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- Distance: 1m 4f
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- Flat
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Not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023) but can be a player at this level; not disgraced when fifth of 11 over 1m2f here (handicap, just behind Vesuvio) last Thursday.
877305
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 89
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 9-0 e/s | 5/11 | Jordan (5L) | 7/1 | 90 | 11 |
| 15 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-2 | 10/16 | King's Express (7L) | 14/1 | 92 | 44 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-11 | 3/9 | Apache Son (2½L) | 4/1 | 93 | 43 | |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 9-5 | 7/12 | King's Express (2¼L) | 25/1 | 96 | 57 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-6 | 7/8 | Ikigai (7¼L) | 66/1 | 98 | 64 | |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-6 | 8/8 | Truth (11L) | 100/1 | 98 | 59 |
Has won five times here; not beaten that far in fourth (3½l) here over 1m2f (handicap); closely matched with Star Coin on that running last week; can give it a good shot as has been given a chance by the handicapper and he has posted some fair efforts in defeat in the past.
323004
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 86
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-10 h1 | 4/11 | Jordan (3½L) | 25/1 | 87 | 12 |
| 15 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-0 h1 | 11/16 | King's Express (10L) | 66/1 | 90 | 31 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 8-3 h1 | 11/13 | Breeze Over (15½L) | 14/1 | 90 | - |
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 9-2 h1 | 3/8 | United Council (3¼L) | 33/10 | 90 | - | |
| 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 |
Could not manage better than sixth upped to 2m last month in a Listed race; successful three times from 1m1f to 1m4f and from a top trainer; difficult to oppose in this lower-class event and he should benefit from return to this trip.
134246
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 82
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 8-11 b | 6/10 | Taxhaven (8½L) | 33/1 | 82 | - | |
| 19 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 14f | Hc | 9-6 b | 4/8 | Mo Ment (2½L) | 5/2 | 82 | - |
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 9-7 b | 2/7 | Romeo's Magic (2½L) | 5/2 | 82 | - |
| 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 | - |
Knows this place inside out (three course wins); not far behind Arlington Action when fourth over 1m2f here (handicap) two weeks ago; may be involved as has been given a chance by the handicapper.
18-704
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 81
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 9-8 | 4/9 | American Rebel (2L) | 10/1 | 82 | 10 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 9-6 | 10/10 | Diesel's Shadow (7L) | 25/1 | 83 | 19 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-8 | 7/8 | On Target (5¾L) | 8/1 | 83 | - |
| 22 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 9-7 | 8/9 | Dj Junior (7½L) | 28/10 | 83 | 47 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-0 | 1/11 | Total Surrender (shd) | 8/1 | 80 | 41 |
| 24 Sep 24 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Hc | 9-5 | 1/6 | Master Tik Tok (1¼L) | 2/1 | 75 | 25 |
Not disgraced in fourth over 1m at Vaal (handicap) dropped back in distance four weeks ago; achieved each of his two career wins at Vaal but has proven competitive in a race of this nature; enters calculations if finding his best form and he reverts to a trip sure to suit.
12-254
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 80
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-6 | 4/7 | Safe Space (3¾L) | 33/10 | 80 | 48 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-4 | 5/8 | Tamarisk Tree (5¼L) | 9/2 | 81 | 13 |
| 2 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 12f | Hc | 9-4 | 2/7 | To The Rescue (½L) | 18/10 | 80 | - |
| 3 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-7 | 2/6 | Birthright (hd) | 11/2 | 78 | 66 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 12f | Hc | 8-11 | 1/8 | Nuclear Force (2L) | 14/1 | 74 | 39 |
| 22 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 9-1 b | 7/9 | Dj Junior (6½L) | 33/1 | 77 | 43 |
Multiple course winner; too good for To The Rescue and Arlington Action when landing a handicap over this trip by 2½l in March; competing off a higher mark; this represents a step up in class so others more appealing.
44-141
Age: 7
Weight: 8-8
OR: 77
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 8-11 | 1/7 | To The Rescue (2½L) | 33/20 | 72 | - |
| 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 |
Produced a good effort to finish third here over 1m2f (handicap), finished ahead of Eiger Sanction 16 days ago; course specialist (four wins) and looks well treated on the pick of his form.
556433
Age: 6
Weight: 8-7
OR: 76
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-10 b | 3/9 | American Rebel (1½L) | 25/2 | 76 | 5 |
| 19 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-6 b | 3/7 | Dark Silver (3L) | 10/1 | 76 | 17 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 9-3 b | 4/7 | Romeo's Magic (5¼L) | 20/1 | 77 | - |
| 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 | - |
Attempts to land a hat-trick; came out on top by just over 1l here over 1m6f (handicap) 28 days ago; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late but slightly higher rating to contend with; facing a tougher assignment than last time, he can be taken on.
1-6511
Age: 4
Weight: 8-6
OR: 75
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 14f | Hc | 8-8 b | 1/8 | Ideal Future (1L) | 3/1 | 71 | - |
| 27 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 13f | Hc | 8-9 b | 1/9 | Nuclear Force (4¾L) | 9/2 | 64 | - |
| 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 |
Finished eighth, beaten a fair way over 1m2f here (handicap) two months ago; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role with a number of his rivals in good nick.
6-3858
Age: 3
Weight: 8-3
OR: 75
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-8 | 8/10 | Solar Sail (9¾L) | 25/2 | 78 | - |
| 15 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-4 | 5/7 | Don't Cry For Me (10½L) | 8/1 | 81 | - |
| 1 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 7-8 | 8/8 | Tamarisk Tree (8½L) | 25/2 | 82 | - |
| 16 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Hc | 9-2 | 3/12 | Silvano's Song (2L) | 16/1 | 82 | 50 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-3 | 6/8 | Choisaanada (4¼L) | 10/1 | 82 | 72 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-2 | 1/10 | Dylan's Champ (shd) | 5/1 | 77 | 42 |
Verdict
Vesuvio rates a serious threat while Douglas Dragon and Eiger Sanction certainly aren't out of it. But firm preference is for TO THE RESCUE. He has shown he can get his head in front.
To The Rescue
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