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For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Pinnacle Stakes(Open) Racecard

  • Channel: SIS
  • Distance: 5f 176y
Runners
13

Type
Flat

Selection

No myracing analysis available for this race

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(9)
William Robertson silk
William Robertson
J: R Munger
T: C Spies
Has a C&D record of three wins from six starts; not disgraced in seventh in a Grade 3 over Christmas; class drop is a plus; must be considered.
52757-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-11
OR: 124
Days: 15
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
27 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 10-1 h,b 7/13 Taxi To The Moon (4L) 33/1 124 86
11 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 5f 9-11 h,b 5/8 Buffalo Storm Cody (6L) 16/1 125 55
29 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-7 h1 7/9 Minogue (3¼L) 10/1 125 81
9 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-7 h,b 2/7 Buffalo Storm Cody (2¼L) 25/2 127 63
2 Aug 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 9-7 h,b 5/7 Quantum Theory (5¾L) 33/10 128 72
27 Jul 25 Gre Greyville 6f 9-6 h,b 6/14 Buffalo Storm Cody (3L) 33/1 128 76
2
(13)
Barbaresco silk
Barbaresco
J: K De Melo
T: J J Van Vuuren
Could not compete with Pistol Pete when seventh dropped back in distance 43 days ago in a Grade 3; good record here of four wins from 20 runs; could have less on his plate in this.
06307-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 120
Days: 43
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-8 7/14 Pistol Pete (4¾L) 10/1 120 43
1 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 8f 9-6 12/16 Atticus Finch (12L) 75/1 121 -
4 Oct 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-6 3/7 Confederate (5½L) 20/1 123 65
6 Sep 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-11 6/7 Argo Alley (7L) 33/1 123 61
3 May 25 Gre Greyville 7f 9-3 12/12 Gladatorian (8L) 20/1 124 57
29 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-2 5/9 Main Defender (5¾L) 8/1 125 77
3
(10)
Pistol Pete silk
Pistol Pete
J: G Lerena
T: A P Peter
Knows how to win here and record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-17); had several of these rivals behind him over Christmas when going down narrowly in a Grade 3; this is a step down in class.
40613-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 119
Days: 15
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
27 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 9-9 3/13 Taxi To The Moon (¾L) 3/1 119 96
29 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-1 1/14 Cosmic Star (¾L) 10/1 113 55
18 Sep 25 Vaa Vaal 6f 9-2 6/7 Elegant Ice (4¼L) 9/4 115 65
31 May 25 Sco Scottsville 6f Hc 8-9 b 15/16 Tenango (11½L) 33/1 115 59
26 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 8-11 b 4/9 Chasing Happiness (2L) 9/2 115 70
29 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 9-1 8/12 William Robertson (2¾L) 16/1 115 81
4
(12)
Fatal Flaw silk
Fatal Flaw
J: C Murray
T: J Crawford
Towards the rear of 19 in a Listed race dropped back in distance six weeks ago; course specialist (three wins from six); hard to dismiss with drop in class a positive and she won the Empress Club Stakes recently.
/5100-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 120
Days: 43
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-9 18/19 Mia Moo (13L) 20/1 120 22
5 Jul 25 Gre Greyville 8f 9-4 13/13 Double Grand Slam (15L) 8/1 120 45
29 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 8f 9-0 1/7 Spumante Dolce (1¼L) 9/4 115 63
25 Jan 25 Ken Kenilworth 8f 8-9 5/7 Rascova (5½L) 5/1 115 54
7 Dec 24 Ken Kenilworth 8f 9-6 1/13 Scarlet Macaw (2L) 33/10 110 -
2 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-2 1/9 World Of Alice () 2/5 107 85
5
(4)
Greaterix silk
Greaterix
J: R Danielson
T: M/M De Kock
Failed to land a blow when fourth of seven behind William Robertson, in November; winner of four races at this venue.
24674-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 114
Days: 63
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
9 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-2 4/7 Buffalo Storm Cody (7½L) 16/1 117 39
26 Oct 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-1 7/8 Buffalo Storm Cody (6¼L) 10/1 120 58
4 Oct 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-3 6/7 Confederate (10L) 83/100 120 46
1 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 8f 9-0 4/8 Cosmic Speed (2½L) 11/2 120 42
1 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f 9-6 2/11 Parisian Walkway (nk) 83/100 109 79
11 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-2 1/9 Fire Attack (¾L) 67/100 106 90
6
(6)
Almond Sea silk
Almond Sea
J: C Zackey
T: A P Peter
Resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); had a number of these behind her in a Listed race when close second six weeks ago; competitive shout with lower class a definite positive.
55432-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 115
Days: 43
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-9 2/19 Mia Moo (¾L) 8/1 112 65
9 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 9-8 3/10 Whistle The Tune (1¾L) 4/1 112 81
26 Oct 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-2 4/8 Buffalo Storm Cody (5L) 33/1 112 63
26 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-2 5/9 Mia Moo (4½L) 11/10 112 58
15 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-9 5/12 Mia Moo (3¾L) 18/10 112 67
18 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-4 1/7 Poblano (nk) 72/100 112 71
7
(5)
Chasing Happiness silk
Chasing Happiness
J: M Yeni
T: J J Van Vuuren
Beaten seventh of 19 43 days ago in a Listed race; achieved six wins at this venue; should figure with lower class a definite positive and she has won in classy company before.
43257-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 114
Days: 43
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-9 7/19 Mia Moo (5¾L) 33/1 115 47
26 Oct 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-6 5/8 Buffalo Storm Cody (5¾L) 25/2 115 63
18 Sep 25 Vaa Vaal 6f 8-12 2/7 Elegant Ice (nk) 11/2 115 79
6 Jul 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-6 3/9 Whistle The Tune (2¾L) 28/10 115 -
31 May 25 Sco Scottsville 6f 9-6 4/15 Mia Moo (nk) 20/1 112 86
26 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 8-6 1/9 Mrs Browning (1¾L) 10/1 109 74
8
(7)
Dreamland silk
Dreamland
J: M V'Rensburg
T: M N Houdalakis
Knows how to win here but hasn't really fired since his success in a stakes race at Turffontein last February; finished last of eight over 5f at Vaal (stakes race) when behind Magic Tattoo, William Robertson, and Radicchio four weeks ago.
57508-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 106
Days: 31
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 5f 8-1 b 8/8 Buffalo Storm Cody (11½L) 33/1 106 27
1 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 5f Hc 9-2 b 11/11 Cosmic Star (11L) 75/1 106 -
9 Oct 25 Vaa Vaal 5f 7-12 5/10 Truth (2L) 40/1 107 70
2 Aug 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 8-10 7/7 Quantum Theory (12½L) 33/1 107 40
6 Jul 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 8-6 5/9 Whistle The Tune (3¼L) 10/1 108 -
3 Jun 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-2 4/10 Buffalo Storm Cody (4¾L) 20/1 108 61
9
(11)
Elegant Ice silk
Elegant Ice 1
J: K Matsunyane
T: M N Houdalakis
Searching for her fifth career win; finished eighth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 4l) over 5f here (Grade 3) over Christmas; this might be easier.
64108-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-3
OR: 108
Days: 15
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
27 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 8-11 h1 8/13 Taxi To The Moon (4¼L) 33/1 108 78
29 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-6 h1 11/19 Mia Moo (7¾L) 16/1 108 37
18 Sep 25 Vaa Vaal 6f 8-4 h1 1/7 Chasing Happiness (nk) 7/2 107 74
15 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-11 h1 4/12 Mia Moo (2¾L) 7/2 108 71
1 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 8-7 h1 6/12 Dreamland (1½L) 7/1 108 71
30 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-6 h1 2/16 Chasing Happiness (shd) 10/1 105 69
10
(1)
Jerusalema Rain silk
Jerusalema Rain
J: P Mxoli
T: S G Tarry
Towards the rear of 13 here over 5f (Grade 3) over Christmas when behind a number of the horses he faces here on debut for this trainer; grade looks suitable and represents a powerful trainer; an easier task than his previous race.
823/0-
Age: 5
Weight: 7-12
OR: 101
Days: 15
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
27 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 8-4 10/13 Taxi To The Moon (6L) 25/1 101 68
2 Jun 24 Ken Kenilworth 6f 8-10 b 3/11 Meu Capitano (1¾L) 6/1 104 70
11 May 24 Ken Kenilworth 6f 8-10 b 2/7 Questioning (½L) 16/1 104 68
20 Apr 24 Ken Kenilworth 6f 8-12 8/11 Winter Cloud (4¼L) 20/1 104 48
16 Mar 24 Ken Kenilworth 5f 8-7 b 6/8 Winter Cloud (3½L) 8/1 104 60
6 Feb 24 Ken Kenilworth 6f 8-7 b 1/7 Dance Variety (hd) 7/1 102 68
11
(3)
Radicchio silk
Radicchio
J: J R Syster
T: R R Sage
Split a number of these rivals over 5f at Vaal (stakes race) when beaten 8l (sixth of eight) 31 days ago; wins-runs record of 8-30.
25546-
Age: 6
Weight: 7-12
OR: 101
Days: 31
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 5f 7-13 6/8 Buffalo Storm Cody (7½L) 100/1 101 38
6 Jul 25 Tur Turffontein 8f 8-3 4/5 Son Of Raj (1¼L) 8/1 102 52
8 Jun 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 8-7 5/7 Texas Red (4¾L) 9/4 103 62
11 May 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 8-3 5/12 Musical Score (2¼L) 16/1 103 76
12 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 8f 9-6 2/8 Musical Score (1¾L) 4/1 103 77
15 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 9f 8-3 5/7 Tamarisk Tree (2L) 28/10 103 49
12
(8)
Whispering Death silk
Whispering Death
J: M Michel 3
T: M/M De Kock
Struggled a bit since winning a juvenile plate at Turffontein last March; unable to land a blow when fifth of eight in blinkers 26 days ago in a graduation plate.
14905-
Age: 3
Weight: 7-12
OR: 101
Days: 26
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
16 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 9-4 b 5/8 One Eye On Vegas (5½L) 16/1 101 73
29 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 8f 9-6 12/13 Trust (14½L) 25/1 104 33
1 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-2 9/15 Tin Pan Alley (8¾L) 14/1 104 -
12 Oct 25 Gre Greyville 7f Md 8-12 4/7 Forward Motion (1L) 91/100 104 52
29 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 8f 9-6 1/9 Ideal Summer (2½L) 1/4 - 8
13 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 9-6 1/7 Chronicle King (2¼L) 2/5 - 40
13
(2)
Magic Tattoo silk
Magic Tattoo
J: M K Katjedi
T: S G Tarry
Creditable fourth, beaten just under 3l, of 13 in a Grade 3 over Christmas; multiple course winner and from a powerful trainer; might find this easier.
69844-
Age: 6
Weight: 7-12
OR: 98
Days: 15
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
27 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 8-3 4/13 Taxi To The Moon (2¾L) 100/1 98 79
11 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 5f 7-12 4/8 Buffalo Storm Cody (4½L) 66/1 98 48
11 May 25 Tur Turffontein 5f Hc 9-2 b 8/8 Mount Pinatubo (10L) 17/2 102 49
26 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 6f 8-7 b 9/9 Chasing Happiness (7¼L) 40/1 104 48
12 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 5f Hc 9-5 b 6/6 Ready To Charge (4L) 15/4 105 76
1 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 5f 8-7 b 8/15 William Robertson (7L) 33/1 105 53
Verdict

A fairly open heat but ALMOND SEA can land this. She should be able to confirm placings with Chasing Happiness, Elegant Ice and Fatal Flaw and sets the form standard. William Robertson has winning C&D form.

Verdict silk image
Almond Sea

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