-5	8/9	Dontshootthebarman (3¾L)	40/1	79	47
5 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-7 b	5/5	Dontshootthebarman (7½L)	6/1	81	24

(5)

Sea Shanty

J: J Penny

T: M Khan

09582-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-0

OR: 74

Days: 34

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
3 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	8-5 b	2/8	Secret Chord (1¾L)	14/1	72	48
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-1	8/10	Address The Nation (8¾L)	11/2	76	39
24 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-3	5/7	Karate Kid (3½L)	20/1	76	51
29 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-5	9/11	The Navy Lark (8¾L)	33/1	79	-
4 May 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-4	11/11	Quick Trip (13½L)	20/1	81	12
19 Mar 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-1	8/19	Jury's Out (7L)	33/1	81	56

(7)

Covert Operator

J: T Mayhew ³

T: J J Van Vuuren

15/34-

Age: 6

Weight: 9-5

OR: 79

Days: 247

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
4 May 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-9 b	4/11	Quick Trip (2½L)	14/1	83	53
16 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-9 b	3/13	Stormy Seas (1L)	7/1	83	68
26 Oct 23	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-9 b	5/11	Esquevelle (3½L)	9/2	83	60
7 Sep 23	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-6 b	1/8	Siberian Steel (½L)	4/1	80	57
5 Aug 23	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-4 b	7/10	Power Broker (4¼L)	11/2	80	-
8 Jul 23	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-12 b	1/8	Black Egret (1¼L)	7/2	74	63

Covert Operator needs to be considered, and Longsword rates a big danger. However, firm preference is for BEAMONESQUE. He has got a win to his name and is of interest if excusing his most recent run.