South Africa Horse Racing Previews: TURFFONTEIN INSIDE@2023.09.26
Turffontein Inside, 26.09.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R75.000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: BIRTHRIGHT was heavily backed to make a winning comeback after a good sprint debut. He found one too good. He jumps further up in distance and could make amends. He finished 1.80 lengths in front of KUDZU and should confirm, however, watch any move for stablemate THE OCTAGON who could improve heaps over the longer distance. KUDZU’S stable companion, PUERTO PLATA, is better than his last run. IN A BLUE MOON is looking for minor money.
Selections:
#5 Birthright, #7 The Octagon, #3 Kudzu, #1 Puerto Plata
Turffontein Inside, 26.09.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R75.000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: BREATH OF MAGIC has been threatening and deserves his just reward. Just behind him recently was TYSON THE BRAVE who could be disadvantaged by a wide draw. TRIP TO STATES is improving with racing and could get into the reckoning. JUST NUISANCE is threatening and must be considered. Stablemate GOLDEN PAVILION disappointed last time but could challenge. FESTIVAL OF MAGIC lacked support on debut but fared well. He has a wide draw to overcome. Watch the four first-timers.
Selections:
#3 Breath Of Magic, #4 Tyson The Brave, #2 Just Nuisance, #1 Trip To States
Turffontein Inside, 26.09.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R75.000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Both PRESLEY, who showed up well on debut and EMPRESS GAME, who is threatening dangerously, could be looking for further but at this stage of their careers could fight it out. GRIFFIN PARK was heavily backed last time but disappointed. Look for improvement. INAFIX and TOGETHER AGAIN could fight out Quartet money.
Selections:
#6 Empress Game, #4 Presley, #2 Griffin Park, #3 Inafix
Turffontein Inside, 26.09.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R75.000, 14:10GMT+2
Race Summary: The first of 2 races for Apprentices and Young Jockeys. TAYOOBA and SIBERIAN STEEL look to contest the finish. TAYOOBA was not striding out last time and despite a wider draw could get the verdict. SIBERIAN STEEL will have the run of the race and could get first run. PENDRAGON should be matching strides up front and could fight on. IN THE ETHER will be catching late and could grab them. HAPPY ANALIA has her blinkers removed and is one for Quartets.
Selections:
#2 Tayooba, #1 Siberian Steel, #3 Pendragon, #8 In The Ether
Turffontein Inside, 26.09.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80.000, 14:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Good race. MOUNT PILATUS is looking for a lot further but if doesn’t give away too much start could grab them late. He will have to beat I AM GIANT who was impressive last time and enjoys racing fresh. RED BOMBER and UNZEN are well above average and both could get into the fight for honours.
Selections:
#4 Mount Pilatus, #2 I Am Giant, #3 Red Bomber, #1 Unzen
Turffontein Inside, 26.09.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120.000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTAIN HINDSIGHT is bang in form and his fitness could see him complete a hat-trick. However, MK’S PRIDE is unbeaten at this course and if finds true form will make them gallop. BON VIVANT was reported not striding out last time and could get into the picture. TEAM GOLD recorded his last win this track and trip and must be considered for money. DYCE and BARD OF AVON could find the money.
Selections:
#4 Captain Hindsight, #1 Mk’s Pride, #8 Team Gold, #5 Bon Vivant
Turffontein Inside, 26.09.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R80.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: The Apprentices and Young Jockeys compete again. FUNKY MUSIC is in top form and the field is not overly strong. He could make it 4 wins in succession. RATTLE BAG never got into it from a slow start last time but could get back on track. MO JIVE was on top of her last time and is 5.5kg better off so should turn it around. KOTINOS appears held on form while RAIN OR SHINE (coughing last time) could make the frame.
Selections:
#1 Funky Music, #2 Rattle Bag, #3 Mo Jive, #5 Kotinos
Turffontein Inside, 26.09.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 2800m, Turf, R90.000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Three runners should get close together again on their recent meeting – BATTLEGROUND, BREEZE OVER and AMERICAN GRAYSON and the weights favour BREEZE OVER slightly, however, AMERICAN GRAYSON pulled up fatigued then and could get his head in front this time. All the others are capable of getting into the Quartet.
Selections:
#5 American Grayson, #4 Breeze Over, #2 Battleground, #10 Indian War Dance
Best Win: #5 BIRTHRIGHT
Best Value Bet: #4 MOUNT PILATUS
Best Longshot: #4 MOUNT PILATUS
