South Africa Horse Racing Previews: TURFFONTEIN INSIDE@2023.04.18
Turffontein Inside, 18.04.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90.000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: BROADWAY is not going places but should have a bright chance to exit the maidens. GREEN SCEPTRE never threatened in all three starts but will relish the extra and should be considered for honours. I’M A MAN found support in both his starts in his new yard. He never produced but was not striding out in both. WILLIAMSON is on the up and cannot be discarded for honours. PRIYA’S TREASURE attracted some money on debut – respect. GODFATHER could place.
Selections:
#3 Green Sceptre, #5 Broadway, #1 Williamson, #4 I’m A Man
Turffontein Inside, 18.04.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110.000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Unbeaten, with the combo looking to clinch a hat-trick, BACK IN BUSINESS should make a bold bid. However, there are some sure to put up a fight – DAVE THE KING who has ability and hoping to recapture true form in new surroundings, SOUTHERN SKIES who is running close up and MO JIVE, who could challenge over the shorter trip. LULU’S BOY could sneak into a place.
Selections:
#1 Dave The King, #2 Back In Business, #6 Southern Skies, #5 Mo Jive
Turffontein Inside, 18.04.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R110.000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: LAGUNA VERDE looks the one to beat. He is back over a better distance and the competition appears a little weaker. TIPSY TARRAGON is bred for further but has done better over a bit shorter and deserves another chance. MRS BROWNING looks above average but comes off a lay-off – respect any money. CRIMSON KING was coughing while DANCETILDAYLIGHT was never travelling last time – both should do better. PRAGMATIST, BRAVE VIKING and RAFFLES could get into the mix.
Selections:
#1 Laguna Verde, #8 Mrs Browning, #2 Crimson King, #4 Tipsy Tarragon
Turffontein Inside, 18.04.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R125.000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Highly competitive where all 8 runners are capable of winning. The nod goes to three-year-old MERIDIUS who should have the run of the race. SUPREME DANCE and WILLOW’S WISH should get close together again. OTTO LUYKEN was blowing last time. LITTLEMARYSUNSHINE and TAMARISK TREE warrant respect.
Selections:
#5 Meridius, #2 Supreme Dance, #4 Willow’s Wish, #7 Otto Luyken
Turffontein Inside, 18.04.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R95.000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: ISLAND BEAUTY is holding form and is ripe and ready for win number two. AFRICAN TORRENT is having his 3rd run as a gelding and will enjoy the drop in distance. TWIN TURBO is honest and cannot be ignored for money. GILDA GRAY and ROMEO’S MAGIC should get close together again. AMERICAN BISCUIT comes off a maiden win and can go on.
Selections:
#6 Island Beauty, #2 African Torrent, #1 Twin Turbo, #9 Gilda Gray
Turffontein Inside, 18.04.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R95.000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: ANGEL OF WAR is maturing and will enjoy the extra. The form has been franked and is one for the shortlist. BLOOMINGTON is holding form and should give another solid performance. FUTUREWOLFF is looking to go in again but could now prefer further. CASTLE CORNER, SILVANO’S SONG, ADMIRALTY ARCH and RYAN’S DREAM are more to consider for exotics.
Selections:
#8 Angel Of War, #2 Bloomington, #5 Futurewolff, #7 Silvano’s Song
Turffontein Inside, 18.04.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R85.000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: BEADED GOWN has been threatening and is overdue a 2nd victory. TRE AMICI is holding post-maiden form and should get into the fight for honours. Many are looking for money, including DANCING DORA, AXEL COLLINS, MERCER GIRL, COVERT OPERATOR and CAMERATA.
Selections:
#8 Beaded Gown, #3 Tre Amici, #2 Axel Collins, #4 Covert Operator
Turffontein Inside, 18.04.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R85.000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: NETTLETON was backed when winning on debut and will come on. Two-year-old VIRGINIA BEACH is speedy and shouldn’t be far off. LAETITIA’S ANGEL hardly ever runs a poor race and is a must for Trifectas. IN THE ETHER must have a chance if doesn’t find problems. PENDRAGON could prove best of the rest.
Selections:
#6 Nettleton, #3 Virginia Beach, #2 Laetitia’s Angel, #9 In The Ether
Best Win: #6 NETTLETON
Best Value Bet: #8 ANGEL OF WAR
Best Longshot: #8 ANGEL OF WAR
