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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN INSIDE@2026.04.09
Turffontein Inside, 09.04.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R120.000, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: TRACKSUIT DAVE stayed on to finish 2nd when stepped up to this distance last time and won’t need to improve much on that effort to open his account. MASTEROFTHEBAROQUE returns from a break and also has scope for improvement stretching out to this trip. BEACH WALKER and ROCK MY BOAT are experienced and have earning potential but vulnerable to less-exposed rivals.
Selections: #1 Tracksuit Dave, #3 Masterofthebaroque, #4 Rock My Boat, #2 Beach Walker
Turffontein Inside, 09.04.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R120.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: FORRIES FAVOURITE and PROPHECIES took a big step forward from much needed educational outings to finish 4th over 1450m last time and they could fight out the finish if making further improvement over this extended trip. HIGHWAY HEIRESS, REGAL QUEEN and VERDANDI also have scope to improve stretching out to this distance.
Selections: #1 Forries Favourite, #3 Prophecies, #5 Verdandi, #4 Regal Queen
Turffontein Inside, 09.04.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R130.000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: GREAT RIFT VALLEY caught the eye when a fast-finishing 4th on debut over 1450m and the step up to this distance with that experience under the belt should unlock improvement. HIGHWAY CODE and PARACHUTE ADAMS fluffed their lines last time but could pose a threat if bouncing back to the form of previous efforts. THE NAME OF DLADLA will make his presence felt if confirming the improvement of his last start. Watch the betting on newcomer FIELD OF DREAMS.
Selections: #3 Great Rift Valley, #6 Parachute Adams, #5 Highway Code, #7 The Name Of Dladla
Turffontein Inside, 09.04.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R105.000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: NICHOLSON LANDING confirmed earlier improvement by finishing ahead of MADE TO MEASURE over this distance last time. Both had excuses on that occasion so could have more to offer. MIRACULOUS MOMENT failed to build on the promise of her sprint debut when unplaced over this trip last month, but she is unexposed so shouldn’t be written off. MISS RIVER DANCER and TAKEACHANCEONME are closely matched on the form of a recent 1200m meeting and could play leading roles, with both bred to improve for the step up in trip.
Selections: #1 Nicolson Landing, #6 Takeachanceonme, #2 Made To Measure, #5 Miss River Dancer
Turffontein Inside, 09.04.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R160.000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: ARISTOTLE ended a long winless spell when landing a Listed contest 11 weeks ago and the resultant 2-point penalty isn’t likely to prevent him from adding to his tally. MONEY HEIST and HOTARUBI have the means to pose a threat but are engaged to run at an earlier meeting. MAX THE MAGICIAN can also make his presence felt back over this distance and off a reduced mark. KING’S EXPRESS, THE AFRICA HOUSE and CHESTNUT BOMBER could get a look in too if confirming recent improvement.
Selections: #1 Aristotle, #2 Money Heist, #4 Hotarubi, #5 Max The Magician
Turffontein Inside, 09.04.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R160.000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: INDIAN OCEAN is the best-weighted runner in the lineup but is drawn wide and out of sorts. MO MENT (better over further) and HAWKBILL (off 119 days) are also favourably treated but unlikely to be fully tuned. Progressive 3yo WAYNE has finished 2nd in back-to-back starts over 1600m and on pedigree, this extended trip could be more to his liking. DANCE KING and THE PLAYBOY BOMBER are consistent performers at this level with solid credentials and they should be in the shake-up on current form. GIMMEACHOICE, ROBERT BROWNING and ROYAL EDITION have earning potential too.
Selections: #5 Wayne, #6 Dance King, #7 The Playboy Bomber, #9 Robert Browning
Turffontein Inside, 09.04.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R125.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: ARIOVISTUS was outrun late over 1800m on his Highveld introduction (stable debut) and won’t need to improve much off a 4-point higher mark to go one better from stall gate No 1. EXPRESS YOURSELF, ROYAL ENGAGEMENT and WE ARE THE LOGANS have a bit to find on that form but will likely threaten the selection on better weight terms. Consistent hard-knockers KUDZU, DECEPTION PASS and STORM AHEAD have the means to get involved, while veteran CARNELO remains competitive under a penalty after a last-start victory at this course over 1800m.
Selections: #2 Ariovistus, #10 Royal Engagement, #3 Kudzu, #8 Carnelo
Turffontein Inside, 09.04.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R120.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Promising 3yo RING RINGA ROSES didn’t go unnoticed when staying on to finish 4th at a higher level against male opposition over track and trip last time. She would have tightened up since and reverts to same-sex company off an unchanged mark so it should pay to follow her progress. Recent winners STREISAND and FAIR PROPOSAL remain competitive under resultant penalties and could pose a threat to the selection. Returning DELAWARE RIVER has scope to improve so isn’t taken lightly on handicap debut. LADY SABRINA and LADY ELLIOT make appeal at longer odds off their reduced ratings.
Selections: #2 Ringa Ringa Roses, #1 Streisand, #4 Fair Proposal, #3 Lady Sabrina
Turffontein Inside, 09.04.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R125.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: DRIVELIKEAMASTER wouldn’t be winning out of turn after back-to-back course-and-distance seconds. However, he could find one better again as FATHER CHRISTMAS is 4kg better off for a 1.25-length deficit. Class-dropper PHIL THE FLUTER, versatile COPPER CLIFF, consistent GUERILLA WARFARE and hard-knocker SUTHERLAND are competitive off their current marks and capable of having a say in the outcome. Returning GREENLIGHT RACER is unexposed and open to improvement after a lengthy absence so is best kept safe.
Selections: #5 Father Christmas, #4 Drivelikeamaster, #7 Greenlight Racer, #2 Sutherland
Best Win: #3 GREAT RIFT VALLEY
Best Value Bet: #2 ARIOVISTUS
Best Longshot: #2 ARIOVISTUS
