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Racing Today Graduation Plate(For Maidens, 1 & 2 Time Winners) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f 55y
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Best Odds
Did it nicely in a handicap upped to this distance at Vaal last month; going for a hat-trick and winner of two of his three career starts; ought to be competitive.
2-11
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 91
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 8-8 e/s | 1/8 | Fostinovo (3½L) | 14/10 | 83 | - |
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 1/8 | Monkey's Wedding () | 18/10 | - | 50 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 2/12 | Tintin (5¾L) | 8/1 | - | 42 |
Represents a powerful trainer and has made an impressive start to his career with two wins from three starts; fair effort when beaten just over 2l over 1m here (graduation plate) six weeks ago; one to be interested in.
113-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 88
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-4 | 3/6 | Solar Sail (2¼L) | 2/1 | 88 | 61 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-3 | 1/7 | Monkey Puzzle (1½L) | 5/4 | 83 | 63 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 1/8 | Seed Seeker (hd) | 4/1 | - | 55 |
Out of the frame (beaten 4½l in third) in a progress plate at Vaal upped to 1m½f last month.
3250-3
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 87
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-0 | 3/4 | Taegan's Champ (4½L) | 18/10 | 87 | 35 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 8-3 | 13/21 | Mastership (5½L) | 100/1 | 88 | - | |
| 16 Nov 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | Md | 9-3 | 5/8 | Golden Rule (4L) | 4/1 | 88 | 71 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | Md | 9-3 | 2/7 | Forward Motion (nk) | 6/1 | 88 | 57 |
| 17 Sep 25 | Gre Greyville | 10f | 9-0 | 3/8 | Go Grayson Go (3¼L) | 28/10 | 88 | 47 | |
| 23 Jul 25 | Sco Scottsville | 8f | 9-3 | 3/7 | Uzwano (2L) | 11/2 | 88 | 86 |
This is his grade; not beaten that far over 1m here (graduation plate) when not far behind Speedman 44 days ago.
72735-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 77
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 b | 5/6 | Solar Sail (4¾L) | 25/1 | 77 | 54 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-2 b | 3/9 | Open Highway (4¾L) | 25/2 | 78 | 28 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 8-8 b | 7/9 | Dylan's Champ (7¼L) | 5/1 | 79 | - |
| 23 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-8 b | 2/10 | Palace Prince (hd) | 17/2 | 78 | - |
| 30 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-3 b | 7/9 | Chieftain's Shield (9¾L) | 20/1 | 80 | - |
| 14 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-2 b | 4/9 | Ombudsman (1L) | 25/1 | 80 | 70 |
Not beaten too far when fifth at Vaal (dropped to 6f) 21 days ago in a handicap; a winner over C&D.
1969-5
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 84
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-5 | 5/7 | The Specialist (3L) | 7/1 | 85 | 68 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-5 | 9/19 | Wayne (7L) | 50/1 | 86 | - |
| 11 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 6/9 | Chronicle King (4¾L) | 40/1 | 86 | 51 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 8-3 | 9/13 | Pressonregardless (6¾L) | 14/1 | 86 | 51 | |
| 1 Aug 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 9-5 | 1/10 | Mvelelo (nk) | 7/2 | 83 | - | |
| 5 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-3 | 3/14 | Obsidian (5¾L) | 7/1 | 84 | 67 |
Opened account at the third time of asking scoring narrowly in October (Vaal) in a maiden plate; from a respected trainer; returning from a layoff here; the draw will help so is capable of making an impact.
231-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 87
Days: 121
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 1/9 | Major Arcana (¾L) | 77/100 | - | 54 |
| 23 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Copper Eagle (2¼L) | 1/4 | - | 49 |
| 24 May 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/12 | Soldier Boy (hd) | 11/10 | - | 51 |
Has won at this track; lightly raced for age; gave it a good shot when a close third over 6f at Vaal (graduation plate) four weeks ago.
10/0-3
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 85
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 8-12 | 3/5 | The Last Duke (¾L) | 13/2 | 85 | 79 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | NvHc | 9-6 | 11/12 | Antonio Gaudi (4¼L) | 14/1 | 85 | 47 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | 9-6 | 10/13 | Proceed (12L) | 16/1 | - | 24 | |
| 4 May 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 1/6 | Tokyo Medaglia (4L) | 46/100 | - | 52 |
| 28 Mar 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | One More (4¼L) | 25/2 | - | 49 |
Not disgraced when sixth in a handicap at Vaal last month.
49-766
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 60
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-2 | 6/10 | Libeccio (3½L) | 25/1 | 62 | 42 |
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 8-1 b | 6/9 | Page Boy (5¾L) | 66/1 | 62 | 30 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 8-9 e/s | 7/11 | Carnelo (6¾L) | 66/1 | 64 | 32 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 12f | 8-11 e/s | 9/10 | Cartagena (32L) | 25/1 | 64 | - | |
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-4 e/s | 4/9 | Open Highway (5½L) | 100/1 | 67 | 13 |
| 2 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 9-1 b | 7/14 | Arlington Action (6¾L) | 66/1 | 67 | - |
Verdict
There is not much between these on figures - the well drawn Golden Operator has claims while Speedman is one that needs plenty of respect. However, QUICKFREEZE is preferred. He can keep the winning run going and must have every chance over a distance that suits.
Quickfreeze
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