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30 January 2025

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Runners: 12
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(8)

Mizzen Sword

J: D Mazule

T: M Khan

Seventh of eight beaten 12l here over 7f (maiden plate) 28 days ago; winless in seven starts but has shown promise with third his top showing.

3404-7

Age: 3

Weight: 9-6

OR: 75

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
2 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6 b	7/8	Gregarious (12L)	33/1	76	-
7 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-6 b	4/9	Can You Danse (3L)	16/1	73	29
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-2	10/15	On Target (14½L)	25/2	73	-
1 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6	4/8	Zafar (4¾L)	9/4	76	40
12 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-2	3/9	Alone Time (6¼L)	7/2	-	31
23 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6	4/9	Blaze A Way (4¼L)	100/1	-	-

(9)

Pursuit Of Fame

J: J Horing

T: J A Visser

Without a win after 14 attempts; finished tailed off over 5f at Turffontein (maiden plate) last month; could be in the mix as shown some ability on occasion.

20700-

Age: 3

Weight: 9-6

OR: 71

Days: 45

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
16 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Md	9-3 b	10/10	Lonely As A Cloud (22L)	50/1	71	-
15 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Md	9-2 b	10/12	Lets Play Poker (16½L)	80/1	73	1
31 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-4 b	7/12	Quasikat (8¾L)	33/1	75	18
17 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-4 b	10/12	Sea Wolf (16L)	33/10	75	-
3 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-4 b	2/7	Remains Of The Day (1L)	16/1	75	41
24 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-1 h,b	3/6	Count Invicto (5½L)	5/1	76	37

(7)

Oklahoma Twister

J: T Lukhele

T: H Van Der Westhuizen

Ran well enough to finish third at 25-1 over 7f here (maiden plate) 14 days ago; without a win after 20 attempts but has shown some recent improvement; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then ought to be in the mix.

5494-3

Age: 4

Weight: 9-6

OR: 66

Days: 14

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6 h,b	3/11	Legendary (1L)	25/1	64	-
21 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6 h¹	4/10	Vibe Sa (4¾L)	100/1	66	47
24 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6 h¹	9/16	Solar Sail (6L)	20/1	68	18
24 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6 h¹	4/11	Good To Great (1¾L)	16/1	62	31
3 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6 h¹	5/9	Skittles Skies (11L)	125/1	65	11
21 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Md	9-6 h¹	9/12	Master Tik Tok (11L)	33/1	68	-

(1)

Highveld Storm

J: T Matsoele

T: F P Habib

Not yet off the mark in seven attempts although has finished second; displayed a fair level of form when just under 5l third over 7f here (maiden plate) 56 days ago; well drawn so strong claims.

53243-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-6

OR: 64

Days: 56

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6 h,b	3/15	Lloyd Wright (4¾L)	25/2	66	48
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-1 h,b	4/15	On Target (5L)	9/4	67	19
25 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	MdHc	8-9 h,b	2/9	Final Try (½L)	9/2	63	-
20 Jun 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	8-11 h,b	3/12	Bregardt (2¾L)	14/1	63	46
8 Feb 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Md	9-6 b	5/13	Guardia Regine (7¼L)	9/2	-	25
4 Jan 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-6 b	8/10	Calantha (10L)	20/1	-	17

(3)

Asian Delight

J: V Sithetho

T: S J Gray

Long-standing maiden; finished last of ten behind Oklahoma Twister, last month.

47580-

Age: 3

Weight: 9-6

OR: 62

Days: 40

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
21 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6 b	10/10	Vibe Sa (11½L)	100/1	65	22
17 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-4 b	8/12	Sea Wolf (11L)	25/1	70	7
21 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-2 b	5/13	Musical Score (11L)	16/1	73	13
15 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-2 b	7/8	Saigon Suzie (7½L)	40/1	73	19
30 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6 b	4/7	Wild Intent (7L)	20/1	-	26
23 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6 b	6/9	Blaze A Way (5L)	100/1	-	-

(12)

Summer Shade

J: C Mabaya

T: B Webber

Has lacked consistency of late and proving a little expensive to follow; out of the frame when seventh (Turffontein) two weeks ago.

6365-7

Age: 4

Weight: 9-6

OR: 58

Days: 12

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
18 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-6 b	7/10	Winds Of Change (12L)	125/1	61	7
31 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-6 b	5/7	Tiger Storm (2¼L)	14/1	61	39
10 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6 b	6/14	Pennsylvania (8¾L)	40/1	61	33
26 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-6 b	3/10	Pacific (2L)	20/1	61	38
5 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-6 b	6/8	Johnny Appleseed (16L)	20/1	63	5
20 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-6 b	3/8	Smashing (3¼L)	25/1	61	41

(10)

King Beijing ¹

J: T Ncume

T: L Kruger

Finished last of nine over 1m here (maiden plate) over Christmas; still looking to open his account after three runs; hasn't had any luck with the draw and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

809-

Age: 5

Weight: 9-6

OR: 40

Days: 37

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	Md	9-6 h¹	9/9	Chabal (15½L)	80/1	-	-
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6	15/15	Lloyd Wright (40L)	125/1	-	-
14 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-6	8/8	Drivelikeamaster (11L)	100/1	-	7

(2)

Like A Prayer

J: P Mongqawa

T: A P Peter

Third of 12 when sent off 33-1 over 7f here (maiden plate) 14 days ago; career is progressing; definite chance from a draw which should help.

785-3

Age: 3

Weight: 9-1

OR: 76

Days: 14

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-4	3/12	Gimme Passion (2¼L)	33/1	64	-
19 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-4	5/8	Kalikaa (7½L)	25/1	-	-
7 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-6	8/9	Komati River (16½L)	6/1	-	-
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-2	7/15	Sonic Jet (8¾L)	25/1	-	12

(5)

Scarlet

J: S Mkhumbuzi

T: G J Maroun

Beaten a long way at Turffontein over 5f (maiden plate) 19 days ago; largely not been running well; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as this is a fairly competitive event.

6708-0

Age: 4

Weight: 9-1

OR: 47

Days: 19

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
11 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Md	9-6 b	10/10	Flight Of A Condor (40L)	125/1	47	-
28 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-6 b	8/10	Green Sapphire (11½L)	150/1	47	-
3 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Md	9-6 b	10/13	Take Your Place (12L)	100/1	50	3
7 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	Md	9-6	7/9	Ancient Wisdom (19½L)	66/1	53	-
19 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Md	9-6	6/8	Predatrice (8L)	50/1	53	17
26 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	8-6	10/10	Pacific (18L)	66/1	53	-

(4)

Jinger Jam

J: S B Mthembu

T: A P Peter

Newcomer by Duke Of Marmalade; sole newcomer in the field; sibling of Candolim (5f winner).

Form:

Age: 3

Weight: 9-1

OR: -

Days: -

(6)

Mrs Wonderful

J: S Siphika

T: S M Naidoo

Failed to finish at Turffontein at 100-1 two months ago; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Age: 3

Weight: 9-1

OR: -

Days: 58

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
3 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Md	9-6	13/13	Take Your Place (63L)	100/1	-	-

(11)

Superior

J: K L Mayhew-Munger ³

T: C Mayhew

Tenth of 12 over 7f at Durbanville (maiden plate) in October.

00-

Age: 3

Weight: 9-1

OR: -

Days: 110

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
12 Oct 24	Dur Durbanville	7f	Md	9-2	10/12	Two G'S (12L)	66/1	-	-
17 Aug 24	Dur Durbanville	5f	Md	9-2	11/12	Elizabeth Grace (12½L)	50/1	-	-

Pursuit Of Fame is beginning to look exposed but HIGHVELD STORM looks the one to back. Oklahoma Twister and Pursuit Of Fame are considered despite being on losing runs, and Like A Prayer should be looked at.