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24 February 2025

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Next Turffontein Racemeeting Thursday 27 February Mr 72 Handicap(Open) Racecard

Channel: SIS
Distance: 1m 4f

Runners: 15
Type: Flat

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(9)

Coffeeberry

T: P F Matchett

Close up behind Ideal Future when last over 1m1f at Vaal (handicap) three weeks ago; recent form hardly the most inspiring and just the one victory on her CV.

/96-79

Age: 5

Weight: 9-8

OR: 74

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	9-0	2/15	Poplar Park (shd)	50/1	74	-
30 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-0	9/9	Rani Of Kittur (7¼L)	125/1	77	-
21 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	8-12	7/8	Hat's Queen (12L)	100/1	80	31
16 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-6	6/7	United Council (19½L)	100/1	80	-
3 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	8-11	9/9	Palace Dancer (9L)	20/1	80	35
5 Jan 23	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-6	7/11	Trump My Queen (6¼L)	25/1	71	-

(8)

Guy Alexander

J: K Matsunyane

T: C J Lensley

Held when eighth beaten 11l here over 1m (handicap) two weeks ago; track has proven suitable before; grade looks suitable; chance as could be suited by this step up in trip and has proved he knows how to win.

13-848

Age: 6

Weight: 9-6

OR: 72

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	9-6 e/s	13/15	Poplar Park (14L)	33/1	72	-
6 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	8-11 e/s	8/10	Dance King (11L)	40/1	72	43
21 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-11 e/s	4/8	On Target (3¼L)	14/1	72	-
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	9-4 e/s	8/12	Silvano's Song (13L)	16/1	72	11
12 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	9-4 e/s	3/7	Towers Of Gold (3¾L)	5/1	72	36
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	9-8 e/s	1/8	Flag Bearer (1L)	3/1	68	58

(12)

Ideal Future

J: G Samo-Burthia ⁹

T: L Kruger

Shown all winning form at Vaal (five successes) but grade looks suitable; not beaten too far when fourth of nine over 1m1f at Vaal (handicap) three weeks ago; shouldn't be too far away if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and she reverts to a trip sure to suit.

6625-4

Age: 6

Weight: 9-6

OR: 72

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-11 b	3/15	Poplar Park (hd)	14/1	72	-
30 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	7-10 b	4/9	Rani Of Kittur (3½L)	33/1	73	-
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-5 b	5/9	Damova (6¾L)	25/2	74	-
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	8-9 b	2/7	To The Rescue (shd)	7/1	71	48
12 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	8-6 b	6/8	One Religion (12L)	25/2	71	-
12 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-0 b	6/9	One Religion (10L)	8/1	71	-

(3)

Romeo's Magic

J: C Zackey

T: B Warren

Likes it here (six wins); had four of these in arrears in a stakes race at Vaal when running out an easy winner 33 days ago; Craig Zackey a notable jockey booking.

3744-1

Age: 7

Weight: 9-6

OR: 72

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	9-6 b	4/15	Poplar Park (2¾L)	11/2	72	-
21 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	12f		8-11	1/6	Flag Bearer (3¼L)	5/1	67	-
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-2	4/9	Damova (4½L)	8/1	68	-
12 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	9-1	4/7	Towers Of Gold (5L)	10/1	69	29
3 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	8-12 b	7/10	Silvano's Song (10L)	25/2	69	13
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-7 b	3/9	Wild Intent (3½L)	33/1	69	23

(13)

Royal Mazarin

J: C Maujean

T: J A Soma

Finished fourth but only beaten 2½l over 1m7f here (handicap) two weeks ago; C&D has proven suitable before; chance.

7241-4

Age: 7

Weight: 9-6

OR: 72

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	9-6 b	8/15	Poplar Park (9L)	10/1	72	-
6 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	15f	Hc	8-11 b	4/6	Damova (2½L)	4/1	72	-
7 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-11 b	1/7	Banha Bridge (¾L)	7/2	68	-
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	8-11 b	4/7	To The Rescue (4¾L)	9/2	68	25
12 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	13f	Hc	9-8 b	2/5	Damova (2¾L)	17/2	68	49
11 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-1 b	7/11	Romeo's Magic (5¼L)	25/2	69	53

(15)

Nuclear Force

J: G Lerena

T: E Verdonese

Likes this combination of C&D; came home fifth 33 days ago in race won by Romeo's Magic at Vaal in a stakes race; notable rider booked; can make a decent bid.

278-45

Age: 5

Weight: 9-2

OR: 68

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	9-2 b	12/15	Poplar Park (12½L)	25/2	68	-
21 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	12f		8-12 b	5/6	Romeo's Magic (12L)	20/1	69	-
2 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	8-10 b	4/7	To The Rescue (4L)	6/1	71	-
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-5 b	8/9	Damova (11½L)	16/1	71	-
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-1 b	7/7	To The Rescue (11½L)	6/1	71	7
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	8-9 b	2/8	Douglas Dragon (2L)	14/1	70	28

(14)

Only A Poet

J: K J Lihaba

T: W H Marwing

Only once has he got into the winners' enclosure; behind Royal Mazarin when beaten 6l (fifth of six) 17 days ago upped to 1m7f; he shouldn't be far away as the return to this distance should be more suitable and handicapper has cut him some slack.

242-45

Age: 4

Weight: 9-1

OR: 68

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	9-1	14/15	Poplar Park (22L)	11/2	68	-
6 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	15f	Hc	8-7	5/6	Damova (6¼L)	28/10	70	-
21 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	12f		9-2	4/6	Romeo's Magic (9¼L)	72/100	70	-
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-2	2/9	Damova (hd)	9/4	70	-
3 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-0	4/10	Silvano's Song (6¼L)	9/2	71	28
14 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	8-12	2/8	Dimako's Jet (nk)	14/1	68	50

(11)

Poplar Park

J: M Yeni

T: R R Sage

Finished a decent third of ten over 1m2f at Vaal (handicap) last month; first-time cheekpieces on; she should go close if building on last performance.

5731-3

Age: 3

Weight: 9-0

OR: 78

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	9-0 e/s	1/15	Coffeeberry (shd)	7/1	78	-
21 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	9-1	3/10	Key Worker (2½L)	8/1	78	55
28 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Md	8-8	1/9	Lunar Rainbow (3¼L)	25/2	74	-
11 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Md	9-2	3/7	Glamorous Lady (5¾L)	20/1	-	10
21 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-2	7/8	Stroopsoet (14L)	6/4	-	-
15 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	9-2	5/8	Autumn Var (4¼L)	4/1	-	17

(10)

Mo Ment

J: J R Syster

T: B Webber

Improved form the last twice; safely held at Vaal last month behind Romeo's Magic when last of six in a stakes race; is passed over as this is a fairly competitive event.

7341-6

Age: 4

Weight: 8-12

OR: 66

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-12 b	5/15	Poplar Park (4¼L)	33/1	66	-
21 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	12f		8-11 b	6/6	Romeo's Magic (17L)	10/1	66	-
21 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Md	9-6 b	1/7	Mishrah (2½L)	5/1	65	18
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Md	9-6 b	4/11	Another Universe (4L)	25/2	65	38
7 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	Md	9-6 b	3/7	Storm Ahead (4¾L)	80/1	59	42
31 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	Md	9-6 b	7/8	Order Of Hope (11L)	25/1	63	16

(7)

Teo Torriatte

J: L Nhlapo

T: C J Lensley

Been a while since she achieved her only career win but can be a player at this level; held in seventh at Vaal over 1m2f (handicap) in December.

46537-

Age: 4

Weight: 8-10

OR: 64

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-10	7/15	Poplar Park (6L)	14/1	64	-
12 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	9-1	7/10	Flamboyant Flyer (5¾L)	8/1	66	21
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	8-7	3/7	To The Rescue (4½L)	8/1	66	18
12 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-5	5/11	Fetching Flyer (5L)	8/1	67	-
31 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	9-5	6/11	Have A Party (6½L)	13/2	69	56
24 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	8-12	4/6	Eiger Sanction (2¾L)	16/1	69	9

(4)

Ultimissimo

J: D Schwarz

T: J S Roux

Low strike-rate of 1-16; held at Vaal last month by Romeo's Magic in a stakes race when beaten just under 5l in third upped to this trip; others more likely.

5709-3

Age: 3

Weight: 8-9

OR: 74

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-9	9/15	Poplar Park (10L)	25/1	74	-
21 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	12f		8-1	3/6	Romeo's Magic (4¾L)	33/1	76	-
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	NvHc	8-3	9/10	Hat Trick Or Treat (8½L)	100/1	79	-
28 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	9-1	12/13	Flamboyant Flyer (13L)	66/1	81	-
10 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	NvHc	8-3	7/7	Mount Darwin (18½L)	50/1	84	-
30 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	9f		8-3	5/7	Safe Space (2¾L)	14/1	84	27

(2)

Spirit In The Wind

J: P Mxoli

T: C I Jonker

Scored narrowly in a maiden plate when off the mark last week.

7986-2

Age: 4

Weight: 8-9

OR: 63

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-9 b	10/15	Poplar Park (10½L)	33/1	63	-
30 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	10f	Md	9-6 b	2/6	Shes Everything (2L)	20/1	54	44
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	Md	9-6 b	6/8	Todoque (7½L)	100/1	48	-
1 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	Md	9-6 b	8/9	Silver Parasol (17½L)	100/1	50	-
23 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Md	9-6 b	9/9	Party Punch (15½L)	100/1	55	-
7 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Md	8-11 b	7/8	Cantfoolme (15½L)	50/1	59	-

(6)

Angel's Wish

J: Wes Marwing

T: W H Marwing

Far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) at Vaal over 1m1f (handicap) dropped back in distance three weeks ago; possesses winning form at this track; four-time winner in her career (from 7f-1m4f); should be in the mix as mark is dropping and she has overcome this mark before.

4775-4

Age: 6

Weight: 8-9

OR: 62

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-9	11/15	Poplar Park (10½L)	16/1	62	-
30 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-11	4/9	Ancient Wisdom (2L)	33/1	63	-
7 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-8	5/7	Royal Mazarin (7¼L)	33/1	65	-
12 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-0 b	7/11	Fetching Flyer (13½L)	20/1	66	-
19 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	9-8 e/s	7/7	Ideal Future (32L)	11/2	66	-
3 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-2 e/s	4/7	Damova (3¼L)	8/1	67	-

(5)

Japanese Maple

J: R Munger

T: W C Marwing

A previous winner here; has struggled to factor since winning a maiden plate at Turffontein in July; beaten sixth of nine at Vaal over Christmas when separating a number of reopposing rivals upped to this distance.

68956-

Age: 4

Weight: 8-8

OR: 62

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-8	6/15	Poplar Park (5½L)	9/2	62	-
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	8-9 b	6/9	Damova (7L)	16/1	64	-
12 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	8-10 b	5/7	Towers Of Gold (5¼L)	16/1	66	23
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-8 b	9/9	Wild Intent (8¾L)	33/1	71	4
26 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	9-3 b	8/8	High Queue (3L)	5/1	73	-
31 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-5 b	6/9	Eiger Sanction (7L)	14/1	74	7

(1)

Eye Catching

J: J Gates

T: J Borman

Wins infrequently and been out of sorts of late; last of seven two weeks ago in a conditions plate; others have more pressing claims as now looks to be past her prime.

099-07

Age: 7

Weight: 8-3

OR: 48

Days: -

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f	Hc	8-3 b	15/15	Poplar Park (35L)	150/1	48	-
8 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	8f		8-0 b	7/7	Willy Meet Again (17L)	100/1	48	-
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	8-3 b	12/12	Silvano's Song (29L)	100/1	48	-
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	8-3 b	9/9	Damova (22L)	100/1	48	-
12 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	8-3 b	9/10	Flamboyant Flyer (9¼L)	150/1	48	-
28 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-3 b	11/13	Flamboyant Flyer (6½L)	66/1	48	-

Royal Mazarin needs to be taken seriously, and Ideal Future is capable of getting involved. However, NUCLEAR FORCE is the recommendation. He is taken to reverse placings with those he reopposes and is bidding for his fourth course success.