RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE@2023.12.17
Turffontein Standside, 17.12.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R95.000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: BLUP BLUP was backed when runner-up in both starts and it could be 3rd time lucky. MIA MOO found no support on debut but performed well when close up in 4th – respect. GOLD AGENT never recovered from a bump at the start and could challenge. SANKOFA and TOGETHER AGAIN could place. Watch the 4 newcomers.
Selections:
#7 Mia Moo, #4 Blup Blup, #1 Gold Agent, #5 Follow The Sun
Turffontein Standside, 17.12.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R110.000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: ELEGANT ICE proved his ability with a big run after a lay-off and rates the one to beat. CORNWALL is on the up and should challenge. SWING UPON A STAR disappointed last time but is a lot better and must be respected. Stablemate TROPPO VELOCE could place. PLATINA PRINCESS drops in distance but cannot be ignored for money. SHAMPIMPI has ability but appears moody.
Selections:
#6 Elegant Ice, #2 Cornwall, #1 Swing Upon A Star, #5 Platina Princess
Turffontein Standside, 17.12.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R105.000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: SECRET CHORD has been threatening and deserves his victory – the one to beat. DHOW SOLO races in new surroundings after a break – watch the money. ROYAL SUMMONS attracted money on debut but comes off a lengthy layoff – respect any money. MAJOR STRIDES finished off strongly after a shocking start and the extra will suit. Watch first-timer SUTHERLAND.
Selections:
#1 Secret Chord, #7 Dhow Solo, #5 Royal Summons, #3 Major Strides
Turffontein Standside, 17.12.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R85.000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: SPARKLING JUBILEE could chalk up a deserved 2nd win. She gets 4.5kg from ROMEO’S MAGIC which should be enough to hold him at bay. MONSIEUR CHEVELLE must be in with a chance if he doesn’t give too much start. VESUVIO has yet to win beyond 1800m but if given a chance could see it out. SKYFUL and SUMMERLAND are looking for Quartet money.
Selections:
#5 Sparkling Jubilee, #2 Romeo’s Magic, #6 Monsieur Chevelle, #3 Vesuvio
Turffontein Standside, 17.12.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R97.500, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: KIND JUDY is bang in form. She will probably enjoy further, however, she should go close and must go in again. AVOONTOAST is better than recent form and should give an improved showing. SOLDIER’S EYE is back in the right company and expect a better performance. IDEAL FUTURE cannot be ignored for money. Others could make the Quartet.
Selections:
#3 Kind Judy, #2 Avoontoast, #1 Soldier’s Eye, #6 Ideal Future
Turffontein Standside, 17.12.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R140.000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Best race on the card – If affordable, all need to be included in exotics. CAPTAIN OF GRIT gets the nod for honesty. HOME OF THE BRAVE should be right there. SILVER TUDOR, ARGO ALLEY, TIRPITZ and FREE MOVEMENT are more for the shortlist.
Selections:
#6 Captain Of Grit, #4 Home Of The Brave, #3 Silver Tudor, #2 Argo Alley
Turffontein Standside, 17.12.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R500.000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: The Mike De Kock IPI TOMBE Challenge (Grade 2) over 1600m sees De Kock’s unbeaten filly, GIMME A NOTHER, taking on the ‘big guns’. She has not been extended yet and is looking for win No 4. Top fillies FEATHER BOA and EMIRATE GINA need to give her 7kg and 6kg respectively which should prove difficult. Stablemates, SILVER HILLS and WINTER GREETING are useful and with up-and-coming BAVARIAN BEAUTY are looking for money.
Selections:
#8 Gimme A Nother, #2 Feather Boa, #3 Emirate Gina, #7 Bavarian Beauty
Turffontein Standside, 17.12.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R105.000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: DUNGEONS never got into it after a bump at the start and deserves another chance. FORT LAUDERDALE could get into the reckoning if things go his way at the start. WILLOW EXPRESS cannot be ignored for money. COLORADO CREEK needed his last run and should improve heaps. Bottom weight GODFATHER could make his presence felt. TOFFAS and forever young NORDIC REBEL could take home cheques.
Selections:
#10 Dungeons, #1 Fort Lauderdale, #4 Willow Express, #5 Colorado Creek
Best Win: #7 MIA MOO
Best Value Bet: #10 DUNGEONS
Best Longshot: #10 DUNGEONS
