South Africa Horse Racing Previews: TURFFONTEIN INSIDE@2023.05.14
Turffontein Inside, 14.05.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R75.000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: This is not a strong maiden plate so respect money for debutante ROSE GREENHOW. CHILLI MARMALADE is improving with racing and the extra should suit. TSITSIKAMMA PEARL was narrowly beaten last time and could go one better. Just behind her though, was COUNT YOUR CHANCES, who is not goingto the top, however, she must be considered in this field. SHIVAS SPIRIT will enjoy the extra – look for improvement.
Selections:
#2 Chilli Marmalade, #8 Rose Greenhow, #1 Count Your Chances, #3 Tsitsikamma Pearl
Turffontein Inside, 14.05.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R75.000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: FREE MOVEMENT looks hard to beat. After finishing runner-up in his last three starts he meets weaker and should have no pressure in exiting the maiden ranks. Only other contender is PEMBROKE and the Exacta could be the way to go. SCALLYWAG hasn’t shown much, has been out of action for ages, but the stable is firing with newcomers to the yard – respect. FULLY LOADED (races before this) could make the Quartet.
Selections:
#1 Free Movement, #2 Pembroke, #5 Fully Loaded, #4 Scallywag
Turffontein Inside, 14.05.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: FOSTINOVA was a touch unlucky last time and could make amends. Stablemate MOONSHININGTHROUGH is reported needing the run. SILVER TUDOR impressed when opening his account and looks to have plenty more to come. TEXAS RED disappointed last time but should be given another chance this track and trip. IKIGAI and TSAR BOMBA are capable of much better.
Selections:
#8 Fostinovo, #9 Silver Tudor, #7 Texas Red, #2 Moonshiningthrough
Turffontein Inside, 14.05.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R85.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: IPSO FACTO tries this distance for the first time and it looks ideal. She should give a good account of herself. PATON’S TEARS gives start but will be catching late. MIDNIGHT CRYSTAL is looking for 4 on the trot but MEMORIAL DAY should challenge on her penultimate effort. Both SPECIAL CHARM (races before this) and TRUMP MY QUEEN cannot be ignored for money. Others could earn.
Selections:
#1 Ipso Facto, #3 Paton’s Tears, #9 Trump My Queen, #10 Midnight Crystal
Turffontein Inside, 14.05.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R70.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: RADU comes off her maiden win but was impressive and despite top weight looks to have a lot more to come. Year older KWAZZI’S LADY won’t go down without a fight and must be considered for honours. WINNING QUEEN is running well and has a handy weight. GILDA GRAY and PASCHALS SAMORE could prove best of the rest.
Selections:
#1 Radu, #6 Kwazzi’s Lady, #12 Winning Queen, #9 Gilda Gray
Turffontein Inside, 14.05.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80.000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: SHOEMAKER looked to be headed for stardom but disappointed. He was freshened up with a decent sprint and if finds true form should take a power of beating. BRAVE VIKING has matured and is on a hat-trick.
Selections:
#1 Shoemaker, #2 Brave Viking, #3 Johnny Dogs, #4 American Biscuit
Turffontein Inside, 14.05.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R150.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: The Listed Syringa Handicap for fillies and mares over 1600m is highly competitive. Difficult to assess but the draws could be important. This could mean that EMERALD PRINCESS, CRIMSON EXPRESS, TERRA TIME, QUEEN OF SMOKE and EMIRATE GINA are favoured. HOMELY GIRL, QUEEN OF SHADOWS, IN THE BEGINNING and SIMPLE SIMPLE have to get lucky.
Selections:
#5 Emerald Princess, #4 Terra Time, #2 Emirate Gina, #3 Homely Girl
Turffontein Inside, 14.05.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R75.000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Another very difficult race. RYAN’S DREAM needed his last run and will come on. MILLAHUE is having his peak run and is a serious contender – both are well drawn. CALL ME MASTER cannot be ignored for money while LITTLE PRINCE could finish off strongly. – both are drawn wide. GLOBAL IMPACT, PRINCESS ILARIA, JP TWO THOUSAND and recent maiden winner GREEN SCEPTRE could get into the reckoning.
Selections:
#4 Ryan’s Dream, #2 Millahue, #9 Little Prince, #5 Call Me Master
Best Win: #1 FREE MOVEMENT
Best Value Bet: #5 EMERALD PRINCESS
Best Longshot: #5 EMERALD PRINCESS
