15 November 2024 | Turffontein | Race 2

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Distance 1400m

Going Good

Win Time 87.03s

Avg Time 86.96s

Stakes R120,000

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Lets Play Poker	Mr J P van der Merwe	7	60.0kg	74	78	78	Won	7/2	TT Y	O: Mr Sterling M Miller & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) T: Messrs M G Azzie & A A Azzie
2	Beynac	Mr P J Strydom	6	58.0kg	77	90	90	+1.00	33/10	EM Y	O: ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha) T: Mr B J Crawford
3	Serrano Line	Mr M K Katjedi	12	58.0kg	84	75	75	+2.90	9/2	B TT Y	O: Messrs J R Blumberg,D Chinsammy,R G Coppin,E Naicker,B M Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif,Mr B & Mrs K Ncube,MGAS Bloodstock, Kisten Pillay Racing (Trevelen) T: Mr J A Soma
4	Chabal	Mr G J Lerena	2	58.0kg	—	72	72	+4.00	5/2Fav	Y	O: Messrs S A Hanna, J Nassif, G J Nassif, Jayden Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif, S Poriazis & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) T: Mr F P P Habib
5	Count Huhtikuu	Mr K Matsunyane	9	58.0kg	—	101	101	+5.00	40/1	Y	O: Mr P Boonzaaier & Stone Hill Stud (Nom: Mr H C W Rix) T: Mr B J Crawford
6	Gold Rush Kid	Mr L Nhlapo	1	58.0kg	76	69	69	+6.00	33/1	Y	—
7	The Mightiest	Mr K A Brewer	11	55.0kg	—	67	67	+6.05	25/1	Y	—
8	Inclusion	Mr P Mxoli	5	58.0kg	—	65	65	+10.50	33/1	Y	—
9	Praetorian	Mr C Zackey	4	58.0kg	—	51	51	+16.25	25/1	Y	—
10	Pursuit Of Fame	Mr C J Habib	3	58.0kg	73	71	71	+16.50	80/1	B TT F	—
11	Stand Up	Mr R Danielson	10	58.0kg	—	62	62	+23.50	33/1	Y	—
12	Captain Snowball	Mr Wesley Marwing	8	58.0kg	61	56	56	+35.50	80/1	B TT Y	—

Lets Play Poker

Mr J P van der Merwe · Dw 7 · 60.0kg

Won

7/2

MR 74 → 78

TT Y

Beynac

Mr P J Strydom · Dw 6 · 58.0kg

+1.00

33/10

MR 77 → 90

EM Y

Serrano Line

Mr M K Katjedi · Dw 12 · 58.0kg

+2.90

9/2

MR 84 → 75

B TT Y

Chabal

Mr G J Lerena · Dw 2 · 58.0kg

+4.00

5/2 Fav

MR — → 72

Count Huhtikuu

Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 9 · 58.0kg

+5.00

40/1

MR — → 101

Gold Rush Kid

Mr L Nhlapo · Dw 1 · 58.0kg

+6.00

33/1

MR 76 → 69

The Mightiest

Mr K A Brewer · Dw 11 · 55.0kg

+6.05

25/1

MR — → 67

Inclusion

Mr P Mxoli · Dw 5 · 58.0kg

+10.50

33/1

MR — → 65

Praetorian

Mr C Zackey · Dw 4 · 58.0kg

+16.25

25/1

MR — → 51

Pursuit Of Fame

Mr C J Habib · Dw 3 · 58.0kg

+16.50

80/1

MR 73 → 71

B TT F

Stand Up

Mr R Danielson · Dw 10 · 58.0kg

+23.50

33/1

MR — → 62

Captain Snowball

Mr Wesley Marwing · Dw 8 · 58.0kg

+35.50

80/1

MR 61 → 56

B TT Y

STAND UP (R DANIELSON) PROVED RELUCTANT PROCEEDING TO THE START AND HAD TO BE LED BY A HANDLER. THIS CAUSED A DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) BEYNAC (P Strydom) stumbled leaving the stalls. b) INCLUSION (P Mxoli) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. c) CHABAL (G Lerena) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. d) STAND UP (R Danielson) jumped awkwardly outwards leaving the stalls. e) PRAETORIAN (C Zackey) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) STAND UP (R Danielson) proved reluctant proceeding to the start and had to be led by a Handler. Trainer E Verdonese was advised that should this colt behave in a similar manner in future, it may be suspended. b) Shortly after the start, STAND UP (R Danielson) was squeezed out when awkwardly placed between THE MIGHTIEST (K A Brewer) and COUNT HUHTIKUU (K Matsunyane). c) Jockey G Lerena reported that CHABAL changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Jockey C Zackey reported that PRAETORIAN made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) LETS PLAY POKER (J P van der Merwe), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A Azzie advised (MduP). f) BEYNAC (P Strydom), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer J Crawford, acting on behalf of Trainer B Crawford, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) LETS PLAY POKER new ownership: Mr Sterling M Miller and TKP Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr Trevelen Pillay), colours: White, sapphire epaulettes, collar, armbands and cuffs, quartered cap (Sold with engagement). b) PURSUIT OF FAME raced equipped with blinkers (declared 13 November 2024 at 09H35). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) CHABAL examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) PRAETORIAN not striding out right hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.