South Africa Horse Racing Previews: TURFFONTEIN INSIDE@2023.02.18
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R90.000, 11:37GMT+2
Race Summary: Difficult opener to assess with no runners headed for stardom. RADU appears to have most to come and gets the nod from a good barrier position. COUNT YOUR CHANCES is maturing and could chase her home. POWERS THAT BE, A TOUCH OF SUGAR, BATIK, CONVOCATION and TURNTHEBEATAROUND are more to consider. Watch newcomer WILD WILLOW.
Selections:
#10 Radu, #1 Count Your Chances, #2 Powers That Be, #7 Batik
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R90.000, 12:10GMT+2
Race Summary: STRATOSPHERIC races in new surroundings and if not affected by the change in atmosphere should make a bold bid. NAZARE needed his first run as a gelding and the extra should be to his liking. STORM DOMINATER also tries further and could challenge. BIG FIVE is a trier and could add another pay cheque to his tally. CIRCUS LIGHTS could run into money if takes his place. KANIMAMBO could make the Quartet.
Selections:
#1 Stratospheric, #2 Nazare, #11 Storm Dominator, #7 Big Five
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R90.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: BROADLANDS has been threatening and could get her just reward from pole position. Many are looking to capitalise if she fluffs her chances. BREEZE OVER was hampered at a crucial part of the race last time and could make amends. He is coupled with newcomer AFRICAN DUKE – watch. AMERICAN BISCUIT is on the up but races before this – watch. BRONZE SWORD, QUANTIFIER, CHASIN and MANZ KNIGHT are looking for minor money.
Selections:
#11 Broadlands, #9 Breeze Over, #8 American Biscuit, #2 Bronze Sword
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R105.000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Good race. DIESEL AND DUST finished nearly 2 lengths in front of TAMARISK TREE but is 1.5kg worse off – it could get close between them. TABEBUIA won his only try this track and trip and could double up. GOOD COUNCIL never showed in the Guineas last time but is better than that. TWIN TURBO, CALL ME MASTER, WHISPERS OF WAR, DESTINY OF SOULS and DUKE OF RAIN are not out of it.
Selections:
#2 Diesel And Dust, #6 Tamarisk Tree, #3 Tabebuia, #1 Good Council
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R150.000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: LITIGATION won his only try over this distance and could double up. Stable companion NEBRAAS could run him down if a fast pace is set from the jump. Other inmate, PLATINUM SKY, cannot be ignored for money. Eight-year-old DIVINE ODYSSEY is doing well and will give them something to think about. Stablemate SECOND BASE could blow them all away if recaptures true form. Others are looking for minor money.
Selections:
#5 Litigation, #3 Divine Odyssey, #2 Nebraas, #8 Platinum Sky
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 2600m, Turf, R120.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: FLYING FIRST CLASS is holding form and could reach the 10-winner mark. BANHA BRIDGE was under no pressure when beating AFRAAD by 4 lengths, however, the 4.5kg penalty could reduce the deficit. EARL did well in his first attempt over a marathon distance and should give another decent performance. WHITE FANG found problems in his last two but could get back on track. BATTLEGROUND will be tested.
Selections:
#3 Flying First Class, #7 Banha Bridge, #6 Afraad, #4 Earl
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R175.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Mike de Kock could capture the Egoli Mile. He has ARIVIDICIO who was far from disgraced in the Tony Ruffel Stakes as well as CLIMATE CONTROL who has claims despite a wide draw. Sean Tarry is looking to challenge with BILLY SPELLBOUND (probably stable elect) and SILVER HILLS. Ashley Fortune won’t take it lying down – she has MERIDIUS along with troublesome TOTAL PROTECTION. JOHNNY DOGS wasn’t disgraced in Cape Town and could make the frame.
Selections:
#2 Arividicio, #9 Billy Spellbound, #4 Meridius, #5 Climate Control
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R150.000, 15:27GMT+2
Race Summary: FOREVER MINE won his only attempt at this course and distance when he beat INDLAMU by a neck. The latter is 1.5kg better off and could be a humdinger. OUTOFTHEDARKNESS found problems last time but should make his presence felt. Stablemate HOMELY GIRL is well treated. She is carded to race before this – watch. EXPRESSFROMTHEUS was not striding out last time and could get into the reckoning. Others are looking for Quartet money.
Selections:
#7 Indlamu, #4 Forever Mine, #3 Outofthedarkness, #9 Homely Girl
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 9, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R90.000, 16:02GMT+2
Race Summary: Interesting. Lightly raced maiden winners ROLL OVER REDROVER (won on the 2nd time of asking at 25-1), CELTIC RUMOURS (failed to win her post-maiden at odds-on when hampered by a slipped saddle), LUSHOZI SHOOP (was backed and won easily on debut) and VITELLIUS (won his 2nd start and first run as a gelding) are all capable of improving. FUTUREWOLFF will ensure they will be tested. THAMBI and HOUSTON are looking for minor money.
Selections:
#6 Lushozi Shoop, #5 Celtic Rumours, #7 Vitellius, #4 Roll Over Redrover
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 10, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R95.000, 16:37GMT+2
Race Summary: MOVER AND SHAKER claims 2.5kg which will lighten his load to 60kg and could go in again. TRE AMICI was backed to beat him then but was not striding out. The challenge is on at the same weights. SMITH AND WESSON is drawn a bit wide but could get into the fight for honours. ANIARA is no slouch and could go in again. IN THE ETHER ran below form last time.
Selections:
#4 Smith And Wesson, #1 Mover And Shaker, #3 Aniara, #5 Tre Amici
Turffontein Inside, 18.02.2023, Race 11, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R85.000, 17:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Despite recording his last win in the boardroom, COOL WINTER doesn’t meet a overly strong field and could go in again. However, ADMIRALTY ARCH has a strong finishing burst and could grab him late. POWER RANGER is battling for his 2nd win but it could happen in this field. SILVER CLOCK, WRITTEN IN STONE and SILENT WAR are looking to cause an upset.
Selections:
#4 Admiralty Arch, #1 Cool Winter, #11 Power Ranger, #8 Silver Clock
Best Win: #2 ARIVIDICIO
Best Value Bet: #2 DIESEL AND DUST
Best Longshot: #2 DIESEL AND DUST
