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Racehorse Owners Association Mr 76 Handicap(Open) Racecard

  • Channel: SIS
  • Distance: 1m 2f
Runners
15

Type
Flat

Selection

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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(12)
The Ultimate King silk
The Ultimate King
J: G Lerena
T: A P Peter
Has arguably shown improved form the last twice and bidding for a hat-trick; got home in front by less than a length over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) when beating Coppola (third) and Futurewolff (fifth) two weeks ago; a rise in the ratings to contend with but running in a handicap for just the second time; strong claims despite this step up in class.
7-3211
Age: 3
Weight: 9-11
OR: 85
Days: 18
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 May 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-8 1/9 Impact Investor (¾L) Evs 80 57
17 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Md 9-6 1/6 Chieftain's Shield (2½L) 1/4 76 24
15 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Md 9-6 2/10 Count Huhtikuu (1¼L) 9/4 - -
30 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Md 9-4 3/7 Chariot Of Fire (2L) 9/2 - 75
11 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 8f Md 9-2 7/9 One More Star (13½L) 14/1 - -
2
(14)
Aladdin's Lamp silk
Aladdin's Lamp
J: C Murray
T: B/J Crawford
Beaten narrowly over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) two weeks ago; now off a higher mark but this just his second run in a handicap; warrants respect as could be suited by this step up in trip.
-15542
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 77
Days: 12
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
17 May 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-1 e/s 2/14 Pumpkin Pie (¾L) 5/1 75 -
16 Mar 25 Ken Kenilworth 11f 9-6 e/s 4/9 Umfula (3½L) 13/2 76 105
26 Feb 25 Ken Kenilworth 9f 9-9 b 5/10 My Bestie (1¾L) 6/1 76 67
8 Feb 25 Ken Kenilworth 9f 9-1 b 5/9 La Pulga (5¼L) 10/1 76 57
18 Jan 25 Ken Kenilworth 10f 9-3 b 1/12 Master Of Paris (1¼L) 16/1 73 62
18 Dec 24 Ken Kenilworth 10f 9-6 b 7/11 Groovejet (4½L) 25/1 76 21
3
(5)
Banha Bridge silk
Banha Bridge
J: S Moodley
T: C Dawson
Course specialist (three wins); had two of these rivals behind him over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) when fourth of 11 four weeks ago; should not be far away as some leniency shown by handicapper.
42-634
Age: 8
Weight: 9-7
OR: 77
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 May 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-3 b 4/11 The Playboy Bomber (4¾L) 20/1 79 54
17 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-5 b 3/7 Safe Space (3½L) 20/1 79 48
2 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 12f Hc 9-4 b 6/7 To The Rescue (6¾L) 11/2 81 -
7 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 12f Hc 9-6 b 2/7 Royal Mazarin (¾L) 17/2 79 -
5 Nov 24 Vaa Vaal 12f Hc 9-0 b 4/8 Douglas Dragon (3L) 25/2 79 43
26 Sep 24 Vaa Vaal 10f 8-3 b 5/12 Royal Edition (3L) 16/1 81 76
4
(4)
Hearts On Fire silk
Hearts On Fire
J: C Zackey
T: M N Houdalakis
Towards the rear of 13 two weeks ago when just behind Coffeeberry; interesting operating off a reduced mark and she was a winner three starts ago.
73-160
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 80
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 May 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-12 10/13 Free In Seattle (5¾L) 14/1 83 45
20 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-6 6/11 Teo Torriatte (6¼L) 7/2 83 -
21 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Md 9-2 1/8 Shes Everything (4½L) 91/100 - -
24 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 8f Md 9-4 3/8 Todoque (3½L) 7/1 - -
5 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-4 7/15 Spumante Dolce (10½L) 25/2 - 24
5
(8)
Coffeeberry silk
Coffeeberry
J: G Dookhit 9
T: P F Matchett
Not beaten too far when seventh of 13 two weeks ago; form has an up and down look to it and been a while since she managed only win; a lot on her plate here and others have more pressing claims.
264737
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 75
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 May 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-1 7/13 Free In Seattle (3½L) 33/1 76 51
19 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 14f Hc 8-6 3/8 Mo Ment (1¼L) 10/1 75 -
12 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-5 7/14 Play With Fire (7L) 40/1 75 28
27 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 13f Hc 9-11 4/9 Mo Ment (13L) 14/1 76 -
8 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 12f Hc 8-7 6/7 Romeo's Magic (7¾L) 5/1 76 -
24 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 12f Hc 9-0 2/15 Poplar Park (shd) 50/1 74 -
6
(7)
Futurewolff silk
Futurewolff
J: R Danielson
T: H E Adamson
Looks for his fifth career victory; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (3½l) over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) two weeks ago; is a player.
4-1425
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 73
Days: 18
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 May 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-5 5/9 The Ultimate King (3½L) 25/2 73 41
27 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-12 2/8 Avoontoast (3¼L) 3/1 73 25
13 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-5 4/8 Carnelo (5½L) 33/10 73 50
28 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-2 1/8 Full Go (7L) 5/1 65 -
19 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-7 4/9 Flag Bearer (3½L) 25/2 67 -
5 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-6 5/10 Vava Vegas (4L) 33/10 69 34
7
(10)
Gimme Passion silk
Gimme Passion
J: M V'Rensburg
T: M N Houdalakis
Beaten seventh of 11 at Turffontein over 1m (handicap) 28 days ago; should not be far away if in the same form she showed when winning three starts back and handicapper has cut her some slack.
35-187
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 77
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 May 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-0 h1 7/11 The Playboy Bomber (8¼L) 33/1 80 38
28 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-12 h1 8/12 Secret Recipe (12L) 15/4 80 20
16 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-4 h1 1/12 Mountain High (½L) 9/4 - -
31 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-4 5/10 Warning Sound (3½L) 5/2 - 47
5 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-4 3/15 Spumante Dolce (4¼L) 11/2 - 47
8
(6)
Sky Pillar Rock silk
Sky Pillar Rock
J: K Matsunyane
T: R Klaasen
Narrow success in a maiden plate four weeks ago, getting off the mark at the sixth attempt.
694-21
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 77
Days: 30
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Md 9-6 b 1/10 Chieftain's Shield (hd) 7/1 72 35
21 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Md 9-2 b 2/11 Beynac (7L) 16/1 72 -
10 Dec 24 Gre Greyville 8f Md 9-4 b 4/9 Rollo The Viking (8¾L) 33/1 - 41
5 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-4 b 9/15 Lloyd Wright (12½L) 50/1 - 19
5 Nov 24 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-2 b 6/15 On Target (8L) 100/1 - 6
12 Oct 24 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 9-2 b 11/11 Choisaanada (24L) 100/1 - -
9
(1)
Coppola silk
Coppola
J: J Penny
T: M Khan
Fair effort when 2l third to The Ultimate King over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) two weeks ago; running consistently but has a record of 1-14.
850423
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 72
Days: 18
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 May 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-4 3/9 The Ultimate King (2L) 28/10 72 45
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-4 2/15 Eiffel Tower (2¾L) 16/1 72 54
25 Mar 25 Vaa Vaal 8f 9-6 4/10 Princess Ilaria (5¼L) 25/1 74 39
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-9 12/12 Kudzu (28L) 33/1 74 -
28 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-2 5/10 Potberrie (4¾L) 50/1 76 -
11 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-4 b 8/11 Vibe Sa (7½L) 33/1 78 24
10
(11)
Ideal Future silk
Ideal Future
J: N Nastili 6
T: L Kruger
Has won five times here but a long time since her last win; not far behind Rosy Lemon when eighth 14 days ago.
435328
Age: 6
Weight: 9-2
OR: 72
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 May 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-9 b 8/12 Azaleas For All (12½L) 17/2 72 23
19 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 14f Hc 8-1 b 2/8 Mo Ment (1L) 7/1 71 -
27 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 13f Hc 8-11 b 3/9 Mo Ment (12L) 8/1 72 -
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-6 b 5/8 Whistledown (4L) 28/10 72 27
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 -
11
(2)
Spy Story silk
Spy Story
J: J Gates
T: S J Gray
Has hit the frame in several recent runs; beaten 6l (fourth) over 1m here (handicap) in March.
442134
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 75
Days: 84
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
6 Mar 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-9 4/13 Pretty Analia (5½L) 10/1 75 66
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-3 3/12 Kudzu (2L) 33/1 75 44
8 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Md 9-6 1/11 Apache Chief (¾L) 8/1 75 39
30 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Md 9-4 2/7 Chariot Of Fire (1¼L) 2/1 73 78
23 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Md 9-4 4/13 Immediate Edge (2½L) 50/1 73 35
16 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-4 4/11 Legendary (3½L) 10/1 73 -
12
(9)
Rosy Lemon silk
Rosy Lemon
J: C Habib
T: F Bronkhorst
Beaten 8l in sixth two weeks ago.
343466
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 70
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 May 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 9-4 b 6/12 Azaleas For All (7½L) 17/2 72 41
19 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 14f Hc 8-11 b 6/8 Mo Ment (8¾L) 7/1 72 -
20 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-5 b 4/11 Teo Torriatte (2¾L) 25/2 73 8
8 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 12f Hc 9-0 b 3/7 Romeo's Magic (4¼L) 6/1 74 -
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 -
13
(3)
Chabal silk
Chabal
J: M Yeni
T: F P Habib
Split Banha Bridge (fourth) and Gimme Passion (seventh) over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) when beaten 6l 28 days ago.
441-05
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 74
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 May 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-10 5/11 The Playboy Bomber (6L) 80/1 77 43
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-4 13/15 Eiffel Tower (17½L) 25/1 77 -
24 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 8f Md 9-4 1/9 Gift Of Royal (¾L) 14/10 75 -
5 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-4 4/15 Lloyd Wright (9L) 2/1 - 32
15 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 9-2 4/12 Lets Play Poker (4L) 5/2 - 46
24 Oct 24 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-2 5/16 Solar Sail (2½L) 25/1 - 27
14
(13)
Blurred Vision silk
Blurred Vision
J: A Fortune
T: S J Gray
Out of the frame (beaten 4½l in eighth) here over 1m4f (handicap) last week; passed over given this looks a decent race.
263158
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 72
Days: 7
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
22 May 25 Vaa Vaal 12f Hc 8-12 8/10 Nuclear Force (4¼L) 25/2 72 -
15 May 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 9-7 5/11 Cartagena (1¼L) 33/1 72 45
29 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Md 9-6 1/7 Alakanani (¾L) 9/2 66 16
17 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Md 9-6 3/6 The Ultimate King (4L) 25/1 67 10
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Md 9-6 b 6/8 Stop The Traffic (5¾L) 7/1 67 16
15 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Md 9-6 b 2/7 Apache Chief (5L) 50/1 69 8
15
(15)
Full Go silk
Full Go
J: M K Katjedi
T: B B Ruiters
Finished ninth of 12 at Turffontein over 1m1f (handicap) 47 days ago; multiple course winner but a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in August); others more likely with a few rivals in good form.
-92789
Age: 6
Weight: 8-3
OR: 51
Days: 47
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
12 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-3 9/12 Huehuetenango (11½L) 100/1 53 -
20 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-3 8/9 American Rebel (9½L) 66/1 55 -
13 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-5 7/8 Carnelo (13½L) 16/1 55 7
28 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-5 2/8 Futurewolff (7L) 25/1 55 -
16 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-3 9/12 Silvano's Song (13½L) 50/1 56 -
19 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-11 7/9 Flag Bearer (5½L) 8/1 58 -
Verdict

Banha Bridge is one to consider, and Aladdin's Lamp looks a big threat. However, THE ULTIMATE KING rates a strong recommendation. He looks to have claims of extending his winning run and has been successful at this track before.

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The Ultimate King

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