It`s a big day at Turffontein on Saturday, as some of the best 3yo stayers in South Africa go for glory in the World Sports Betting SA Derby and Wilgerbosdrift SA Oaks.
The action begins at 11:50 am with the 1st of 10 races on a card that includes the grade 1 Horse Chestnut Stakes.
Track Information
Turf. 2700m oval track. Races up to 1160m straight course; beyond 1160m clockwise round turn with 800m run-in. Track rises 12m from 1600m to 800m marks, making it most testing circuit in SA.
Low-number draws favoured over 1400m and to a lesser extent 1600m.
Off Times
1 11:50
2 12:25
3 12:55
4 13:30
5 14:05 EUROPA POINT MAN O’ WAR SPRINT (Grade 3)
6 14:40 HF OPPENHEIMER HORSE CHESTNUT STAKES (Grade 1)
7 15:15 WORLD SPORTS BETTING SA DERBY (Grade 1)
8 15:50 WILGERBOSDRIFT BRIDGET OPPENHEIMER OAKS (Grade 2)
9 16:25 WORLD SPORTS BETTING CARADOC GOLD CUP
10 17:00
Exotics
Bi Pot (Races 2-7 )
P A (Races 3-9 )
Pick 6 (Races 4-9 )
Jackpot 1 (Races 5-8 )
Jackpot 2 (Races 7-10 )
Race 1
Time – 11:50
Distance – 1160m
4 COSMIC STAR – Smart debut finishing 1.5 lengths behind in second place.
9 MIA FIORE – Last start finished 3rd when odds on favourite.
7 SAGAN – Improving with each run.
Race 2
Time – 12:20
Distance – 2000m
1 SUPREME DANCE – Last run finished close second over 1800m. Extra 200m here will suit.
2 TABEBUIA – Interesting jockey booking with Richard Fourie taking the ride.
5 CLIMATE CONTROL – Should be competitive here with the low galloping weight of 52kg.
Race 3
Time – 12:55
Distance – 1000m
4 BIG BURN – Displayed potential in previous races. Should be very competitive here with 53kg.
1 MASTER ARCHIE – Should be competitive over the distance despite carrying top weight.
2 BARTHOLDI – Good recent form.
Race 4
Time – 13:30
Distance – 1400m
4 SUPREME QUEST – Displayed ability previously and finding form again.
1 INDLAMU – Enjoys the course and distance. Should be competitive from draw 2.
6 MERIDIUS – Good recent form.
Race 5
Time – 14:05
Distance – 1100m
3 GOBSMACKED – Returns from a 126-day break. Displayed huge potential previously.
5 FAR AWAY WINTER – Classy horse that always runs on strongly.
4 MAHARANEE – Displayed ability early into her career. Finding momentum again.
Race 6
Time – 14:40
Distance – 1600m
2 PUERTO MANZANO – Classy horse that enjoys this track. Inform jockey Keagan De Melo retains the ride.
8 THUNDERSTRUCK – Displayed huge potential last season. Should be competitive here from draw 3.
6 RED SAXON – The stable always rated this horse. Finding form again.
Race 7
Time – 15:15
Distance – 2450m
2 EYE OF THE PROPHET – Displayed ability previously. Should be competitive here with Rachel retaining the ride.
1 BILLY BOWLEGS – Last run was very good when finishing third. Should be competitive here with Gavin Lerena taking the ride.
10 SON OF RAJ – Last run was impressive when winning by 3 lengths. Inform Keagan De Melo retains the ride.
Race 8
Time – 15:50
Distance – 2450m
6 SILVER HILLS – Always competitive and should enjoy the distance now.
5 NONE OTHER – Highly rated by the stable. Richard Fourie takes the ride.
9 IPSO FACTO – Won last two starts and should enjoy the distance now.
Race 9
Time – 16:25
Distance – 2850m
2 NEBRAAS – Classy horse over the distance. Impressive recent form.
1 SHANGANI – Won last three starts and should be competitive here despite carrying top weight.
8 ARLINGTON ACTION – Displayed potential previously. Should be competitive here with a low galloping weight of 50kg.
Race 10
Time – 17:00
Distance – 1160m
1 BLACK EGRET – Good recent form. Should be competitive from draw 1.
8 TIZ MAGIC – Last run finished in third place. Richard Fourie takes the ride now.
4 STORM DICTATOR – Was impressive last run finishing second.
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