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DISTANCE: 5f

STARTERS: #10

THANKSGIVING DAY (2) has the clearest recent form after resuming with a second to Two Tigers at Turffontein Inside, beaten just over half a length after firming from bigger odds. That reads strongly for this, particularly with a placing already recorded at 5f and Autograph behind him from the same race. AUTOGRAPH (3) is the established danger, having placed four times from eight starts and four times from six attempts at this track and distance, with first-time blinkers adding another angle. EASTWOOD (6) brings debut interest through a 400000 yearling sale purchase and a family that includes Yippee Kiyay and Blue Waters, both debut winners. SWISS CROSS (10) was slow to begin and safely held on debut, but the apprentice claim gives him scope to improve into the minor money if sharper at start two.

[ J: C Murray

T: M & M De Kock

Career: First Start

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Debuts for a respected stable with a solid Vercingetorix record, but gives weight away and has to prove it against raced rivals.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

DOG IN THE FOG

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Vercingetorix (SAF) - Trickster (SAF) (What A Winter (SAF))

Trainer: M & M De Kock

Jockey: C MURRAY

Owner: Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

J: P Mxoli

T: C T Dawson

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

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08x2

9-4

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57.94

Resumed with a close second at Turffontein Inside and had Autograph behind him. Second-up profile is strong and he looks the one to beat.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	2/11	MPLTE G	T G	5f	10/1
29Jun26	SFTN	8/8	2 PLATE D	T G	1m	33/1
26May26	SFVR	11/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	33/1

THANKSGIVING DAY

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Elusive Fort (SAF) - Tuscan Treasure (SAF) (Parade Leader (USA))

Trainer: C T Dawson

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Mr R T Mattheyse

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	2/11	MPLTE G	T G	5f	10/1
29Jun26	SFTN	8/8	2 PLATE D	T G	1m	33/1
26May26	SFVR	11/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	33/1

J: C Habib

T: B Webber

Career: 8 : 0-2-2 (11 days)

Gear Changes: blinkers

32325

9-4

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6 : 0-2-2

BestTimeDist

57.66

Reliable maiden with four placings at this track and distance. Blinkers go on now and he remains a genuine winning danger.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	5/11	MPLTE G	T G	5f	10/1
03Sep26	SFVR	2/7	MPLTE G	T G	5f	4/1
27Aug26	SFVR	3/12	MPLTE G	T G	5f	8/1
13Aug26	SFVR	2/7	MPLATE G	T Y	5f	10/1
23Jul26	SFVR	3/9	MPLTE G	T G	5f	100/1

AUTOGRAPH

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Colt

Pedigree: Futura (SAF) - Jackie O (SAF) (Western Winter (USA))

Trainer: B Webber

Jockey: C HABIB

Owner: Mr F Swart

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	5/11	MPLTE G	T G	5f	10/1
03Sep26	SFVR	2/7	MPLTE G	T G	5f	4/1
27Aug26	SFVR	3/12	MPLTE G	T G	5f	8/1
13Aug26	SFVR	2/7	MPLATE G	T Y	5f	10/1
23Jul26	SFVR	3/9	MPLTE G	T G	5f	100/1

J: S Choi

T: P Matchett

Career: 6 : 0-0-0 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

x8868

9-4

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Had some interference last start and gets blinkers, but six unplaced runs leave him with a fair bit to find.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	8/10	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	20/1
18Aug26	SFGA	6/6	MDN D	A N	6f	14/1
19Jul26	SFSV	8/10	MDN E	T G	7f	20/1
13Jun26	SFGE	8/9	2 MPLTE F	T Y	6f	40/1
18Mar26	SFDE	5/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	125/1

ARUMUGAM'S DREAM

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Colt

Pedigree: Danon Platina (JPN) - Glitter And Gold (SAF) (Oratorio (IRE))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: S CHOI

Owner: Mr Shanton Naicker

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	8/10	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	20/1
18Aug26	SFGA	6/6	MDN D	A N	6f	14/1
19Jul26	SFSV	8/10	MDN E	T G	7f	20/1
13Jun26	SFGE	8/9	2 MPLTE F	T Y	6f	40/1
18Mar26	SFDE	5/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	125/1

J: T Mayhew

T: D Stenger

Career: First Start

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Cost 425000 and comes from a winning family, but barrier 10 and a modest debut-stable record temper the enthusiasm.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

CUBANO

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Colt

Pedigree: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Miss Ipanema (AUS) (General Nediym (AUS))

Trainer: D Stenger

Jockey: T MAYHEW

Owner: D De Andrade & S Gaskell

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

J: M Yeni

T: R Magner

Career: First Start

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Debutant with a 400000 sale tag and debut-winning relatives. Muzi Yeni rides and the profile is good enough to press the raced pair.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

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

J: S Moodley

T: F Bronkhorst

Career: First Start

Gear Changes: alumites

9-4

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Has a useful half-brother in Thisiswhatitmeans, but the stable debut numbers are quiet. Improvement may come later.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

KAY KIWI

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

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

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: S MOODLEY

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

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

[ J: K Matsunyane

T: T Peter

Career: First Start

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Barrier 1 and the Tony Peter yard give this debutant a sound platform. Profiles as a first-start place chance.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

NICCI BEACH

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Declarationofpeace (USA) - Travelling Light (SAF) (Gimmethegreenlight (AUS))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Messrs Gareth Kalil, A P Peter & P A Peter

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

[ J: B Marx-Jacobson

T: C Lensley

Career: First Start

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Debuts from a family headed by G1-placed Now I Got You. Barrier 8 asks a question, but the pedigree gives him place claims.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

NOW I'M ROYAL

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Red Ray (SAF) - Special Thatch (SAF) (Casey Tibbs (IRE))

Trainer: C Lensley

Jockey: B MARX-JACOBSON

Owner: Messrs P J Victor, C J Lensley & Mrs E L Lensley

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

J: A Mosaheb

T: C Jonker

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

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Slow away and beaten seven lengths on debut, but race experience and a 6lbs claim give him some place hope if sharper.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	6/9	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	66/1

SWISS CROSS

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Ch, Gelding

Pedigree: Erupt (IRE) - Swiss Bank (SAF) (Trippi (USA))

Trainer: C Jonker

Jockey: A MOSAHEB

Owner: Kebashni Aryan Pillay & Tkp Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	6/9	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	66/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

8. NICCI BEACH

5. CUBANO

3. AUTOGRAPH

7. KAY KIWI

2. THANKSGIVING DAY

6. EASTWOOD

1. DOG IN THE FOG

4. ARUMUGAM'S DREAM

9. NOW I'M ROYAL

10. SWISS CROSS

DISTANCE: 5f

STARTERS: #12

ELEGANT EDGE (2) looks ready to win after missing by a nose at Turffontein Inside when a firming favourite, and the first-time blinkers give her a clear additional angle. She is still a maiden after ten starts, but four placings at around 5f and two placings from five at this track and distance make her the most reliable winning option. RAFEEF'S QUEEN (4) is the obvious danger, returning from a five-week freshening after three straight seconds, including a long-neck defeat last start. PITERAQ (1) was below expectations as a heavily backed favourite last time, yet her prior second at this track reads well and she is race-fit third-up. ASTROPHILE (6) has been close enough at her past two, with a narrow second at this venue followed by a sound fourth, so she has the right profile to stay in the minor-money mix.

J: M Yeni

T: F Bronkhorst

BF Career: 12 : 0-1-3 (16 days)

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9-6

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58.42

Below expectations as favourite last start, but the prior second here reads well. Third-up and placed at the trip, she remains a strong chance.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	5/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	2/1
03Sep26	SFVR	2/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	5/1
16Jun26	KNI	8/9	FM MPLTE G	T S	6f	11/2
02Jun26	KNI	3/7	FM MPLTE G	T Y	5f	5/1
19May26	KNI	5/8	MPLTE G	T Y	5f	9/4

PITERAQ

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Hawwaam (SAF) - Perija (GER) (Shamardal (USA))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: M YENI

Owner: Messrs E Blome, Ryan Rabie, Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	5/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	2/1
03Sep26	SFVR	2/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	5/1
16Jun26	KNI	8/9	FM MPLTE G	T S	6f	11/2
02Jun26	KNI	3/7	FM MPLTE G	T Y	5f	5/1
19May26	KNI	5/8	MPLTE G	T Y	5f	9/4

J: C Habib

T: C Binda

BF Career: 10 : 0-1-3 (11 days)

Gear Changes: alumites front hooves, blinkers

63452

9-6

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57.68

Beaten a nose as a firming favourite last start and blinkers go on now. Proven around this track and distance, she gets her chance to break through.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
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
14Jun26	SFTD	6/12	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	20/1

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
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
14Jun26	SFTD	6/12	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	20/1

J: S Choi

T: G Maroun

Career: 4 : 0-0-0 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

0x500

9-6

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60.76

Last at both runs this campaign and well beaten each time. The apprentice claim helps, but she must find a lot more.

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: S CHOI

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

[ J: K D Melo

T: S Pettigrew

BF Career: 4 : 0-3-0 (40 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

6222

9-4

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58.73

Back from a five-week freshening after three straight seconds. Consistent, placed twice at this venue and right in the winning mix.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
29Aug26	SFTN	2/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	5/4
30Jul26	SFVR	2/8	2F MPLTE F	T G	6f	2/7
02Jul26	SFVR	2/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	40/1
10May26	SFTD	6/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	17/2

RAFEEF'S QUEEN

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Afnaan (AUS) (Red Ransom (USA))

Trainer: S Pettigrew

Jockey: K D MELO

Owner: Vendel Civils (Pty) Ltd, Messrs D Chinsammy, A D Marx & Paul Marks

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
29Aug26	SFTN	2/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	5/4
30Jul26	SFVR	2/8	2F MPLTE F	T G	6f	2/7
02Jul26	SFVR	2/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	40/1
10May26	SFTD	6/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	17/2

J: S Moodley

T: F Bronkhorst

Career: 10 : 0-4-3 (135 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

4222x

9-4

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4 : 0-3-1

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3 : 0-2-1

BestTimeDist

57.34

Resumes after a spell with seven placings from ten starts. Honest at 5f and well suited to run another competitive placing.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
26May26	SFVR	2/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	8/1
10May26	SFTD	2/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	13/2
23Apr26	SFVR	2/7	2 MPLTE F	T Y	5f	2/1
12Apr26	SFTD	4/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	5 ¾f	8/13
21Mar26	SFTD	3/5	2 PLATE D	T G	5 ¾f	7/2

RUBY WHISPER

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Captain Of All (SAF) - Miss Aphrodite (SAF) (Lecture (USA))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: S MOODLEY

Owner: Messrs F Bronkhorst, Ryan Rabie, Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
26May26	SFVR	2/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	8/1
10May26	SFTD	2/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	13/2
23Apr26	SFVR	2/7	2 MPLTE F	T Y	5f	2/1
12Apr26	SFTD	4/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	5 ¾f	8/13
21Mar26	SFTD	3/5	2 PLATE D	T G	5 ¾f	7/2

[ J: K Matsunyane

T: T Peter

Career: 4 : 0-2-0 (11 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

2624

9-4

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3 : 0-2-0

BestTimeDist

58.92

Close second at this venue two back and sound fourth since. The wide draw is awkward, but her track-and-distance record keeps her in play.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	4/11	MPLTE G	T G	5f	11/2
27Aug26	SFVR	2/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/4
23Jul26	SFVR	6/9	MPLTE G	T G	5f	8/13
02Jul26	SFVR	2/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	9/4

ASTROPHILE

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Gr, Filly

Pedigree: Heavenly Blue (AUS) - Victoria Tower (SAF) (Dynasty (SAF))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Mr G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
27Sep26	SFTN	4/11	MPLTE G	T G	5f	11/2
27Aug26	SFVR	2/7	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/4
23Jul26	SFVR	6/9	MPLTE G	T G	5f	8/13
02Jul26	SFVR	2/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	9/4

J: P Mxoli

T: P Matchett

Career: 4 : 0-0-0 (11 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

x8x04

9-4

Last Win: -

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4 : 0-0-0

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3 : 0-0-0

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3 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

2 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

61.39

Latest fourth was better, but she remains unplaced from four starts and was big odds again. Further improvement is required.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
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
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: J Botes

T: P Matchett

Career: 3 : 0-0-0 (98 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

56x0x

9-4

Last Win: -

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3 : 0-0-0

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3 : 0-0-0

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0 : 0-0-0

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2 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

60.62

Back from a spell after two heavy defeats at this venue. Draw and claim help, but the race form leaves her with plenty to prove.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
02Jul26	SFVR	10/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	125/1
26Mar26	SFVR	6/7	2 MPLTE F	T S	5f	66/1
26Feb26	SFTN	5/6	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	33/1

MARANELLO

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Querari (GER) - E-Ticket (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: J BOTES

Owner: Messrs P J Magee, T R Janssen, R P Matchett & H Vanmali

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
02Jul26	SFVR	10/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	125/1
26Mar26	SFVR	6/7	2 MPLTE F	T S	5f	66/1
26Feb26	SFTN	5/6	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	33/1

[ J: C Murray

T: M & M De Kock

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

Gear Changes: alumites

9-4

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

1 : 0-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Resumes after a fair debut fourth when respected in the market. Drawn inside and has scope to improve into a placing.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
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
14Jun26	SFTD	4/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	4/1

J: J Syster

T: S J Gray

Career: 1 : 0-0-0 (21 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

Well beaten on debut at this track and now tries 5f for the first time. Hard to recommend until she shows more.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
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 SYSTER

Owner: Mr St John D Gray

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	8/8	3F MPLTE G	T Y	6f	25/1

[ J: A Mosaheb

T: S Tarry

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

Debutante from a strong stable with a solid trainer-sire record. The apprentice claim helps and she profiles as a place hope.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

MATINEE

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Roll In The Hay (SAF) (Gimmethegreenlight (AUS))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: A MOSAHEB

Owner: Team Valor International (Nom : Mr B Irwin) & Mrs Vanashree & Mr Anant Singh

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP

J: B Marx-Jacobson

T: P Matchett

Career: 2 : 0-0-0 (67 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

8x0x

9-4

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

2 : 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

Resumes after two last placings by big margins. Stable change adds interest, but the exposed form is hard to support.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
02Aug26	SFSV	10/10	FM MPLTE G	T Y	6f	40/1
01Apr26	KNI	8/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	6f	66/1

QUEEN INDRANI

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: Elusive Fort (SAF) - Silvan Star (SAF) (Silvano (GER))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: B MARX-JACOBSON

Owner: Mr Shanton Naicker

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
02Aug26	SFSV	10/10	FM MPLTE G	T Y	6f	40/1
01Apr26	KNI	8/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	6f	66/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

9. BEAUTIFUL ROSIE

4. RAFEEF'S QUEEN

1. PITERAQ

6. ASTROPHILE

8. MARANELLO

10. LANCE DANCER

11. MATINEE

7. FASCINATOR

2. ELEGANT EDGE

12. QUEEN INDRANI

3. MARY'S CAPTAIN

5. RUBY WHISPER

DISTANCE: 1 ⅛m

STARTERS: #9

GIDDY UP GRACE (7) is the top pick after successive seconds at this track, the latest when beaten a long neck by Be The One over 1m after being near the top of betting. She is still a maiden after 12 starts, but her current form is the most convincing in the field and the weight relief gives her a strong platform. DREADNOUGHT (2) is the main danger, having placed in all three starts and missed by a long neck at Greyville as firming favourite, although 1 ⅛m is new territory. LANCE ATTACK (3) improved into third at this venue last start and is better drawn now, but he has to confirm that effort over the extra ground. COMIC ARTIST (8) has place credentials through her third at this track two runs back, while her long maiden record and poor latest margin keep her more in the each-way bracket.

J: A Mosaheb

T: C Jonker

Career: 10 : 0-0-1 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

98436

9-6

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

10 : 0-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 0-0-1

J/H

1 : 0-0-1

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

113.33

Well beaten last start and still a maiden after 10 runs. The claim helps, but he must lift sharply.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	6/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	33/1
05Sep26	SFTN	3/7	MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	40/1
19Aug26	SFVR	4/7	MPLTE G	T G	1 ⅛m	66/1
30Jul26	SFVR	8/8	MPLTE G	T G	1m	125/1
23Jul26	SFVR	9/9	MPLTE G	T G	7 ½f	100/1

SIVAJI

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Comebackanddance (SAF) (Jallad (USA))

Trainer: C Jonker

Jockey: A MOSAHEB

Owner: Kebashni Aryan Pillay & Tkp Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	6/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	33/1
05Sep26	SFTN	3/7	MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	40/1
19Aug26	SFVR	4/7	MPLTE G	T G	1 ⅛m	66/1
30Jul26	SFVR	8/8	MPLTE G	T G	1m	125/1
23Jul26	SFVR	9/9	MPLTE G	T G	7 ½f	100/1

J: C Habib

T: C Binda

BF Career: 3 : 0-2-1 (34 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

232

9-0

Last Win: -

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

3 : 0-2-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Returns from a freshening after a narrow Greyville second as favourite. Untried at 1 ⅛m, but his three-start placing record reads well.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
04Sep26	SFGE	2/14	MPLATE G	T Y	1m	11/8
09Aug26	SFSV	3/8	MPLTE G	T G	1m	5/1
30Jul26	SFVR	2/8	MPLTE G	T G	6f	6/1

DREADNOUGHT

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Colt

Pedigree: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - On My Mind (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

Trainer: C Binda

Jockey: C HABIB

Owner: Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
04Sep26	SFGE	2/14	MPLATE G	T Y	1m	11/8
09Aug26	SFSV	3/8	MPLTE G	T G	1m	5/1
30Jul26	SFVR	2/8	MPLTE G	T G	6f	6/1

J: P Mxoli

T: S J Gray

Career: 4 : 0-0-1 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

59x73

9-0

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

4 : 0-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-1

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Better third at this track last start and drawn to roll forward. The extra ground is untried, so a placing looks the right target.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	3/6	MPLTE G	T G	1m	17/2
03Sep26	SFVR	7/13	3 MPLTE G	T G	7f	66/1
31Mar26	SFVR	9/11	2 MPLTE F	T G	6f	66/1
14Mar26	SFTD	5/6	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	50/1

LANCE ATTACK

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Lance (SAF) - Formation (SAF) (Sarge (SAF))

Trainer: S J Gray

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Mr St John D Gray

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	3/6	MPLTE G	T G	1m	17/2
03Sep26	SFVR	7/13	3 MPLTE G	T G	7f	66/1
31Mar26	SFVR	9/11	2 MPLTE F	T G	6f	66/1
14Mar26	SFTD	5/6	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	50/1

J: M Katjedi

T: C Jonker

Career: 12 : 0-0-1 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

74663

9-0

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

12 : 0-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Third last start but beaten over 11 lengths. Race fit and in the right grade, yet profiles more as a minor-place hope.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	3/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	10/1
05Sep26	SFTN	6/7	MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	16/1
06Aug26	SFVR	6/7	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	4/1
30Jul26	SFVR	4/8	MPLTE G	T G	1m	100/1
16Jul26	SFTN	7/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	1m	40/1

GUS ON THE BUS

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Last Winter (SAF) - Wonder Glow (SAF) (Windrush (USA))

Trainer: C Jonker

Jockey: M KATJEDI

Owner: Kebashni Aryan Pillay, Mr D Jessa & Tkp Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	3/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	10/1
05Sep26	SFTN	6/7	MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	16/1
06Aug26	SFVR	6/7	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	4/1
30Jul26	SFVR	4/8	MPLTE G	T G	1m	100/1
16Jul26	SFTN	7/8	2 MPLTE F	T G	1m	40/1

J: K Minnie

T: W Marwing

Career: 2 : 0-0-0 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, pacifier

9-0

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

2 : 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

Lightly raced and gets weight relief, but two unplaced runs leave him with a fair bit to find.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	5/6	MPLTE G	T G	1m	16/1
29Aug26	SFTN	6/7	MPLTE G	T G	6f	40/1

JET PLATINO

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Danon Platina (JPN) - Jet Trail (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF))

Trainer: W Marwing

Jockey: K MINNIE

Owner: Q Racing 7 (Pty) Ltd

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	5/6	MPLTE G	T G	1m	16/1
29Aug26	SFTN	6/7	MPLTE G	T G	6f	40/1

J: J Syster

T: S J Gray

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

Gear Changes: alumites

9-0

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 after a heavy debut defeat at Turffontein Inside. Improvement is possible, but this still looks a stern test.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Sep26	SFTN	8/9	MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	33/1

NOBLE CHIEFDOM

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Act Of War (SAF) - Nabeela (SAF) (Silvano (GER))

Trainer: S J Gray

Jockey: J SYSTER

Owner: Mr St John D Gray

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Sep26	SFTN	8/9	MPLTE G	T G	7 ¼f	33/1

J: K D Melo

T: G Maroun

Career: 12 : 0-4-1 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

3x722

8-13

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

12 : 0-4-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Two recent seconds at this track, the latest a long-neck defeat. Trip is the small query, but the weight relief and form edge make her the one to beat.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	2/6	MPLTE G	T G	1m	9/4
17Sep26	SFVR	2/11	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	6/1
29Aug26	SFTN	7/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	33/1
31May26	KNI	3/6	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	7/2
19May26	KNI	5/8	FM MPLTE G	T Y	7f	6/1

GIDDY UP GRACE

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: One World (SAF) - Africa Blue (SAF) (Horse Chestnut (SAF))

Trainer: G Maroun

Jockey: K D MELO

Owner: Mrs A Devachander

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	2/6	MPLTE G	T G	1m	9/4
17Sep26	SFVR	2/11	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	6/1
29Aug26	SFTN	7/9	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	33/1
31May26	KNI	3/6	FM MPLTE G	T Y	1m	7/2
19May26	KNI	5/8	FM MPLTE G	T Y	7f	6/1

J: Y Leung

T: F Habib

Career: 17 : 0-2-2 (33 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

62434

8-13

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

17 : 0-2-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

3 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

112.03

Returns from a freshening with a claim and class drop. Capable of a place, but the latest margin and track-distance record temper confidence.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
05Sep26	SFTN	4/8	FM MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	40/1
13Aug26	SFVR	3/4	MPLATE G	T Y	1 ½m	13/1
06Aug26	SFVR	4/7	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	16/1
23Jul26	SFVR	2/5	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	10/1
02Jul26	SFVR	6/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ⅛m	13/1

COMIC ARTIST

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Master Of My Fate (SAF) - La Linea (SAF) (Dynasty (SAF))

Trainer: F Habib

Jockey: Y LEUNG

Owner: Messrs W G Jackson, 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
05Sep26	SFTN	4/8	FM MPLTE G	T S	1 ⅛m	40/1
13Aug26	SFVR	3/4	MPLATE G	T Y	1 ½m	13/1
06Aug26	SFVR	4/7	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	16/1
23Jul26	SFVR	2/5	MPLTE G	T G	1 ¼m	10/1
02Jul26	SFVR	6/6	MPLTE G	T G	1 ⅛m	13/1

J: J Penny

T: K Roux

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

Gear Changes: alumites

5087

8-6

Last Win: -

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

4 : 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

Beaten big margins at her last two and still unplaced from four starts. Weight relief is not enough to sway.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
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 PENNY

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

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
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

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

3. LANCE ATTACK

7. GIDDY UP GRACE

8. COMIC ARTIST

1. SIVAJI

9. SULTRY SHADOW

5. JET PLATINO

2. DREADNOUGHT

4. GUS ON THE BUS

6. NOBLE CHIEFDOM

DISTANCE: 6f

STARTERS: #11

STATUS SYMBOL (2) gets the nod after a much sharper fourth at Turffontein Inside, where he was well-supported and beaten only two and a half lengths by Little Boy Blue in NOV grade. He is third-up now, brings the strongest current-race profile among the main hopes and has the right stable-jockey platform to improve again. TREASURE STATE (8) is the immediate danger after firming and winning at this track last start, with her 6f record and light weight both reading well. COOL GAMBLER (5) resumes after winning by three lengths at this venue and has done very little wrong in two starts, although the break and wide draw keep him just behind the top pair. EVENING PARADE (6) also resumes with a tidy record, having won two back and then run third as a heavily backed favourite in Benchmark 74 company, so he has enough substance to be a genuine winning hope if ready fresh.

J: K Strydom

T: T Peter

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

Gear Changes: alumites

1x735

9-6

Last Win: 21May26 (140 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

5 : 1-1-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 1-1-0

J/H

2 : 1-1-0

Crs/Dist

3 : 1-1-0

BestTimeDist

69.39

Track-and-trip winner with the right rider back, but last week's fifth and top weight make him more of an each-way hope.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	5/6	3 HCP A	T G	6f	4/1
12Sep26	SFTN	3/7	NOV C	T G	1m	7/4
26Jul26	SFGE	7/13	2 G2 B	T G	6f	40/1
21May26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	6f	9/4
21Apr26	SFVR	2/11	2 MPLTE F	T Y	6f	5/1

SANDS OF VALHALLA

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Colt

Pedigree: Erik The Red (SAF) - Circle In The Sand (SAF) (Gimmethegreenlight (AUS))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: K STRYDOM

Owner: Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	5/6	3 HCP A	T G	6f	4/1
12Sep26	SFTN	3/7	NOV C	T G	1m	7/4
26Jul26	SFGE	7/13	2 G2 B	T G	6f	40/1
21May26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	6f	9/4
21Apr26	SFVR	2/11	2 MPLTE F	T Y	6f	5/1

[ J: K D Melo

T: S Tarry

Career: 8 : 1-1-0 (26 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

28x04

9-4

Last Win: 07Dec25 (305 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

8 : 1-1-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

5 : 0-0-0

J/H

3 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Improved sharply last start, is third-up and gets Keagan de Melo back. The 6f record is the query, but he looks the one to beat.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
12Sep26	SFTN	4/6	NOV C	T G	6f	5/2
26Jul26	SFGE	10/13	2 G2 B	T G	6f	125/1
23May26	SFSV	8/9	2 G1 B	T G	6f	50/1
28Apr26	SFTD	2/6	2 G3 C	T Y	5 ½f	7/2
11Apr26	SFGE	10/14	2 D	T G	6f	100/1

STATUS SYMBOL

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Trophy Wife (SAF) (Tiger Ridge (USA))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: K D MELO

Owner: Wernars Family

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
12Sep26	SFTN	4/6	NOV C	T G	6f	5/2
26Jul26	SFGE	10/13	2 G2 B	T G	6f	125/1
23May26	SFSV	8/9	2 G1 B	T G	6f	50/1
28Apr26	SFTD	2/6	2 G3 C	T Y	5 ½f	7/2
11Apr26	SFGE	10/14	2 D	T G	6f	100/1

J: T Godden

T: M Pandaram

Career: 10 : 1-1-2 (74 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

6596x

9-2

Last Win: 26Dec25 (286 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

10 : 1-1-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

6 : 0-1-0

J/H

4 : 0-1-1

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Resumes after three months with plain recent form and no 6f win from seven tries. Has to find more.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
26Jul26	SFGE	6/11	2F G2 B	T G	6f	40/1
16Jul26	SFTN	9/10	FM BM94 B	T G	6f	13/1
06Jun26	SFGE	5/10	2 LR C	T G	7f	9/2
23May26	SFSV	6/16	2 G2 B	T G	6f	100/1
10May26	SFTD	2/10	2F CUP D	T G	5 ¾f	16/1

KAVADY

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: Quasillo (GER) - Lady Clarisse (SAF) (William Longsword (SAF))

Trainer: M Pandaram

Jockey: T GODDEN

Owner: Mr M Pandaram

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
26Jul26	SFGE	6/11	2F G2 B	T G	6f	40/1
16Jul26	SFTN	9/10	FM BM94 B	T G	6f	13/1
06Jun26	SFGE	5/10	2 LR C	T G	7f	9/2
23May26	SFSV	6/16	2 G2 B	T G	6f	100/1
10May26	SFTD	2/10	2F CUP D	T G	5 ¾f	16/1

[ J: K Matsunyane

T: T Peter

D Career: 9 : 1-1-2 (75 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

3721x

8-11

Last Win: 25Jul26 (75 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

9 : 1-1-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 1-1-1

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back from a break after a win and a second to close last campaign. Proven at 6f and profiles as a genuine place hope.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
25Jul26	SFDE	Won	MPLTE G	T G	6 ¼f	17/2
21Jun26	KNI	2/9	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	9/2
19May26	KNI	7/8	MPLTE G	T Y	5f	11/4
18Apr26	KNI	3/7	MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/1
20Feb26	SFFW	6/14	MPLTE G	T G	7f	7/4

RACHETTU

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Vercingetorix (SAF) - La Roquette (SAF) (Var (USA))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Messrs A Lang, L H Paletz, A P Peter, G Piha & D Yutar

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
25Jul26	SFDE	Won	MPLTE G	T G	6 ¼f	17/2
21Jun26	KNI	2/9	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	9/2
19May26	KNI	7/8	MPLTE G	T Y	5f	11/4
18Apr26	KNI	3/7	MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/1
20Feb26	SFFW	6/14	MPLTE G	T G	7f	7/4

[ J: C Murray

T: M & M De Kock

CD Career: 2 : 1-0-0 (63 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

5x1x

8-10

Last Win: 06Aug26 (63 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

2 : 1-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 1-0-0

J/H

1 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

70.07

Resumes after a clear win at this track and remains lightly raced. Wide draw is the small test, but his upside is obvious.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
06Aug26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	6f	3/1
07Mar26	SFTD	5/10	MPLTE G	T Y	5 ¾f	2/1

COOL GAMBLER

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Hawwaam (SAF) - Espumanti (GB) (Dansili (GB))

Trainer: M & M De Kock

Jockey: C MURRAY

Owner: Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
06Aug26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	6f	3/1
07Mar26	SFTD	5/10	MPLTE G	T Y	5 ¾f	2/1

J: C Habib

T: C Binda

BF Career: 3 : 1-0-1 (89 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

713x

8-9

Last Win: 14Jun26 (116 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

3 : 1-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-1

J/H

2 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Resumes with a win and a Benchmark 74 placing from only three starts. Looks a solid place chance if ready fresh.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
11Jul26	SFTD	3/10	BM74 D	T G	5 ¾f	7/2
14Jun26	SFTD	Won	MPLTE G	T G	5f	8/1
26May26	SFVR	7/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	20/1

EVENING PARADE

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Evening Breeze (SAF) (Kahal (GB))

Trainer: C Binda

Jockey: C HABIB

Owner: Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
11Jul26	SFTD	3/10	BM74 D	T G	5 ¾f	7/2
14Jun26	SFTD	Won	MPLTE G	T G	5f	8/1
26May26	SFVR	7/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	20/1

J: S Moodley

T: S Tarry

C Career: 10 : 1-0-1 (19 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

x5965

8-9

Last Win: 30Aug25 (404 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

10 : 1-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

3 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Well beaten at his past two and was behind Status Symbol recently. Track win helps only a little.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Sep26	SFTN	5/6	NOV C	T G	7 ¼f	66/1
12Sep26	SFTN	6/6	NOV C	T G	6f	40/1
13Aug26	SFVR	9/9	RBH80 C	T Y	7 ¼f	25/1
01Aug26	SFTD	5/6	NOV C	T G	5 ¾f	40/1
04Oct25	SFTN	7/7	HCP	T G	7 ¼f	6/1

MATROOSBERG

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: What A Winter (SAF) - Noor (SAF) (Dynasty (SAF))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: S MOODLEY

Owner: D Chinsammy,M A Currie,A Lahoud,J Lahoud,E Naicker,L Pogir,S Poriazis,Sean Tarry Racing,Tkp Racing (Trevelen Pillay) & Haraka Bloodstock

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Sep26	SFTN	5/6	NOV C	T G	7 ¼f	66/1
12Sep26	SFTN	6/6	NOV C	T G	6f	40/1
13Aug26	SFVR	9/9	RBH80 C	T Y	7 ¼f	25/1
01Aug26	SFTD	5/6	NOV C	T G	5 ¾f	40/1
04Oct25	SFTN	7/7	HCP	T G	7 ¼f	6/1

J: M Katjedi

T: S Tarry

CD Career: 4 : 1-0-2 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

33x41

8-5

Last Win: 22Sep26 (16 d)

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

4 : 1-0-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 1-0-1

J/H

3 : 0-0-2

Crs/Dist

1 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

70.52

Last-start winner at this track, proven at 6f and drops sharply in weight. Third-up, she looks a major danger.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	11/2
03Sep26	SFVR	4/7	MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/1
29Jan26	SFVR	3/5	MPLTE	T G	5f	6/1
03Jan26	SFTD	3/6	FM MPLTE	T G	5 ¾f	4/1

TREASURE STATE

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: The United States (IRE) - Sapphire Ring (SAF) (Spectrum (IRE))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: M KATJEDI

Owner: Haraka Bloodstock (Pty) Ltd

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	6f	11/2
03Sep26	SFVR	4/7	MPLTE G	T G	5f	7/1
29Jan26	SFVR	3/5	MPLTE	T G	5f	6/1
03Jan26	SFTD	3/6	FM MPLTE	T G	5 ¾f	4/1

J: A Mosaheb

T: S J Gray

CD Career: 18 : 1-1-1 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

x5621

8-5

Last Win: 10Sep26 (28 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

18 : 1-1-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

11 : 1-1-1

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

3 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

70.96000000000001

Won here last start and now gets blinkers with a claim. Career strike-rate keeps him in the place bracket.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	33/1
16Aug26	SFTN	2/6	MPLATE G	T G	6f	14/1
06Aug26	SFVR	6/9	MPLTE G	T G	6f	40/1
23Jul26	SFVR	5/9	MPLTE G	T G	5f	25/1
21May26	SFVR	10/15	MPLTE G	T G	6f	40/1

WILLOW CHARM

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Willow Magic (AUS) - Pavlova (SAF) (Jam Alley (AUS))

Trainer: S J Gray

Jockey: A MOSAHEB

Owner: Mr St John D Gray

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	33/1
16Aug26	SFTN	2/6	MPLATE G	T G	6f	14/1
06Aug26	SFVR	6/9	MPLTE G	T G	6f	40/1
23Jul26	SFVR	5/9	MPLTE G	T G	5f	25/1
21May26	SFVR	10/15	MPLTE G	T G	6f	40/1

J: J Syster

T: B Webber

CD Career: 14 : 1-1-0 (7 days)

Gear Changes: alumites front hooves

95612

8-3

Last Win: 17Sep26 (21 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

14 : 1-1-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

7 : 1-1-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

4 : 1-1-0

BestTimeDist

70.12

Recent second and prior win were both at this track, but the overall strike-rate and quick back-up keep him under the main hopes.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	2/7	BM66 E	T G	6f	20/1
17Sep26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	25/1
03Sep26	SFVR	6/7	MPLTE G	T G	5f	40/1
27Aug26	SFVR	5/12	MPLTE G	T G	5f	125/1
06Aug26	SFVR	9/9	MPLTE G	T G	6f	40/1

GOD'S COUNTRY

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Hawwaam (SAF) - Sunday Seventh (SAF) (Seventh Rock (AUS))

Trainer: B Webber

Jockey: J SYSTER

Owner: Messrs J W Webber & F Swart

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	2/7	BM66 E	T G	6f	20/1
17Sep26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	25/1
03Sep26	SFVR	6/7	MPLTE G	T G	5f	40/1
27Aug26	SFVR	5/12	MPLTE G	T G	5f	125/1
06Aug26	SFVR	9/9	MPLTE G	T G	6f	40/1

J: P Mxoli

T: B Webber

CD Career: 22 : 1-2-0 (7 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

87877

8-3

Last Win: 28Mar26 (194 d)

2 : 0-0-0

Turf

20 : 1-2-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

14 : 1-2-0

J/H

1 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

8 : 1-2-0

BestTimeDist

70.39

Track-and-trip winner with blinkers on, but two recent plain runs leave her relying on a sharp turnaround.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	7/7	BM66 E	T G	6f	25/1
17Sep26	SFVR	7/8	BM72 D	T Y	6f	33/1
10Sep26	SFVR	8/11	E	T Y	6f	33/1
27Aug26	SFVR	7/8	BM74 D	T G	6f	33/1
19Aug26	SFVR	8/12	D	T G	6f	33/1

ADA LOVELACE

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Gold Standard (SAF) - Data Link (SAF) (Crusade (USA))

Trainer: B Webber

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Mr J W Webber

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	7/7	BM66 E	T G	6f	25/1
17Sep26	SFVR	7/8	BM72 D	T Y	6f	33/1
10Sep26	SFVR	8/11	E	T Y	6f	33/1
27Aug26	SFVR	7/8	BM74 D	T G	6f	33/1
19Aug26	SFVR	8/12	D	T G	6f	33/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

8. TREASURE STATE

6. EVENING PARADE

5. COOL GAMBLER

3. KAVADY

11. ADA LOVELACE

1. SANDS OF VALHALLA

7. MATROOSBERG

10. GOD'S COUNTRY

4. RACHETTU

9. WILLOW CHARM

2. STATUS SYMBOL

DISTANCE: 5 ½f

STARTERS: #13

BUFFALO STORM CODY (1) brings the strongest winning profile, resuming after a G1 win at Greyville where he beat Jet Force by just under a length as favourite. His overall record is excellent, he has handled weight before and his record around this trip makes him the clear benchmark. ESPINOZA (10) is the race-fit danger after missing by a long neck at this track, having won a Benchmark 96 the start prior, and his jockey-horse record gives his claims genuine substance. CHARMING CHEETAH (9) comes off a well-backed win at this venue and gets in light, so he has the right current form to keep improving. ZIYASHA (3) resumes with solid higher-grade form from Greyville and Scottsville, and while he was unwanted in the market last time, his record at the distance keeps him in the placing mix.

[ J: K Matsunyane

T: T Peter

CD Career: 21 : 11-4-2 (74 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

2x21x

9-11

Last Win: 26Jul26 (74 d)

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

21 : 11-4-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

3 : 1-1-1

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-1-0

BestTimeDist

Resumes after three months off a G1 win as favourite at Greyville. Outstanding overall record and proven at this trip; the one they must beat.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
26Jul26	SFGE	Won	G1 A	T G	6f	5/2
04Jul26	SFGE	2/14	G3 A	T G	6f	7/2
28Apr26	SFTD	2/11	G2 A	T Y	5 ¾f	1/2
04Apr26	SFTD	Won	G1 A	T G	5f	4/5
21Feb26	SFTD	Won	A	T G	5 ¾f	2/7

BUFFALO STORM CODY

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) - Musical Romance (SAF) (Trippi (USA))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
26Jul26	SFGE	Won	G1 A	T G	6f	5/2
04Jul26	SFGE	2/14	G3 A	T G	6f	7/2
28Apr26	SFTD	2/11	G2 A	T Y	5 ¾f	1/2
04Apr26	SFTD	Won	G1 A	T G	5f	4/5
21Feb26	SFTD	Won	A	T G	5 ¾f	2/7

J: T Godden

T: C T Dawson

CD Career: 21 : 5-2-2 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

068x6

9-6

Last Win: 09Oct25 (364 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

21 : 5-2-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 1-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Second-up after a plain sixth at this track. Past track-and-trip form helps, but recent runs leave him with plenty to find.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	6/9	A	T Y	5f	13/1
04Apr26	SFTD	8/14	G1 A	T G	5f	17/2
07Mar26	SFTD	6/15	G3 A	T Y	5f	8/1
10Jan26	KNI	12/14	WFA G1	T G	5f	25/1
27Dec25	SFTD	2/13	HCP G3	T G	5f	7/1

TRUTH

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, Gr, Gelding

Pedigree: Heavenly Blue (AUS) - Frankly (SAF) (Frankel (GB))

Trainer: C T Dawson

Jockey: T GODDEN

Owner: Messrs L M Nestadt, Gary Player Stud Farm (Pty) Ltd & Ralphs Racing

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	6/9	A	T Y	5f	13/1
04Apr26	SFTD	8/14	G1 A	T G	5f	17/2
07Mar26	SFTD	6/15	G3 A	T Y	5f	8/1
10Jan26	KNI	12/14	WFA G1	T G	5f	25/1
27Dec25	SFTD	2/13	HCP G3	T G	5f	7/1

J: R Danielson

T: C Binda

D Career: 32 : 8-3-3 (96 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

6156x

9-6

Last Win: 16May26 (145 d)

1 : 1-0-0

Turf

31 : 7-3-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

5 : 2-1-0

J/H

6 : 2-1-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Back after four months with solid higher-grade form behind him. Proven around this trip and capable of running into a place.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
04Jul26	SFGE	6/14	G3 A	T G	6f	40/1
23May26	SFSV	5/15	HCP G2 A	T G	6f	20/1
16May26	SFTD	Won	A	T G	5 ½f	2/1
28Apr26	SFTD	6/11	G2 A	T Y	5 ¾f	14/1
04Apr26	SFTD	7/14	G1 A	T G	5f	25/1

ZIYASHA

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Kelly's Olympics (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

Trainer: C Binda

Jockey: R DANIELSON

Owner: Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
04Jul26	SFGE	6/14	G3 A	T G	6f	40/1
23May26	SFSV	5/15	HCP G2 A	T G	6f	20/1
16May26	SFTD	Won	A	T G	5 ½f	2/1
28Apr26	SFTD	6/11	G2 A	T Y	5 ¾f	14/1
04Apr26	SFTD	7/14	G1 A	T G	5f	25/1

J: C Habib

T: C Binda

CD Career: 16 : 3-1-1 (74 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

1496x

8-11

Last Win: 26Apr26 (165 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

16 : 3-1-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 1-1-1

J/H

11 : 3-1-1

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Resumes with a strong track profile and was only beaten a length and a half last time. Has each-way claims if sharp fresh.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
26Jul26	SFGE	6/14	HCP LR A	T G	5f	11/2
04Jul26	SFGE	9/14	G3 A	T G	6f	16/1
23May26	SFSV	4/15	HCP G2 A	T G	6f	14/1
26Apr26	SFSV	Won	HCP LR A	T S	5 ½f	33/1
12Apr26	SFTD	2/6	3 A	T G	5 ½f	7/2

KAALVOET

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Elusive Fort (SAF) - Ideal Lady (SAF) (Ideal World (USA))

Trainer: C Binda

Jockey: C HABIB

Owner: Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
26Jul26	SFGE	6/14	HCP LR A	T G	5f	11/2
04Jul26	SFGE	9/14	G3 A	T G	6f	16/1
23May26	SFSV	4/15	HCP G2 A	T G	6f	14/1
26Apr26	SFSV	Won	HCP LR A	T S	5 ½f	33/1
12Apr26	SFTD	2/6	3 A	T G	5 ½f	7/2

[ J: B Marx-Jacobson

T: F Habib

Career: 19 : 5-2-3 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

990x7

8-11

Last Win: 25Jan25 (621 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

19 : 5-2-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 0-1-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Second-up after a well-held seventh at this track. Has old form, but recent figures are not strong enough yet.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	7/9	A	T Y	5f	17/2
28Feb26	KNI	10/14	G2 A	T G	6f	33/1
31Jan26	KNI	9/16	CUP	T G	5 ½f	66/1
13Dec25	KNI	9/18	3 HCP G2	T G	6f	40/1
16Mar25	KNI	3/9	C2	T G	7f	11/4

MEU CAPITANO

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Captain Of All (SAF) - Rosetta Stone (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF))

Trainer: F Habib

Jockey: B MARX-JACOBSON

Owner: Messrs C A F Goncalves & D Luiz

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	7/9	A	T Y	5f	17/2
28Feb26	KNI	10/14	G2 A	T G	6f	33/1
31Jan26	KNI	9/16	CUP	T G	5 ½f	66/1
13Dec25	KNI	9/18	3 HCP G2	T G	6f	40/1
16Mar25	KNI	3/9	C2	T G	7f	11/4

[ J: K D Melo

T: S Tarry

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

Gear Changes: alumites

74x85

8-7

Last Win: 21Feb26 (229 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

11 : 3-1-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 1-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Third-up and fitter after being beaten as favourite last start. Can improve into the placings, but must turn market support into performance.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	5/9	A	T Y	5f	3/1
26Jul26	SFGE	8/12	G1 A	T G	6f	50/1
04Apr26	SFTD	4/14	G1 A	T G	5f	25/1
07Mar26	SFTD	7/15	G3 A	T Y	5f	7/2
21Feb26	SFTD	Won	FM A	T G	5f	6/1

GREEN DIAMOND

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Lesedi La Rona (SAF) (Trippi (USA))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: K D MELO

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

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	5/9	A	T Y	5f	3/1
26Jul26	SFGE	8/12	G1 A	T G	6f	50/1
04Apr26	SFTD	4/14	G1 A	T G	5f	25/1
07Mar26	SFTD	7/15	G3 A	T Y	5f	7/2
21Feb26	SFTD	Won	FM A	T G	5f	6/1

J: S Moodley

T: C Binda

CDBF Career: 17 : 3-3-1 (74 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

5325x

8-7

Last Win: 10Feb26 (240 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

17 : 3-3-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

3 : 1-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Freshened after two sound efforts, including a close second two back. Track-and-distance form helps, but others bring stronger winning claims.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
26Jul26	SFGE	5/14	HCP LR A	T G	5f	7/2
05Jul26	SFTD	2/8	A	T G	5 ¾f	9/2
07Jun26	SFTD	3/8	A	T G	5f	11/4
23May26	SFSV	5/16	A	T G	6f	7/1
26Apr26	SFSV	4/16	HCP LR A	T S	5 ½f	20/1

CHAPBOOK

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Leaves Of Grass (AUS) (Poet's Voice (GB))

Trainer: C Binda

Jockey: S MOODLEY

Owner: Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
26Jul26	SFGE	5/14	HCP LR A	T G	5f	7/2
05Jul26	SFTD	2/8	A	T G	5 ¾f	9/2
07Jun26	SFTD	3/8	A	T G	5f	11/4
23May26	SFSV	5/16	A	T G	6f	7/1
26Apr26	SFSV	4/16	HCP LR A	T S	5 ½f	20/1

J: J Botes

T: L Houdalakis

C Career: 42 : 8-6-7 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

199x8

8-3

Last Win: 31Mar26 (191 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

42 : 8-6-7

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Track record is respectable and the claim helps, but the first-up run was well below what is required here.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	8/12	B	T G	6f	20/1
07Jun26	SFTD	9/10	A	T G	7f	100/1
10May26	SFTD	9/10	A	T G	7f	20/1
31Mar26	SFVR	Won	A	T G	7 ½f	7/1
05Mar26	SFVR	5/10	A	T S	1m	8/1

BOB'S YOUR UNCLE

Age, Colour, Sex: 7, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Royal Mo (USA) - Party Peg (SAF) (Jay Peg (SAF))

Trainer: L Houdalakis

Jockey: J BOTES

Owner: Messrs E Miliotis, A J McNabb, Lucky Houdalakis, C F Strydom & Stone Hill Stud (Nom: Mr H C W Rix)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	8/12	B	T G	6f	20/1
07Jun26	SFTD	9/10	A	T G	7f	100/1
10May26	SFTD	9/10	A	T G	7f	20/1
31Mar26	SFVR	Won	A	T G	7 ½f	7/1
05Mar26	SFVR	5/10	A	T S	1m	8/1

[ J: M Yeni

T: R Klaasen

C Career: 19 : 3-4-2 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

x7651

8-3

Last Win: 10Sep26 (28 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

19 : 3-4-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 0-0-0

J/H

2 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Won here as a firming favourite and gets barrier one with 115lbs. Current form is strong enough to make him a key danger.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	Won	GPLATE A	T Y	6f	7/4
29Aug26	SFTN	5/8	LR A	T G	6f	15/2
11Jul26	SFTD	6/9	HCP A	T G	5 ¾f	13/1
05Jul26	SFTD	7/8	A	T G	5 ¾f	10/1
28Apr26	SFTD	5/11	G2 A	T Y	5 ¾f	33/1

CHARMING CHEETAH

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: New Predator (AUS) - Endearing (SAF) (Judpot (USA))

Trainer: R Klaasen

Jockey: M YENI

Owner: Mr D Chinsammy, Nu-Atlas Racing (Nom: Mr P J Klaasen) & TKP Racing

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	Won	GPLATE A	T Y	6f	7/4
29Aug26	SFTN	5/8	LR A	T G	6f	15/2
11Jul26	SFTD	6/9	HCP A	T G	5 ¾f	13/1
05Jul26	SFTD	7/8	A	T G	5 ¾f	10/1
28Apr26	SFTD	5/11	G2 A	T Y	5 ¾f	33/1

[ J: G Samo-Burthia

T: S Naidoo

C Career: 21 : 5-1-4 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

48313

8-3

Last Win: 08Aug26 (61 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

21 : 5-1-4

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

0 : 0-0-0

J/H

4 : 2-0-2

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Close third at this track after a Benchmark 96 win two back. Strong jockey-horse record and light weight make him a leading threat.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	3/9	A	T Y	5f	9/2
08Aug26	SFTD	Won	BM96 A	T G	5 ¾f	10/1
11Jul26	SFTD	3/9	HCP A	T G	5 ¾f	33/1
29Jun26	SFTN	8/9	A	T G	5f	40/1
26May26	SFVR	4/11	BM96 A	T G	5f	33/1

ESPINOZA

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Mulher De Branco (SAF) (Visionaire (USA))

Trainer: S Naidoo

Jockey: G SAMO-BURTHIA

Owner: Messrs Jace Chetty, Shaylen Naidoo & A V Van Der Poel

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	3/9	A	T Y	5f	9/2
08Aug26	SFTD	Won	BM96 A	T G	5 ¾f	10/1
11Jul26	SFTD	3/9	HCP A	T G	5 ¾f	33/1
29Jun26	SFTN	8/9	A	T G	5f	40/1
26May26	SFVR	4/11	BM96 A	T G	5f	33/1

Non Runner

J: P Mxoli

T: P Matchett

C Career: 16 : 3-4-2 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

42632

7-12

Last Win: 17Jan26 (264 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

16 : 3-4-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-0

J/H

16 : 3-4-2

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Consistent type with a win and three placings from four starts at this venue. Light weight gives him solid place appeal.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	2/12	B	T G	6f	11/2
12Sep26	SFTN	3/8	A	T G	6f	7/1
29Aug26	SFTN	6/8	LR A	T G	6f	9/2
22Jul26	SFSV	2/6	PLATE A	T G	6f	4/1
05Jul26	SFTD	4/8	A	T G	5 ¾f	8/1

THE LAST DUKE

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) - Weekend Special (SAF) (Spectrum (IRE))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Mrs K Finch & Mr B P Finch

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	2/12	B	T G	6f	11/2
12Sep26	SFTN	3/8	A	T G	6f	7/1
29Aug26	SFTN	6/8	LR A	T G	6f	9/2
22Jul26	SFSV	2/6	PLATE A	T G	6f	4/1
05Jul26	SFTD	4/8	A	T G	5 ¾f	8/1

J: A Mosaheb

T: C Jonker

CD Career: 24 : 4-5-3 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

75x40

7-12

Last Win: 24Feb26 (226 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

24 : 4-5-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

2 : 1-0-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Latest run was a long way below par. Track record offers some hope, but he has to rebound sharply to feature.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	12/12	B	T G	6f	33/1
17Sep26	SFVR	4/9	A	T Y	5f	25/1
12Apr26	SFTD	5/7	A	T G	5f	7/2
21Mar26	SFTD	7/11	A	T G	5 ¾f	10/1
07Mar26	SFTD	3/15	G3 A	T Y	5f	33/1

RAFA BAY

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Torra Bay (AUS) (Cape Cross (IRE))

Trainer: C Jonker

Jockey: A MOSAHEB

Owner: Mr & Mrs C Jonker

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	12/12	B	T G	6f	33/1
17Sep26	SFVR	4/9	A	T Y	5f	25/1
12Apr26	SFTD	5/7	A	T G	5f	7/2
21Mar26	SFTD	7/11	A	T G	5 ¾f	10/1
07Mar26	SFTD	3/15	G3 A	T Y	5f	33/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

9. CHARMING CHEETAH

11. LEAD THE CHARGE

3. ZIYASHA

2. TRUTH

8. BOB'S YOUR UNCLE

1. BUFFALO STORM CODY

13. RAFA BAY

12. THE LAST DUKE

6. GREEN DIAMOND

5. MEU CAPITANO

7. CHAPBOOK

4. KAALVOET

10. ESPINOZA

DISTANCE: 5f

STARTERS: #9

PLAYING TRIX (2) is the one to beat after a decisive first-up win at this track and distance, scoring by eight lengths despite being unwanted in the market. That was a sharp return to form and her proven 5f record gives the performance substance. APPARITION (7) resumes with an unblemished place record from two starts, having won on debut before running second as an odds-on favourite in a 2yo PLATE at Turffontein Standside. POWER OF PEARLS (5) also resumes with a strong profile, ending last campaign with a FM Benchmark 74 win and owning a faultless place record at this distance. LOVE NOT WAR (8) was well held behind Playing Trix last time, but her prior second at this venue and strong 5f statistics keep her in the winning mix if she finds a sharper finish.

J: P Mxoli

T: P Matchett

CD Career: 13 : 3-1-0 (63 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

6457x

9-6

Last Win: 14May26 (147 d)

1 : 0-0-0

Turf

12 : 3-1-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

8 : 2-1-0

J/H

7 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

3 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

57.05

Resumes after two plain efforts, though she is a track-and-distance winner. Has to show a cleaner return to form.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
06Aug26	SFVR	7/7	FM BM89 C	T G	5f	25/1
09Jul26	SFTN	5/6	FM BM91 B	T G	5f	17/2
27Jun26	SFTD	4/10	FM HCP A	T G	5 ¾f	20/1
11Jun26	SFTN	6/7	FM BM95 B	T G	5f	8/1
14May26	SFVR	Won	FM BM93 B	T G	5f	10/1

VERSACE ONTHETRACK

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, Gr, Filly

Pedigree: Danon Platina (JPN) - Beautiful Muriel (AUS) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Mr Shanton Naicker

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
06Aug26	SFVR	7/7	FM BM89 C	T G	5f	25/1
09Jul26	SFTN	5/6	FM BM91 B	T G	5f	17/2
27Jun26	SFTD	4/10	FM HCP A	T G	5 ¾f	20/1
11Jun26	SFTN	6/7	FM BM95 B	T G	5f	8/1
14May26	SFVR	Won	FM BM93 B	T G	5f	10/1

[ J: B Marx-Jacobson

T: F Habib

CD Career: 7 : 2-1-0 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

8x0x1

9-3

Last Win: 10Sep26 (28 d)

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

7 : 2-1-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

6 : 2-1-0

J/H

1 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

2 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

57.66

Blew them away by eight lengths at this track and distance first-up despite being unwanted in betting. Strong second-up claims.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	Won	FM BM85 C	T Y	5f	33/1
26May26	SFVR	13/13	BM74 D	T G	5f	20/1
14Feb26	SFDE	8/8	FM BM80 CL4	T G	5f	14/1
24Dec25	KNI	9/10	OPEN	T G	5f	7/2
26Nov25	KNI	Won	FM MPLTE	T G	5f	9/4

PLAYING TRIX

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Vercingetorix (SAF) - Heaps Of Fun (SAF) (Visionaire (USA))

Trainer: F Habib

Jockey: B MARX-JACOBSON

Owner: Mr Shanton Naicker

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	Won	FM BM85 C	T Y	5f	33/1
26May26	SFVR	13/13	BM74 D	T G	5f	20/1
14Feb26	SFDE	8/8	FM BM80 CL4	T G	5f	14/1
24Dec25	KNI	9/10	OPEN	T G	5f	7/2
26Nov25	KNI	Won	FM MPLTE	T G	5f	9/4

J: C Habib

T: B Webber

C Career: 18 : 3-0-3 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

04356

8-13

Last Win: 28May26 (133 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

18 : 3-0-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

3 : 0-0-2

J/H

4 : 1-0-1

Crs/Dist

3 : 0-0-2

BestTimeDist

57.13

Well held last start, but her prior FM Open run was sound and she has placed at this trip. Place claims only.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	6/12	B	T G	6f	25/1
29Aug26	SFTN	5/8	FM B	T G	6f	9/2
06Aug26	SFVR	3/7	FM BM89 C	T G	5f	13/2
16Jul26	SFTN	4/10	FM BM94 B	T G	6f	25/1
27Jun26	SFTD	10/14	FM BM81 D	T G	5 ¾f	13/1

SHE'S ALL MINE

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: New Predator (AUS) - River Rhone (SAF) (Philanthropist (USA))

Trainer: B Webber

Jockey: C HABIB

Owner: Mr F Swart

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	6/12	B	T G	6f	25/1
29Aug26	SFTN	5/8	FM B	T G	6f	9/2
06Aug26	SFVR	3/7	FM BM89 C	T G	5f	13/2
16Jul26	SFTN	4/10	FM BM94 B	T G	6f	25/1
27Jun26	SFTD	10/14	FM BM81 D	T G	5 ¾f	13/1

[ J: K D Melo

T: S Tarry

Career: 11 : 2-2-1 (68 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers,hood

0321x

8-10

Last Win: 01Aug26 (68 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

11 : 2-2-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-0

J/H

1 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Returns after a last-start win, but her record at this venue and at 5f leaves a genuine query.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Aug26	SFTD	Won	NOV C	T G	5 ¾f	9/2
16Jul26	SFTN	2/10	FM BM76 D	T G	6f	6/1
27Jun26	SFTD	3/9	C	T G	5 ¾f	16/1
11Jun26	SFTN	10/10	FM BM82 C	T G	7 ¼f	4/1
28May26	SFVR	4/15	BM80 C	T G	6f	80/1

SAKURA HANAMI

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: What A Winter (SAF) - Zayna (SAF) (Jallad (USA))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: K D MELO

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

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Aug26	SFTD	Won	NOV C	T G	5 ¾f	9/2
16Jul26	SFTN	2/10	FM BM76 D	T G	6f	6/1
27Jun26	SFTD	3/9	C	T G	5 ¾f	16/1
11Jun26	SFTN	10/10	FM BM82 C	T G	7 ¼f	4/1
28May26	SFVR	4/15	BM80 C	T G	6f	80/1

[ J: K Matsunyane

T: C T Dawson

D Career: 13 : 2-3-7 (91 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

x131x

8-9

Last Win: 09Jul26 (91 d)

1 : 1-0-0

Turf

12 : 1-3-7

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

5 : 2-0-3

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-0-1

BestTimeDist

Fresh off a win and has never missed a place in five runs at 5f. Honest profile puts her right in the mix.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
09Jul26	SFTN	Won	FM BM74 C	T G	5f	6/1
11Jun26	SFTN	3/10	FM BM78 D	T G	5f	14/1
13May26	SFGA	Won	MDN E	A N	5f	8/11
07Mar26	SFTD	3/9	FM MPLTE G	T Y	5 ¾f	2/1
12Feb26	SFTN	3/9	FM MPLTE	T G	7 ¼f	7/4

POWER OF PEARLS

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, Ch, Filly

Pedigree: Pathfork (USA) - Miss Saigon (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF))

Trainer: C T Dawson

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Messrs James Grant, Suven Govender, Sterling M Miller, Desan Naicker & Mrs Tanya Govender

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
09Jul26	SFTN	Won	FM BM74 C	T G	5f	6/1
11Jun26	SFTN	3/10	FM BM78 D	T G	5f	14/1
13May26	SFGA	Won	MDN E	A N	5f	8/11
07Mar26	SFTD	3/9	FM MPLTE G	T Y	5 ¾f	2/1
12Feb26	SFTN	3/9	FM MPLTE	T G	7 ¼f	7/4

J: Y Leung

T: W Marwing

CD Career: 65 : 8-7-7 (147 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

0623x

8-7

Last Win: 11Jan26 (270 d)

8 : 0-3-1

Turf

57 : 8-4-6

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

21 : 3-3-3

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

7 : 1-1-3

BestTimeDist

56.79

Back from five months off with solid track-and-distance form, but she must return near peak fitness.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
14May26	SFVR	3/7	FM BM93 B	T G	5f	14/1
30Apr26	SFTD	2/14	FM BM76 D	T G	5f	66/1
28Mar26	SFVR	6/6	FM BM94 B	T Y	5f	16/1
14Mar26	SFTD	11/15	FM BM78 C	T G	5 ¾f	13/1
10Feb26	SFVR	4/7	FM BM92 B	T G	6f	16/1

THERE SHE GOES

Age, Colour, Sex: 8, B, Mare

Pedigree: Time Thief (AUS) - Herathenavigatrix (AUS) (Henrythenavigator (USA))

Trainer: W Marwing

Jockey: Y LEUNG

Owner: Mesdames C Marks & S Marks

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
14May26	SFVR	3/7	FM BM93 B	T G	5f	14/1
30Apr26	SFTD	2/14	FM BM76 D	T G	5f	66/1
28Mar26	SFVR	6/6	FM BM94 B	T Y	5f	16/1
14Mar26	SFTD	11/15	FM BM78 C	T G	5 ¾f	13/1
10Feb26	SFVR	4/7	FM BM92 B	T G	6f	16/1

[ J: M Yeni

T: M & M De Kock

DBF Career: 2 : 1-1-0 (79 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

12x

8-6

Last Win: 14Jun26 (116 d)

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

2 : 1-1-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 1-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Resumes with a win and a second from two starts, including a 5f debut success. Plenty of upside for this.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
21Jul26	SFTD	2/4	2 PLATE D	T G	5 ½f	10/11
14Jun26	SFTD	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	9/2

APPARITION

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Ancient Spirit (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Trainer: M & M De Kock

Jockey: M YENI

Owner: Wernars Family

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
21Jul26	SFTD	2/4	2 PLATE D	T G	5 ½f	10/11
14Jun26	SFTD	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	9/2

[ J: J Botes

T: S Pettigrew

D Career: 7 : 1-1-3 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

35623

8-5

Last Win: 14Mar26 (208 d)

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

7 : 1-1-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 1-1-2

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

2 : 0-1-1

BestTimeDist

57.98

Sound 5f record and an inside draw help, but she was well beaten by Playing Trix last time. Place profile.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	3/7	FM BM85 C	T Y	5f	3/1
06Aug26	SFVR	2/7	FM BM72 D	T G	5f	9/2
07Jun26	SFTD	6/6	2 D	T G	7f	4/1
10May26	SFTD	5/10	2F CUP D	T G	5 ¾f	7/2
28Apr26	SFTD	3/9	2 G3 C	T Y	5 ½f	20/1

LOVE NOT WAR

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Act Of War (SAF) - Love Theme (SAF) (Oratorio (IRE))

Trainer: S Pettigrew

Jockey: J BOTES

Owner: Messrs M J Campbell, W D Jackson & J T Mushwana

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	3/7	FM BM85 C	T Y	5f	3/1
06Aug26	SFVR	2/7	FM BM72 D	T G	5f	9/2
07Jun26	SFTD	6/6	2 D	T G	7f	4/1
10May26	SFTD	5/10	2F CUP D	T G	5 ¾f	7/2
28Apr26	SFTD	3/9	2 G3 C	T Y	5 ½f	20/1

J: J Penny

T: H V D Westhuizen

CD Career: 39 : 5-3-5 (28 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

x0815

8-5

Last Win: 30Jul26 (70 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

39 : 5-3-5

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

8 : 1-0-2

J/H

3 : 0-0-1

Crs/Dist

8 : 1-0-2

BestTimeDist

57.39

Track-and-distance winner, but last start was a heavy defeat behind Playing Trix. Has to lift sharply.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	5/7	FM BM85 C	T Y	5f	33/1
30Jul26	SFVR	Won	BM74 D	T G	5f	100/1
25Jun26	SFVR	8/9	BM80 C	T G	5f	100/1
14May26	SFVR	13/13	FM BM76 C	T G	5f	66/1
23Oct25	SFVR	10/11	FM HCP	T G	5f	6/1

RAINING RUBIES

Age, Colour, Sex: 7, B, Mare

Pedigree: Soft Falling Rain (SAF) - Ruby Necklace (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA))

Trainer: H V D Westhuizen

Jockey: J PENNY

Owner: Mrs W Van Der Westhuizen, Messrs P J, N, R & Miss S Delport

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
10Sep26	SFVR	5/7	FM BM85 C	T Y	5f	33/1
30Jul26	SFVR	Won	BM74 D	T G	5f	100/1
25Jun26	SFVR	8/9	BM80 C	T G	5f	100/1
14May26	SFVR	13/13	FM BM76 C	T G	5f	66/1
23Oct25	SFVR	10/11	FM HCP	T G	5f	6/1

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

8. LOVE NOT WAR

6. THERE SHE GOES

5. POWER OF PEARLS

9. RAINING RUBIES

1. VERSACE ONTHETRACK

2. PLAYING TRIX

4. SAKURA HANAMI

7. APPARITION

3. SHE'S ALL MINE

DISTANCE: 5f

STARTERS: #9

MASTER'S LADY (7) is the one to beat after breaking through at Turffontein Standside, where she beat Midnight Special by a head despite starting an outside chance in the betting. The 127lbs impost and apprentice claim give her a favourable set-up, and her record around this trip is solid enough to support the win. VALIEVA (5) has stronger exposed handicap form than her latest seventh suggests, with a close fourth in an FM Benchmark 89 at this venue two runs back and a proven track-and-distance profile. CALADRIUS (2) comes through a Benchmark 80 win at Turffontein Inside and has two wins from six around 5f, though the wide barrier and weight leave her with a little more to overcome. ELUSIVE DRAGON (1) also arrives off a win, having scored over 6f at Turffontein Inside as favourite, and while her 5f record is the query, her recent winning form keeps her in the mix.

J: P Mxoli

T: P Matchett

Career: 9 : 1-3-0 (53 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

52971

9-6

Last Win: 16Aug26 (53 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

9 : 1-3-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

3 : 0-1-0

J/H

8 : 1-3-0

Crs/Dist

0 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Returns from two months off a 6f win as favourite. The 5f record is the query, but she is in the right form to run well.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
16Aug26	SFTN	Won	3F MPLATE G	T G	6f	2/1
26Jul26	SFGE	7/11	2F G2 B	T G	6f	125/1
11Jul26	SFTD	9/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	16/1
27Jun26	SFTD	2/8	2 PLATE D	T G	5 ¾f	8/1
14Jun26	SFTD	5/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	13/2

ELUSIVE DRAGON

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Elusive Fort (SAF) - Green Dragon (SAF) (Gimmethegreenlight (AUS))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Mr Shanton Naicker

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
16Aug26	SFTN	Won	3F MPLATE G	T G	6f	2/1
26Jul26	SFGE	7/11	2F G2 B	T G	6f	125/1
11Jul26	SFTD	9/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	16/1
27Jun26	SFTD	2/8	2 PLATE D	T G	5 ¾f	8/1
14Jun26	SFTD	5/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	13/2

[ J: K Matsunyane

T: T Peter

CD Career: 7 : 2-0-1 (40 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

34141

9-5

Last Win: 29Aug26 (40 d)

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

7 : 2-0-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

6 : 2-0-1

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

3 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

58.94

Back after five weeks following a Benchmark 80 win. Proven at this track and trip, with the wide draw the main reservation.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
29Aug26	SFTN	Won	BM80 C	T G	5f	20/1
06Aug26	SFVR	4/6	BM66 E	T G	5f	7/2
23Jul26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	10/11
02Jul26	SFVR	4/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	7/1
14Jun26	SFTD	3/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	5/2

CALADRIUS

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Rafeef (AUS) - Carmalita (AUS) (Commands (AUS))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
29Aug26	SFTN	Won	BM80 C	T G	5f	20/1
06Aug26	SFVR	4/6	BM66 E	T G	5f	7/2
23Jul26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	10/11
02Jul26	SFVR	4/12	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	7/1
14Jun26	SFTD	3/13	2 MPLTE F	T G	5f	5/2

Non Runner

J: T Mayhew

T: D Stenger

CDBF Career: 11 : 1-3-2 (63 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

6583x

9-4

Last Win: 02Apr26 (189 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

11 : 1-3-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

5 : 1-1-1

J/H

3 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

3 : 1-0-1

BestTimeDist

57.34

Resumes with solid track-and-trip credentials, but her win record is light and others bring stronger recent form.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
06Aug26	SFVR	3/7	FM BM72 D	T G	5f	2/1
27Jun26	SFTD	8/14	FM BM81 D	T G	5 ¾f	10/1
14May26	SFVR	5/13	FM BM76 C	T G	5f	6/1
30Apr26	SFTD	6/14	FM BM76 D	T G	5f	14/1
02Apr26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	1/2

WINGS OF KILDRA

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Legislate (SAF) - Travel Up Front (SAF) (Western Winter (USA))

Trainer: D Stenger

Jockey: T MAYHEW

Owner: D De Andrade & S Gaskell

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
06Aug26	SFVR	3/7	FM BM72 D	T G	5f	2/1
27Jun26	SFTD	8/14	FM BM81 D	T G	5 ¾f	10/1
14May26	SFVR	5/13	FM BM76 C	T G	5f	6/1
30Apr26	SFTD	6/14	FM BM76 D	T G	5f	14/1
02Apr26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	1/2

J: S Moodley

T: F Bronkhorst

CD Career: 43 : 3-4-5 (50 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

65447

9-3

Last Win: 28Aug25 (406 d)

1 : 0-0-0

Turf

42 : 3-4-5

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

12 : 1-3-1

J/H

4 : 2-0-0

Crs/Dist

7 : 1-2-1

BestTimeDist

57.67

Returns from a break with proven track-and-trip form and a good record for Serino Moodley. Strong chance to rebound.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Aug26	SFVR	7/12	D	T G	6f	8/1
06Aug26	SFVR	4/7	FM BM89 C	T G	5f	13/1
21Jul26	SFTD	4/12	D	T G	5 ¾f	13/1
11Jul26	SFTD	5/10	BM74 D	T G	5 ¾f	33/1
27Jun26	SFTD	6/14	FM BM81 D	T G	5 ¾f	20/1

VALIEVA

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, B, Mare

Pedigree: Var (USA) - Return To Power (SAF) (Trippi (USA))

Trainer: F Bronkhorst

Jockey: S MOODLEY

Owner: Dr M Taljaardt & Messrs F Bronkhorst & M S Jolly

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Aug26	SFVR	7/12	D	T G	6f	8/1
06Aug26	SFVR	4/7	FM BM89 C	T G	5f	13/1
21Jul26	SFTD	4/12	D	T G	5 ¾f	13/1
11Jul26	SFTD	5/10	BM74 D	T G	5 ¾f	33/1
27Jun26	SFTD	6/14	FM BM81 D	T G	5 ¾f	20/1

Non Runner

J: J Botes

T: R Magner

D Career: 16 : 1-6-2 (61 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

22461

9-1

Last Win: 08Aug26 (61 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

16 : 1-6-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

13 : 1-6-1

J/H

1 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

7 : 0-4-0

BestTimeDist

57.55

Returns off a deserved win and gets weight relief with the apprentice claim. Strong 5f place profile gives her the edge.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
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
02Apr26	SFVR	2/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	9/2

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
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
02Apr26	SFVR	2/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	9/2

[ J: K Strydom

T: R Klaasen

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

Gear Changes: alumites

95677

9-0

Last Win: 12Apr26 (179 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

6 : 1-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 1-0-0

J/H

3 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

2 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

56.97

Quick back-up after a closer seventh, and she has won at 5f. Patchy recent form keeps her a minor hope.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	7/8	BM74 D	T G	5f	8/1
29Aug26	SFTN	7/7	FM BM80 C	T G	6f	10/1
09Jul26	SFTN	6/8	FM BM74 C	T G	5f	20/1
25Jun26	SFVR	5/10	HCP D	T G	5f	6/1
28Apr26	SFTD	9/9	2 G3 C	T Y	5 ½f	20/1

USHOULDBEDANCING

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Filly

Pedigree: Pathfork (USA) - Danseuse (SAF) (Joshua Dancer (USA))

Trainer: R Klaasen

Jockey: K STRYDOM

Owner: Messrs J T Mushwana & Joshua Peter

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	7/8	BM74 D	T G	5f	8/1
29Aug26	SFTN	7/7	FM BM80 C	T G	6f	10/1
09Jul26	SFTN	6/8	FM BM74 C	T G	5f	20/1
25Jun26	SFVR	5/10	HCP D	T G	5f	6/1
28Apr26	SFTD	9/9	2 G3 C	T Y	5 ½f	20/1

J: M Yeni

T: P Matchett

CD Career: 9 : 1-1-1 (7 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

23144

9-0

Last Win: 27Aug26 (42 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

9 : 1-1-1

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

6 : 1-1-1

J/H

4 : 0-0-1

Crs/Dist

3 : 1-0-0

BestTimeDist

56.77

Close fourth here last week and already a track-and-trip winner. Place claims if she repeats that latest effort.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	4/8	BM74 D	T G	5f	14/1
10Sep26	SFVR	4/7	FM BM85 C	T Y	5f	14/1
27Aug26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	2/1
08Aug26	SFTD	3/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	6/1
22Jul26	SFSV	2/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	13/2

SURREAL SONG

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Filly

Pedigree: Vercingetorix (SAF) - Sanskrift (SAF) (Duke Of Marmalade (IRE))

Trainer: P Matchett

Jockey: M YENI

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

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	4/8	BM74 D	T G	5f	14/1
10Sep26	SFVR	4/7	FM BM85 C	T Y	5f	14/1
27Aug26	SFVR	Won	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	2/1
08Aug26	SFTD	3/10	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	6/1
22Jul26	SFSV	2/8	FM MPLTE G	T G	5f	13/2

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

9. SURREAL SONG

4. WINGS OF KILDRA

5. VALIEVA

3. TRADITIONAL BELIEF

7. MASTER'S LADY

6. TAKING A RISK

8. USHOULDBEDANCING

1. ELUSIVE DRAGON

2. CALADRIUS

DISTANCE: 7f

STARTERS: #13

COMMANDER OF ALL (8) brings the right last-start form, having won a Benchmark 66 at this track by a length after firming from bigger odds. He has a sound track-and-distance profile and the recent win over Sail The Sky gives him the clearest winning reference. SAIL THE SKY (7) has been placed at both runs since resuming and is building towards peak fitness fourth-up, with his broad 7f record keeping him firmly in calculations despite having to turn the tables. LONGSWORD (1) has stronger credentials than his recent finishes suggest, with an Open run last start and proven track-and-distance form making him a genuine rebound chance. BERRY LANCER (6) is honest and comes through a last-start win at this venue, though he profiles more as a place threat rising from maiden-plate company into a deeper handicap.

[ J: K D Melo

T: S Tarry

CD Career: 45 : 4-5-4 (19 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

16396

9-12

Last Win: 21Jul26 (79 d)

1 : 0-0-1

Turf

44 : 4-5-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

21 : 2-2-2

J/H

5 : 0-1-2

Crs/Dist

10 : 1-1-1

BestTimeDist

81.74

Recent finishes are below his best, but the class drop, track-and-distance record and De Melo return make him a genuine winning hope.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Sep26	SFTN	6/8	C	T G	7 ¼f	66/1
03Sep26	SFVR	9/11	BM74 D	T G	7f	6/1
13Aug26	SFVR	3/9	RBH80 C	T Y	7 ¼f	9/2
01Aug26	SFTD	6/11	BM72 D	T G	7f	13/1
21Jul26	SFTD	Won	BM66 D	T G	7f	2/1

LONGSWORD

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, B, Gelding

Pedigree: William Longsword (SAF) - Off The Mark (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: K D MELO

Owner: Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
19Sep26	SFTN	6/8	C	T G	7 ¼f	66/1
03Sep26	SFVR	9/11	BM74 D	T G	7f	6/1
13Aug26	SFVR	3/9	RBH80 C	T Y	7 ¼f	9/2
01Aug26	SFTD	6/11	BM72 D	T G	7f	13/1
21Jul26	SFTD	Won	BM66 D	T G	7f	2/1

J: J Penny

T: H V D Westhuizen

C Career: 35 : 3-1-2 (161 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, hood

70x6x

9-11

Last Win: 04Nov25 (338 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

35 : 3-1-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

10 : 0-0-1

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

8 : 0-0-1

BestTimeDist

Back from a six-month break with modest recent form and only one placing from 16 tries around 7f. Others read stronger.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
30Apr26	SFTD	6/9	BM72 D	T G	1m	33/1
29Jan26	SFVR	10/11	HCP	T G	1 ¼m	40/1
20Dec25	SFVR	7/19	HCP	T G	7 ⅜f	40/1
11Dec25	SFVR	7/8	OPEN	T G	7 ½f	25/1
04Nov25	SFVR	Won	OPEN	T Y	1m	11/4

OKLAHOMA TWISTER

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, Ch, Gelding

Pedigree: The United States (IRE) - Relentless Storm (AUS) (Hennessy (USA))

Trainer: H V D Westhuizen

Jockey: J PENNY

Owner: Wwcd Syndicate (Nom: Mr N Delport)

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
30Apr26	SFTD	6/9	BM72 D	T G	1m	33/1
29Jan26	SFVR	10/11	HCP	T G	1 ¼m	40/1
20Dec25	SFVR	7/19	HCP	T G	7 ⅜f	40/1
11Dec25	SFVR	7/8	OPEN	T G	7 ½f	25/1
04Nov25	SFVR	Won	OPEN	T Y	1m	11/4

J: Y Leung

T: W Marwing

C Career: 16 : 1-1-2 (26 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

98600

9-10

Last Win: 04May26 (157 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

16 : 1-1-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 0-0-0

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

3 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

85.2

Class relief and a claim help, but a 30-length last-start defeat makes him hard to recommend with confidence.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
12Sep26	SFTN	10/10	D	T G	1 ⅛m	13/1
28Aug26	SFGE	10/15	BM70 CL5	T S	1 ⅛m	14/1
13Aug26	SFVR	6/9	RBH80 C	T Y	7 ¼f	8/1
21Jul26	SFTD	8/8	BM84 C	T G	7f	33/1
11Jul26	SFTD	9/10	BM74 D	T G	5 ¾f	6/1

GUNBOAT

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Admiral Kitten (USA) - Sebonac (SAF) (Trippi (USA))

Trainer: W Marwing

Jockey: Y LEUNG

Owner: Mesdames C Marks & S Marks

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
12Sep26	SFTN	10/10	D	T G	1 ⅛m	13/1
28Aug26	SFGE	10/15	BM70 CL5	T S	1 ⅛m	14/1
13Aug26	SFVR	6/9	RBH80 C	T Y	7 ¼f	8/1
21Jul26	SFTD	8/8	BM84 C	T G	7f	33/1
11Jul26	SFTD	9/10	BM74 D	T G	5 ¾f	6/1

J: R Danielson

T: S J Gray

CD Career: 20 : 2-2-2 (35 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

07417

9-6

Last Win: 27Aug26 (42 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

20 : 2-2-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

10 : 2-1-2

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

6 : 1-0-1

BestTimeDist

84.45

Returns freshened and has a big win at this venue two runs back. Last start was plain, but the setup keeps her in the place mix.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Sep26	SFVR	7/11	BM74 D	T G	7f	13/1
27Aug26	SFVR	Won	FM BM74 E	T G	7 ¼f	3/1
30Jul26	SFVR	4/13	BM74 D	T G	7 ¼f	50/1
21Jul26	SFTD	7/12	D	T G	5 ¾f	50/1
02Jul26	SFVR	13/15	BM66 D	T G	7 ½f	100/1

ON A JET PLANE

Age, Colour, Sex: 5, Ch, Mare

Pedigree: Bezrin (USA) - Bennie Andthe Jets (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF))

Trainer: S J Gray

Jockey: R DANIELSON

Owner: Mr St John D Gray

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Sep26	SFVR	7/11	BM74 D	T G	7f	13/1
27Aug26	SFVR	Won	FM BM74 E	T G	7 ¼f	3/1
30Jul26	SFVR	4/13	BM74 D	T G	7 ¼f	50/1
21Jul26	SFTD	7/12	D	T G	5 ¾f	50/1
02Jul26	SFVR	13/15	BM66 D	T G	7 ½f	100/1

[ J: K Matsunyane

T: T Peter

C Career: 10 : 1-0-0 (7 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

41968

9-4

Last Win: 23Jul26 (77 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

10 : 1-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

4 : 0-0-0

J/H

2 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

2 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

83.45

Quick back-up from a plain eighth and drawn widest. Has a 7f win, but recent form leaves him with work to do.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	8/11	BM74 C	T G	7f	66/1
12Sep26	SFTN	6/7	NOV C	T G	1m	40/1
19Aug26	SFVR	9/14	BM74 D	T G	1m	13/1
23Jul26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	7 ½f	8/1
25Jun26	SFVR	4/10	MPLTE G	T G	7 ½f	14/1

SILVER COMET

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Erupt (IRE) - Silver Queen (SAF) (Querari (GER))

Trainer: T Peter

Jockey: K MATSUNYANE

Owner: Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
01Oct26	SFVR	8/11	BM74 C	T G	7f	66/1
12Sep26	SFTN	6/7	NOV C	T G	1m	40/1
19Aug26	SFVR	9/14	BM74 D	T G	1m	13/1
23Jul26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	7 ½f	8/1
25Jun26	SFVR	4/10	MPLTE G	T G	7 ½f	14/1

J: P Mxoli

T: S J Gray

C Career: 11 : 1-0-4 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

83331

9-3

Last Win: 22Sep26 (16 d)

100

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

11 : 1-0-4

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

1 : 0-0-1

J/H

3 : 0-0-3

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-0-1

BestTimeDist

85.31

Last-start winner at this venue and placed all three starts this season. Strong place claims, though this is a deeper handicap.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	6f	4/1
10Sep26	SFVR	3/9	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	10/1
03Sep26	SFVR	3/13	3 MPLTE G	T G	7f	8/1
30Jul26	SFVR	3/8	MPLTE G	T G	6f	13/1
11Jul26	SFTD	8/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	20/1

BERRY LANCER

Age, Colour, Sex: 3, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Lance (SAF) - Strawberry Pavlova (SAF) (Call To Combat (SAF))

Trainer: S J Gray

Jockey: P MXOLI

Owner: Mr St John D Gray

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	Won	MPLTE G	T G	6f	4/1
10Sep26	SFVR	3/9	MPLTE G	T Y	6f	10/1
03Sep26	SFVR	3/13	3 MPLTE G	T G	7f	8/1
30Jul26	SFVR	3/8	MPLTE G	T G	6f	13/1
11Jul26	SFTD	8/9	2 MPLTE F	T G	5 ¾f	20/1

J: A Mosaheb

T: C Jonker

CD Career: 48 : 5-3-7 (21 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

9x833

9-1

Last Win: 15May25 (511 d)

1 : 0-0-0

Turf

47 : 5-3-7

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

24 : 2-2-3

J/H

1 : 0-0-1

Crs/Dist

11 : 0-1-2

BestTimeDist

84.83

Two thirds this campaign and well suited around 7f. Has to turn the tables on Commander Of All, but looks a live danger.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	3/12	BM66 E	T Y	7f	13/1
27Aug26	SFVR	3/10	BM66 D	T G	1m	40/1
08Aug26	SFTD	8/8	BM66 E	T G	7f	66/1
12Apr26	SFTD	9/10	BM66 E	T G	7f	100/1
19Feb26	SFTN	12/12	BM80 C	T G	7 ¼f	125/1

SAIL THE SKY

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Lancaster Bomber (USA) - Sail (SAF) (Philanthropist (USA))

Trainer: C Jonker

Jockey: A MOSAHEB

Owner: Mr & Mrs C Jonker

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
17Sep26	SFVR	3/12	BM66 E	T Y	7f	13/1
27Aug26	SFVR	3/10	BM66 D	T G	1m	40/1
08Aug26	SFTD	8/8	BM66 E	T G	7f	66/1
12Apr26	SFTD	9/10	BM66 E	T G	7f	100/1
19Feb26	SFTN	12/12	BM80 C	T G	7 ¼f	125/1

Non Runner

J: M Yeni

T: C Lensley

C Career: 38 : 1-2-3 (11 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

88326

8-10

Last Win: 30Jul24 (800 d)

1 : 0-0-0

Turf

37 : 1-2-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

17 : 0-1-3

J/H

3 : 0-1-0

Crs/Dist

11 : 0-1-1

BestTimeDist

82.53999999999999

Good second two back, but a heavy last-start defeat and no track-and-distance win from 11 tries temper confidence.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
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
30Jul26	SFVR	8/9	FM BM73 D	T G	1 ¼m	16/1

KYLIE'S ANGEL

Age, Colour, Sex: 6, B, Mare

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

Trainer: C Lensley

Jockey: M YENI

Owner: Mr G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
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
30Jul26	SFVR	8/9	FM BM73 D	T G	1 ¼m	16/1

J: J Syster

T: B Webber

CD Career: 75 : 4-9-5 (16 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

45476

8-9

Last Win: 02Jul26 (98 d)

5 : 1-1-0

Turf

70 : 3-8-5

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

46 : 2-6-3

J/H

12 : 1-1-0

Crs/Dist

22 : 2-3-1

BestTimeDist

82.59

Market support has not translated into results lately. Track-and-distance winner, but current form is short of the main chances.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	6/11	FM BM69 D	T G	7f	8/1
17Sep26	SFVR	7/12	BM66 E	T Y	7f	14/1
12Sep26	SFTN	4/10	D	T G	7 ¼f	20/1
27Aug26	SFVR	5/9	FM BM74 E	T G	7 ¼f	6/1
08Aug26	SFTD	4/8	BM66 E	T G	7f	17/2

CAN'T CATCH ME

Age, Colour, Sex: 7, B, Mare

Pedigree: Flower Alley (USA) - Celtic Cross (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA))

Trainer: B Webber

Jockey: J SYSTER

Owner: Mr F Swart

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
22Sep26	SFVR	6/11	FM BM69 D	T G	7f	8/1
17Sep26	SFVR	7/12	BM66 E	T Y	7f	14/1
12Sep26	SFTN	4/10	D	T G	7 ¼f	20/1
27Aug26	SFVR	5/9	FM BM74 E	T G	7 ¼f	6/1
08Aug26	SFTD	4/8	BM66 E	T G	7f	17/2

J: M Katjedi

T: C Jonker

C Career: 28 : 2-0-0 (26 days)

Gear Changes: alumites front hooves

67865

8-8

Last Win: 25Jun26 (105 d)

0 : 0-0-0

Turf

28 : 2-0-0

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

13 : 0-0-0

J/H

8 : 1-0-0

Crs/Dist

6 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

83.34

Solid Open fifth at big odds and has a recent line through key rivals. Winless at 7f, so place claims appeal most.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
12Sep26	SFTN	5/10	D	T G	7 ¼f	40/1
03Sep26	SFVR	6/11	BM74 D	T G	7f	33/1
27Aug26	SFVR	8/8	BM74 D	T G	6f	14/1
16Aug26	SFTN	7/10	RBH66 D	T G	6f	33/1
02Jul26	SFVR	6/12	BM66 E	T G	6f	16/1

KING BLUETOOTH

Age, Colour, Sex: 4, B, Gelding

Pedigree: Erik The Red (SAF) - Watercolormemories (IRE) (Dragon Pulse (IRE))

Trainer: C Jonker

Jockey: M KATJEDI

Owner: Mr & Mrs C Jonker

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
12Sep26	SFTN	5/10	D	T G	7 ¼f	40/1
03Sep26	SFVR	6/11	BM74 D	T G	7f	33/1
27Aug26	SFVR	8/8	BM74 D	T G	6f	14/1
16Aug26	SFTN	7/10	RBH66 D	T G	6f	33/1
02Jul26	SFVR	6/12	BM66 E	T G	6f	16/1

J: S Moodley

T: S Tarry

Career: 43 : 3-5-3 (27 days)

Gear Changes: alumites

78058

8-8

Last Win: 10Nov24 (697 d)

5 : 0-0-0

Turf

38 : 3-5-3

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

9 : 0-2-0

J/H

1 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

1 : 0-0-0

BestTimeDist

Last start was poor, but the previous Greyville fifth gives her a rough each-way angle with class relief.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
11Sep26	SFGA	8/10	E	A N	1 ¼m	20/1
28Aug26	SFGE	5/15	BM70 CL5	T S	1 ⅛m	80/1
09Aug26	SFSV	10/11	E	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	20/1
19Jul26	SFSV	8/9	FM BM70 CL5	T G	7 ½f	10/1
08Jul26	SFSV	7/15	BM70 CL5	T G	1m	20/1

RADU

Age, Colour, Sex: 7, B, Mare

Pedigree: Rabada (SAF) - Ikimasu (SAF) (Admire Main (JPN))

Trainer: S Tarry

Jockey: S MOODLEY

Owner: Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
11Sep26	SFGA	8/10	E	A N	1 ¼m	20/1
28Aug26	SFGE	5/15	BM70 CL5	T S	1 ⅛m	80/1
09Aug26	SFSV	10/11	E	T G	1 ¹⁄₁₆m	20/1
19Jul26	SFSV	8/9	FM BM70 CL5	T G	7 ½f	10/1
08Jul26	SFSV	7/15	BM70 CL5	T G	1m	20/1

J: T Godden

T: M Pandaram

D Career: 41 : 3-3-3 (35 days)

Gear Changes: alumites, blinkers

73040

8-6

Last Win: 18Jul24 (812 d)

3 : 0-0-1

Turf

38 : 3-3-2

Dirt

0 : 0-0-0

Dist

12 : 1-1-1

J/H

0 : 0-0-0

Crs/Dist

5 : 0-1-0

BestTimeDist

Freshened after two plain 1 ¼m runs. Back to a winning distance with a gear change, which gives him place claims.

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Sep26	SFVR	10/11	BM66 E	T G	1 ¼m	17/2
30Jul26	SFVR	4/10	BM66 E	T G	1 ¼m	5/1
28Jun26	SFSV	11/12	E	T Y	1 ¼m	11/2
10Jun26	SFGA	3/12	E	A N	1 ⅛m	20/1
23Apr26	SFVR	7/11	BM66 E	T Y	1 ¼m	17/2

THAMBI

Age, Colour, Sex: 7, Ch, Gelding

Pedigree: Soft Falling Rain (SAF) - Captain's Delight (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF))

Trainer: M Pandaram

Jockey: T GODDEN

Owner: Mr M Pandaram

Date	Course	Res	Type	SOT	Dist	SP
03Sep26	SFVR	10/11	BM66 E	T G	1 ¼m	17/2
30Jul26	SFVR	4/10	BM66 E	T G	1 ¼m	5/1
28Jun26	SFSV	11/12	E	T Y	1 ¼m	11/2
10Jun26	SFGA	3/12	E	A N	1 ⅛m	20/1
23Apr26	SFVR	7/11	BM66 E	T Y	1 ¼m	17/2

EXPECTED EARLY SPEED

4. ON A JET PLANE

9. KYLIE'S ANGEL

7. SAIL THE SKY

6. BERRY LANCER

5. SILVER COMET

3. GUNBOAT

11. KING BLUETOOTH

10. CAN'T CATCH ME

13. THAMBI

8. COMMANDER OF ALL

2. OKLAHOMA TWISTER

1. LONGSWORD

12. RADU