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Distance: 1m 4f

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(8)

Rule Book

J: R Danielson

T: A G Laird

Course specialist (six wins) but slumped a bit since winning a Listed race at Turffontein last April; split a number of these rivals in a handicap when beaten 6l (sixth of eight) three weeks ago.

17-996

Age: 6

Weight: 9-6

OR: 96

Days: 22

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
1 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-6 b	6/8	Tamarisk Tree (6¾L)	66/1	96	25
18 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	9-6 b	9/10	Forgiveness (9½L)	66/1	96	36
2 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	10f		9-2 b	9/9	Tamarisk Tree (12L)	33/1	96	43
7 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	9-6 b	7/7	Command Pilot (9½L)	40/1	96	47
6 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	14f		7-12 b	1/13	Positive Attitude (hd)	7/1	90	64
9 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-5 b	3/10	Crimson King (1½L)	16/1	90	-

(3)

Arumugam

J: D Schwarz

T: J S Roux

Finished fifth, beaten 7l, two weeks ago upped to this distance; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2022) but has proven competitive in a race of this nature.

056-45

Age: 6

Weight: 9-6

OR: 94

Days: 15

Date	Course	Race	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
8 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	8-3 e/s	5/7	Marauding Horde (6½L)	50/1	94	-
11 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	10f	8-11 e/s	4/6	None Other (7½L)	20/1	97	28
21 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	7-12 e/s	6/7	Red Maple (5L)	16/1	97	39
30 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	16f	9-2 e/s	5/12	Poets Warrior (6½L)	50/1	97	-
2 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	12f	8-7 b	12/13	Poets Warrior (39L)	66/1	97	-
26 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	9-11 b	9/12	Royal Edition (7¼L)	25/1	98	83

(1)

United Council

J: M Yeni

T: R R Sage

Held here last month by Littlemarysunshine when third of seven in a Listed race; specialist here with four wins; drop in class is a positive and has to be taken seriously.

4251-3

Age: 5

Weight: 9-5

OR: 99

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
26 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	12f		9-6 e/s	3/7	Littlemarysunshine (3½L)	18/10	99	-
16 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	9-6 e/s	1/7	One Religion (4¾L)	9/2	93	-
2 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	8-5 e/s	5/11	Olivia's Way (5½L)	7/1	94	68
12 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-7 e/s	2/7	Forgiveness (1L)	25/2	93	42
21 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-0 e/s	4/6	Barbaresco (5¾L)	33/1	93	66
11 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	13f		8-10 e/s	5/10	Vesuvio (5½L)	14/1	94	86

(9)

Hawkbill

J: C Zackey

T: M N Houdalakis

Successful twice in his last four starts; not disgraced when fourth splitting Vesuvio, Rule Book and Jordan three weeks ago in a handicap; notable rider booked; warrants respect.

611-84

Age: 4

Weight: 9-2

OR: 94

Days: 22

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
1 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-4	4/8	Tamarisk Tree (5L)	25/2	94	28
2 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	10f		8-11	8/9	Tamarisk Tree (6¾L)	4/1	94	57
19 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	9-2	1/11	Bacchus (hd)	16/1	90	-
15 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-3	1/9	Birthright (2¼L)	7/1	84	53
31 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	Hc	9-4 b	6/8	Champion Warrior (10L)	25/1	86	57
12 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	8-10 b	7/7	Thunee Playa (11L)	25/2	89	-

(4)

Vesuvio ¹

J: R Munger

T: T Zackey

Knows how to win here and consistent performer; had three of these rivals behind him over 1m2f here (handicap) when close second three weeks ago.

116-32

Age: 5

Weight: 9-2

OR: 90

Days: 22

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
1 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	8-10 h¹	2/8	Tamarisk Tree (hd)	8/1	87	37
23 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	8-7 h¹	3/7	Confederate (2½L)	40/1	86	76
3 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-3 h¹	6/6	Birthright (20L)	10/1	86	4
1 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	10f		8-7 h¹	1/9	Millahue (hd)	9/2	82	89
11 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	13f		7-12 h¹	1/10	Twenty Drachma'S (shd)	7/2	78	83
30 Jun 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	9-5 h¹	4/14	Real Relief (2½L)	8/1	79	47

(2)

Littlemarysunshine

J: G Lerena

T: M/M De Kock

Specialist here with four wins; surprise winner (12-1) by just over 2l in a Listed race last month; class drop is a plus; hard to ignore.

207-51

Age: 5

Weight: 9-1

OR: 95

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
26 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	12f		8-11	1/7	My Soul Mate (2¼L)	25/2	89	-
18 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	8-12	5/10	Forgiveness (5¾L)	40/1	89	41
28 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	8-6	7/12	Lady Fallon (6¾L)	20/1	91	22
2 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	8-3	10/11	Olivia's Way (21L)	10/1	91	12
3 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	Hc	9-6	2/8	Vulcanite (3¾L)	17/10	91	54
26 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	9-11	2/8	Olivia's Way (1¼L)	14/1	91	-

(5)

Twenty Drachma'S

J: P Mxoli

T: S T Pettigrew

Patchy form recently; had two of these rivals behind him over 1m2f at Vaal (stakes race) when beaten 6l (sixth of nine) last month; should give it a bold bid now upped in trip and he ran well in defeat three starts ago.

3239-6

Age: 4

Weight: 8-11

OR: 89

Days: 52

Date	Course	Race	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
2 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	10f	8-7	6/9	Tamarisk Tree (6¼L)	25/2	90	55
30 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	16f	8-7	9/12	Poets Warrior (13½L)	10/1	92	-
19 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	13f	8-7	3/7	Battleground (5½L)	18/10	92	67
28 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	13f	8-11	2/6	Poets Warrior (4L)	2/1	92	68
15 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	13f	8-11	3/8	Prime Example (3½L)	33/20	92	92
11 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	13f	8-7	2/10	Vesuvio (shd)	7/1	92	99

(6)

Jordan

J: R A Venniker ³

T: S G Tarry

Has usually offered little in recent outings and hasn't really fired since his success in a progress plate at Turffontein last May; beaten 7l in a handicap, finishing behind three of these rivals three weeks ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals in what appears to be a competitive contest.

770-77

Age: 4

Weight: 8-7

OR: 85

Days: 22

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
1 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	8-8	7/8	Tamarisk Tree (7L)	8/1	88	15
18 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	9-0	7/10	Forgiveness (7½L)	25/1	91	37
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		9-5 b	11/11	Count Invicto (14L)	25/1	94	-
30 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	10f		8-4	7/13	Good Council (7L)	33/1	97	28
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-5	7/9	Musical Score (6¼L)	25/1	97	50
26 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	9-0	7/8	Greeting My Master (9L)	10/1	97	32

(7)

To The Rescue

J: K Matsunyane

T: S G Tarry

Managed two wins in his last four outings; represents top stable; solid effort in a handicap upped to 1m7f two weeks ago; the drop back in trip will suit and could be in the shake up.

314-13

Age: 4

Weight: 8-3

OR: 82

Days: 17

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
6 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	15f	Hc	9-6 b	3/6	Damova (2L)	6/1	82	15
2 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-3 b	1/7	Douglas Dragon (½L)	3/1	79	-
7 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	9-7 b	4/7	Royal Mazarin (2¾L)	28/10	79	-
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-3	1/7	Ideal Future (shd)	3/1	75	52
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	8-12	3/8	Douglas Dragon (2½L)	4/1	75	32
17 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-11	6/11	Eiger Sanction (4½L)	10/1	78	23

(10)

Taxhaven

J: M K Katjedi

T: P F Matchett

Came home sixth, beaten 15l, over 6f here (graduation plate) 15 days ago; facing a testing assignment and others more appealing.

2018-6

Age: 4

Weight: 8-3

OR: 81

Days: 15

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
8 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	8-9	6/7	Winds Of Change (15L)	150/1	81	18
5 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	9-5	8/8	Battleofbarberton (27L)	7/1	81	-
25 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Md	9-6	1/7	Alakanani (17L)	72/100	74	-
6 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	15f		8-1	14/15	Madison Valley (8¾L)	50/1	74	-
15 Jun 24	Gre Greyville	11f	Md	9-6	2/10	Noble Warrior (½L)	72/100	81	13
18 May 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Md	9-6 b	2/7	Strewn Sky (5½L)	9/4	87	25

TWENTY DRACHMA'S can land this. He finished ahead of Hawkbill and Rule Book when last seen. This distance may be a bit longer than Hawkbill wants while Hawkbill, Littlemarysunshine and To The Rescue are a bit in and out, and Hawkbill, Littlemarysunshine and To The Rescue are C&D winners.