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For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Mr 74 Handicap(Open) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Has winning C&D form to his name; knocking at the door recently; not beaten that far in third (3½l, Turffontein) three weeks ago; Callan Murray booking heightens interest; capable of making an impact.
-54233
Age: 5
Weight: 9-12
OR: 79
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-11 b | 3/6 | Plus Four (3½L) | 7/2 | 79 | 57 |
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-11 b | 3/9 | Heath House (3½L) | 6/1 | 79 | 55 |
| 16 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-5 b | 2/10 | Umzingeli Wenyathi (hd) | 6/1 | 79 | 62 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-2 b | 4/9 | It's Personal (3L) | 20/1 | 80 | 68 |
| 24 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | 7-12 b | 5/6 | Rafa Bay (4L) | 7/1 | 81 | 39 | |
| 16 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-8 b | 6/10 | Dontshootthebarman (3L) | 7/1 | 82 | 53 |
Good effort when just over 2l second last month; has been consistent of late; suited by this C&D; a rise in the ratings to contend with.
342132
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 75
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-9 | 2/9 | Catfish (2¼L) | 6/1 | 72 | - |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-11 | 3/13 | Catfish (3¾L) | 25/1 | 72 | 44 |
| 14 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 1/4 | Periodic Table (nk) | 33/20 | 72 | 44 |
| 4 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Gunboat (3L) | 7/1 | 74 | 49 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/9 | Geostorm (5½L) | 33/10 | 76 | 22 |
| 14 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/6 | Slender Silhouette (2¼L) | 33/10 | 73 | 56 |
Recent efforts have generally been solid; this C&D holds no fears; far from disgraced (beaten 3l) at Turffontein 21 days ago; should get involved as recent display was promising.
6-0424
Age: 7
Weight: 9-5
OR: 73
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-5 b | 4/8 | Power Of Pearls (4L) | 25/2 | 73 | 57 |
| 22 Jun 26 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-8 b | 2/8 | Poetic Princess (hd) | 7/2 | 72 | 57 | |
| 6 Jun 26 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 8-11 b | 4/9 | Chara Sands (1½L) | 66/1 | 73 | 64 | |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-5 b | 10/13 | Catfish (8¾L) | 40/1 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-3 b | 6/9 | Hong Kong (9¾L) | 33/1 | 76 | 27 |
| 28 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-10 b | 4/6 | Valieva (9L) | 11/2 | 77 | 31 |
Could not manage better than eighth last month, behind Hammer Blow; likes this track (all four career wins here); J R Syster will be looking to further their good record; warrants respect as has been given a chance by the handicapper.
340-08
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 73
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-1 | 8/9 | Catfish (12½L) | 100/1 | 75 | - |
| 14 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-5 | 13/13 | Lovable (7¾L) | 66/1 | 75 | 36 |
| 23 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-6 | 10/11 | Miss Munroe (8½L) | 6/1 | 76 | 21 |
| 18 Sep 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-3 | 4/8 | Komati River (3¾L) | 20/1 | 76 | 49 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-3 | 3/8 | Global Thunder (4L) | 50/1 | 76 | 60 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-0 | 11/16 | Vibe Sa (6¾L) | 66/1 | 76 | 43 |
Producing consistent form; minor honours in a handicap in May (3-1, had two of these rivals behind); can figure if backing up last run.
935322
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 70
Days: 65
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-12 | 2/13 | Catfish (2¼L) | 3/1 | 70 | 49 |
| 14 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-10 | 2/13 | Lovable (¾L) | 8/1 | 70 | 57 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-9 | 3/14 | Angel's Oasis (1½L) | 25/1 | 70 | 62 |
| 14 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-8 | 5/15 | Captain Selvie (5¼L) | 20/1 | 72 | 41 |
| 24 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-5 | 3/12 | Blindfire (2¾L) | 14/1 | 73 | 48 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | 9-2 | 9/9 | Elegantrix (11½L) | 100/1 | 73 | 36 |
This is her level; last of nine over 6f at Turffontein (stakes race) last month.
3-1579
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 68
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-8 h1 | 9/9 | Set To Music (16L) | 66/1 | 68 | 3 | |
| 11 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-4 h1 | 7/10 | Kia Kaha (5½L) | 25/2 | 68 | 34 |
| 30 Jan 26 | Fai Fairview | 5f | Hc | 9-8 h1 | 5/10 | Cape Capri (3L) | 13/10 | 68 | - |
| 2 Jan 26 | Fvw Fairview | 5f | Md | 9-1 h1 | 1/8 | Sombreuil () | 67/100 | 66 | 60 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | Md | 9-9 | 3/8 | Queen Fenn (1½L) | 5/2 | 67 | 54 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/11 | Chimes At Midnight (hd) | 9/2 | 67 | 47 |
Sixth of ten beaten just over 5l over 6f at Turffontein (handicap) 19 days ago; a winner over this C&D.
662226
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 67
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-12 b | 6/10 | Winter In Auckland (5¼L) | 5/1 | 68 | 35 |
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-7 b | 2/12 | Ready Set Fire (3½L) | 11/2 | 68 | 59 |
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-6 b | 2/10 | Ready Set Fire (2L) | 7/1 | 68 | - |
| 14 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-5 b | 2/10 | Magic Carpet Ride (nk) | 10/1 | 68 | 49 |
| 7 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-12 b | 6/9 | Arizona Magic (4¾L) | 6/1 | 68 | 43 |
| 23 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-5 b | 6/11 | Plumbago Park (5¼L) | 5/2 | 69 | 40 |
Generally modest form since maiden plate success at Turffontein in November; finished 11th of 12 over 6f here (handicap) 28 days ago; others have more pressing claims as this looks a decent race.
846480
Age: 3
Weight: 8-8
OR: 64
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-1 b | 11/12 | Ready Set Fire (19½L) | 16/1 | 65 | - |
| 28 Jun 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | 9-6 b | 8/11 | Arverni Princess (7½L) | 14/1 | 65 | 28 | |
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-3 b | 4/10 | Ready Set Fire (4¼L) | 16/1 | 65 | - |
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-9 b | 6/14 | Cold Shine (5½L) | 20/1 | 66 | 31 |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-3 b | 4/12 | Dads Dream (3½L) | 20/1 | 68 | 35 |
| 14 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-2 b | 8/10 | Magic Carpet Ride (1¾L) | 14/1 | 70 | 45 |
Verdict
TWENTYTWENTYVISION sets the standard. He is excused a last-run blip. C&D winner Raining Rubies is respected.
Twentytwentyvision
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