TURFFONTEIN

20 February 2025

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Book For Classic Day 1 March Graduation Plate(For Maidens, 1 & 2 Time Winners) Racecard

Channel: SIS
Distance: 7f 110y

Runners: 8
Type: Flat

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(6)

Fire Attack

J: G Lerena

T: A G Laird

Went down by three-quarters of a length sent off 17-2 at Turffontein Standside 40 days ago, form which has been boosted; drops in class and needs to be respected

1652-2

Age: 3

Weight: 9-6

OR: 111

Days: 40

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
11 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-6	2/9	Greaterix (¾L)	17/2	111	90
30 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-6	2/13	Quid Pro Quo (2½L)	16/1	111	87
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-2	5/9	Musical Score (3¼L)	5/2	111	58
2 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-6	6/10	Moonlight Trader (1½L)	9/2	111	85
6 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	6f		9-6	1/8	Mount Pinatubo (2¼L)	33/1	-	68
2 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	5f		9-2	2/7	Pistol Pete (3¼L)	20/1	-	62

(7)

Wild Intent

J: R Munger

T: M N Houdalakis

Held in ninth on first attempt in a Grade 3 latest (Kenilworth)

4313-9

Age: 3

Weight: 9-6

OR: 96

Days: 26

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
25 Jan 25	Ken Kenilworth	9f		9-3	9/11	Zeitz (6¼L)	25/2	96	60
19 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-6	3/11	Hawkbill (½L)	7/2	94	-
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-10	1/9	Safe Space (¾L)	72/100	88	39
19 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	NvHc	9-0	3/7	Chestnut Bomber (4L)	5/1	90	66
24 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	NvHc	8-8	4/8	Captainofthegreen (1¾L)	4/1	90	70
30 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6	1/7	Potberrie (2¾L)	28/10	-	51

(3)

Hotarubi

J: P Strydom

T: S G Tarry

Finished last of nine (Turffontein Standside) four weeks ago in a Listed handicap race; a long time since his last success

5850-9

Age: 4

Weight: 9-5

OR: 112

Days: 25

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
26 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	9-3 e/s	9/9	Thunee Playa (6L)	20/1	114	47
30 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	8-7 e/s	16/19	Atticus Finch (17L)	66/1	115	9
2 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		8-12 e/s	5/16	Winchester Mansion (4L)	40/1	115	67
5 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-6 e/s	8/8	Gorgeous Klein (4½L)	8/1	115	64
7 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	9f		9-6 e/s	5/12	La Moohal (5L)	13/10	116	91
25 May 24	Gre Greyville	10f		9-6 e/s	7/9	Green With Envy (7L)	40/1	116	64

(4)

Purpleninjaturtle

J: Wes Marwing

T: W C Marwing

Not beaten that far (just under 4l, went off 33-1, Turffontein Standside) in December; others appeal more

13896-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-3

OR: 81

Days: 75

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
7 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-9 e/s	6/10	Mk's Dreams (4L)	33/1	83	70
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-5	9/9	Musical Score (13½L)	40/1	83	22
12 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-6	8/9	Prince Of Kildare (11L)	4/1	83	34
8 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-9	3/10	Vegas Hi Rise (1L)	4/1	83	81
13 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-5	1/12	Longsword (shd)	33/1	80	62
1 Oct 23	Gre Greyville	8f	Hc	9-3	5/10	El Dante (5¾L)	13/2	85	49

(1)

Skittles Skies

J: P Mxoli

T: P P Labuschagne

Was on the premises (third, beaten just under 2l) 19 days ago at Turffontein Standside; good record under P Mxoli (partnership reunited here)

6420-3

Age: 3

Weight: 9-0

OR: 90

Days: 19

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
1 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	7f	NvHc	9-6	3/9	Salute The Flag (1¾L)	7/1	90	81
30 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-6	12/13	Quid Pro Quo (23L)	125/1	90	14
31 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	Hc	8-3	2/8	Champion Warrior (2½L)	10/1	84	69
19 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	NvHc	8-9	4/7	Chestnut Bomber (5L)	14/1	86	58
24 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	NvHc	8-4	6/8	Captainofthegreen (3½L)	9/2	86	61
3 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-0	1/9	Hat Trick Or Treat (3L)	5/2	86	45

(2)

Calantha

J: R Danielson

T: M/M De Kock

Finished third when favourite (Turffontein Standside) 25 days ago; makes her debut for new trainer; likely player as current stable form a big plus

121-23

Age: 4

Weight: 9-0

OR: 87

Days: 25

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
26 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	7f		8-3	3/8	Truth (2¼L)	2/1	87	79
12 Jan 25	Sco Scottsville	6f		8-9	2/11	Licence To Thrill (¾L)	18/10	87	83
7 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	8-6	1/9	Francine (2½L)	9/4	80	64
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	8-4	2/12	Francine (1¼L)	16/1	78	50
4 Jan 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-1	1/10	Bob (1¼L)	18/10	-	49
7 May 23	Tur Turffontein	6f		9-0	2/8	Moving In (2L)	5/2	-	39

(8)

Peace Treaty

J: C Zackey

T: S G Tarry

Well beaten sixth of seven at Vaal Classic last month; has won here

7423-6

Age: 3

Weight: 8-12

OR: 86

Days: 49

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
2 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-3	6/7	Twelve Oclock High (6¾L)	7/2	86	-
19 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	Hc	9-0	3/8	Princeofgreen (½L)	Evs	86	55
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	NvHc	8-10	2/8	Sonic Jet (1½L)	6/4	84	54
23 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-2	4/11	Passage Of Power (1¾L)	10/1	86	48
31 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-3	7/11	King Of Venus (6¾L)	10/1	88	-
20 Jun 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	8-7	9/14	Southern Blaze (4¼L)	11/2	88	-

(5)

Warning Sound

J: K Matsunyane

T: S G Tarry

Could manage no better than eighth when favourite at Turffontein Standside four weeks ago; not hard to turn elsewhere

241-8

Age: 3

Weight: 8-6

OR: 80

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
23 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	8-7	8/10	Queen Of Love (9L)	5/2	81	28
31 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-4	1/10	Cherry Oh Baby (1¾L)	5/2	-	60
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-4	4/15	Spumante Dolce (4½L)	28/10	-	46
12 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Md	8-9	2/11	Choisaanada (12½L)	3/1	-	8

Wild Intent looks a decent option, and Calantha should put up plenty of resistance. However, FIRE ATTACK has to be the first name on the shortlist. He has proved consistent of late and is bidding for his second course success.