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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE / DURBANVILLE@2025.03.22
Turffontein Standside, 22.03.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R120.000, 11:50GMT+2
Race Summary: LITTLEMISSSPLENDID acquitted herself well on debut against male opposition, including former winners. She would’ve benefitted from that experience and with natural improvement should play a leading role at the finish. PRINCESS KEIRA also caught the eye when 4th in a feature last time and she needn’t improve much to have a say in the outcome. VANAKKAM, MATTER OF TRUST and DELAWARE RIVER are well-bred newcomers worth a market check on debut.
Selections: #3 LITTLEMISSSPLENDID, #9 VANAKKAM, #4 MATTER OF TRUST, #5 PRINCESS KEIRA
Turffontein Standside, 22.03.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R130.000, 12:25GMT+2
Race Summary: SIMBINE, CARNARVON and BLIZZARD QUEST would have come on appreciably after satisfactory debut outings and they should be competitive with natural improvement expected. ESTEEMED, SINGLETON SAM and WORLD ORDER are attractively bred so betting support would speak volumes of their chances on debut.
Selections: #5 SIMBINE, #3 ESTEEMED, #6 SINGLETON SAM, #2 CARNARVON
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.03.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R125,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: DUCHESS OF PALOMA ran a much better race behind Rahhabba on the 11th of February at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she finds a winnable race on Saturday, and she gets the services of Luke Coleman, from a good draw, there should be no excuses for this filly, she will go very close to winning. JOUEUR DE FLUTE comes back to the track from a long rest and gelding, ignore his last run, if he doesn’t need the run badly and he gets some luck in running, he will have a big winning chance here. JOHNNY DRAMA improved nicely last time behind Dawn’s Early Light, he stayed on well with the blinkers fitted, if he can build on that performance, he could trouble them in the finish. STU’S GIRL is much better than her last run, she drops in trip and could sneak into the places.
Selections: #1 DUCHESS OF PALOMA, #5 JOUEUR DE FLUTE, #2 JOHNNY DRAMA, #6 STU’S GIRL
Turffontein Standside, 22.03.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R120.000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: OLD FASHIONED sets the standard on all exposed form and he needn’t improve a great deal to go one better after a last-start 2nd. RINGHO and TURF GURU are held by that rival but have earning potential. A bigger threat, however, will likely come from returning HEMISPHERE who is open to any amount of improvement on his reappearance. ALESIAN BEAU fits a similar profile so shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Selections: #3 OLD FASHIONED, #2 HEMISPHERE, #6 RINGHO, #5 TURF GURU
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.03.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R150,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: GOOD FOR YOU ran a cracking race in the Grade 3 Cape Nursery last time behind Direct Hit, he gets a good draw here and the blinkers have been fitted, he will be very hard to beat. DIAMOND DAYS improved nicely to run a better race behind Pay The Palace on the 8th of March at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, he drops back in trip and gets the services of champion jockey Richard Fourie on Saturday, if he gets some luck in running from a wide draw, he could earn some money for the connections. SO AMERICAN comes back to the races from a break and gelding, he would need to improve quite a bit to win a race like this, but he has got experience on his side, and he has a good draw, he could run into the places at a decent price. There are some very well-bred first timers in the race, watch the market and watch them move down to the start.
Selections: #3 GOOD FOR YOU, #8 DIAMOND DAYS, #2 SO AMERICAN, #5 RANDOLPH HEARST
Turffontein Standside, 22.03.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120.000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Hard to look beyond DYLAN’S CHAMP who has been costly to follow but wouldn’t be winning out of turn. Filly SAUDI SWEEP, with a 3kg sex allowance, and returning OBSIDIAN, have shown enough to trouble the selection. Of the remainder, watch the betting on newcomer CANFORD CLUB.
Selections: #1 DYLAN’S CHAMP, #9 SAUDI SWEEP, #2 OBSIDIAN, #6 CANFORD CLUB
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.03.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R125,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: CLIFFSCAPE has run two very good races in succession, she ran a lovely race behind a nice horse last time at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she has the advantage of experience, her form is good, and she is still improving, she will be hard to beat. UNA THE UNICORN drifted badly in the market on debut, she was well beaten behind the very speedy Spacebound, the form of that race has worked out extremely well, she can only improve. ELECTROMAGNETISM finished seven lengths behind Military Command on debut, she will appreciate the step up in trip here, watch her closely for major improvement at a big price. WEDDING VOW is interesting, watch the market closely with this individual, she could be anything on debut.
Selections: #5 CLIFFSCAPE, #7 UNA THE UNICORN, #3 ELECTROMAGNETISM, #6 WEDDING VOW
Turffontein Standside, 22.03.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R105.000, 14:10GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPE SAFFRON put 3 lengths between herself and familiar foe WEARINGOFTHEGREEN over track and trip last time and a repeat of that performance should suffice. WINDS OF GRACE is likely to improve over this extended trip so should have a role to play in the Trifecta and Quartet. Highveld newcomer ART NOUVEAU and SUMMER WINTER complete the shortlist.
Selections: #4 CAPE SAFFRON, #6 WEARINGOFTHEGREEN, #2 WINDS OF GRACE, #3 ART NOUVEAU
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.03.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R160,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTAIN WEST ran a lovely race over 1200m behind Tenango on the 8th of February, he is a lovely looking horse with tons of ability, the yard is in good form, if he puts his best foot forward on Saturday, he will go very close to winning at a decent price. POWERANDTHEGLORY needed his last run badly, he was caught a long way back from a bad draw, and then stayed on well late behind Gallic Dream, he will improve tons from that run, include him into all bets. MAURITIUS KESTREL never runs a bad race, he has run behind some very smart horses through his career, again he must be respected in this tricky looking race. WE HAVE TOUCHDOWN is much better than his recent form, he will appreciate the step up in trip, watch him closely for big improvement on Saturday.
Selections: #6 CAPTAIN WEST, #1 POWERANDTHEGLORY, #2 MAURITIUS KESTREL, #4 WE HAVE TOUCHDOWN
Turffontein Standside, 22.03.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R105.000, 14:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Recent course-and-distance winner JUST VAR remains competitive for victory despite a 5-point penalty. However, it could pay to follow the progress of fellow last-start scorer FUTURENAIRE who is open to further improvement over this extended trip. TOKYO MEDAGLIA, another last-time-out scorer, class-dropper THERES A LIGHT and recent eye-catcher SIGRID SWING, who was a fast-finishing 3rd on the Inside track last time, are other with genuine podium ambitions.
Selections: #4 FUTURENAIRE, #1 JUST VAR, #6 TOKYO MEDAGLIA, #2 SIGRID SWING
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.03.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: GOLDEN ANGEL ran a fair race behind My Only Weakness on the 22nd of February, she was dropped two points in the ratings after that last run, the yard has always held this filly in high regard, from a good draw in a weak looking race, she should be right there in the finish. GRIPEN was heavily supported in the market last time when finishing second behind Arbitration, there is no doubt he will have a massive winning chance in this Class 5 event. OZARK is much better than his recent form, unfortunately he was drawn poorly last time and never managed to get into the race, he should bounce back to his best form here from a good draw, watch him closely. IM THE BUZZ could sneak into the places on her best form, she has dropped in the ratings, and she has dropped in trip, watch for big improvement.
Selections: #4 GOLDEN ANGEL, #6 GRIPEN, #3 OZARK, #5 IM THE BUZZ
Turffontein Standside, 22.03.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R130.000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: ARISTOTLE caught the eye when 3rd in the Grade 2 Gauteng Guineas over track and trip on his Highveld introduction and need only repeat that performance in his peak outing to resume winning ways. KAMENSKY finished behind progressive last-start winner ROYAL FORCE last time but is weighted to avenge that defeat on the revised terms. ONE MORE STAR and stablemate STORM BRASCO have the means to get involved, as does well-weighted filly TOO LATE MY MATE. Good race.
Selections: #1 ARISTOTLE, #4 KAMENSKY, #2 ROYAL FORCE, #5 ONE MORE STAR
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.03.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R140,000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: REGULATION absolutely took off late to run a great second behind Green Garnet on the 22nd of February, he is a smart gelding that is improving with every run, he will love the step up in trip on Saturday afternoon, he should go very close to winning a race like this. KWITE A KING never runs a bad race, he stayed on really well behind La Pulga last time, he should be on the premises late with jockey Richard Fourie in the saddle from a good draw. DUBBELOSIX won his maiden exceptionally well on the 5th of March, he looks progressive and should keep improving with every start, he must be respected here. CHOLLIMA quickened up smartly to win a good race on the 11th of February at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, he was penalised six points for that victory, but jockey Ashton Arries knows him well and he could be competitive late.
Selections: #6 REGULATION, #1 KWITE A KING, #3 DUBBELOSIX, #2 CHOLLIMA
Turffontein Standside, 22.03.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R160.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: APACHE SON, TOTAL SURRENDER and STAR COIN are closely matched on the form of a recent meeting but it could pay to side with the latter who is better off on these revised weight terms. Consistent stablemate BIRTHRIGHT also has legitimate eachway credentials under joint bottom weight. HAWKBILL, WHAFEEF and even FLASHY APACHE shouldn’t be underestimated.
Selections: #4 STAR COIN, #6 APACHE SON, #5 WHAFEEF, #7 TOTAL SURRENDER
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.03.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 16:13GMT+2
Race Summary: MY ONLY WEAKNESS finished strongly late to win well last time, she was only given two points for that victory, the blinkers have been removed on Saturday, if she gets some luck in running from a wide draw, she will have a good winning chance again. FAMILY POWER had absolutely no luck in running last time, she was taken up for several strides going through the 300m mark, unfortunately the draw won’t help her chances on Saturday, but she will be running on strongly, watch her late. FUN ZONE is as honest as they come, she needs a particular ride, if the race works out for her, she could easily trouble them in the finish. LADY LOOK ALIKE has dropped nicely in the ratings, she could be some value in what looks a tough race on paper.
Selections: #9 MY ONLY WEAKNESS, #11 FAMILY POWER, #4 FUN ZONE, #5 LADY LOOK ALIKE
Turffontein Standside, 22.03.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R200.000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: KARATE KID was the subject of spirited betting support in a feature last time but fluffed his chances at the start. He shouldn’t be hastily condemned and could well make amends at the expense of former stable companion MOUNT PILATUS who joined his current yard after the Tommy Hotspur. QUANTUM THEORY and DREAMLAND have the form and experience to get into the picture, as do best-weighted stablemates MRS BROWNING and WINTER GREETING.
Selections: #6 KARATE KID, #5 MOUNT PILATUS, #4 QUANTUM THEORY, #1 MRS BROWNING
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.03.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90,000, 16:50GMT+2
Race Summary: ELECTRIC FEELS ran on well from a long way back in her last start, she tries hard, her form is very good, there is no doubt she will be attacking the line hard from a nice draw. CHAMPAGNE MAC ran a decent race last time with the blinkers on, he is currently racing off a dangerous rating, if he can beat the draw here, he will be right there in the finish. COUNTRY TIME moved up like a winner in her last start behind Try Me, she must be respected off this rating of 53, she will be stalking the speed and running on powerfully late. POETIC PRINCESS won a good enough race last time in PE, she was heavily supported in the market and got the job done, now that she has that confidence booster under the belt, she could certainly improve even further, include her into all bets.
Selections: #3 ELECTRIC FEELS, #8 CHAMPAGNE MAC, #5 COUNTRY TIME, #6 POETIC PRINCESS
Turffontein Standside, 22.03.2025, Race 10, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90.000, 17:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Many with chances in a big field, though none appeals more than consistent PACIFIC who wouldn’t be winning out of turn after a fast-finishing and close-up 3rd on the Inside track last time. IN THE ETHER, SAMOA, DANCING DORA and TWICE AS WILD are hard-knocking veteran mares with the form and experience at this level to also play leading roles.
Selections: #7 PACIFIC, #5 SAMOA, #9 DANCING DORA, #1 IN THE ETHER
Best Win: #1 DYLAN’S CHAMP #3 GOOD FOR YOU
Best Value Bet: #4 STAR COIN #4 GOLDEN ANGEL
Best Longshot: #4 STAR COIN #6 CAPTAIN WEST
