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- Distance: 7f 55y
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Flat
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Having first race; bred to get better as he gets older; he can make a bold bid with signs of encouragement in profile.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Related to 1m winner Dex Dexter; first race for the son of Erik The Red; should be on the premises.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Held in fifth over 6f at Turffontein (maiden juvenile plate) ten days ago.
65
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Prayersandpromises (6L) | 100/1 | - | 20 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/6 | Time Is Precious (11L) | 33/1 | - | 8 |
Finished ahead of two of these rivals over 6f at Turffontein (maiden juvenile plate) when 3½l third ten days ago.
33
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Prayersandpromises (3½L) | 10/1 | - | 29 |
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/8 | Gimme A Vodka (4L) | 50/1 | - | 19 |
Not disgraced when fourth of nine over 6f at Turffontein (maiden juvenile plate) splitting Dear Doc and Crimson Clover ten days ago.
04-4
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/9 | Prayersandpromises (4¾L) | 20/1 | - | 25 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 4f | Md | 9-6 | 4/6 | Status Symbol (3½L) | 33/1 | - | - |
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 4f | Md | 9-6 | 12/15 | Heath House (12L) | 50/1 | - | - |
Was eighth of nine on his debut at Turffontein when behind two of these at 66-1 two weeks ago; should not be far away from a handy draw and he could step up.
8
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-6 | 8/9 | World Attraction (19L) | 66/1 | - | 1 |
September foal; has a nice pedigree (by Gold Standard); a likely player as some good aspects to his profile.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Finished well behind the fourth, Ehhfifteenkjoe over 4f at Turffontein when last of six on his debut at 33-1 in December; entitled to be better for that run.
6-
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 79
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 4f | Md | 9-6 | 6/6 | Status Symbol (13L) | 33/1 | - | - |
Had a couple of these behind him when second at Turffontein in a juvenile plate two weeks ago.
22
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-3 | 2/9 | World Attraction (7¼L) | 4/1 | - | 44 | |
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 2/8 | Gimme A Vodka (2L) | 50/1 | - | 26 |
Didn't offer much on his debut in Turffontein juvenile plate over 5f at 100-1 two weeks ago; entitled to be better for that run.
6
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-6 | 6/9 | World Attraction (12½L) | 100/1 | - | 24 |
Verdict
A tight contest but preference is for ANCIENT WRITINGS. He is the most interesting newcomer. Golden Slipstream is expected to take a forward step, Highway Code needs to be considered, and Cover Charge looks the most dangerous rival.
Ancient Writings
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