Willie Mullins has only one entry in Ireland this week - she runs at Ballinrobe on Monday
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#youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate (f & M)(For Maiden F & M) Racecard
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- Distance: 7f
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Flat
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Well drawn when beaten 15l 20 days ago in a maiden plate; from a powerful trainer; Craig Zackey a good booking; last two runs were below standard set by second at Vaal three starts ago; should go well.
3-297
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 78
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-1 | 7/8 | Mighty Eagle (15L) | 2/1 | 78 | - |
| 23 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 8-11 | 9/13 | Immediate Edge (9¼L) | 4/1 | - | 5 |
| 6 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Pretty Precious (1L) | 6/1 | - | 28 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/13 | Take Your Place (2L) | 16/1 | - | 39 |
A big disappointment for supporters after finishing ninth at Durbanville in March when dropped down to 7½f in a maiden; has kicked on in her last couple of races; warrants consideration despite defeat last time as was third two runs back.
25-639
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 77
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Dur Durbanville | 8f | Md | 9-7 e/s | 9/14 | Kleinzee (13½L) | 9/4 | 77 | 17 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 9f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 3/11 | Double Dash (1¼L) | 8/1 | 77 | 47 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | Md | 9-4 | 6/11 | Englefield Green (3¼L) | 7/2 | 80 | 16 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/15 | From A Distance (3L) | 9/4 | 82 | 53 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/15 | Hope Chest (½L) | 14/10 | 83 | 48 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 2/12 | Goodnessgraciousme (2¾L) | 18/10 | 85 | 60 |
This now her fifth attempt to get off the mark; eighth of 13 beaten 7l at Scottsville upped to this distance in July in a maiden plate; returns from a layoff here; she can be taken on.
9068-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 66
Days: 311
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 24 | Sco Scottsville | 7f | Md | 7-10 b | 8/13 | Nocturnal Flight (7L) | 33/1 | - | 29 |
| 23 Jun 24 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-0 b | 6/14 | Miss Ladyaterix (8L) | 50/1 | - | 26 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | Md | 9-0 | 16/16 | One Smart Cookie (21L) | 125/1 | - | 11 |
| 19 May 24 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 9/16 | Commanding (10½L) | 50/1 | - | 10 |
Can be a player at this level and best form so far in last two starts; not disgraced in sixth in a maiden plate two weeks ago; should figure as has bits and pieces of decent form.
5-4536
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 62
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 6/8 | Ichacha (4¾L) | 17/2 | 62 | 55 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/16 | Red Amber (1¼L) | 20/1 | 62 | 29 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Heavyliesthecrown (9½L) | 16/1 | 65 | 9 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 8-6 | 4/10 | Tokyo Medaglia (1½L) | 40/1 | 65 | 39 |
| 19 Mar 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Springer (2½L) | 6/1 | 68 | - |
| 2 Mar 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 8-8 | 7/13 | Judgement Day (12½L) | 8/1 | - | - |
Held in sixth in a maiden plate when splitting two of these (Vaal) two weeks ago; yet to manage better than fifth in her six races; this looks a fair heat so one to tread carefully with.
765-06
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 57
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 6/10 | Like A Prayer (6¾L) | 25/1 | 60 | - |
| 16 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 b | 10/12 | Gimme Passion (7L) | 100/1 | 55 | - |
| 21 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 12f | Md | 8-6 | 5/7 | Mo Ment (23L) | 16/1 | 55 | - |
| 5 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-2 | 6/9 | Gloria Mundi (12L) | 33/1 | - | - |
| 15 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 7/7 | Mocha Macaroon (8½L) | 75/1 | - | 14 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 8/9 | Kommetjie Storm (19L) | 125/1 | - | - |
Ahead of Aftershock and Potato Salad when third (beaten 5l) at Vaal two weeks ago in a maiden plate; yet to open her account after 23 starts.
347-53
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 56
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 h1 | 3/10 | Like A Prayer (5L) | 20/1 | 56 | - |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 5/7 | Blind Ambition (14L) | 40/1 | 57 | 1 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Gre Greyville | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 7/8 | Zalta Star (6L) | 25/1 | 58 | 22 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Sco Scottsville | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 4/11 | Woza Nawe (6L) | 33/1 | 57 | 23 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Gre Greyville | 8f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 3/10 | One Path (5¼L) | 40/1 | 57 | 31 |
| 8 Sep 24 | Sco Scottsville | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 9/11 | Blind Speed (7½L) | 25/1 | 60 | 17 |
Tried in blinkers when beaten 7l two weeks ago at Vaal in a maiden plate; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at ten; this line-up contains some strong opposition so is passed over.
644907
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 55
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/10 | Like A Prayer (7L) | 10/1 | 60 | - |
| 17 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 10/16 | Red Amber (6¼L) | 100/1 | 60 | 10 |
| 25 Mar 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 9/9 | Tana Maree (14L) | 66/1 | 62 | - |
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/12 | Dupont Emerald (6L) | 66/1 | 64 | 26 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/9 | Fully Committed (5L) | 33/1 | 52 | 45 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/9 | Radiant Heat (6L) | 50/1 | 48 | 30 |
Having first race; sibling of Cloth Of Ice (1m winner); this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so a look at the betting is advised.
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Beaten a fair way when fifth in a maiden juvenile plate upped to this trip last week.
85
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 8-11 | 5/8 | Back From War (6¼L) | 125/1 | - | - |
| 19 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 8/11 | Mystical Miss (16½L) | 66/1 | - | - |
Stable get a steady supply of winners; early foal; bred to get better with time; probably best watched for now but it will be interesting to see if there is any market confidence.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: -
Wasn't disgraced on her debut when third of 11 (Kenilworth, 5f) at 25-1 in February; warrants plenty of respect.
3
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 80
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 3/11 | Military Command (3½L) | 25/1 | - | 42 |
First start for this daughter of One World; from the same family as Master Bomber, a winner over 1m1f; should prove competitive.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: -
Three-race maiden though does have a second place to her name; favourite but came up short in a maiden juvenile plate back down to 6f 20 days ago; capable of making an impact.
323
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 3/8 | Zalatoris (3½L) | 13/10 | - | 32 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Sister Golden Hair (5¼L) | 3/1 | - | 10 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 3/8 | Elegantrix (5L) | 6/1 | - | 21 |
Verdict
Vipingo has been knocking on the door of late, and Golden Alexia and Tuscan Romance look like they could get involved. However, PRETTY PERSUASIVE is hard to look beyond. She has the benefit of experience and will benefit for having had racecourse experience.
Pretty Persuasive
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