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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE@2026.03.28
Turffontein Standside, 28.03.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R135.000, 12:10GMT+2
Race Summary: WITHIN REACH justified market support when winning on debut and would have benefitted from that experience, so she should improve to play another leading role. Both DOESYOURMOTHERKNOW (3rd) and MOANA (2nd) are closely matched on that form and likely to pose a threat on 3kg better terms. PROUD MARY will also be wiser to the task after a pleasing 1200m introduction and this extended trip could be more to her liking.
Selections: #1 Within Reach, #4 Moana, #2 Doesyourmotherknow, #6 Proud Mary
Turffontein Standside, 28.03.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R150.000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: PRAYERSANDPROMISES confirmed the promise of his debut 3rd by winning last time and the form of that victory was boosted by the subsequent runaway success of re-opposing DEAR DOC. With the step up to this distance likely to unlock further improvement, the former ought to confirm his superiority. HIGHWAY CODE, PARACHUTE ADAMS and WHAT A WARRIOR could make their presence felt if building on encouraging recent performances. Well-bred Rafeef colt MEGA AWESOME is one to note and worth a market check on debut.
Selections: #2 Prayersandpromises, #1 Dear Doc, #6 Mega Awesome, #5 Highway Code
Turffontein Standside, 28.03.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R105.000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: WISPINTHEWILLOW bounced back from an excusable penultimate start to finish a career-best 2nd over a similar trip last time and a repeat of that performance will probably suffice in this lineup. HUMAIRA and GREENANDGOLD made satisfactory introductions and could improve with that experience to pose a threat. GATHERING WINTER, ADA LOVELACE and CHARLESTON DAWN appeal most of the remainder in a race that won’t take much winning.
Selections: #1 Wispinthewillow, #7 Greenandgold, #8 Humaira, #3 Ada Lovelace
Turffontein Standside, 28.03.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R120.000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: HIGHWAYMAN HARRY, HAMMER BLOW and TIGER’S CAPTAIN have the form and experience to fight out the finish. WILLOW CHARM has also shown enough to have a say in the outcome but is engaged to run at an earlier meeting. GEOSTORM attracted market support when finishing 3rd on debut over a similar trip and is open to any amount of improvement on his reappearance following a 170-day absence. RIP WHEELER and recently gelded CAPTAIN’S EXPRESS should also know more about it after introductory outings.
Selections: #1 Highwayman Harry, #2 Hammer Blow, #9 Geostorm, #4 Tiger’s Captain
Turffontein Standside, 28.03.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R160.000, 14:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Several with chances in a competitive sprint. BLIZZARD SNOW (course-and-distance suited) is weighted to be competitive, as is versatile POTBERRIE under 62kg. THE LAST DUKE and ECHO CHECK are better than their most recent outings over further. Both will enjoy reverting to a sprint trip so should have a say in the outcome. Consistent GIMMETHEGOODLIFE, hat-trick seeking THE SPECIALIST and last-start winner VIBE SA should also acquit themselves competitively. LEAD THE CHARGE and PLUS FOUR could make their presence felt too on the evidence of their improved recent performances.
Selections: #3 The Last Duke, #4 Gimmethegoodlife, #5 The Specialist, #10 Lead The Charge
Turffontein Standside, 28.03.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100.000, 15:05GMT+2
Race Summary: UNSOLVED RIDDLE was rewarded for consistency with a last-start victory at this level and a resultant 4-point penalty isn’t likely to halt his momentum. However, 3yo filly FRANGIPANI takes a considerable drop in class so could represent the value at this level after consecutive feature-race appearances. She should fare better in these calmer waters, even under a big weight against male opposition. GUERILLA WARFARE, DECEPTION PASS, CHIEFTAIN’S SHIELD and MOCHA FRAPPE are capable hard-knockers with the means to pose a threat, especially off their reduced ratings. PEREGRINE FALCON isn’t overlooked.
Selections: #2 Frangipani, #9 Mocha Frappe, #1 Unsolved Riddle, #6 Peregrine Falcon
Turffontein Standside, 28.03.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R150.000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: CHRONICLE KING (Grade 1-placed 2yo) acquitted himself well in defeat in back-to-back features before an 11-week break. He has a good record racing fresh and should play a leading role. JIMMY DON is the best-weighted runner in the lineup but unlikely to be at his peak in his second outing after a lengthy layoff, so last-start winner KING HARALD and consistent DANCE KING should pose more of a threat. GERBERA could improve fitted with cheekpieces for the first time so cannot be underestimated either.
Selections: #1 Chronicle King, #4 King Harald, #2 Dance King, #3 Jimmy Don
Turffontein Standside, 28.03.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R135.000, 16:15GMT+2
Race Summary: PRECOCIOUS has thrived on the Highveld, winning four times since relocating from the Western Cape, including both course-and-distance outings and all 3 starts under apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson. She could improve sufficiently to defy another penalty (career-high mark) and unfavourable weight turnarounds. MYSTICAL MISS is weighted to turn the tables on her last-start conqueror and is open to improvement in first-time cheekpieces. THERE SHE GOES and BOSUM BUDDY have the form and experience to make their presence felt too. Unexposed FIERY ROSE isn’t taken lightly on her handicap debut after a break.
Selections: #1 Precocious, #8 Mystical Miss, #5 Bosum Buddy, #6 There She Goes
Turffontein Standside, 28.03.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R105.000, 16:50GMT+2
Race Summary: BLINDFIRE ran well in defeat against male opposition last time and a repeat of that performance back in same-sex company will put her right in the firing line. Fellow 3yo fillies TEMPRANILLO and LOVABLE have fewer miles on the clock and won’t need to improve much to get into the picture. Class-droppers SHE’S ALL MINE and KIA KAHA should make their presence felt in this grade off reduced ratings. MY DEAR FRIEND is another to consider on her handicap debut.
Selections: #1 Blindfire, #3 Tempranillo, #5 Kia Kaha, #4 Lovable
Best Win: #2 PRAYERSANDPROMISES
Best Value Bet: #3 THE LAST DUKE
Best Longshot: #3 THE LAST DUKE
