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Specialist here with three wins; finished towards the rear of 19 in a Grade 1 18 months ago; been off the track a long time; could have less on his plate in this.
14500/
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 118
Days: 554
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-7 | 18/19 | Atticus Finch (18½L) | 66/1 | 119 | 4 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 9-2 | 12/14 | Greeting My Master (16½L) | 25/1 | 119 | 38 | |
| 26 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-6 | 5/6 | William Robertson (4¼L) | 20/1 | 119 | 57 | |
| 25 May 24 | Gre Greyville | 10f | 9-6 | 4/9 | Green With Envy (5¼L) | 6/1 | 119 | 70 | |
| 27 Apr 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-8 | 1/7 | Hotarubi (¾L) | 17/10 | 116 | 84 | |
| 6 Apr 24 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 9-6 | 2/13 | Purple Pitcher (hd) | 6/1 | 116 | 69 |
Achieved three wins at this venue; finished last of nine over 1m here (stakes race) in October; returns from a layoff.
11/09-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 110
Days: 234
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-2 e/s | 9/9 | Pressonregardless (14L) | 10/1 | 110 | 43 | |
| 4 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-2 e/s | 13/14 | Tin Pan Alley (14L) | 40/1 | 110 | 27 | |
| 11 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 8-0 e/s | 1/14 | Main Defender (½L) | 17/10 | 107 | 82 | |
| 26 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-2 e/s | 1/8 | Guy Gibson (4½L) | 56/100 | 99 | 67 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-11 e/s | 3/11 | Argo Alley (½L) | 9/4 | 99 | 82 | |
| 18 Jul 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-0 e/s | 1/6 | William Iron Arm (1¼L) | 83/100 | 95 | 77 |
Represents top stable and has won four of his six career starts; gained narrow success in the SA Classic here in March; booking of Craig Zackey takes the eye; class drop is a plus; is a player.
1-1221
Age: 3
Weight: 8-7
OR: 111
Days: 92
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 9-6 | 1/9 | Trust (shd) | 11/2 | 108 | 94 | |
| 7 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-6 | 2/13 | Splittheeights (½L) | 11/2 | 108 | 88 | |
| 11 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-3 | 2/10 | Pressonregardless (¾L) | 83/100 | 102 | 57 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-8 | 1/7 | Max The Magician (2½L) | 2/5 | 95 | 50 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 8-12 | 1/8 | Chieftain's Shield (2¼L) | 46/100 | 87 | 71 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 1/12 | Tintin (2L) | 8/1 | - | - |
Accounted for The Africa House and Bob's Your Uncle 28 days ago, getting the job done by 1l; a three-time course winner.
723321
Age: 6
Weight: 8-7
OR: 109
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 8-7 b | 1/10 | Texas Red (1L) | 7/2 | 107 | 78 | |
| 9 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-8 b | 2/9 | King's Express (nk) | 5/4 | 106 | 97 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-2 b | 3/8 | Cats Pajamas (2¼L) | 16/1 | 106 | 84 | |
| 5 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-4 b | 3/7 | Birthright (2L) | 3/1 | 106 | 88 |
| 22 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 9-2 b | 2/9 | Tin Pan Alley (shd) | 6/1 | 106 | - | |
| 11 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-1 b | 7/10 | Pressonregardless (3¾L) | 33/1 | 107 | 58 |
Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win); got home in front by a head five weeks ago; should be thereabouts.
1342-1
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 107
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-11 | 1/10 | Slinky Mapimpi (hd) | 28/10 | 105 | 89 | |
| 30 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | 9-0 b | 2/8 | Quantum Theory (½L) | 10/1 | 104 | 50 | |
| 6 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 9-0 | 4/8 | Choisaanada (2½L) | 3/1 | 104 | 70 | |
| 8 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-6 | 3/8 | Choisaanada (¾L) | 28/10 | 104 | 89 | |
| 26 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-2 | 1/10 | Mount Darwin (nk) | 5/2 | 99 | 73 | |
| 22 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-0 | 1/7 | Aristotle (nk) | 9/2 | 93 | 56 |
Recent efforts have generally been solid; career wins-runs record of 6-22; respectable effort here over 1m (stakes race) 49 days ago; ought to give it a shot.
18-343
Age: 5
Weight: 8-3
OR: 109
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-11 | 3/6 | Pressonregardless (2¾L) | 33/20 | 109 | 76 | |
| 4 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-6 | 4/10 | Double Grand Slam (7¼L) | 33/1 | 107 | 75 | |
| 7 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-6 | 3/13 | Care Forgot (1¼L) | 16/1 | 107 | 67 | |
| 16 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-4 | 8/9 | Rodeo Drive (11½L) | 4/1 | 107 | 53 | |
| 9 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-6 | 1/11 | Mocha Blend (nk) | 14/1 | 104 | 69 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-5 | 1/9 | Last Car To Pass (1½L) | 4/1 | 97 | 50 |
Finished towards the rear of 16 dropped back in distance at Scottsville 42 days ago in a Listed handicap race; has achieved three wins from 11 career runs; this represents an easier task than his previous race.
410120
Age: 3
Weight: 8-3
OR: 108
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 26 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | Hc | 9-4 | 13/16 | Kaalvoet (6¾L) | 16/1 | 108 | 56 |
| 27 Mar 26 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 8-7 | 2/8 | Malmesbury Missile (1L) | 4/1 | 107 | 71 | |
| 1 Mar 26 | Sco Scottsville | 7f | 9-4 | 1/6 | Roland Garros (nk) | 2/1 | 105 | 59 | |
| 7 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-6 | 11/13 | Splittheeights (14L) | 33/1 | 105 | 40 | |
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 8-11 | 1/6 | King Harald (3¼L) | 11/2 | 102 | - |
| 3 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-0 | 4/6 | Chapbook (3½L) | 11/2 | 102 | - |
Could not compete with Money Heist when ninth 28 days ago; searching for his ninth career win.
3-3519
Age: 6
Weight: 8-3
OR: 103
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 7-11 b | 9/10 | Money Heist (8L) | 20/1 | 103 | 47 | |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | 9-6 b | 1/11 | Care Forgot (hd) | 7/1 | 100 | - | |
| 5 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | 9-6 b | 5/10 | Open Highway (4½L) | 8/1 | 100 | - | |
| 22 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 8-4 b | 3/9 | Tin Pan Alley (4L) | 5/2 | 101 | - | |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 9-1 b | 3/21 | Mastership (1L) | 100/1 | 100 | - | |
| 11 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-5 b | 5/12 | Silver Tudor (3¾L) | 20/1 | 100 | 74 |
Close up behind Destiny Of Fire when seventh over 5½f here (stakes race) beaten 4l last month.
00-977
Age: 5
Weight: 8-3
OR: 102
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-3 b | 7/11 | Ziyasha (4¼L) | 66/1 | 103 | - | |
| 12 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-11 b | 7/7 | Poblano (6L) | 40/1 | 103 | 55 | |
| 22 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 8-11 | 9/9 | Tin Pan Alley (11½L) | 40/1 | 105 | - | |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 9-6 | 19/21 | Mastership (8¾L) | 100/1 | 105 | - | |
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-6 b | 13/14 | Pistol Pete (12L) | 40/1 | 105 | 7 | |
| 9 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-3 b | 3/7 | Buffalo Storm Cody (2¾L) | 16/1 | 105 | 47 |
Ran well to finish second (beaten 1½l) over 5½f here (stakes race) last month; successful four times from 17 career runs; must be respected.
0-9152
Age: 4
Weight: 7-12
OR: 105
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 7-12 e/s | 2/11 | Ziyasha (1½L) | 8/1 | 105 | - | |
| 28 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-4 e/s | 5/9 | Perfect Miracle (2L) | 40/1 | 100 | 57 | |
| 2 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-6 e/s | 1/8 | Salenio Peninsula (1¾L) | 10/1 | 96 | - |
| 7 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-6 e/s | 9/9 | Pretty Persuasive (8½L) | 8/1 | 96 | 47 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-11 e/s | 11/11 | Kisshoten (12L) | 17/2 | 96 | 17 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-4 e/s | 3/11 | Callmegetrix (7¾L) | 17/2 | 96 | 60 |
Behind Money Heist when eighth last month beaten 5l.
993488
Age: 5
Weight: 7-12
OR: 91
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 7-12 b | 8/10 | Money Heist (5L) | 50/1 | 93 | 55 | |
| 30 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 8-11 b | 8/10 | Kamensky (4½L) | 10/1 | 93 | 64 | |
| 9 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-8 b | 4/9 | King's Express (1L) | 25/2 | 93 | 80 |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | 9-2 b | 3/11 | Bob's Your Uncle (½L) | 50/1 | 94 | - | |
| 21 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 7-9 b | 9/11 | Ziyasha (12½L) | 100/1 | 94 | 27 | |
| 5 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | 9-2 | 9/10 | Open Highway (9¼L) | 25/1 | 94 | - |
Verdict
It's hard to confidently rule out many of these but GRAND EMPIRE looks the one for this. He is bidding for his fourth course success and was the SA Classic winner last time out. Destiny Of Fire has won over C&D.
Grand Empire
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