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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE@2025.04.19
Turffontein Standside, 19.04.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R120.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Two runners, FAR BEYOND and QUEEN’S PACT, have shown some potential and both should be in the firing line. The former ran a decent race on soft ground on debut and could be the one to beat even if bred for further. QUEEN’S PACT shows good pace and must be better than her last start when fading out over further. Rafeef debutante MYSTICAL MISS hails from the Sean Tarry yard and is bred to fly so could attract betting support. JAZZ PIANIST is another filly by Rafeef that needs to be respected. Follow the betting moves closely.
Selections: #2 Far Beyond, #7 Mystical Miss, #6 Jazz Pianist, #9 Queen’s Pact
Turffontein Standside, 19.04.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R130.000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: More well-bred first-timers to consider including One World colt ONE TIGER as well as a Vercingetorix filly out of a Fastnet Rock mare, SPIRITRIX. It could be a thriller and perhaps a form line to follow. SCORPIO, a son of Gimmethegreenlight, showed fair potential in his debut outing and returns after a rest and gelding. He could offer more this time. OPERA FAN has done little wrong and is getting better with each start. She should be right there. SUNSET WARRIOR wasn’t disgraced after a slow start and can earn if not looking for ground.
Selections: #3 Scorpio, #7 Opera Fan, #6 Sunset Warrior, #9 Spiritrix
Turffontein Standside, 19.04.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R150.000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Useful juveniles and some are open to improvement going further. SISTER GOLDEN HAIR won a nice race when tried over ground for the second time. She has the experience to take advantage again. CRYSTAL GROVE has drawn well and looks a big threat. She met a promising sort in her second start and is also bred to prefer the extra. RED PENNY made good improvement last time out and gave the impression he could be well suited to this 1400m. READ ALL ABOUT IT was fancied in a feature race after a fluent debut win. He can only improve.
Selections: #5 Sister Golden Hair, #2 Crystal Grove, #4 Red Penny, #1 Read All About It
Turffontein Standside, 19.04.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 2850m, Turf, R120.000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: It has been amazing to watch ROMEO’S MAGIC throughout his career. He was a decent horse over different distances but has now found a new lease of life as a stayer. He ran on well to beat TO THE RESCUE last time and could confirm, even if having more to do at the weights. TO THE RESCUE wasn’t disgraced with top weight last time. He looks a bigger threat this time but needs to get the timing right. MO MENT was given a perfect ride last time and he won in good style. He could keep going again. NUCLEAR FORCE could make it tough for the frontrunners, however.
Selections: #2 Romeo’s Magic, #8 Mo Ment, #1 To The Rescue, #9 Nuclear Force
Turffontein Standside, 19.04.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R125.000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: DARK SILVER is knocking hard at the door. DIESEL’S SHADOW found a good finish to finish ahead of him the last time they met but is 3.5kg worse off for a neck defeat and could battle to confirm. The pair should, nevertheless, both run well in this kind of event. ARLINGTON ACTION is dropping in distance but is nevertheless not one to take lightly. The versatile sort has a solid record over the course and distance. BIRTHRIGHT has run with stronger. He could take advantage in this league with a 4kg claimer aboard. DJ JUNIOR is racing after a break but races fresh and can’t be discounted.
Selections: #4 Dark Silver, #6 Arlington Action, #2 Dj Junior, #1 Birthright
Turffontein Standside, 19.04.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R105.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: KING OF NUMBERS enjoyed being back over the course and distance last time. He did well even though casting a shoe and could go on to score this time. Watch out for PAUL REVERE who not only showed he gets the extra but ran well in a much higher class last time. He could be dangerous if repeating the performance. Filly GREAT NOTION has been finishing off her races well and is proving to be consistent. She could be rewarded. SHINTO SHRINE (rested) and SOVEREIGNS CALL both have shown potential and need to be respected.
Selections: #4 King Of Numbers, #2 Paul Revere, #3 Great Notion, #1 Shinto Shrine
Turffontein Standside, 19.04.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R140.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: PRESSONREGARDLESS lifted his game in his last two starts. He has more to do this time but has gate No 1 and could be hard to peg back. Watch out for CHOISAANADA who is highly regarded. He has been racing against some of the best around and could realise true potential now gelded. Rested MASTERSHIP ran some crackers last season and must be watched along with youngsters ORANGE COUNTY and CORRUPT who have scope but may be prepping. MAX THE MAGICIAN has some very respectable form but WARHAWK BOMBER is weighted to give him a hard time. Nice race.
Selections: #8 Pressonregardless, #1 Choisaanada, #7 Warhawk Bomber, #11 Corrupt
Turffontein Standside, 19.04.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R150.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: BOURBON RESERVE has talent but he appears to also have had issues. He could, nevertheless, get his name back up in lights if he regains his best form after a break. MASTER CASPER is another talented speedster who had things go wrong. He could attract support if back in form. He looks to have drawn well alongside capable older horse RICHARD THE FIRST who is also returning from a rest. ADDRESS THE NATION has a good record over the distance and should have fitness on his side. DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN ran in a strong Grade 3 feature and must be respected too. Open.
Selections: #9 Bourbon Reserve, #1 Master Casper, #5 Address The Nation, #2 Dontshootthebarman
Best Win: #4 KING OF NUMBERS
Best Value Bet: #9 BOURBON RESERVE
Best Longshot: #9 BOURBON RESERVE
