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Leg 2 Highveld Winter Series 8 June Mr 74 Handicap(Open) Racecard

  • Channel: SIS
  • Distance: 7f
Runners
19

Type
Flat

Selection

No myracing analysis available for this race

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(19)
Fostinovo silk
Fostinovo
J: G Lerena
T: J J Van Vuuren
Producing consistent form and on a good mark based on best form; back from an absence here; G Lerena a noteworthy booking; can give it a good shot if reproducing most recent effort and he has been dropped in the weights.
4552-4
Age: 5
Weight: 9-12
OR: 79
Days: 147
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
2 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-6 b 4/7 Twelve Oclock High (3L) 7/1 80 -
7 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-6 b 2/10 Mk's Dreams (½L) 11/2 80 80
23 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 5f Md 9-1 b 5/6 Karate Kid (7½L) 40/1 80 57
7 Sep 24 Tur Turffontein 6f Md 9-6 b 5/5 Mount Pinatubo (5¾L) 25/1 81 33
31 Aug 24 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-7 b 4/7 Turbo Power (2L) 3/1 81 45
18 Jul 24 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-7 b 2/10 Thambi (shd) 7/2 81 66
2
(14)
King Of Numbers silk
King Of Numbers
J: G Dookhit 9
T: B Webber
Ran encouragingly when just over 2l third with Clarkson and Cars Big As Bars behind at Turffontein three weeks ago; has won three times in his career; ought to be competitive.
357213
Age: 4
Weight: 9-12
OR: 79
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
8 May 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-5 3/10 It's Her Way (2L) 4/1 79 41
19 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-10 1/7 Paul Revere (1½L) 18/10 75 36
29 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-12 2/8 Pressonregardless (3½L) 5/1 75 76
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-11 7/12 Kudzu (3½L) 10/1 76 48
6 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-2 5/10 Dance King (3½L) 2/1 76 76
18 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-2 3/9 Spumante Dolce (3½L) 7/1 76 68
3
(13)
Paul Revere silk
Paul Revere
J: K J Lihaba
T: C J Lensley
Missed the frame (beaten 6l into eighth) in a conditions race at Turffontein 18 days ago; easy to see him making an impression if finding his best form.
153428
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 81
Days: 18
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 May 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 8-3 8/11 Choisaanada (5¾L) 25/2 81 56
19 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-6 2/7 King Of Numbers (1½L) 4/1 81 32
12 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-0 4/6 Royal Force (3L) 66/1 81 89
25 Mar 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-9 3/10 Super Awesome (¾L) 8/1 82 57
25 Feb 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-2 5/10 Secret Chord (2½L) 10/1 82 59
1 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Md 9-6 1/13 Dupont Emerald (nk) 14/1 77 54
4
(7)
Dylan's Champ silk
Dylan's Champ
J: M Yeni
T: F P Habib
Off the mark at the ninth time of asking in a maiden plate dropped back in distance when a cosy winner last month; has found improvement of late; can be on the premises.
22-231
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 80
Days: 30
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-6 h,b 1/7 Trip To States (6¼L) 1/2 80 -
23 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Md 9-4 h,b 3/13 Immediate Edge (1½L) 5/2 81 39
2 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-6 h,b 2/8 Gregarious (nk) 6/4 81 -
12 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 8f Md 9-4 h,b 2/11 Gamer (nk) 4/1 81 39
28 Nov 24 Vaa Vaal 8f Md 9-3 h1 2/7 Joost Droochsloot (hd) 83/100 81 63
31 Oct 24 Vaa Vaal 9f Md 9-2 h1 2/10 Robert Browning (shd) 91/100 81 42
5
(17)
Cars Big As Bars silk
Cars Big As Bars
J: M K Katjedi
T: A P Peter
Seventh of ten beaten 7l upped to this distance at Turffontein 21 days ago; successful twice in her last four starts; has won here before; by no means ruled out.
211-67
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 75
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
8 May 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-1 7/10 It's Her Way (7L) 20/1 75 20
17 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 8-12 6/12 Raining Rubies (7¼L) 9/4 75 46
12 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-11 1/8 Dancing Dora (1½L) 5/2 70 72
10 Oct 24 Vaa Vaal 6f Md 9-6 1/10 Duchess Of Seville (1L) 18/10 - 28
26 Sep 24 Vaa Vaal 5f Md 9-6 2/7 Basingstoke (1¼L) 17/2 - 29
6
(12)
High Queue silk
High Queue
J: D Schwarz
T: C Binda
This is his level; has won at this track; last of ten at Turffontein over 1m2f (handicap) in March.
24-840
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 75
Days: 77
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
13 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-1 b 10/10 Solar Sail (14L) 6/1 75 -
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-12 b 4/10 Diesel's Shadow (2¼L) 33/1 76 28
13 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-2 b 8/9 Immediate Edge (16L) 25/2 76 -
10 Nov 24 Gre Greyville 10f Hc 9-3 b 4/9 Johnny The Thief (4L) 33/10 74 28
2 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-4 b 2/8 Diwali Rocket (1¾L) 10/1 74 37
26 Sep 24 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-2 b 1/8 Party Punch (shd) 9/2 72 -
7
(5)
Laughing William silk
Laughing William
J: S Moodley
T: C Dawson
Has won here; was held in seventh over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) two weeks ago; is respected if the form of his last victory can be replicated and the handicapper has given him a chance.
-19577
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 74
Days: 18
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 May 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-7 7/9 The Ultimate King (9L) 20/1 75 23
17 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-2 7/7 Safe Space (6¾L) 20/1 76 33
25 Mar 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-10 5/5 Palace Dancer (6L) 11/2 76 29
6 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-8 9/11 After Hours (6¾L) 10/1 76 15
21 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-0 1/7 After Hours (2¼L) 9/4 72 -
28 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-5 4/7 King Of Numbers (8¾L) 33/10 74 43
8
(3)
New Mexico silk
New Mexico
J: C Habib
T: A G Laird
Has won at this course; out of the frame (beaten just over 4l in sixth) over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) 12 days ago; cannot be ignored as shown he can win fairly recently.
041-56
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 74
Days: 12
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
17 May 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-0 6/14 Pumpkin Pie (4L) 25/1 74 -
2 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-0 5/7 Twelve Oclock High (3¼L) 7/2 71 -
24 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-3 1/8 Northern Kitten (1½L) 9/4 71 -
7 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-11 4/10 Mk's Dreams (1¾L) 9/2 72 70
21 Nov 24 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-1 10/14 Bacchus (8½L) 16/1 75 32
2 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-8 6/8 Diwali Rocket (6L) 91/100 77 26
9
(9)
Kwagga Blitz silk
Kwagga Blitz
J: C Murray
T: C Binda
Last of seven at Turffontein over 6f (handicap) dropped back in distance four weeks ago.
-63107
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 77
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 May 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-11 e/s 7/7 War Of Kingdoms (8½L) 25/2 79 25
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-6 e/s 11/15 Eiffel Tower (11½L) 25/2 79 24
9 Feb 25 Sco Scottsville 7f Md 9-6 e/s 1/11 Master Du Rouvray (½L) 9/4 76 77
18 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Md 9-6 e/s 3/10 Winds Of Change (8¼L) 14/1 77 20
6 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Md 9-6 e/s 6/9 Royal Force (8½L) 3/1 79 21
21 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 6f Md 9-6 e/s 2/10 Vibe Sa (1½L) 8/1 79 58
10
(2)
Mystic Vision silk
Mystic Vision
J: P Mxoli
T: P F Matchett
Was on the premises (third, beaten 2½l) four weeks ago in a maiden plate; has displayed improved form on last two starts; poses a threat if confirming promise shown last time and there might be more to come now handicapping.
6-6723
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
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 3/10 Sky Pillar Rock (2½L) 6/1 70 26
17 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-6 b 2/11 Crescendo (nk) 50/1 70 44
13 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Md 9-6 b 7/9 Espinoza (16L) 50/1 71 -
24 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Md 9-6 b 6/10 Page Boy (18L) 8/1 74 -
7 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 6f Md 9-3 b 6/9 Can You Danse (4L) 14/1 - 26
14 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 6f Md 9-4 5/8 Drivelikeamaster (3¾L) 40/1 - 31
11
(8)
Vitellius silk
Vitellius
J: Wes Marwing
T: W C Marwing
Got home in front by a head over 6f at Turffontein (handicap) 32 days ago; now off a higher mark; must be respected.
464-51
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 73
Days: 32
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
27 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-5 e/s 1/9 There She Goes (hd) 9/4 71 54
20 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Md 9-0 e/s 5/6 Buffalo Storm Cody (11½L) 125/1 71 58
18 Jul 24 Tur Turffontein 8f Md 8-12 e/s 4/6 Greeting My Master (6¾L) 25/1 74 51
20 Jun 24 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-3 e/s 6/14 Southern Blaze (3½L) 33/1 77 -
30 May 24 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 8-11 e/s 4/8 The Africa House (4L) 40/1 77 65
28 Dec 23 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-8 b 8/14 Southern Blaze (8L) 33/1 77 61
12
(4)
Pearl In Her Crown silk
Pearl In Her Crown
J: G Samo-Burthia 9
T: F Bronkhorst
Has winning form at this track; not won for some time now; couldn't land a blow when seventh of ten over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) four weeks ago, dropped in the weights since; this is a step down in class.
8-5387
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 76
Days: 32
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
27 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-11 7/10 Streisand (6½L) 10/1 80 15
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-1 8/11 Kisshoten (7¼L) 4/1 80 31
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-4 3/7 Doitwithdiamonds (4½L) 7/2 82 11
6 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-3 5/7 Hierkommiebokkie (5¼L) 8/1 84 45
26 Oct 24 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-1 8/9 Theatre Of Life (8L) 28/10 86 21
1 Oct 24 Vaa Vaal 7f NvHc 8-9 3/5 We Are The Logans (4L) 33/20 86 60
13
(16)
One Party silk
One Party
J: C Zackey
T: F Bronkhorst
Achieved only a sole win; ninth of 12 here over 5f (handicap) two weeks ago; Craig Zackey a noteworthy booking; likely to be involved as now running off a lower mark and the step up in trip is a plus.
392039
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 75
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 May 25 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 8-12 9/12 Sylvan Warrior (8¾L) 10/1 76 27
27 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 6f NvMdHc 7-10 3/6 Espinoza (3½L) 7/1 77 41
17 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 8-9 11/14 Flight Of A Condor (18½L) 7/2 77 -
29 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-2 2/11 Blizzard Snow (shd) 20/1 77 -
8 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-3 9/12 Quasikat (6¼L) 33/10 79 40
18 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-0 3/8 Green Sapphire (2¾L) 28/10 79 47
14
(15)
Sovereigns Call silk
Sovereigns Call
J: N Nastili 6
T: T Zackey
Fair effort when just under 3l third to King Of Numbers last month at Turffontein in an apprentice handicap; a course winner.
210083
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 71
Days: 40
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
19 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-9 3/7 King Of Numbers (2¾L) 25/1 71 24
22 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-10 8/9 Just Var (6¼L) 33/1 72 33
25 Feb 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 8-11 10/10 Secret Chord (24L) 6/1 72 -
6 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-4 10/11 After Hours (7L) 11/2 72 11
16 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-8 1/8 Ampersand (¾L) 17/2 69 -
2 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-8 2/7 Twelve Oclock High (2¼L) 33/1 69 -
15
(1)
Clarkson silk
Clarkson
J: R Danielson
T: R R Sage
Held in sixth at Turffontein three weeks ago; has won at this course; not really built on success in a stakes race last June at Turffontein.
0-7456
Age: 7
Weight: 9-1
OR: 69
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
8 May 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-11 b 6/10 It's Her Way (5½L) 33/1 72 23
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-5 b 5/15 Eiffel Tower (4½L) 20/1 73 48
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-8 b 4/13 Plus Four (3¾L) 20/1 74 44
26 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-0 b 7/7 Longsword (4½L) 33/1 74 42
26 Oct 24 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-7 b 10/10 Heather's Boy (14½L) 66/1 75 22
28 Sep 24 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-10 b 6/8 Willow Express (12½L) 10/1 76 27
16
(18)
Pretty In Pearls silk
Pretty In Pearls
J: S Valjalo 9
T: P F Matchett
Has won here previously; recent form is unremarkable; failed to finish over 1m1f here (handicap) in December; record when fresh isn't great so not one to rely on.
77879-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 68
Days: 149
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
31 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-4 9/11 Silver Parasol (72L) 33/1 68 -
16 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 12f Hc 8-3 7/7 United Council (30L) 100/1 68 -
23 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-1 8/9 Tried And True (8¾L) 16/1 69 5
26 Sep 24 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-6 7/8 Hat's Queen (11L) 33/1 70 -
3 Sep 24 Vaa Vaal 12f Hc 9-5 7/7 Damova (32L) 14/1 70 -
24 Aug 24 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-2 6/9 Ariel's Jet (3¾L) 16/1 71 49
17
(6)
Sheets And Goggles silk
Sheets And Goggles
J: K Matsunyane
T: F Bronkhorst
Beaten 7l when seventh of nine (Turffontein) last month.
-41057
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 71
Days: 33
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-3 7/9 Sail The Sky (7¼L) 25/2 74 39
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-1 5/11 Blind Ambition (3L) 20/1 75 50
29 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-0 11/11 Blizzard Snow (11½L) 25/2 75 -
8 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 9-6 1/7 Nkwenkwezi (1L) 28/10 75 64
4 Feb 25 Fvw Fairview 6f Md 9-8 4/8 Little Lexi (2¾L) 5/2 76 37
28 Dec 24 Ken Kenilworth 7f Md 9-6 6/8 Girl Magic (4½L) 72/100 78 12
18
(11)
Sea Shanty silk
Sea Shanty
J: J Penny
T: M Khan
Successful by 1½l (Turffontein) 21 days ago; off a higher mark.
005671
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 67
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
8 May 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-3 1/12 Calida (1½L) 8/1 63 38
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-6 7/15 Eiffel Tower (5¾L) 16/1 66 36
29 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-0 6/8 Pressonregardless (11L) 16/1 69 44
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-0 5/13 Plus Four (4L) 40/1 71 41
6 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-4 11/11 After Hours (7½L) 33/1 72 9
18 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 5f Hc 9-0 b 10/10 Dontshootthebarman (15L) 20/1 74 23
19
(10)
Oklahoma Twister silk
Oklahoma Twister
J: J R Syster
T: H Van Der Westhuizen
Has won here; held when ninth beaten 9l over 1m here (handicap) in March; not hard to turn elsewhere as a few rivals look in good form.
4-3189
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 64
Days: 84
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
6 Mar 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-7 h,b 9/13 Pretty Analia (8¾L) 66/1 67 51
25 Feb 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-7 h,b 8/10 Phala Millions (7¼L) 20/1 67 54
30 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Md 9-6 h,b 1/11 Highveld Storm (1¼L) 11/2 66 35
16 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-6 h,b 3/11 Legendary (1L) 25/1 64 -
21 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 6f Md 9-6 h1 4/10 Vibe Sa (4¾L) 100/1 66 47
24 Oct 24 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-6 h1 9/16 Solar Sail (6L) 20/1 68 18
Verdict

A tight one to call but it's hard to get away from FOSTINOVO. He makes plenty of appeal on the strength of a good latest effort and can turn around placings with Sovereigns Call from last time they met. Cars Big As Bars should be on the shortlist.

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Fostinovo

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