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8 March 2025

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Book For Champions Day 29 March Mr 80 Handicap(Open) Racecard

Channel: SIS
Distance: 1m 4f

Runners: 9
Type: Flat

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(5)

George Handel

J: G Samo-Burthia ⁹

T: F Bronkhorst

Finished 11th of 12 over 1m1f here (handicap) last month despite first-time blinkers, dropped in the weights since; a while since his last success and failed to make much of an impact in handicaps recently; now drops in class but has questions to answer.

088-00

Age: 4

Weight: 9-7

OR: 82

Days: 9

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
27 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	8-0 b	11/12	King's Express (9L)	50/1	87	22
18 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	8-12	10/10	Forgiveness (11½L)	50/1	90	21
31 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-0	8/9	Ampersand (10½L)	40/1	90	46
30 May 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-8	8/8	The Brief (12L)	20/1	93	44
6 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	12f		9-6	13/13	Purple Pitcher (36L)	33/1	93	-
9 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	10f		9-3	2/11	Marauding Horde (4¼L)	9/2	93	54

(4)

To The Rescue

J: K Matsunyane

T: S G Tarry

From respected stable and this is his level; not disgraced when fourth of eight in a stakes race dropped back in distance last month; needs to be taken seriously.

14-134

Age: 4

Weight: 9-7

OR: 82

Days: 12

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	12f		8-3 b	4/8	United Council (4½L)	5/2	82	-
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

(6)

Afraad

J: J Gates

T: P P Labuschagne

Has won here before; a winner nine times from 80 runs (1m1f-1m5f); ahead of To The Rescue and Arlington Action when second (beaten just over 1l) four weeks ago upped to 1m7f; he's an attractive contender as recent display was promising and return to this trip is in his favour.

577-32

Age: 8

Weight: 9-5

OR: 79

Days: 30

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
6 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	15f	Hc	9-5 b	2/6	Damova (1¼L)	20/1	79	15
2 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-5 b	3/7	To The Rescue (1½L)	25/1	79	-
21 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	10f		7-12 b	7/7	Red Maple (9L)	66/1	79	25
23 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	10f		7-12 b	7/9	Indian Ocean (13L)	66/1	80	27
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-8 b	5/8	Douglas Dragon (4¾L)	25/1	82	42
26 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	10f		8-8 b	12/12	Royal Edition (68L)	100/1	82	-

(8)

Arlington Action

J: C Maujean

T: T Zackey

Behind Afraad and To The Rescue (runner-up and third) here over 1m7f (handicap) when last of six last month; hasn't won for a while but course specialist (four wins).

73-556

Age: 6

Weight: 9-3

OR: 77

Days: 30

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
6 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	15f	Hc	9-3 b	6/6	Damova (11½L)	7/2	77	-
23 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	8-8 b	5/8	Two Miles West (3L)	20/1	77	48
2 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	12f	Hc	9-4 b	5/7	To The Rescue (4L)	7/1	78	-
3 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	8-8 b	3/6	Birthright (1L)	14/1	78	64
11 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	13f		8-3 b	7/10	Vesuvio (6L)	20/1	79	71
16 Jun 24	Tur Turffontein	12f		8-3 b	5/11	Raiseahallelujah (5L)	40/1	80	-

(3)

Coffeeberry

J: G Dookhit ⁹

T: P F Matchett

Had a number of these behind her when going close (sent off 50-1) two weeks ago; generally struggled with a record of 5-36; edging up the ratings; off a higher mark so others make more appeal.

96-792

Age: 5

Weight: 9-2

OR: 76

Days: 12

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	-

(1)

Rosy Lemon

J: M Yeni

T: F Bronkhorst

Came home fourth, beaten 6l, here over 1m2f (handicap) three weeks ago; course specialist (three wins); should figure as might be able to capitalise on her reduced mark and she's won off this mark in the last 12 months.

64-534

Age: 5

Weight: 9-0

OR: 74

Days: 23

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
13 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	8-6 b	4/11	Todoque (6¼L)	14/1	75	-
30 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-8 b	3/9	Rani Of Kittur (3¼L)	25/1	75	-
21 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	8-9 b	5/8	Hat's Queen (6L)	6/1	77	47
12 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	9-3 b	4/8	Mount Etna (5L)	16/1	77	54
28 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-10 b	6/8	Mount Etna (1¾L)	14/1	78	8
12 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	10f	Hc	9-0 b	5/8	One Religion (9¼L)	4/1	78	3

(7)

Romeo's Magic

J: G Lerena

T: B Warren

Multiple course winner; far from disgraced (beaten 2½l) 12 days ago; could have a say.

744-14

Age: 7

Weight: 8-11

OR: 72

Days: 12

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

(9)

Nuclear Force

J: R Munger

T: E Verdonese

Finished behind three of these rivals when towards the rear of 15 last month; brings winning C&D form to the table; in the mix as might be able to capitalise on his reduced mark.

78-450

Age: 5

Weight: 8-6

OR: 67

Days: 12

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

(2)

Ultimissimo

J: L Nhlapo

T: J S Roux

Sole victory becoming a distant memory; held when ninth beaten 10l 12 days ago; not hard to turn elsewhere.

709-39

Age: 3

Weight: 8-3

OR: 72

Days: 12

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

Rosy Lemon isn't out of it, and Nuclear Force is a major threat to the tip. However, TO THE RESCUE rates a strong recommendation. He has a clear chance if excused an unimpressive latest run and knows how to win.