RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE@2023.11.04
Turffontein Standside, 04.11.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R95.000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary: WONDER I DO was supported in all 3 runs but disappointed. It could be her day. Stable companion SUMIKO makes her debut in the yard – watch. VIRGIN RIVER was given a long break after being runner-up in both starts – watch. GREEN FAME attracted some money on debut but never produced. She is coupled with newcomer GARLANDSOFGREENERY – respect. ARCTIC COMMANDER and LEVITATOR could make the Quartet.
Selections:
#8 Wonder I Do, #5 Virgin River, #6 Arctic Commander, #1 Cantfoolme
Turffontein Standside, 04.11.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R135.000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: WALLED GARDEN came in for late support on debut but showed inexperience – look for a good effort. She finished behind MARQUEZ but should turn it around. PRESLEY lacked support but wasn’t disgraced in both starts – he can only improve. WILLIAM BLAKE wasn’t disgraced on debut but could just need it. REMAINS OF THE DAY and STATESMAN are looking to upset.
Selections:
#2 Walled Garden, #7 Presley, #1 Marquez, #11 William Blake
Turffontein Standside, 04.11.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R105.000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: DHONI and NO PLACE LIKE HOME are top contenders but both have wide draws to overcome. EMBLEM OF WAR, on the other hand, has fared better in his barrier position and could get away. THUNEE PLAYA was quietly fancied on debut but found problems – look for a big run. I SPEED and TWENTY DRACHMA’S are looking for minor money.
Selections:
#9 Emblem Of War, #10 Thunee Playa, #2 Dhoni, #4 No Place Like Home
Turffontein Standside, 04.11.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R100.000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Only 7 runners take part but race is highly competitive. PURPLE PITCHER is in top form and looking for four on a trot. WE ARE THE LOGANS is holding form but gives stable companion HOUSE OF ROMANOV 7.5kg – tough ask. The latter finished 3.50 lengths ahead of JORDAN but could repeat despite being 2.5kg worse off. HAWKBILL and SOLDIER’S EYE could make the Quartet.
Selections:
#5 House Of Romanov, #7 Jordan, #1 We Are The Logans, #2 Purple Pitcher
Turffontein Standside, 04.11.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R110.000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: ABSOLUTE VALUE has been threatening for win No 5 and could go in. RULE BOOK beat BREEZE OVER by 1.75 lengths but is 1.5kg worse off – it could get close. BREEZE OVER sports blinkers now and it could improve his position. POSITIVE ATTITUDE needed his last run and cannot be ignored for honours. AFRAAD could get into the money.
Selections:
#6 Absolute Value, #2 Breeze Over, #4 Rule Book, #3 Positive Attitude
Turffontein Standside, 04.11.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R250.000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: All 9 runners are capable at best. MOONSHININGTHROUGH gives of her best and should be involved in the finish again. GOLDEN SICKLE is running well but ON CUE shouldn’t be far off on recent form. FLOWER BOMB disappointed last time but the blinkers could assist. FULL VELOCITY has her blinkers removed. ALULA’S STAR may need it.
Selections:
#4 Moonshiningthrough, #2 Flowerbomb, #5 Golden Sickle, #9 On Cue
Turffontein Standside, 04.11.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R400.000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: The Betway Victory Moon Stakes (Grade 3) over 1800m sees ATTICUS FINCH looking to make it 4 wins on the trot and stake his claim in the forthcoming Betway Summer Cup. ELECTRIC GOLD wasn’t disgraced behind him in his first run as a gelding. EAST COAST has a chance if puts it in. Stablemate ARAGOSTA could just need it. LITIGATION shouldn’t be far off. NONE OTHER is better than her last run. BILLY BOWLEGS pulled up fatigued last time.
Selections:
#9 Atticus Finch, #11 Electric Gold, #5 East Coast, #6 Litigation
Turffontein Standside, 04.11.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R175.000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: MRS BROWNING won her only try this course and distance and off a handy weight could be hard to oppose. CHYAVANA looks the likely danger off a light weight. Top weight WILLIAM ROBERTSON gives them 9.5kg and 10kg respectively but should give them a run for their money. The remaining runners are all looking for minor money.
Selections:
#7 Mrs Browning, #8 Chyavana, #1 William Robertson, #3 Quantum Theory
Turffontein Standside, 04.11.2023, Race 9, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R95.000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: CHASING HAPPINESS was backed and duly won on debut. She looks well above average and rates the one to beat. WOMAN OF POWER comes off a maiden win but is maturing and could challenge. Lightly raced EMPRESS GAME is running well and is a must for Trifectas. GOLDEN ASPEN, STORMY CHOICE, MY LADY SOUL and ARILENA could get into the money.
Selections:
#2 Chasing Happiness, #5 Woman Of Power, #8 Empress Game, #3 Stormy Choice
Turffontein Standside, 04.11.2023, Race 10, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R105.000, 17:05GMT+2
Race Summary: JASIRI attracted some support on debut. She showed inexperience but dug down deep to score. She will know more about it and could follow up. NEERAH changed stables after recording a deserved maiden win. She comes off a rest but should make a race of it. Stable companions COMING IN HOT and INVENTRIX as well as WHIRLY BIRD and AFTER HOURS are looking for Trifecta money.
Selections:
#3 Jasiri, #9 Neerah, #5 Inventrix, #2 Coming In Hot
Best Win: #2 CHASING HAPPINESS
Best Value Bet: #9 ATTICUS FINCH
Best Longshot: #9 ATTICUS FINCH
