Get ready for an exhilarating day of horse racing at Turffontein as the SA Classic and SA Fillies Classic, both prestigious Grade 1 races covering 1800m on the Standside track, headline the action-packed card.
Track Details:
- Turf. 2700m oval track.
- Races up to 1160m on the straight course; beyond 1160m, a challenging clockwise round turn with an 800m run-in.
- The track rises 12m from the 1600m to 800m marks, making it South Africa’s most testing circuit.
- Low-number draws are favored over 1400m, and to a lesser extent, 1600m.
Weather Watch:
- Partly sunny and warm, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 28 degrees.
- Expect a 13-39kph north-westerly cross/headwind.
Going:
- The track condition is good, with a pen reading of 21.
Event Details:
- The racing action begins at noon with the first of 10 races, concluding at 5:20 pm.
What to Bet:
- Engage in various exotics like Bi Pot (Races 2-7), P A (Races 3-9), Pick 6 (Races 4-9), Jackpot 1 (Races 5-8), and Jackpot 2 (Races 7-10).
WSB Best Bets:
- Race 1 – Cherry Oh Baby
- Trainer: M De Kock
- Jockey: J P V’D Merwe
- Race 3 – Almond Sea
- Trainer: T Peter
- Jockey: C Habib
- Race 5 – Lady Of Power
- Trainer: M G Azzie/A A Azzie
- Jockey: M Yeni
- Race 8 – Melech
- Trainer: R Magner
- Jockey: M Yeni
RACE COMMENTS
Race 1 – 12:00
2 HAPPY MO – Improving with each run. Finished 1.75 lengths behind last time.
3 PLAY WITH FIRE – Finished second in her last 2 races.
Race 2 – 12:35
1 PISTOL PETE – Impressive when winning his first 2 career starts.
7 HONORABLE MEMBER – Good debut run when finishing 2.25 lengths behind.
Race 3 – 13:10
1 ALMOND SEA – Impressive when winning her first 2 career starts.
2 JUST RECKLESS – Good form. Won her last 2 races.
Race 4 – 13:45
8 SO SEDUCTIVE – Consistent form. Finished close second last time.
1 SECRET CHORD – Consistent form. Should be competitive here.
Race 5 – 14:20
4 PERFECT WITNESS – Ignore her last start. Won her previous 3 races.
7 JULIET TANGO – Ignore her last start as the previous form was consistent.
Race 6 – 14:55
1 GIMME A NOTHER – Displayed potential to be a superstar. Should be right there at the finish.
4 BAVARIAN BEAUTY – Ignore her last start as the previous form was competitive.
Race 7 – 15:35
1 SANDRINGHAM SUMMIT – Returned back to form when winning by 3 lengths last time.
4 PURPLE PITCHER – Ignore his last start. Won his previous 4 races.
Race 8 – 16:10
5 WINCHESTER MANSION – If replicating earlier form should be right there at the finish.
13 PRINCESS CALLA – Classy filly. Enjoys the distance and should be competitive here with Richard Fourie in the saddle.
Race 9 – 16:45
1 DYCE – Impressive winner in his last start. Should be competitive here.
2 WILLIAM ROBERTSON – Good form. Interesting jockey booking with Gavin Lerena retaining the ride.
Race 10 – 17:20
1 JUDGEMENT DAY – Good form. Finished close second last time.
2 ROSSORE FINALE – Consistent form. Finished second last time.
Don’t miss out on the excitement as top-notch contenders and thrilling matchups unfold throughout the day. Place your bets!
