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DISTANCE: 1 ¹⁄₁₆m

STARTERS: #6

OVER SENSIBLE (6) is in top form after a nose defeat over 1 ⅝m at Turffontein Inside, following market support. The return to 1 ¹⁄₁₆m raises concerns due to a prior unplaced run at this distance, but she's third-up and her latest effort gives her strong winning credentials. KWAITO (2) poses a threat, also third-up after a fifth to Elisa Mbali over 7 ¼f at Turffontein Inside, where market backing indicated better was expected. The new distance is a question, but barrier 1 and his light racing profile could help him finish well. FIRE TO THE STARS (4) lacks race experience, yet with a R700,000 pedigree and a solid trainer-sire strike rate, he's a serious contender. CAMPO FORMIO (1) has recent fourths here and a placing in two previous 1 ¹⁄₁₆m runs but was beaten over 12 lengths last time, making him more of an each-way hope than a strong winning candidate.

J: V Sithetho

T: Xander / Corne Spies

Career: 7 : 0-1-0 (56 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

45244

9-6

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107.25

Returns from a freshening after two fourths at this track. Has placed at around 1 ¹⁄₁₆m, but recent margins keep him to the fringe.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Sep26	SFVR	4/13	3 MPLTE G	T G	7f	25/1
19Aug26	SFVR	4/8	MPLTE G	T G	7f	9/2
13Aug26	SFVR	2/7	3 MPLATE G	T Y	1m	8/1
06Aug26	SFVR	5/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	4/1
25Jul26	SFTD	4/7	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	9/2

CAMPO FORMIO

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Declarationofpeace (USA) - Autumn Spirit (SAF) (Twice Over (GB))

Trainer: Xander / Corne Spies

Jockey: V SITHETHO

Owner: Messrs X Spies, N Tuganadar, Mugesh Pillay, Devan Pillay, Dhanasagren Nadasen, V Mahabeer, A R Asaram, M Pillay, J Soobiah & P W Viljoen

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Sep26	SFVR	4/13	3 MPLTE G	T G	7f	25/1
19Aug26	SFVR	4/8	MPLTE G	T G	7f	9/2
13Aug26	SFVR	2/7	3 MPLATE G	T Y	1m	8/1
06Aug26	SFVR	5/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	4/1
25Jul26	SFTD	4/7	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	9/2

[ J: P Mongqawa

T: J A J V Vuuren

Career: 4 : 0-0-1 (47 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

37x45

9-6

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Back from a freshening third-up. Market support last time and barrier 1 help, though 1 ¹⁄₁₆m is new; solid place hope.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
12Sep26	SFTN	5/8	MDN D	T G	7 ¼f	13/2
16Aug26	SFTN	4/7	3 MPLATE G	T G	6f	4/1
14Jun26	SFTD	7/10	MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/4
10May26	SFTD	3/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	8/1

KWAITO

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Elusive Fort (SAF) - Keara (ARG) (Orpen (USA))

Trainer: J A J V Vuuren

Jockey: P MONGQAWA

Owner: Wernars Family

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
12Sep26	SFTN	5/8	MDN D	T G	7 ¼f	13/2
16Aug26	SFTN	4/7	3 MPLATE G	T G	6f	4/1
14Jun26	SFTD	7/10	MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/4
10May26	SFTD	3/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	8/1

[ J: S Valjalo

T: F Habib

Career: 4 : 0-0-1 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

07x36

9-6

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Good third two back, then well held and unwanted last start. Apprentice claim helps, but 1 ¹⁄₁₆m is the test.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	6/12	MPLTE G	T G	6f	33/1
17Sep26	SFVR	3/10	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	20/1
02Jul26	SFVR	7/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	5/1
16May26	SFTD	12/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	14/1

ALL TIME LEGEND

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Lady Al (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF))

Trainer: F Habib

Jockey: S VALJALO

Owner: Messrs M G Bothma, G J Nassif, J Nassif, Tony Zackey & Tri-Deal Sixteen Cc (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	6/12	MPLTE G	T G	6f	33/1
17Sep26	SFVR	3/10	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	20/1
02Jul26	SFVR	7/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	5/1
16May26	SFTD	12/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	14/1

[ J: T Matsoele

T: F Habib

Career: First Start

Gear Changes: alumites

9-6

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R700,000 debutant from a sharp Fire Away stable combo and full brother to Fire Attack. Commands respect on profile.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

FIRE TO THE STARS

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Fire Away (USA) - Bonnie Beers (SAF) (Mambo In Seattle (USA))

Trainer: F Habib

Jockey: T MATSOELE

Owner: Messrs J Nassif, M G Bothma, S Govender, G J Nassif, S Poriazis & Tri-Deal Sixteen Cc (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

J: T Lukhele

T: C Lensley

Career: First Start

Gear Changes: alumites

9-6

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Debut profile lacks strong first-up signals and the stable is winless with 10 first starters. Likely to improve later.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

VIRGINGALACTIC

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Gold Standard (SAF) - Star Jet (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF))

Trainer: C Lensley

Jockey: T LUKHELE

Owner: Mrs B L Barnard, Messrs P J Van Zyl, Peter Van Der Merwe, C J Lensley & Mrs E L Lensley

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

J: P Mlangeni

T: R Klaasen

Career: 7 : 0-1-0 (7 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

x7x52

9-4

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Beaten a nose last week after firming in betting. Trip change is a small query, but her latest run sets the benchmark and she can break through.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Oct26	SFTN	2/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ⅝m	7/1
22Sep26	SFVR	5/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	125/1
24Feb26	SFVR	7/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	66/1
18Dec25	SFVR	6/10	MPLTE	T G	1 ½m	80/1
02Dec25	SFTN	7/9	FM MPLTE	T S	1 ⅛m	100/1

OVER SENSIBLE

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: Twice Over (GB) - Sensible Lover (AUS) (Good Journey (USA))

Trainer: R Klaasen

Jockey: P MLANGENI

Owner: Tkp Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) & Mr D Chinsammy

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Oct26	SFTN	2/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ⅝m	7/1
22Sep26	SFVR	5/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	125/1
24Feb26	SFVR	7/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	66/1
18Dec25	SFVR	6/10	MPLTE	T G	1 ½m	80/1
02Dec25	SFTN	7/9	FM MPLTE	T S	1 ⅛m	100/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

2. KWAITO

1. CAMPO FORMIO

6. OVER SENSIBLE

3. ALL TIME LEGEND

5. VIRGINGALACTIC

4. FIRE TO THE STARS

DISTANCE: 5f

STARTERS: #11

CELERITAS (10) sets the clearest standard after starting a firming favourite on debut at Greyville and finishing fourth, beaten two and a half lengths, behind National Insignia. The move back to 5f is the one new test, but she has the strongest exposed form, the Sean Tarry and Keagan De Melo profile reads well, and her R800,000 purchase price is backed by a family containing winners Speedman and Savantrix. KAY KIWI (7) is the main danger off a sixth at this track when an outside chance in betting, and he already has a recent edge over Eastwood. EASTWOOD (5) was further behind Dog In The Fog on debut, yet he has race experience, a R400,000 background and a sprinting family that gives him scope to improve second-up. CHIMICHURI'S DREAM (11) is the debut runner to keep in the mix, with Candice Tammy Dawson's first-starter place rate providing enough support for a competitive first showing despite the lack of race evidence.

J: A Mosaheb

T: D Nieuwenhuizen

Career: 6 : 0-0-1 (7 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

9x663

9-6

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58.76

Placed last week and gets an apprentice claim, but one placing from four tries at 5f keeps him more a minor-money hope.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Oct26	SFTN	3/6	MPLTE G	T G	5f	14/1
27Sep26	SFTN	6/11	MPLTE G	T G	5f	100/1
17Sep26	SFVR	6/10	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	16/1
21May26	SFVR	9/11	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	40/1
07Mar26	SFTD	6/6	2 LR C	T Y	5f	66/1

COUNT OF CAPRI

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Gr, Gelding

Pedigree: Danon Platina (JPN) - Zemfira (SAF) (Daylami (IRE))

Trainer: D Nieuwenhuizen

Jockey: A MOSAHEB

Owner: Messrs R P Macnab, R G Coppin, S H Pieterse, M G Bothma, Bert Evert & S Poriazis

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Oct26	SFTN	3/6	MPLTE G	T G	5f	14/1
27Sep26	SFTN	6/11	MPLTE G	T G	5f	100/1
17Sep26	SFVR	6/10	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	16/1
21May26	SFVR	9/11	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	40/1
07Mar26	SFTD	6/6	2 LR C	T Y	5f	66/1

J: S Choi

T: T Peter

Career: 3 : 0-0-0 (32 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

9x07

9-6

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Returns from a freshening with two plain runs this campaign. The 9lbs claim helps, but a sharp lift is required.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	7/11	MPLTE G	T G	5f	125/1
17Sep26	SFVR	10/10	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	33/1
25Jun26	SFVR	9/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	6f	20/1

YOUNG GENERAL

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Erik The Red (SAF) - Our Lady Peace (SAF) (Horse Chestnut (SAF))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: S CHOI

Owner: Messrs P A Peter & A P Peter

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	7/11	MPLTE G	T G	5f	125/1
17Sep26	SFVR	10/10	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	33/1
25Jun26	SFVR	9/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	6f	20/1

Non Runner

J: J Gates

T: M Azzie

Career: First Start

Gear Changes: alumites

9-6

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Debutant from the Mike Azzie yard with a R250,000 sale tag. Place claims hinge on natural race-day professionalism.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

CYRUS THE GREAT

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Declarationofpeace (USA) - Mind Reader (SAF) (Visionaire (USA))

Trainer: M Azzie

Jockey: J GATES

Owner: Sunstone Farming (Pty) Ltd

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

J: M Yeni

T: R Magner

Career: 1 : 0-0-0 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

9-6

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57.41

Race experience, a stronger sprinting family and a class drop give him a live chance, but Kay Kiwi holds the first-run edge.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	7/10	MPLTE G	T G	5f	8/1

EASTWOOD

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) - Miss Magical (SAF) (Silvano (GER))

Trainer: R Magner

Jockey: M YENI

Owner: Mr P J Moor

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	7/10	MPLTE G	T G	5f	8/1

J: D Louw

T: C Lensley

Career: 2 : 0-0-0 (56 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

9-6

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Back from a break after two heavy defeats at this venue. First look at 5f and has plenty to find.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Sep26	SFVR	13/13	3 MPLTE G	T G	7f	125/1
30Jul26	SFVR	6/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	6f	125/1

HAWKEYE

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Ch, Gelding

Pedigree: Chimichuri Run (SAF) - Aalsmeer (SAF) (Flower Alley (USA))

Trainer: C Lensley

Jockey: D LOUW

Owner: Messrs P J Louwrens & A L Martini

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Sep26	SFVR	13/13	3 MPLTE G	T G	7f	125/1
30Jul26	SFVR	6/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	6f	125/1

J: R Danielson

T: F Bronkhorst

Career: 1 : 0-0-0 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

9-6

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57.2

Second-up from a sound debut and already has Eastwood covered. Barrier two helps the winning case.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	6/10	MPLTE G	T G	5f	14/1

KAY KIWI

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Shufoog (AUS) (Star Witness (AUS))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: R DANIELSON

Owner: Mrs S Viljoen, Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	6/10	MPLTE G	T G	5f	14/1

J: P Mxoli

T: P Matchett

Career: First Start

Gear Changes: alumites

9-6

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Unraced colt with limited family spark on exposed records. Likely to improve with racing rather than strike first time.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

KINGFORADAY

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Colt

Pedigree: Declarationofpeace (USA) - Biker Babe (SAF) (Overlord (AUS))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Messrs S C Standeaven & M Francis

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

[ J: K Lihaba

T: G Maroun

Career: First Start

Gear Changes: alumites

9-6

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First starter bought for R5,000. Stable debut figures are quiet, so he has to show more than the profile.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

WARRIOR BOLD

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Ch, Gelding

Pedigree: Horizon (SAF) - Nannie Dee (SAF) (Silvano (GER))

Trainer: G Maroun

Jockey: K LIHABA

Owner: Mr G J Maroun

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

[ J: K D Melo

T: S Tarry

BF Career: 1 : 0-0-0 (27 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

9-1

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Firming favourite on debut and beaten only two and a half lengths. Back to 5f is a query, but she sets the standard.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
02Oct26	SFGE	4/10	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	5/4

CELERITAS

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Vercingetorix (SAF) - Speedy Suzy (SAF) (Trippi (USA))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: K D MELO

Owner: Wernars Family

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
02Oct26	SFGE	4/10	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	5/4

J: K Strydom

T: C T Dawson

Career: First Start

Gear Changes: alumites

9-1

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Debut filly from a yard whose first starters often place. Wide draw asks something, but she has a genuine place profile.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

CHIMICHURI'S DREAM

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Chimichuri Run (SAF) - Dreams Of Love (SAF) (Querari (GER))

Trainer: C T Dawson

Jockey: K STRYDOM

Owner: Mr L Stevens-Burt

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

1. COUNT OF CAPRI

2. YOUNG GENERAL

5. EASTWOOD

7. KAY KIWI

4. CYRUS THE GREAT

8. KINGFORADAY

3. AU CONTRAIRE

9. WARRIOR BOLD

6. HAWKEYE

10. CELERITAS

11. CHIMICHURI'S DREAM

DISTANCE: 5f

STARTERS: #10

BEAUTIFUL ROSIE (7) has the most convincing profile after resuming with a strong second at this track, beaten just over a length by Matinee while prominent in the betting. Her debut fourth at Turffontein Standside also reads well for this standard, and she has already placed at both the venue and the 5f. SEACHTU REALTA (5) is the main danger off a firming third at Turffontein Inside, where she was beaten just under two lengths and showed a sharper edge than in her previous run. ELEGANT EDGE (1) brings the most exposed place form, including a nose defeat two back, but 11 attempts at around 5f without a win make her harder to trust as the winner. DESERT DIAMOND (8) was sound enough on debut when fifth over 6f at this venue and has upside second-up, although dropping to an untried 5f keeps her in the each-way bracket.

J: C Habib

T: C Binda

Career: 11 : 0-1-3 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites front hooves

34525

9-6

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11 : 0-1-3

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11 : 0-1-3

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1 : 0-0-0

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6 : 0-0-2

BestTimeDist

57.34

Narrow Turffontein Inside second two back keeps her in the mix, though the long maiden record makes her more a place hope than a win anchor.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	5/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	20/1
27Sep26	SFTN	2/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/4
03Sep26	SFVR	5/7	MPLTE G	T G	5f	13/1
08Aug26	SFTD	4/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	14/1
23Jul26	SFVR	3/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/1

ELEGANT EDGE

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: Pathfork (USA) - Evening Breeze (SAF) (Kahal (GB))

Trainer: C Binda

Jockey: C HABIB

Owner: Dreamstar Racing (Nom: Mr Clinton Binda)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	5/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	20/1
27Sep26	SFTN	2/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/4
03Sep26	SFVR	5/7	MPLTE G	T G	5f	13/1
08Aug26	SFTD	4/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	14/1
23Jul26	SFVR	3/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/1

J: Q Ngcobo

T: G Maroun

Career: 4 : 0-0-0 (37 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

0x500

9-6

Last Win: -

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4 : 0-0-0

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1 : 0-0-0

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1 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

60.76

Back from five weeks off two heavy defeats at this track. The 9lbs claim helps, but recent figures leave her with plenty to find.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	10/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	125/1
03Sep26	SFVR	10/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	66/1
16Aug26	SFTN	5/6	MPLATE G	T G	6f	4/1
29Nov25	SFTD	11/19	MPLTE	T Y	5 ¾f	125/1

MARY'S CAPTAIN

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Captain Of All (SAF) - Marygold (SAF) (Flower Alley (USA))

Trainer: G Maroun

Jockey: Q NGCOBO

Owner: Messrs D A Simpson & G J Maroun

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	10/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	125/1
03Sep26	SFVR	10/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	66/1
16Aug26	SFTN	5/6	MPLATE G	T G	6f	4/1
29Nov25	SFTD	11/19	MPLTE	T Y	5 ¾f	125/1

Non Runner

J: P Mxoli

T: P Matchett

Career: 5 : 0-0-0 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

8x046

9-4

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

5 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 0-0-0

J/H

4 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

3 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

57.43

Had early trouble last start and was only beaten three and a half lengths. Still winless and unplaced, so minor claims look safer.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	6/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	125/1
27Sep26	SFTN	4/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	100/1
03Sep26	SFVR	10/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	100/1
02Jul26	SFVR	8/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	125/1
23Apr26	SFVR	8/8	2 MPLTE F	T Y	5f	25/1

FASCINATOR

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Elusive Fort (SAF) - Casual Wear (SAF) (What A Winter (SAF))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Mr & Mrs R A J Nidd

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	6/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	125/1
27Sep26	SFTN	4/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	100/1
03Sep26	SFVR	10/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	100/1
02Jul26	SFVR	8/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	125/1
23Apr26	SFVR	8/8	2 MPLTE F	T Y	5f	25/1

J: C Maujean

T: F Bronkhorst

Career: 8 : 0-0-1 (32 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

58573

9-4

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

8 : 0-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

5 : 0-0-1

J/H

7 : 0-0-1

Crs/Dist

3 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

58.4

Returns fresh after a firming third at Turffontein Inside. Still chasing a 5f win, but that latest run puts her right in this.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	3/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	20/1
17Sep26	SFVR	7/8	3F MPLTE G	T Y	6f	33/1
03Sep26	SFVR	5/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	125/1
11Jul26	SFTD	8/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	125/1
26May26	SFVR	5/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	100/1

SEACHTU REALTA

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: Chimichuri Run (SAF) - Sunday Seventh (SAF) (Seventh Rock (AUS))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: C MAUJEAN

Owner: Mrs Laura De Haast, Mr F Bronkhorst, Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	3/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	20/1
17Sep26	SFVR	7/8	3F MPLTE G	T Y	6f	33/1
03Sep26	SFVR	5/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	125/1
11Jul26	SFTD	8/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	125/1
26May26	SFVR	5/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	100/1

J: D Louw

T: C Lensley

Career: First Start

Gear Changes: alumites

9-4

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

0 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Debuts with a 3lbs claim and barrier 3, but the stable's debut record is modest. Market watch only.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

ABU SOQRAT

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Soqrat (AUS) - Mayfern (SAF) (Duke Of Marmalade (IRE))

Trainer: C Lensley

Jockey: D LOUW

Owner: Mr J A De Jager

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

[ J: C Murray

T: M & M De Kock

Career: 2 : 0-1-0 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

4x2

9-4

Last Win: -

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

2 : 0-1-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 0-1-0

J/H

1 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-1-0

BestTimeDist

57.06

Strong second at this track first-up, held market respect and has already placed over 5f. Clear winning profile second-up.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	2/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/2
14Jun26	SFTD	4/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	4/1

BEAUTIFUL ROSIE

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Maurice (JPN) - Bella Rosa (AUS) (Snitzel (AUS))

Trainer: M & M De Kock

Jockey: C MURRAY

Owner: Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	2/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/2
14Jun26	SFTD	4/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	4/1

[ J: M Michel

T: D Stenger

Career: 1 : 0-0-0 (42 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

9-4

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

1 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back after six weeks from a sound debut fifth over 6f. New 5f test, but there is enough upside for a place push.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	5/8	3F MPLTE G	T Y	6f	17/2

DESERT DIAMOND

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Hawwaam (SAF) - Diamond Sceptre (SAF) (Saumarez (GB))

Trainer: D Stenger

Jockey: M MICHEL

Owner: D De Andrade & S Gaskell

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	5/8	3F MPLTE G	T Y	6f	17/2

J: J Gates

T: S J Gray

Career: 2 : 0-0-0 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

9-4

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

2 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

58.65

Beaten over 11 lengths last start after a well-held debut. Third-up fitness is not enough on current evidence.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	9/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	125/1
17Sep26	SFVR	8/8	3F MPLTE G	T Y	6f	25/1

LANCE DANCER

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Lance (SAF) - Dance Lesson (SAF) (Bezrin (USA))

Trainer: S J Gray

Jockey: J GATES

Owner: Mr St John D Gray

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	9/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	125/1
17Sep26	SFVR	8/8	3F MPLTE G	T Y	6f	25/1

J: M Yeni

T: F Bronkhorst

Career: 1 : 0-0-0 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

9-4

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

1 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Returns after four weeks from a plain debut. Family has winners, but race form has to improve sharply.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	10/12	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	40/1

SUN SEEKER

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Fire Away (USA) - Natural Tan (SAF) (Kildonan (SAF))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: M YENI

Owner: Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	10/12	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	40/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

7. BEAUTIFUL ROSIE

10. SUN SEEKER

2. MARY'S CAPTAIN

6. ABU SOQRAT

9. LANCE DANCER

8. DESERT DIAMOND

1. ELEGANT EDGE

4. FASCINATOR

3. ASTROPHILE

5. SEACHTU REALTA

DISTANCE: 1 ¹⁄₁₆m

STARTERS: #12

KNOCKIN' BOOTS (5) is the top pick on a profile that still has upside, with five career starts, a placing at this venue and a last-start fourth in the right form bracket for a maiden of this depth. TREX ON FIRE (4) has the better exposed distance profile, with two placings from two attempts around 1 ¹⁄₁₆m, and her first-up fifth at Turffontein Inside gives her a sound platform to improve second-up. LIFE AND LETTERS (1) brings the cleanest recent form after a long-neck second at Turffontein Inside, though she has had ten chances and still has to turn consistency into a win. THUNDERING HOOVES (12) was safely held on debut, but she is only at start two for a leading stable and has enough scope to take a step forward despite tackling 1 ¹⁄₁₆m for the first time.

[ J: M Yeni

T: W Marwing

Career: 10 : 0-2-2 (32 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

57232

9-6

Last Win: -

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

10 : 0-2-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back from five weeks after a long-neck second. Track record is sound and she brings the strongest recent consistency, with 1 ¹⁄₁₆m still the small query.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	2/6	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	4/1
05Sep26	SFTN	3/8	FM MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	4/1
23Jul26	SFVR	2/6	FM MPLTE G	T G	7 ½f	7/2
29Jun26	SFTN	7/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	50/1
10May26	SFTD	5/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	40/1

LIFE AND LETTERS

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: The United States (IRE) - Tipping Point (SAF) (Philanthropist (USA))

Trainer: W Marwing

Jockey: M YENI

Owner: Messrs M Havenga, Jason Anthony & G B K Jarvis

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	2/6	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	4/1
05Sep26	SFTN	3/8	FM MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	4/1
23Jul26	SFVR	2/6	FM MPLTE G	T G	7 ½f	7/2
29Jun26	SFTN	7/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	50/1
10May26	SFTD	5/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	40/1

J: J Penny

T: H V D Westhuizen

Career: 13 : 0-1-0 (42 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

x8825

9-6

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

13 : 0-1-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Returns freshened. The narrow second two back gives her claims, but the latest run and 1 ¹⁄₁₆m record temper the winning case.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	5/11	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	13/1
19Aug26	SFVR	2/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	25/1
30Jul26	SFVR	8/8	MPLTE G	T G	6f	100/1
05Jul26	SFTD	8/10	MPLTE G	T G	5 ¾f	80/1
30Dec25	SFTD	6/8	FM MPLATE	T G	7f	50/1

LEANNE'S LOVE

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Coral Bay (SAF) (Ideal World (USA))

Trainer: H V D Westhuizen

Jockey: J PENNY

Owner: Mr S S Pooe

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	5/11	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	13/1
19Aug26	SFVR	2/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	25/1
30Jul26	SFVR	8/8	MPLTE G	T G	6f	100/1
05Jul26	SFTD	8/10	MPLTE G	T G	5 ¾f	80/1
30Dec25	SFTD	6/8	FM MPLATE	T G	7f	50/1

J: K Strydom

T: M Pandaram

Career: 23 : 0-1-5 (49 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, cheekpieces

50740

9-6

Last Win: -

9 : 0-1-4

Turf

14 : 0-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back from two months after a plain last-start effort. Easier grade helps, but the long maiden record and track stats make it hard.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	11/11	E	T Y	6f	33/1
19Aug26	SFVR	4/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	40/1
06Aug26	SFVR	7/9	MPLTE G	T G	6f	66/1
19Jul26	SFSV	10/10	MDN E	T G	7f	33/1
22Jun26	SFGA	5/8	MDN E	A N	6f	7/2

LEVITATOR

Age, Colour, Sex: 7, Ch, Mare

Pedigree: William Longsword (SAF) - Resolution (SAF) (Ashaawes (USA))

Trainer: M Pandaram

Jockey: K STRYDOM

Owner: Mr M Pandaram

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	11/11	E	T Y	6f	33/1
19Aug26	SFVR	4/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	40/1
06Aug26	SFVR	7/9	MPLTE G	T G	6f	66/1
19Jul26	SFSV	10/10	MDN E	T G	7f	33/1
22Jun26	SFGA	5/8	MDN E	A N	6f	7/2

J: R Danielson

T: E Verdonese

Career: 6 : 0-0-2 (26 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

537x5

9-2

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

6 : 0-0-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Second-up and proven around 1 ¹⁄₁₆m with two placings from two tries. Wide draw is the query, but she gets a good chance to break through.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Oct26	SFTN	5/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	20/1
25Jul26	SFTD	7/8	2F MPLTE F	T G	7f	14/1
16Jul26	SFTN	3/7	2F MPLTE F	T G	1m	8/1
18Jun26	SFVR	5/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	13/1
04Jun26	SFTN	3/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	7/1

TREX ON FIRE

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Captain Of All (SAF) - Desroches (SAF) (Dynasty (SAF))

Trainer: E Verdonese

Jockey: R DANIELSON

Owner: Messrs Traven Moodley & C De Wet

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Oct26	SFTN	5/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	20/1
25Jul26	SFTD	7/8	2F MPLTE F	T G	7f	14/1
16Jul26	SFTN	3/7	2F MPLTE F	T G	1m	8/1
18Jun26	SFVR	5/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	13/1
04Jun26	SFTN	3/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	7/1

J: K Lihaba

T: A Laird

Career: 5 : 0-0-1 (42 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

53854

9-2

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

5 : 0-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

4 : 0-0-1

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Freshened since a fourth at this track and still lightly raced. Venue placing and stable profile give her the platform to win this.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	4/11	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	14/1
03Sep26	SFVR	5/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	9/2
09Jul26	SFTN	8/12	FM MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	7/2
18Jun26	SFVR	3/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	66/1
04Jun26	SFTN	5/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	8/1

KNOCKIN' BOOTS

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Hawwaam (SAF) - Nicky Noo (SAF) (Horse Chestnut (SAF))

Trainer: A Laird

Jockey: K LIHABA

Owner: Messrs G A Basel, L Clark, G C Cornwall, J Gerber & W Volschenk

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	4/11	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	14/1
03Sep26	SFVR	5/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	9/2
09Jul26	SFTN	8/12	FM MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	7/2
18Jun26	SFVR	3/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	66/1
04Jun26	SFTN	5/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	8/1

J: C Maujean

T: F Bronkhorst

Career: 7 : 0-1-0 (32 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

58x04

9-2

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

7 : 0-1-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back after five weeks and fitter third-up. Last-start fourth was a step in the right direction, but she must confirm it at 1 ¹⁄₁₆m.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	4/6	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	125/1
17Sep26	SFVR	11/11	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	25/1
11Jun26	SFTN	8/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	1m	25/1
19Apr26	SFTD	5/6	2 MPLTE F	T Y	7f	16/1
09Apr26	SFTN	2/5	2 MPLTE F	T G	1m	5/4

PROPHECIES

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: Erupt (IRE) - Pecan Nut (SAF) (Horse Chestnut (SAF))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: C MAUJEAN

Owner: Messrs P J Esterhuyzen, Andre C Van Wyk & E Blome

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	4/6	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	125/1
17Sep26	SFVR	11/11	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	25/1
11Jun26	SFTN	8/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	1m	25/1
19Apr26	SFTD	5/6	2 MPLTE F	T Y	7f	16/1
09Apr26	SFTN	2/5	2 MPLTE F	T G	1m	5/4

J: J Syster

T: G Maroun

Career: 6 : 0-0-0 (19 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

77459

9-2

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

6 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

3 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Unplaced in six starts and now tries 1 ¹⁄₁₆m for the first time. Class drop helps, but a sizeable lift is required.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	9/10	MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	66/1
19Sep26	SFTN	5/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	20/1
03Sep26	SFVR	4/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	40/1
11Jul26	SFTD	7/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	125/1
14Jun26	SFTD	7/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	200/1

DELICIOUS DISH

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: Chimichuri Run (SAF) - Surprise Approach (AUS) (Dawn Approach (IRE))

Trainer: G Maroun

Jockey: J SYSTER

Owner: Mrs A Devachander, Messrs G J Maroun, S H Pieterse & D A Simpson

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	9/10	MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	66/1
19Sep26	SFTN	5/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	20/1
03Sep26	SFVR	4/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	40/1
11Jul26	SFTD	7/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	125/1
14Jun26	SFTD	7/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	200/1

J: P Mxoli

T: C Jonker

Career: 6 : 0-0-0 (42 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

85579

9-2

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

6 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Freshened since another heavy defeat. Still unplaced after six starts and has not placed around 1 ¹⁄₁₆m.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	9/11	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	66/1
05Sep26	SFTN	7/8	FM MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	16/1
27Aug26	SFVR	5/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	100/1
21Jul26	SFTD	5/5	2F PLATE D	T G	5 ½f	66/1
27Jun26	SFTD	8/8	2 PLATE D	T G	5 ¾f	50/1

DEMOCRAT

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Time Thief (AUS) - State Blue (SAF) (National Assembly (CAN))

Trainer: C Jonker

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Kebashni Aryan Pillay, Ganas Kisten Pillay & Tkp Racing (NOM: TREVELEN PILLAY)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	9/11	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	66/1
05Sep26	SFTN	7/8	FM MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	16/1
27Aug26	SFVR	5/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	100/1
21Jul26	SFTD	5/5	2F PLATE D	T G	5 ½f	66/1
27Jun26	SFTD	8/8	2 PLATE D	T G	5 ¾f	50/1

J: D Louw

T: C Lensley

Career: 5 : 0-0-0 (42 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

x6686

9-2

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

5 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back from six weeks with weight relief and a claim, but recent margins are heavy and she remains unplaced from five starts.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	6/8	3F MPLTE G	T Y	6f	66/1
03Sep26	SFVR	8/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	33/1
13Aug26	SFVR	6/7	3F MPLATE G	T Y	1m	10/1
23Jul26	SFVR	6/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	6 ½f	14/1
16May26	SFTD	9/11	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	66/1

GRAINS OF PARADISE

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: Elusive Fort (SAF) - Pure Spice (SAF) (Black Minnaloushe (USA))

Trainer: C Lensley

Jockey: D LOUW

Owner: Mr A L Martini

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	6/8	3F MPLTE G	T Y	6f	66/1
03Sep26	SFVR	8/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	33/1
13Aug26	SFVR	6/7	3F MPLATE G	T Y	1m	10/1
23Jul26	SFVR	6/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	6 ½f	14/1
16May26	SFTD	9/11	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	66/1

J: J Gates

T: K Roux

Career: 5 : 0-0-0 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

50877

9-2

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

5 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Recent runs have been well held and she is unplaced from five starts at this venue. Hard to make a winning case.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	7/9	MPLTE G	T G	1 ⅛m	125/1
10Sep26	SFVR	7/9	FM MPLTE G	T Y	6f	125/1
19Aug26	SFVR	8/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	125/1
18Jun26	SFVR	12/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	125/1
21May26	SFVR	5/6	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	20/1

SULTRY SHADOW

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Horizon (SAF) - Sultry (SAF) (Mambo In Seattle (USA))

Trainer: K Roux

Jockey: J GATES

Owner: Messrs E Blome, W G De Koker, P J Esterhuyzen & Andre C Van Wyk

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	7/9	MPLTE G	T G	1 ⅛m	125/1
10Sep26	SFVR	7/9	FM MPLTE G	T Y	6f	125/1
19Aug26	SFVR	8/11	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	125/1
18Jun26	SFVR	12/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	125/1
21May26	SFVR	5/6	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	20/1

Non Runner

J: C Zackey

T: S Tarry

Career: 1 : 0-0-0 (14 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

9-2

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

1 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Second-up for a leading stable after a fair debut. First try at 1 ¹⁄₁₆m is the test, but she has scope to improve.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	7/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	16/1

THUNDERING HOOVES

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Vercingetorix (SAF) - Witchcraft (SAF) (Kahal (GB))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: C ZACKEY

Owner: Mrs J P Gardner, Mr B G Gardner, Wernars Family, Vendel Civils (Pty) Ltd & Drakenstein Stud

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	7/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	16/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

6. PROPHECIES

9. GRAINS OF PARADISE

3. LEVITATOR

10. SULTRY SHADOW

11. STANISLAVA

2. LEANNE'S LOVE

7. DELICIOUS DISH

12. THUNDERING HOOVES

1. LIFE AND LETTERS

5. KNOCKIN' BOOTS

8. DEMOCRAT

4. TREX ON FIRE

DISTANCE: 1 ⅛m

STARTERS: #7

ART NOUVEAU (2) holds the most reliable recent profile after a third in FM BM91 company at Turffontein Inside, where she firmed in betting and was beaten three lengths by Future Date. Her previous win at this track over 1 ¼m, beating Cartagena as favourite, keeps the form line strong, and her record with Kabelo Matsunyane adds further confidence. FLYING WORLD (6) is the main danger if she returns to the standard of her win at this venue two starts ago, when she beat Xtatic by just under three lengths, though Art Nouveau had her measure at Turffontein Inside a couple of weeks ago. BOOM BOOM (7) has to improve on an eighth behind Future Date, but her earlier fourth at Turffontein Standside reads well enough for a placing push and her track-and-distance record is sound. ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE (3) resumes with a lightly raced profile and was heavily backed when second to Kensal Green before the break, with the untried 1 ⅛m the main factor to resolve.

J: S Choi

T: T Peter

CD Career: 17 : 3-5-2 (26 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

x20x0

10-1

Last Win: 21Jan25 (646 d)

2 : 0-1-0

Turf

15 : 3-4-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 1-1-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

2 : 1-1-0

BestTimeDist

Track-and-trip record is the counterpoint, but she was beaten over 18 lengths first-up and must lift a long way.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Oct26	SFTN	10/10	A	T G	1 ⅛m	100/1
26Jul26	SFGE	11/12	FM G2 A	T G	1 ¼m	100/1
20Jun26	SFGE	2/8	C	A N	1 ³⁄₁₆m	8/1
22Jun25	SFGA	4/6	OPEN	A N	1 ³⁄₁₆m	11/8
24May25	SFGE	6/13	FM G2	T G	1 ¼m	10/1

HAT'S QUEEN

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, B, Mare

Pedigree: Hat Puntano (ARG) - Princess Varunya (AUS) (High Chaparral (IRE))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: S CHOI

Owner: Mr Jaime & Mrs Mariza Vilela

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Oct26	SFTN	10/10	A	T G	1 ⅛m	100/1
26Jul26	SFGE	11/12	FM G2 A	T G	1 ¼m	100/1
20Jun26	SFGE	2/8	C	A N	1 ³⁄₁₆m	8/1
22Jun25	SFGA	4/6	OPEN	A N	1 ³⁄₁₆m	11/8
24May25	SFGE	6/13	FM G2	T G	1 ¼m	10/1

[ J: K Matsunyane

T: T Peter

CD Career: 28 : 4-7-4 (14 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

21413

8-11

Last Win: 03Sep26 (56 d)

100

2 : 0-1-1

Turf

26 : 4-6-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

10 : 1-2-1

J/H

4 : 2-0-1

Crs/Dist

5 : 1-0-1

BestTimeDist

110.26

Placed after market support last start and won at this track two back. Winning rider back and the form profile is the strongest.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	3/10	FM BM91 C	T G	1 ¼m	13/2
03Sep26	SFVR	Won	FM BM86 C	T G	1 ¼m	11/8
29Aug26	SFTN	4/8	BM84 C	T G	1 ¼m	11/4
30Jul26	SFVR	Won	FM BM87 B	T G	1 ¼m	7/2
21Jul26	SFTD	2/9	BM74 D	T G	1 ¼m	9/2

ART NOUVEAU

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, B, Mare

Pedigree: Querari (GER) - Art Deco (SAF) (Dynasty (SAF))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Messrs J B Farah, A Lang, L H Paletz & D Yutar

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	3/10	FM BM91 C	T G	1 ¼m	13/2
03Sep26	SFVR	Won	FM BM86 C	T G	1 ¼m	11/8
29Aug26	SFTN	4/8	BM84 C	T G	1 ¼m	11/4
30Jul26	SFVR	Won	FM BM87 B	T G	1 ¼m	7/2
21Jul26	SFTD	2/9	BM74 D	T G	1 ¼m	9/2

[ J: T Godden

T: C T Dawson

BF Career: 4 : 1-2-0 (105 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

1x72x

8-9

Last Win: 16Oct25 (378 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

4 : 1-2-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back from a break after a close, heavily backed second. Lightly raced and has claims, with 1 ⅛m the query.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
16Jul26	SFTN	2/9	FM BM95 B	T G	1m	7/4
27Jun26	SFTD	7/10	NOV C	T G	7f	16/1
16Oct25	SFTN	Won	MPLTE	T G	1m	1/2
28Sep25	SFTN	2/10	3F MPLTE	T G	7 ¼f	5/4

ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Master Of My Fate (SAF) - Moggytwoshoes (SAF) (Mogok (USA))

Trainer: C T Dawson

Jockey: T GODDEN

Owner: Varsfontein Stud (Pty) Ltd

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
16Jul26	SFTN	2/9	FM BM95 B	T G	1m	7/4
27Jun26	SFTD	7/10	NOV C	T G	7f	16/1
16Oct25	SFTN	Won	MPLTE	T G	1m	1/2
28Sep25	SFTN	2/10	3F MPLTE	T G	7 ¼f	5/4

J: C Zackey

T: S Tarry

C Career: 11 : 2-0-1 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

x16x6

8-8

Last Win: 21May26 (161 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

11 : 2-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-0

J/H

6 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Gets weight relief and is proven around 1 ⅛m, but recent sixths leave her looking more a minor hope.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	6/9	FM BM82 C	T G	1m	14/1
05Jul26	SFTD	6/6	BM80 C	T G	1m	16/1
21May26	SFVR	Won	FM BM78 C	T G	1m	6/1
14Mar26	SFTD	11/14	3F C	T G	1 ¼m	25/1
19Feb26	SFTN	4/13	FM BM78 C	T G	1 ¼m	8/1

TOP SHELF TEDDY

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Master Of My Fate (SAF) - Possibly Me (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: C ZACKEY

Owner: Assm Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	6/9	FM BM82 C	T G	1m	14/1
05Jul26	SFTD	6/6	BM80 C	T G	1m	16/1
21May26	SFVR	Won	FM BM78 C	T G	1m	6/1
14Mar26	SFTD	11/14	3F C	T G	1 ¼m	25/1
19Feb26	SFTN	4/13	FM BM78 C	T G	1 ¼m	8/1

J: A Mosaheb

T: M Pandaram

C Career: 8 : 1-0-1 (19 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

00x99

8-6

Last Win: 25Sep25 (399 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

8 : 1-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 0-0-1

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Last at both runs this campaign and big odds each time. Class drop and claim help only if she finds major improvement.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	9/9	BM84 B	T G	1 ⅛m	66/1
27Aug26	SFVR	9/9	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	66/1
14Mar26	SFTD	14/14	3F C	T G	1 ¼m	66/1
07Feb26	SFTD	14/14	3F G2 A	T G	1m	50/1
01Jan26	SFTD	5/7	FM RBH80	T G	7f	25/1

AMAZON QUEEN

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Act Of War (SAF) - Sehaba (AUS) (Galileo (IRE))

Trainer: M Pandaram

Jockey: A MOSAHEB

Owner: Mr M Pandaram

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	9/9	BM84 B	T G	1 ⅛m	66/1
27Aug26	SFVR	9/9	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	66/1
14Mar26	SFTD	14/14	3F C	T G	1 ¼m	66/1
07Feb26	SFTD	14/14	3F G2 A	T G	1m	50/1
01Jan26	SFTD	5/7	FM RBH80	T G	7f	25/1

[ J: M Michel

T: J Soma

C Career: 12 : 2-3-0 (14 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

24115

8-5

Last Win: 10Sep26 (49 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

12 : 2-3-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Strong win at this track two back and now returns to a suitable trip. Last run was plain, but the upside is still there.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	5/10	FM BM91 C	T G	1 ¼m	6/1
10Sep26	SFVR	Won	FM BM71 D	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	6/1
21Jul26	SFTD	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	5/2
29Jun26	SFTN	4/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	7/1
04Jun26	SFTN	2/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	3/1

FLYING WORLD

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: One World (SAF) - Flying Silver (SAF) (Silvano (GER))

Trainer: J Soma

Jockey: M MICHEL

Owner: Messrs A Labuschagne, J B Janse Van Rensburg & P B Hosking

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	5/10	FM BM91 C	T G	1 ¼m	6/1
10Sep26	SFVR	Won	FM BM71 D	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	6/1
21Jul26	SFTD	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	5/2
29Jun26	SFTN	4/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	7/1
04Jun26	SFTN	2/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	3/1

J: J Gates

T: F Bronkhorst

CD Career: 55 : 6-6-4 (14 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

664x8

8-5

Last Win: 08Mar26 (235 d)

2 : 1-0-0

Turf

53 : 5-6-4

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

6 : 1-1-1

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

5 : 1-1-1

BestTimeDist

111.32

Poor first-up behind key rivals, but her prior fourth was sound and the track-and-distance record gives her place appeal.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	8/10	FM BM91 C	T G	1 ¼m	16/1
08Aug26	SFTD	4/10	FM BM91 B	T G	1m	25/1
30Jul26	SFVR	6/9	FM BM87 B	T G	1 ¼m	14/1
09Jul26	SFTN	6/9	FM BM99 B	T G	1 ⅛m	17/2
21May26	SFVR	4/10	FM BM95 B	T G	1m	33/1

BOOM BOOM

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, B, Mare

Pedigree: Erupt (IRE) - Quick Single (SAF) (Jallad (USA))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: J GATES

Owner: Miss S H Keller & Dr M Taljaardt

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	8/10	FM BM91 C	T G	1 ¼m	16/1
08Aug26	SFTD	4/10	FM BM91 B	T G	1m	25/1
30Jul26	SFVR	6/9	FM BM87 B	T G	1 ¼m	14/1
09Jul26	SFTN	6/9	FM BM99 B	T G	1 ⅛m	17/2
21May26	SFVR	4/10	FM BM95 B	T G	1m	33/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

1. HAT'S QUEEN

5. AMAZON QUEEN

7. BOOM BOOM

4. TOP SHELF TEDDY

3. ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE

2. ART NOUVEAU

6. FLYING WORLD

DISTANCE: 1 ⅛m

STARTERS: #11

RED SPARROW (10) earns top billing off a sharp second to Elisa Mbali at Turffontein Inside, beaten just over half a length after being unwanted in the market. That was a clear rebound from her previous eighth, and the recent figure gives her the right profile despite a mixed overall record at around 1 ⅛m. BE MY FATE (7) is the reliable danger, with three recent placings, a strong overall place rate and another solid third behind Elisa Mbali last time. CHARIKLO (5) has the proven track-and-trip profile, was only two and a half lengths away last start and had gone within a long neck at this venue two runs ago. PRETTY ANALIA (9) is older and coming off two plain runs, but weight relief, a good jockey-horse record and previous success at this venue keep her in the minor-winning mix.

J: R Danielson

T: E Verdonese

Career: 10 : 1-3-0 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

82208

9-6

Last Win: 01Jan26 (301 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

10 : 1-3-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 0-1-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

112.81

Class drop and a prior placing around 1 ⅛m give her some hope, but the last two runs were plain. Each-way at best.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	8/9	FM BM82 C	T G	1m	33/1
08Aug26	SFTD	10/10	FM BM91 B	T G	1m	13/1
09Jul26	SFTN	2/12	FM BM82 D	T G	1 ⅛m	5/1
21May26	SFVR	2/9	FM BM78 C	T G	1m	25/1
26Mar26	SFVR	8/9	FM BM79 D	T S	1 ⅛m	10/1

SIKELOI

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Skitt Skizzle (SAF) - Sicilia (SAF) (Mogok (USA))

Trainer: E Verdonese

Jockey: R DANIELSON

Owner: Mr B M Jossel

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	8/9	FM BM82 C	T G	1m	33/1
08Aug26	SFTD	10/10	FM BM91 B	T G	1m	13/1
09Jul26	SFTN	2/12	FM BM82 D	T G	1 ⅛m	5/1
21May26	SFVR	2/9	FM BM78 C	T G	1m	25/1
26Mar26	SFVR	8/9	FM BM79 D	T S	1 ⅛m	10/1

J: K Strydom

T: F Bronkhorst

CD Career: 51 : 4-7-8 (42 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

44160

9-6

Last Win: 30Jul26 (91 d)

3 : 1-0-0

Turf

48 : 3-7-8

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

12 : 2-1-3

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

4 : 0-1-2

BestTimeDist

109.95

Returns from six weeks off with strong 1 ⅛m history, but recent defeats have been heavy. Has to lift sharply.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	10/10	D	T Y	1 ½m	14/1
16Aug26	SFTN	6/7	RBH74 C	T G	1 ⅛m	13/1
30Jul26	SFVR	Won	FM BM73 D	T G	1 ¼m	7/2
21Jul26	SFTD	4/9	BM74 D	T G	1 ¼m	6/1
09Jul26	SFTN	4/12	FM BM82 D	T G	1 ⅛m	20/1

PLAY WITH FIRE

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, B, Mare

Pedigree: Master Of My Fate (SAF) - Up In Smoke (SAF) (Noordhoek Flyer (SAF))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: K STRYDOM

Owner: Messrs F Bronkhorst, John Van Der Merwe, Miss S H Keller & Dr M Taljaardt

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	10/10	D	T Y	1 ½m	14/1
16Aug26	SFTN	6/7	RBH74 C	T G	1 ⅛m	13/1
30Jul26	SFVR	Won	FM BM73 D	T G	1 ¼m	7/2
21Jul26	SFTD	4/9	BM74 D	T G	1 ¼m	6/1
09Jul26	SFTN	4/12	FM BM82 D	T G	1 ⅛m	20/1

J: C Habib

T: R Klaasen

Career: 17 : 1-4-2 (14 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

0x776

9-5

Last Win: 22Mar25 (586 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

17 : 1-4-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-1-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Drawn to get every chance and drops from FM BM91 company, but three unplaced runs this season temper the case.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	6/10	FM BM91 C	T G	1 ¼m	5/1
10Sep26	SFVR	7/7	FM BM91 B	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	25/1
27Aug26	SFVR	7/9	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	33/1
14Mar26	SFTD	12/14	3F C	T G	1 ¼m	25/1
19Feb26	SFTN	6/13	FM BM78 C	T G	1 ¼m	3/1

LITTLEMISSSPLENDID

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Act Of War (SAF) - Conne Mara Black (SAF) (Kahal (GB))

Trainer: R Klaasen

Jockey: C HABIB

Owner: Nu-Atlas Racing (Nom: Mr P J Klaasen) & Mr S S Pooe

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	6/10	FM BM91 C	T G	1 ¼m	5/1
10Sep26	SFVR	7/7	FM BM91 B	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	25/1
27Aug26	SFVR	7/9	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	33/1
14Mar26	SFTD	12/14	3F C	T G	1 ¼m	25/1
19Feb26	SFTN	6/13	FM BM78 C	T G	1 ¼m	3/1

[ J: K D Melo

T: J Soma

C Career: 8 : 1-0-0 (208 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

4185x

9-5

Last Win: 24Feb26 (247 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

8 : 1-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back after eight months and has won at this track, but the last campaign ended with heavy defeats. Others appeal more.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
04Apr26	SFTD	5/8	3F G2 A	T G	1 ½m	125/1
14Mar26	SFTD	8/14	3F C	T G	1 ¼m	100/1
24Feb26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	11/4
07Feb26	SFTD	4/7	MPLTE G	T G	1 ⅛m	11/2
27Jan26	SFVR	4/12	FM MPLTE	T G	1 ¼m	33/1

SHADOWLINE

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Bell Tower (SAF) (Ideal World (USA))

Trainer: J Soma

Jockey: K D MELO

Owner: Mr D Chinsammy, Kebashni Aryan Pillay, Ganas Kisten Pillay & Tkp Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
04Apr26	SFTD	5/8	3F G2 A	T G	1 ½m	125/1
14Mar26	SFTD	8/14	3F C	T G	1 ¼m	100/1
24Feb26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	11/4
07Feb26	SFTD	4/7	MPLTE G	T G	1 ⅛m	11/2
27Jan26	SFVR	4/12	FM MPLTE	T G	1 ¼m	33/1

J: T Mayhew

T: D Stenger

CD Career: 11 : 1-3-0 (32 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

17224

9-3

Last Win: 21Apr26 (191 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

11 : 1-3-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

3 : 1-0-0

J/H

8 : 1-3-0

Crs/Dist

2 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

110.16

Returns off a solid FM BM72 fourth and is proven at this trip. Winning rider back and her track record reads well.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	4/11	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ⅛m	20/1
30Jul26	SFVR	2/9	FM BM73 D	T G	1 ¼m	7/1
18Jun26	SFVR	2/10	FM BM78 D	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	25/1
14May26	SFVR	7/14	FM BM78 D	T G	1 ⅛m	33/1
21Apr26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1 ⅛m	10/1

CHARIKLO

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, Gr, Filly

Pedigree: Vercingetorix (SAF) - Kiss And Ride (SAF) (Jallad (USA))

Trainer: D Stenger

Jockey: T MAYHEW

Owner: D De Andrade & S Gaskell

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	4/11	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ⅛m	20/1
30Jul26	SFVR	2/9	FM BM73 D	T G	1 ¼m	7/1
18Jun26	SFVR	2/10	FM BM78 D	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	25/1
14May26	SFVR	7/14	FM BM78 D	T G	1 ⅛m	33/1
21Apr26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1 ⅛m	10/1

J: A Mosaheb

T: D Nieuwenhuizen

DBF Career: 15 : 1-1-2 (32 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

2x410

9-2

Last Win: 05Sep26 (54 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

15 : 1-1-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 1-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Freshened after a costly last-start flop. The apprentice claim helps, but she must find her winning run again.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	11/11	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ⅛m	3/1
05Sep26	SFTN	Won	FM MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	4/1
08Aug26	SFTD	4/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	16/1
19May26	KNI	2/8	FM MPLTE G	T Y	7f	4/1
27Apr26	KNI	3/9	FM MPLTE G	T Y	7 ½f	20/1

NICCI'S LAW

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Legislate (SAF) - Family Silver (SAF) (Silvano (GER))

Trainer: D Nieuwenhuizen

Jockey: A MOSAHEB

Owner: Mr S Poriazis

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	11/11	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ⅛m	3/1
05Sep26	SFTN	Won	FM MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	4/1
08Aug26	SFTD	4/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	7f	16/1
19May26	KNI	2/8	FM MPLTE G	T Y	7f	4/1
27Apr26	KNI	3/9	FM MPLTE G	T Y	7 ½f	20/1

J: C Zackey

T: D Stenger

Career: 7 : 1-1-3 (32 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

21333

8-11

Last Win: 16May26 (166 d)

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

7 : 1-1-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 0-1-1

J/H

1 : 0-0-1

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-1-0

BestTimeDist

113.33

Returns in reliable form after three straight placings. Strong place profile and suited at the trip, with winning claims.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	3/11	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ⅛m	7/2
30Jul26	SFVR	3/9	FM BM73 D	T G	1 ¼m	9/2
18Jun26	SFVR	3/10	FM BM78 D	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	6/1
16May26	SFTD	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	10/1
21Apr26	SFVR	2/5	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1 ⅛m	7/2

BE MY FATE

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, B, Mare

Pedigree: Master Of My Fate (SAF) - Imperadora (SAF) (Philanthropist (USA))

Trainer: D Stenger

Jockey: C ZACKEY

Owner: D De Andrade & S Gaskell

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	3/11	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ⅛m	7/2
30Jul26	SFVR	3/9	FM BM73 D	T G	1 ¼m	9/2
18Jun26	SFVR	3/10	FM BM78 D	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	6/1
16May26	SFTD	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	10/1
21Apr26	SFVR	2/5	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1 ⅛m	7/2

J: K Matsunyane

T: F Habib

C Career: 4 : 1-0-0 (49 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

40x14

8-10

Last Win: 23Jul26 (98 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

4 : 1-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Freshened since a fair fourth at this track and had won well prior. Wide draw is the query, but a placing is within reach.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	4/8	FM BM71 D	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	7/2
23Jul26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	7 ½f	7/1
21May26	SFVR	10/15	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	50/1
04May26	SFVR	4/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	3/1

BRIGHT COMET

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) - Bianca (SAF) (Duke Of Marmalade (IRE))

Trainer: F Habib

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Messrs G, K & M M Nassif, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen Cc (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	4/8	FM BM71 D	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	7/2
23Jul26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	7 ½f	7/1
21May26	SFVR	10/15	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	50/1
04May26	SFVR	4/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	3/1

J: C Maujean

T: B Webber

C Career: 57 : 5-7-7 (32 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

37375

8-10

Last Win: 18Jun26 (133 d)

13 : 0-4-1

Turf

44 : 5-3-6

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 0-0-1

J/H

13 : 3-0-3

Crs/Dist

2 : 0-0-1

BestTimeDist

Freshened, down in weight and reunited with a winning rider. Recent form is plain, but her setup gives place claims.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	5/11	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ⅛m	20/1
10Sep26	SFVR	7/8	FM BM71 D	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	4/1
08Aug26	SFTD	3/8	FM BM70 D	T G	1m	9/2
30Jul26	SFVR	7/13	BM74 D	T G	7 ¼f	25/1
16Jul26	SFTN	3/10	FM BM74 E	T G	1m	25/1

PRETTY ANALIA

Age, Colour, Sex: 7, B, Mare

Pedigree: Captain Of All (SAF) - Capitol Hill (SAF) (Dynasty (SAF))

Trainer: B Webber

Jockey: C MAUJEAN

Owner: Mr L A Marques

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	5/11	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ⅛m	20/1
10Sep26	SFVR	7/8	FM BM71 D	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	4/1
08Aug26	SFTD	3/8	FM BM70 D	T G	1m	9/2
30Jul26	SFVR	7/13	BM74 D	T G	7 ¼f	25/1
16Jul26	SFTN	3/10	FM BM74 E	T G	1m	25/1

J: J Syster

T: B Webber

C Career: 35 : 2-1-2 (14 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, pacifier

96582

8-6

Last Win: 02Sep25 (422 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

35 : 2-1-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

11 : 0-0-2

J/H

10 : 0-1-1

Crs/Dist

6 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

112.18

Excellent last-start second at big odds and that form stands out here. Trip record is mixed, but the latest run puts her on top.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	2/9	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ¼m	33/1
27Sep26	SFTN	8/11	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ⅛m	40/1
10Sep26	SFVR	5/8	FM BM71 D	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	14/1
13Aug26	SFVR	6/8	FM RBH81 C	T Y	1 ⅛m	33/1
30Jul26	SFVR	9/10	BM66 E	T G	1 ¼m	33/1

RED SPARROW

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, Ch, Mare

Pedigree: Act Of War (SAF) - Shot In The Dark (SAF) (Rakeen (USA))

Trainer: B Webber

Jockey: J SYSTER

Owner: Mr J W Webber

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	2/9	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ¼m	33/1
27Sep26	SFTN	8/11	FM BM72 D	T G	1 ⅛m	40/1
10Sep26	SFVR	5/8	FM BM71 D	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	14/1
13Aug26	SFVR	6/8	FM RBH81 C	T Y	1 ⅛m	33/1
30Jul26	SFVR	9/10	BM66 E	T G	1 ¼m	33/1

J: P Mxoli

T: P Matchett

Career: 6 : 1-3-0 (32 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

62241

8-5

Last Win: 27Sep26 (32 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

6 : 1-3-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

5 : 1-2-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Freshened off an odds-on maiden win and keeps the winning rider. First try around 1 ⅛m is the test.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	4/5
10Sep26	SFVR	4/9	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	2/1
16Jul26	SFTN	2/7	2F MPLTE F	T G	1m	7/4
29Jun26	SFTN	2/8	2 PLATE D	T G	1m	13/1
07Jun26	SFTD	6/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	5/1

UP AND UP

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: New Predator (AUS) - Guide You Home (SAF) (Gimmethegreenlight (AUS))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Messrs M Greene,B C Ralph,L F Scribante,D R Scribante,Mr W N&Mrs K I Render,Mauritzfontein (Pty)Ltd

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	1m	4/5
10Sep26	SFVR	4/9	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	2/1
16Jul26	SFTN	2/7	2F MPLTE F	T G	1m	7/4
29Jun26	SFTN	2/8	2 PLATE D	T G	1m	13/1
07Jun26	SFTD	6/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	5/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

3. LITTLEMISSSPLENDID

4. SHADOWLINE

8. BRIGHT COMET

9. PRETTY ANALIA

1. SIKELOI

7. BE MY FATE

2. PLAY WITH FIRE

10. RED SPARROW

5. CHARIKLO

11. UP AND UP

6. NICCI'S LAW

DISTANCE: 1m

STARTERS: #7

FIRE IN HER SOUL (3) is the one to beat on her stronger Vaal profile, having won three of eight at this track and scored here two runs back in a FM BM89 from Winds Of Grace. Her latest fifth to Fair Proposal in a FM BM90 was sound enough, beaten three lengths, and she is race fit, although her unplaced record around 1m is the clear qualification. ALTA CAPITANA (5) brings the sharper last-start run, finishing second to Feast Of Berries at this venue at generous odds, and she has placed twice from three starts at this track. AZALEAS FOR ALL (4) is reliable rather than brilliant, with a recent fourth to Art Nouveau and a second to Scarlet O'Hara giving her solid place credentials, while the return of Muzi Yeni is a genuine plus. SECRET FATE (7) resumes with a light profile, a win from her only start at this track and a first attempt around 1m, so she has upside if sharp enough fresh.

J: S Choi

T: T Peter

Career: 11 : 3-2-0 (63 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

2124x

9-11

Last Win: 25Jul26 (96 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

11 : 3-2-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 0-1-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Resumes after three months with strong higher-grade form around her. The 137lbs is a task, but the claim keeps her in the place mix.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Aug26	SFVR	4/9	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	7/2
08Aug26	SFTD	2/10	FM BM91 B	T G	1m	9/4
25Jul26	SFTD	Won	FM BM85 C	T G	7f	6/1
02Jul26	SFVR	2/9	FM BM95 B	T G	7f	5/1
09Apr26	SFTN	Won	FM BM86 C	T G	7 ¼f	7/2

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: The United States (IRE) - Twice As Nice (SAF) (Twice Over (GB))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: S CHOI

Owner: Messrs Jamal Farah, J B Farah, A Lang, L H Paletz & A P Peter

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Aug26	SFVR	4/9	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	7/2
08Aug26	SFTD	2/10	FM BM91 B	T G	1m	9/4
25Jul26	SFTD	Won	FM BM85 C	T G	7f	6/1
02Jul26	SFVR	2/9	FM BM95 B	T G	7f	5/1
09Apr26	SFTN	Won	FM BM86 C	T G	7 ¼f	7/2

J: K Strydom

T: C T Dawson

Career: 9 : 1-0-0 (74 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

7094x

9-7

Last Win: 26Jun25 (490 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

9 : 1-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

3 : 0-0-0

J/H

2 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back from three months after a better fourth, but her overall profile is patchy. Has to reproduce the best of her 1m form.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
16Aug26	SFTN	4/7	HCP C	T G	7 ¼f	10/1
16Jul26	SFTN	9/9	FM BM95 B	T G	1m	100/1
27Jun26	SFTD	10/10	FM HCP A	T G	5 ¾f	66/1
04Jun26	SFTN	7/7	FM BM97 B	T G	7 ¼f	20/1
26Feb26	SFTN	6/7	GPLATE B	T G	1m	10/1

A BIT OF CLASS

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: Futura (SAF) - Princess Sassi (SAF) (Model Man (SAF))

Trainer: C T Dawson

Jockey: K STRYDOM

Owner: Messrs Justus Van Wyk, Rory J Anderson, G N Stein, M Sprong & Ms N K Mitchell

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
16Aug26	SFTN	4/7	HCP C	T G	7 ¼f	10/1
16Jul26	SFTN	9/9	FM BM95 B	T G	1m	100/1
27Jun26	SFTD	10/10	FM HCP A	T G	5 ¾f	66/1
04Jun26	SFTN	7/7	FM BM97 B	T G	7 ¼f	20/1
26Feb26	SFTN	6/7	GPLATE B	T G	1m	10/1

J: P Mxoli

T: L Houdalakis

C Career: 15 : 3-1-2 (14 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

65515

9-7

Last Win: 22Sep26 (37 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

15 : 3-1-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

3 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Track record is the key: three wins at this venue and a recent FM BM89 success. The 1m record is the query, but she sets the standard.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	5/10	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	7/1
22Sep26	SFVR	Won	FM BM89 C	T G	7f	5/2
10Sep26	SFVR	5/7	FM BM91 B	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	17/2
27Aug26	SFVR	5/9	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	9/2
08Aug26	SFTD	6/10	FM BM91 B	T G	1m	10/1

FIRE IN HER SOUL

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: William Longsword (SAF) - Jackodore (SAF) (Toreador (IRE))

Trainer: L Houdalakis

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Jan & Linda Stekhoven

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	5/10	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	7/1
22Sep26	SFVR	Won	FM BM89 C	T G	7f	5/2
10Sep26	SFVR	5/7	FM BM91 B	T Y	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	17/2
27Aug26	SFVR	5/9	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	9/2
08Aug26	SFTD	6/10	FM BM91 B	T G	1m	10/1

J: M Yeni

T: F Bronkhorst

C Career: 43 : 4-7-9 (56 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

43324

9-5

Last Win: 26Mar26 (217 d)

1 : 1-0-0

Turf

42 : 3-7-9

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

9 : 0-2-1

J/H

10 : 1-4-2

Crs/Dist

6 : 0-1-1

BestTimeDist

95.06

Returns from a let-up with honest recent form and Muzi Yeni back aboard. Strong place profile, though the win strike-rate tempers enthusiasm.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Sep26	SFVR	4/5	FM BM86 C	T G	1 ¼m	5/2
13Aug26	SFVR	2/8	FM RBH81 C	T Y	1 ⅛m	11/4
30Jul26	SFVR	3/9	FM BM87 B	T G	1 ¼m	9/2
09Jul26	SFTN	3/9	FM BM99 B	T G	1 ⅛m	15/2
11Jun26	SFTN	4/8	FM BM97 B	T G	1 ¼m	40/1

AZALEAS FOR ALL

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, B, Mare

Pedigree: Captain Of All (SAF) - Red Azalea (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: M YENI

Owner: Messrs B J Fegen, D Fegen & F Bronkhorst

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Sep26	SFVR	4/5	FM BM86 C	T G	1 ¼m	5/2
13Aug26	SFVR	2/8	FM RBH81 C	T Y	1 ⅛m	11/4
30Jul26	SFVR	3/9	FM BM87 B	T G	1 ¼m	9/2
09Jul26	SFTN	3/9	FM BM99 B	T G	1 ⅛m	15/2
11Jun26	SFTN	4/8	FM BM97 B	T G	1 ¼m	40/1

[ J: K D Melo

T: S Tarry

Career: 12 : 1-3-1 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

9x5x2

9-0

Last Win: 17May25 (530 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

12 : 1-3-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

5 : 0-1-0

J/H

4 : 0-2-1

Crs/Dist

2 : 0-1-0

BestTimeDist

95.19

Strong first-up second at this venue and now fitter. The 1m record is only fair, but she looks one of the main winning chances.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	2/9	FM BM82 C	T G	1m	10/1
21May26	SFVR	5/9	FM BM78 C	T G	1m	9/4
14Mar26	SFTD	9/14	3F C	T G	1 ¼m	20/1
01Feb26	SFTD	7/10	FM HCP	T G	1m	7/4
22Jan26	SFVR	2/10	FM HCP	T G	1 ¼m	6/1

ALTA CAPITANA

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Captain Of All (SAF) - Fortissima (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: K D MELO

Owner: Wernars Family

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	2/9	FM BM82 C	T G	1m	10/1
21May26	SFVR	5/9	FM BM78 C	T G	1m	9/4
14Mar26	SFTD	9/14	3F C	T G	1 ¼m	20/1
01Feb26	SFTD	7/10	FM HCP	T G	1m	7/4
22Jan26	SFVR	2/10	FM HCP	T G	1 ¼m	6/1

J: B Marx-Jacobson

T: P Matchett

D Career: 8 : 1-3-1 (14 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

14x90

8-10

Last Win: 17Aug25 (438 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

8 : 1-3-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 1-2-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-1-0

BestTimeDist

Recent form is poor, with heavy defeats at both runs this campaign. The 1m record helps, but a sharp turnaround is required.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	10/10	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	16/1
27Sep26	SFTN	9/10	FM BM81 C	T G	6f	16/1
11Oct25	SFTN	4/8	HCP	T G	1m	10/11
17Aug25	SFTN	Won	3F MPLATE	T G	1m	8/13
07Jun25	SFGE	2/10	2 PLATE	T G	1m	7/4

MATCHA MINT

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Carraig Aonair (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: B MARX-JACOBSON

Owner: Mr H P N Pretorius

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	10/10	FM BM90 C	T G	7 ¼f	16/1
27Sep26	SFTN	9/10	FM BM81 C	T G	6f	16/1
11Oct25	SFTN	4/8	HCP	T G	1m	10/11
17Aug25	SFTN	Won	3F MPLATE	T G	1m	8/13
07Jun25	SFGE	2/10	2 PLATE	T G	1m	7/4

J: C Zackey

T: S Tarry

C Career: 3 : 1-0-1 (116 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

134x

8-9

Last Win: 21May26 (161 d)

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

3 : 1-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Resumes with upside and a win from her only start at this track. First go around 1m is the question, but she has claims fresh.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
05Jul26	SFTD	4/6	2 PLATE D	T G	7f	10/1
07Jun26	SFTD	3/6	2 D	T G	7f	7/4
21May26	SFVR	Won	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	11/10

SECRET FATE

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Master Of My Fate (SAF) - Secret Potion (SAF) (Elusive Fort (SAF))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: C ZACKEY

Owner: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
05Jul26	SFTD	4/6	2 PLATE D	T G	7f	10/1
07Jun26	SFTD	3/6	2 D	T G	7f	7/4
21May26	SFVR	Won	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	11/10

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

1. AMERICAN BEAUTY

4. AZALEAS FOR ALL

7. SECRET FATE

2. A BIT OF CLASS

6. MATCHA MINT

3. FIRE IN HER SOUL

5. ALTA CAPITANA

DISTANCE: 1m

STARTERS: #13

EIFFEL TOWER (9) has put together two solid seconds this campaign and gets his chance to turn that consistency into a win. He was beaten just under a length by Rock My Boat at Turffontein Inside last start after attracting some market support, and his earlier second at this track in BM76 grade reads well for this. ROCK MY BOAT (10) has to be respected off that last-start BM74 win over Eiffel Tower, particularly as he beat him by just under a length despite being unwanted in the market, although his ninth at this venue the run before keeps the form line from being completely straightforward. ZIP CODE (2) comes off an Open win at Turffontein Inside and has had an excellent season, with the apprentice claim adding to a strong winning case. DUKE OF LORRAINE (6) is lightly raced, has won his past two and owns a strong record around this distance, so he is a genuine threat if he carries that progress into stronger company.

J: C Zackey

T: S Tarry

D Career: 17 : 2-2-2 (42 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

10635

9-10

Last Win: 20Jun26 (131 d)

1 : 1-0-0

Turf

16 : 1-2-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

6 : 1-1-0

J/H

6 : 1-1-1

Crs/Dist

2 : 0-1-0

BestTimeDist

97.43

Returns freshened after a plain BM76 fifth, but his prior third at this venue keeps him in the minor-place mix if he rebounds.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	5/8	BM76 C	T Y	1m	13/2
27Aug26	SFVR	3/8	BM74 D	T G	6f	14/1
16Aug26	SFTN	6/6	B	T G	1m	25/1
11Jul26	SFTD	11/11	BM74 D	T G	1m	17/2
20Jun26	SFGE	Won	C	A N	1m	9/2

SPACE MISSION

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, Ch, Gelding

Pedigree: Willow Magic (AUS) - Ikimasu (SAF) (Admire Main (JPN))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: C ZACKEY

Owner: Messrs G G Anthony, A Lahoud, Jarryd Lahoud, Larry Pogir, S Poriazis, Sivan Ramsamy & Wernars Family

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	5/8	BM76 C	T Y	1m	13/2
27Aug26	SFVR	3/8	BM74 D	T G	6f	14/1
16Aug26	SFTN	6/6	B	T G	1m	25/1
11Jul26	SFTD	11/11	BM74 D	T G	1m	17/2
20Jun26	SFGE	Won	C	A N	1m	9/2

J: A Mosaheb

T: D Nieuwenhuizen

Career: 37 : 3-7-3 (40 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers,hood

93181

9-10

Last Win: 19Sep26 (40 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

37 : 3-7-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

9 : 0-3-1

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back from a freshening after an Open win at Turffontein Inside. Strong season form and the claim make him a major player.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Sep26	SFTN	Won	C	T G	7 ¼f	16/1
12Sep26	SFTN	8/10	D	T G	7 ¼f	16/1
16Aug26	SFTN	Won	HCP C	T G	7 ¼f	9/4
08Aug26	SFTD	3/8	BM66 E	T G	7f	5/2
18Jun26	SFVR	9/14	BM74 D	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	20/1

ZIP CODE

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Global View (USA) - Zundra (SAF) (Count Dubois (GB))

Trainer: D Nieuwenhuizen

Jockey: A MOSAHEB

Owner: Messrs John Fourie, Lee Harvey, Mr D J & Mrs H M R Nieuwenhuizen

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Sep26	SFTN	Won	C	T G	7 ¼f	16/1
12Sep26	SFTN	8/10	D	T G	7 ¼f	16/1
16Aug26	SFTN	Won	HCP C	T G	7 ¼f	9/4
08Aug26	SFTD	3/8	BM66 E	T G	7f	5/2
18Jun26	SFVR	9/14	BM74 D	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	20/1

J: S Choi

T: T Peter

CD Career: 7 : 2-0-1 (26 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

x3114

9-8

Last Win: 27Aug26 (63 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

7 : 2-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 1-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

97.56

Close fourth last start and already a track-and-trip winner, but this is a tougher test and others bring stronger claims.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Oct26	SFTN	4/6	3 HCP B	T G	1m	16/1
27Aug26	SFVR	Won	BM66 D	T G	1m	3/1
06Aug26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	4/1
25Jul26	SFTD	3/7	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	17/2
19Apr26	SFTD	4/5	2 MPLTE F	T Y	7f	11/2

ONE STATE

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Ch, Gelding

Pedigree: One World (SAF) - Free State (SAF) (Ideal World (USA))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: S CHOI

Owner: Messrs Jamal Farah, Deven Govender, G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Oct26	SFTN	4/6	3 HCP B	T G	1m	16/1
27Aug26	SFVR	Won	BM66 D	T G	1m	3/1
06Aug26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	4/1
25Jul26	SFTD	3/7	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	17/2
19Apr26	SFTD	4/5	2 MPLTE F	T Y	7f	11/2

J: C Habib

T: A Laird

C Career: 5 : 1-0-1 (37 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

17x00

9-7

Last Win: 20Nov25 (343 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

5 : 1-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

4 : 1-0-1

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back from a freshening after two heavy defeats. Class drop helps slightly, but the 1m test and current form are major concerns.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	11/12	B	T G	6f	66/1
23Aug26	SFSV	10/10	BM82 CL4	T G	6f	33/1
30Dec25	SFTD	7/9	RBH80	T G	7f	6/4
20Nov25	SFVR	Won	MPLTE	T Y	7f	11/10
26Oct25	SFTD	3/11	MPLTE	T G	7f	10/1

TOMMY ATKINS

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Fire Away (USA) - Loupe (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA))

Trainer: A Laird

Jockey: C HABIB

Owner: Messrs G C Cornwall, G A Basel & L Clark

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	11/12	B	T G	6f	66/1
23Aug26	SFSV	10/10	BM82 CL4	T G	6f	33/1
30Dec25	SFTD	7/9	RBH80	T G	7f	6/4
20Nov25	SFVR	Won	MPLTE	T Y	7f	11/10
26Oct25	SFTD	3/11	MPLTE	T G	7f	10/1

J: T Mayhew

T: D Stenger

D Career: 9 : 1-1-1 (19 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

939x8

9-6

Last Win: 21Mar26 (222 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

9 : 1-1-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

5 : 1-1-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-1-0

BestTimeDist

97.51

Second-up and back to a winning distance, but recent runs have been plain and the wide draw makes the task harder.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	8/10	CUP C	T G	7 ¼f	100/1
01Aug26	SFTD	9/9	BM84 C	T G	1m	13/1
27Jun26	SFTD	3/10	NOV C	T G	7f	33/1
28May26	SFVR	9/10	BM74 D	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	40/1
28Apr26	SFTD	8/11	BM84 B	T Y	1m	20/1

GIMMETHESPOTLIGHT

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Dagmar (SAF) (Querari (GER))

Trainer: D Stenger

Jockey: T MAYHEW

Owner: D De Andrade & S Gaskell & Messrs Raymond Botha & Jody Van Heerden

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	8/10	CUP C	T G	7 ¼f	100/1
01Aug26	SFTD	9/9	BM84 C	T G	1m	13/1
27Jun26	SFTD	3/10	NOV C	T G	7f	33/1
28May26	SFVR	9/10	BM74 D	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	40/1
28Apr26	SFTD	8/11	BM84 B	T Y	1m	20/1

[ J: K D Melo

T: M & M De Kock

CD Career: 4 : 2-0-1 (26 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

431x1

9-4

Last Win: 03Oct26 (26 d)

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

4 : 2-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

3 : 2-0-1

J/H

2 : 1-0-1

Crs/Dist

1 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

97.6

Won first-up after an earlier win at this track and has a strong 1m record. Genuine threat again if the rise in depth is handled.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Oct26	SFTN	Won	3 HCP B	T G	1m	7/1
30Jul26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	1m	2/5
29Jun26	SFTN	3/8	MPLTE G	T G	1m	10/11
18Jun26	SFVR	4/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	25/1

DUKE OF LORRAINE

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Maria Theresa (SAF) (Dynasty (SAF))

Trainer: M & M De Kock

Jockey: K D MELO

Owner: Wernars Family, Mr L W & Mrs N J Evered-Hall & Mr G J Paola

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Oct26	SFTN	Won	3 HCP B	T G	1m	7/1
30Jul26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	1m	2/5
29Jun26	SFTN	3/8	MPLTE G	T G	1m	10/11
18Jun26	SFVR	4/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	25/1

J: C Maujean

T: D Stenger

D Career: 22 : 3-4-3 (42 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

481x8

9-4

Last Win: 10Jun26 (141 d)

11 : 3-4-1

Turf

11 : 0-0-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

8 : 2-3-1

J/H

8 : 0-0-2

Crs/Dist

2 : 0-0-1

BestTimeDist

97.77

Freshened since a heavy defeat at this venue. Strong distance record offers a way back into the placings.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	8/8	BM76 C	T Y	1m	8/1
10Jun26	SFGA	Won	C	A N	1m	16/1
06May26	SFGA	8/11	BM82 CL4	A N	1 ⅛m	20/1
03Apr26	SFGA	4/8	D	A N	1 ³⁄₁₆m	5/2
08Mar26	SFGA	Won	D	A N	1 ³⁄₁₆m	7/2

TAKEYOURBESTSHOT

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, B, Gelding

Pedigree: What A Winter (SAF) - Happy Archer (AUS) (Dubawi (IRE))

Trainer: D Stenger

Jockey: C MAUJEAN

Owner: D De Andrade & S Gaskell

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	8/8	BM76 C	T Y	1m	8/1
10Jun26	SFGA	Won	C	A N	1m	16/1
06May26	SFGA	8/11	BM82 CL4	A N	1 ⅛m	20/1
03Apr26	SFGA	4/8	D	A N	1 ³⁄₁₆m	5/2
08Mar26	SFGA	Won	D	A N	1 ³⁄₁₆m	7/2

J: K Matsunyane

T: F Habib

CDBF Career: 6 : 1-2-0 (40 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

19227

9-2

Last Win: 18Jun26 (133 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

6 : 1-2-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 1-1-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

2 : 1-1-0

BestTimeDist

96.22

Back from a freshening after failing as favourite. Proven at this track and trip, but a stronger finish is required.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Sep26	SFTN	7/8	BM74 C	T G	1 ⅛m	11/8
05Sep26	SFTN	2/8	BM80 C	T S	7 ½f	11/2
19Aug26	SFVR	2/14	BM74 D	T G	1m	7/1
02Jul26	SFVR	9/15	BM66 D	T G	7 ½f	7/4
18Jun26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	1m	7/4

AINT NO DOUBT

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Elusive Fort (SAF) - Tiffindell (SAF) (Silvano (GER))

Trainer: F Habib

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Messrs M G Bothma, Gareth Kalil, G J Nassif, J Nassif, Adv M Witz & Tri-Deal Sixteen Cc (NOM: MR Z L NASSIF)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Sep26	SFTN	7/8	BM74 C	T G	1 ⅛m	11/8
05Sep26	SFTN	2/8	BM80 C	T S	7 ½f	11/2
19Aug26	SFVR	2/14	BM74 D	T G	1m	7/1
02Jul26	SFVR	9/15	BM66 D	T G	7 ½f	7/4
18Jun26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	1m	7/4

J: J Gates

T: S J Gray

CD Career: 38 : 4-6-4 (19 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

47x22

9-1

Last Win: 15Apr25 (562 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

38 : 4-6-4

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

22 : 2-4-2

J/H

2 : 0-2-0

Crs/Dist

13 : 2-2-0

BestTimeDist

94.69

Two seconds from two runs this campaign and proven at this track and trip. Third-up now, he looks the most dependable winning chance.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	2/11	BM74 D	T G	1 ⅛m	11/2
17Sep26	SFVR	2/8	BM76 C	T Y	1m	8/1
31Mar26	SFVR	7/11	BM86 B	T G	1m	16/1
07Feb26	SFTD	4/9	BM84 C	T G	1m	33/1
15Jan26	SFVR	9/11	HCP	T G	1m	14/1

EIFFEL TOWER

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Potala Palace (SAF) - Parisienne Chic (SAF) (Bankable (IRE))

Trainer: S J Gray

Jockey: J GATES

Owner: Mr St John D Gray

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	2/11	BM74 D	T G	1 ⅛m	11/2
17Sep26	SFVR	2/8	BM76 C	T Y	1m	8/1
31Mar26	SFVR	7/11	BM86 B	T G	1m	16/1
07Feb26	SFTD	4/9	BM84 C	T G	1m	33/1
15Jan26	SFVR	9/11	HCP	T G	1m	14/1

J: M Katjedi

T: C Jonker

D Career: 24 : 2-4-4 (19 days)

Gear Changes: alumites front hooves

22591

9-0

Last Win: 10Oct26 (19 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

24 : 2-4-4

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

11 : 1-4-2

J/H

3 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

8 : 0-2-2

BestTimeDist

97.24

Beat Eiffel Tower last start at big odds and the winning rider stays on. If that form holds, he is a serious danger again.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	Won	BM74 D	T G	1 ⅛m	40/1
01Oct26	SFVR	9/11	BM74 C	T G	7f	40/1
17Sep26	SFVR	5/12	BM66 E	T Y	7f	9/2
03Sep26	SFVR	2/8	NOV C	T G	1m	17/2
27Aug26	SFVR	2/8	BM88 C	T G	1m	40/1

ROCK MY BOAT

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Futura (SAF) - Makhet (SAF) (Philanthropist (USA))

Trainer: C Jonker

Jockey: M KATJEDI

Owner: Tkp Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	Won	BM74 D	T G	1 ⅛m	40/1
01Oct26	SFVR	9/11	BM74 C	T G	7f	40/1
17Sep26	SFVR	5/12	BM66 E	T Y	7f	9/2
03Sep26	SFVR	2/8	NOV C	T G	1m	17/2
27Aug26	SFVR	2/8	BM88 C	T G	1m	40/1

[ J: R Danielson

T: P P J M Vermeulen

Career: 4 : 1-1-1 (19 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

4231

8-10

Last Win: 10Oct26 (19 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

4 : 1-1-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-1

J/H

1 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-0-1

BestTimeDist

99.31

Consistent type coming off a maiden win and gets weight relief, but this asks more against seasoned handicap runners.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	Won	MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	6/4
13Aug26	SFVR	3/7	3 MPLATE G	T Y	1m	10/11
25Jul26	SFTD	2/7	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	5/2
25Jun26	SFVR	4/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	6f	25/1

SKITT SMILING

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Colt

Pedigree: Skitt Skizzle (SAF) - Keep Smiling (SAF) (Flower Alley (USA))

Trainer: P P J M Vermeulen

Jockey: R DANIELSON

Owner: Mr W Luthi & Mrs J M Vermeulen

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	Won	MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	6/4
13Aug26	SFVR	3/7	3 MPLATE G	T Y	1m	10/11
25Jul26	SFTD	2/7	2 MPLTE F	T G	7f	5/2
25Jun26	SFVR	4/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	6f	25/1

[ J: B Marx-Jacobson

T: F Habib

CD Career: 7 : 1-0-1 (19 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

51436

8-10

Last Win: 13Aug26 (77 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

7 : 1-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 1-0-0

J/H

3 : 1-0-1

Crs/Dist

1 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

99.25999999999999

Last start was below his market support, but the prior half-length third reads well. Barrier one helps his place claims.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	6/11	BM74 D	T G	1 ⅛m	7/1
19Sep26	SFTN	3/8	BM74 C	T G	1 ⅛m	33/1
03Sep26	SFVR	4/11	BM66 E	T G	1 ¼m	16/1
13Aug26	SFVR	Won	3 MPLATE G	T Y	1m	40/1
23Jul26	SFVR	5/6	MPLTE G	T G	6 ½f	10/1

STEEL SPRING

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Querari (GER) - Spring Festival (SAF) (Silvano (GER))

Trainer: F Habib

Jockey: B MARX-JACOBSON

Owner: Messrs J Nassif, G J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen Cc (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Oct26	SFTN	6/11	BM74 D	T G	1 ⅛m	7/1
19Sep26	SFTN	3/8	BM74 C	T G	1 ⅛m	33/1
03Sep26	SFVR	4/11	BM66 E	T G	1 ¼m	16/1
13Aug26	SFVR	Won	3 MPLATE G	T Y	1m	40/1
23Jul26	SFVR	5/6	MPLTE G	T G	6 ½f	10/1

J: M Yeni

T: K Roux

Career: 67 : 4-7-8 (7 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

72876

8-9

Last Win: 26Nov22 (1433 d)

14 : 2-4-4

Turf

53 : 2-3-4

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

7 : 0-0-2

J/H

3 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Quick back-up and weight relief are positives, but he has been well beaten at his past two and looks a minor chance only.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Oct26	SFTN	6/11	BM66 D	T G	1 ⅛m	20/1
03Oct26	SFTN	7/7	BM80 C	T G	1 ⅝m	10/1
12Sep26	SFTN	8/10	D	T G	1 ⅛m	7/2
03Sep26	SFVR	2/11	BM66 E	T G	1 ¼m	7/2
19Aug26	SFVR	7/11	BM84 C	T G	1 ⅛m	33/1

ARUMUGAM

Age, Colour, Sex: 8, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) - Freudiana (SAF) (Black Minnaloushe (USA))

Trainer: K Roux

Jockey: M YENI

Owner: Messrs S J Myburgh, W G De Koker, R Esterhuizen, P J Louwrens, Gerhard Nel & P L Olivier

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Oct26	SFTN	6/11	BM66 D	T G	1 ⅛m	20/1
03Oct26	SFTN	7/7	BM80 C	T G	1 ⅝m	10/1
12Sep26	SFTN	8/10	D	T G	1 ⅛m	7/2
03Sep26	SFVR	2/11	BM66 E	T G	1 ¼m	7/2
19Aug26	SFVR	7/11	BM84 C	T G	1 ⅛m	33/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

12. STEEL SPRING

1. SPACE MISSION

13. ARUMUGAM

11. SKITT SMILING

5. GIMMETHESPOTLIGHT

2. ZIP CODE

3. ONE STATE

8. AINT NO DOUBT

4. TOMMY ATKINS

10. ROCK MY BOAT

6. DUKE OF LORRAINE

9. EIFFEL TOWER

7. TAKEYOURBESTSHOT

DISTANCE: 5f

STARTERS: #9

SERGEANT SOQRAT (3) has the most persuasive recent profile, coming off a BM72 win at Turffontein Inside after firming in the market and beating Taking A Risk by just over a length. His second to Trompe L'Oeil at this track prior reads well for this, and he also holds a recent direct edge over Time Will Tell. TIME WILL TELL (5) is the danger with a quick back-up to suit and a strong this track-and-distance record, including one win and two placings from four tries. ECHOES OF WAR (4) went close in BM74 company at this venue last start and brings a useful track record, though he must turn around the Turffontein Inside line through Sergeant Soqrat. MASTER'S LADY (2) arrives in genuine form after a win at Turffontein Standside and a second at this track, with her consistent place profile keeping her right in the minor-money mix.

J: Q Ngcobo

T: G Maroun

CD Career: 41 : 5-6-2 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

74768

9-13

Last Win: 06Mar25 (602 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

41 : 5-6-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

38 : 5-6-2

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

18 : 3-3-2

BestTimeDist

57.46

Well proven at 5f, but recent BM74 and BM86 runs have been plain and the market has shown little confidence.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	8/8	BM74 D	T G	5f	40/1
19Sep26	SFTN	6/7	BM86 C	T G	5f	80/1
29Aug26	SFTN	7/7	BM80 C	T G	5f	66/1
01Aug26	SFTD	4/5	BM86 C	T G	5f	40/1
25Jul26	SFTD	7/7	BM96 B	T G	5f	125/1

VAR PARK

Age, Colour, Sex: 7, Ch, Gelding

Pedigree: Var (USA) - Car Park Queen (IRE) (Zamindar (USA))

Trainer: G Maroun

Jockey: Q NGCOBO

Owner: Mr G J Maroun

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	8/8	BM74 D	T G	5f	40/1
19Sep26	SFTN	6/7	BM86 C	T G	5f	80/1
29Aug26	SFTN	7/7	BM80 C	T G	5f	66/1
01Aug26	SFTD	4/5	BM86 C	T G	5f	40/1
25Jul26	SFTD	7/7	BM96 B	T G	5f	125/1

J: J Botes

T: R Magner

D Career: 17 : 1-7-2 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

24612

9-10

Last Win: 08Aug26 (82 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

17 : 1-7-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

14 : 1-7-1

J/H

2 : 0-2-0

Crs/Dist

8 : 0-5-0

BestTimeDist

57.21

Win then second at her latest two and she has placed often at this track and distance. Winning edge is the query, but she maps as a place hope.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	2/5	FM BM74 C	T G	5f	13/1
08Aug26	SFTD	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	10/1
23Jul26	SFVR	6/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	3/1
14Jun26	SFTD	4/12	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	9/2
14May26	SFVR	2/6	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	3/1

MASTER'S LADY

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Master Of My Fate (SAF) - Celtic Lady (SAF) (Bankable (IRE))

Trainer: R Magner

Jockey: J BOTES

Owner: Mr H D Long

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	2/5	FM BM74 C	T G	5f	13/1
08Aug26	SFTD	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	10/1
23Jul26	SFVR	6/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	3/1
14Jun26	SFTD	4/12	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	9/2
14May26	SFVR	2/6	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	3/1

J: C Zackey

T: Xander / Corne Spies

D Career: 33 : 2-4-1 (54 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

04221

9-10

Last Win: 05Sep26 (54 d)

100

1 : 0-0-0

Turf

32 : 2-4-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

11 : 1-3-1

J/H

1 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

8 : 0-3-1

BestTimeDist

56.14

Back from a freshening off a BM72 win and brings the most reliable current form. Recent edge over Time Will Tell strengthens the winning case.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
05Sep26	SFTN	Won	BM72 D	T S	5f	9/2
13Aug26	SFVR	2/5	RBH74 C	T Y	5f	6/1
06Aug26	SFVR	2/6	BM66 E	T G	5f	9/4
30Jul26	SFVR	4/7	BM74 D	T G	5f	25/1
02Jul26	SFVR	11/12	BM66 E	T G	6f	16/1

SERGEANT SOQRAT

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Soqrat (AUS) - Mohallela (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Trainer: Xander / Corne Spies

Jockey: C ZACKEY

Owner: Messrs D G Bailie, X Spies & Adv J J B Schutte

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
05Sep26	SFTN	Won	BM72 D	T S	5f	9/2
13Aug26	SFVR	2/5	RBH74 C	T Y	5f	6/1
06Aug26	SFVR	2/6	BM66 E	T G	5f	9/4
30Jul26	SFVR	4/7	BM74 D	T G	5f	25/1
02Jul26	SFVR	11/12	BM66 E	T G	6f	16/1

J: K Matsunyane

T: F Habib

CD Career: 12 : 1-2-0 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers,hood

51842

9-6

Last Win: 23Jul26 (98 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

12 : 1-2-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 1-1-0

J/H

2 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

2 : 1-1-0

BestTimeDist

56.69

Near miss in BM74 grade at this venue last start and his track record is sound. Has to turn around the Sergeant Soqrat line.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	2/8	BM74 D	T G	5f	6/1
05Sep26	SFTN	4/6	BM72 D	T S	5f	7/2
16Aug26	SFTN	8/10	RBH66 D	T G	6f	17/2
23Jul26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/2
09Jul26	SFTN	5/14	MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	7/2

ECHOES OF WAR

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Frostfire (SAF) (Gimmethegreenlight (AUS))

Trainer: F Habib

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Messrs Jason Anthony, G J Nassif, J Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen Cc (NOM: MR Z L NASSIF)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	2/8	BM74 D	T G	5f	6/1
05Sep26	SFTN	4/6	BM72 D	T S	5f	7/2
16Aug26	SFTN	8/10	RBH66 D	T G	6f	17/2
23Jul26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/2
09Jul26	SFTN	5/14	MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	7/2

J: M Yeni

T: F Bronkhorst

CD Career: 30 : 1-7-5 (5 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

42334

9-5

Last Win: 07Aug25 (448 d)

1 : 0-0-1

Turf

29 : 1-7-4

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

10 : 1-3-2

J/H

9 : 0-3-1

Crs/Dist

4 : 1-2-0

BestTimeDist

57.13

Quick back-up and returns to a proven 5f setup, where his this track-and-distance record is strong. Looks the main danger.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
24Oct26	SFTD	4/9	BM74 D	T G	5 ¾f	5/1
10Sep26	SFVR	3/11	E	T Y	6f	4/1
05Sep26	SFTN	3/6	BM72 D	T S	5f	7/4
29Aug26	SFTN	2/7	BM80 C	T G	5f	4/1
16Aug26	SFTN	4/10	RBH66 D	T G	6f	13/2

TIME WILL TELL

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: William Longsword (SAF) - Star Of Silver (SAF) (Silvano (GER))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: M YENI

Owner: Mr T J Shawe

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
24Oct26	SFTD	4/9	BM74 D	T G	5 ¾f	5/1
10Sep26	SFVR	3/11	E	T Y	6f	4/1
05Sep26	SFTN	3/6	BM72 D	T S	5f	7/4
29Aug26	SFTN	2/7	BM80 C	T G	5f	4/1
16Aug26	SFTN	4/10	RBH66 D	T G	6f	13/2

J: J Penny

T: H V D Westhuizen

CD Career: 75 : 5-6-16 (49 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

45539

8-13

Last Win: 27Jan26 (275 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

75 : 5-6-16

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

29 : 3-3-7

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

23 : 3-2-5

BestTimeDist

57.12

Back from a freshening with strong this track-and-distance history, but the latest defeat was too heavy to ignore.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	9/11	E	T Y	6f	13/1
06Aug26	SFVR	3/6	BM66 E	T G	5f	5/2
02Jul26	SFVR	5/12	BM66 E	T G	6f	14/1
14May26	SFVR	5/10	BM66 E	T G	5f	11/2
02Apr26	SFVR	4/11	BM66 D	T G	5f	10/1

JET CAT

Age, Colour, Sex: 11, Ch, Gelding

Pedigree: Trippi (USA) - Tigress (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF))

Trainer: H V D Westhuizen

Jockey: J PENNY

Owner: Mrs W Van Der Westhuizen

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	9/11	E	T Y	6f	13/1
06Aug26	SFVR	3/6	BM66 E	T G	5f	5/2
02Jul26	SFVR	5/12	BM66 E	T G	6f	14/1
14May26	SFVR	5/10	BM66 E	T G	5f	11/2
02Apr26	SFVR	4/11	BM66 D	T G	5f	10/1

J: D Louw

T: C Lensley

C Career: 39 : 1-2-3 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

83260

8-10

Last Win: 30Jul24 (821 d)

1 : 0-0-0

Turf

38 : 1-2-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

3 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

3 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

58.7

Beaten a long way at her past two and has yet to place at this track and distance. Others bring far stronger claims.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	12/12	BM66 E	T G	7f	10/1
27Sep26	SFTN	6/10	FM BM81 C	T G	6f	14/1
17Sep26	SFVR	2/8	BM72 D	T Y	6f	13/1
27Aug26	SFVR	3/9	FM BM74 E	T G	7 ¼f	16/1
13Aug26	SFVR	8/8	FM RBH81 C	T Y	1 ⅛m	33/1

KYLIE'S ANGEL

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, B, Mare

Pedigree: Vercingetorix (SAF) - Dawn Chorus (SAF) (Giant's Causeway (USA))

Trainer: C Lensley

Jockey: D LOUW

Owner: Mr G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
08Oct26	SFVR	12/12	BM66 E	T G	7f	10/1
27Sep26	SFTN	6/10	FM BM81 C	T G	6f	14/1
17Sep26	SFVR	2/8	BM72 D	T Y	6f	13/1
27Aug26	SFVR	3/9	FM BM74 E	T G	7 ¼f	16/1
13Aug26	SFVR	8/8	FM RBH81 C	T Y	1 ⅛m	33/1

J: J Gates

T: B Webber

CD Career: 26 : 2-2-1 (14 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

62467

8-9

Last Win: 06Aug26 (84 d)

1 : 0-0-0

Turf

25 : 2-2-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

7 : 1-1-0

J/H

3 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

58.38

Has wins at the trip and venue, but recent efforts have been well below the mark. A much sharper run is required.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	7/7	CUP D	T G	6f	16/1
01Oct26	SFVR	6/7	BM66 E	T G	6f	3/1
17Sep26	SFVR	4/8	BM72 D	T Y	6f	9/4
10Sep26	SFVR	2/11	E	T Y	6f	10/1
19Aug26	SFVR	6/12	D	T G	6f	14/1

BELL OF ANGELUS

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Rabada (SAF) - The Angelus (SAF) (Windrush (USA))

Trainer: B Webber

Jockey: J GATES

Owner: Mr F Swart

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
15Oct26	SFTN	7/7	CUP D	T G	6f	16/1
01Oct26	SFVR	6/7	BM66 E	T G	6f	3/1
17Sep26	SFVR	4/8	BM72 D	T Y	6f	9/4
10Sep26	SFVR	2/11	E	T Y	6f	10/1
19Aug26	SFVR	6/12	D	T G	6f	14/1

J: P Mxoli

T: G Maroun

CD Career: 41 : 3-4-2 (84 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

4085x

8-6

Last Win: 12Feb26 (259 d)

2 : 0-0-0

Turf

39 : 3-4-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

16 : 2-1-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

11 : 1-1-0

BestTimeDist

57.37

Resumes with a useful past-year profile and proven 5f record. Last campaign ended quietly, so place claims look more realistic.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
06Aug26	SFVR	5/6	BM66 E	T G	5f	5/1
21Jul26	SFTD	8/12	D	T G	5 ¾f	40/1
26May26	SFVR	10/12	BM65 E	T G	6f	16/1
14May26	SFVR	4/10	BM66 E	T G	5f	11/2
07May26	SFTN	2/9	BM72 D	T Y	6f	7/1

ORIENTAL BOUQUET

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, Ch, Mare

Pedigree: Danon Platina (JPN) - Jo Malone (SAF) (Tiger Ridge (USA))

Trainer: G Maroun

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Mr G J Maroun

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
06Aug26	SFVR	5/6	BM66 E	T G	5f	5/1
21Jul26	SFTD	8/12	D	T G	5 ¾f	40/1
26May26	SFVR	10/12	BM65 E	T G	6f	16/1
14May26	SFVR	4/10	BM66 E	T G	5f	11/2
07May26	SFTN	2/9	BM72 D	T Y	6f	7/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

6. JET CAT

5. TIME WILL TELL

8. BELL OF ANGELUS

4. ECHOES OF WAR

3. SERGEANT SOQRAT

2. MASTER'S LADY

1. VAR PARK

7. KYLIE'S ANGEL

9. ORIENTAL BOUQUET