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13:40 · Turffontein

Betway Joburg Spring Challenge (Grade 2)

7f 46yGoing TBC3YO plusTURF13 runners
Ordered by projected finish
13
Top Pick1
OR 104
10/1
I'm A Fireball silks

Hollywood Racing (nom: Mr A Delpech)

I'm A Fireball

4yo Gelding · 9-2 · Draw 7

Vercingetorix - Gibraltar Blue (Rock Of Gibraltar)

Callan Murray70%2/4Mike/mathe Kock70%
012031
7.0

3 wins from 8 runs this year. 4/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner minor event at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Class Advantage

7/02 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a7/021/03 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a27/03 · C1 · finish vs mark n/a26/04 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a7/06 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a5/09 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a5/09projClass-projected finish: 9th of 13
Class readPROGRESSIVE
▬ NO MARK
Move▲3
Strength5%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 11 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 11 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 17%7/02Pos 1 · SP 2/1 | Expected: 89%Pos 1 · SP 2/1 | Actual: 100%Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 86%27/03Pos 13 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 13 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 20%Pos 3 · SP 11/4 | Expected: 86%Pos 3 · SP 11/4 | Actual: 78%7/06Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 100%5/09
Projected finish1st of 13
▬ OVER-DELIVERING
Trend▬
Strength58%
ExpectedActualTrend
100%3-966/100
14
3
OR 97
8/1
Erik Dubois silks

Wernars Family

Erik Dubois

3yo Gelding · 8-4 · Draw 9

Erik The Red - Comtesse Dubois (Count Dubois)

M Yeni80%Louis Goosen60%
146612
6.0

2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Greyville in July. 28/10, good second of 7 in minor event at Scottsville (6f, good) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Class Advantage

29/03 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a29/0311/04 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a6/06 · C1 · finish vs mark n/a4/07 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a26/07 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a13/09 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a13/09projClass-projected finish: 1st of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
▬ NO MARK
Move▬
Strength21%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 50%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 1 · SP 17/2 | Expected: 55%Pos 1 · SP 17/2 | Actual: 100%29/03Pos 4 · SP 25/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 4 · SP 25/1 | Actual: 77%Pos 6 · SP 15/2 | Expected: 61%Pos 6 · SP 15/2 | Actual: 55%6/06Pos 6 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 6 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 62%Pos 1 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 1 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 100%26/07Pos 2 · SP 9/4 | Expected: 88%Pos 2 · SP 9/4 | Actual: 83%13/09
Projected finish2nd of 13
▬ OVER-DELIVERING
Trend▼
Strength73%
ExpectedActualTrend
92%1-1048/100
4
5
OR 106
12/1
Main Defender silks

Messrs J J Habib, G, K & M M Nassif

Main Defender

6yo Gelding · 9-3 · Draw 12

Pathfork - Alessia (Judpot)

Kabelo Matsunyane60%2/4Tony Peter70%
554593
5.0

8-time course winner. Ten wins from 23 Flat runs. 40/1, creditable 3 lengths third of 8 to Eight On Eighteen in Gr 1 at Greyville (9f, good) 69 days ago.

Class Advantage

21/02 · C5 · finish vs mark below21/02 · mark par21/027/03 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark above7/03 · mark par4/04 · C0 · finish vs mark above4/04 · mark par10/05 · C5 · finish vs mark below10/05 · mark par6/06 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark below6/06 · mark par26/07 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark above26/07 · mark par26/07projClass-projected finish: 7th of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
▲ AHEAD OF MARK
Move▲1
Strength41%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 5 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 5 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 0%21/02Pos 5 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 5 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 50%Pos 4 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 4 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 57%4/04Pos 5 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 5 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 56%Pos 9 · SP 80/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 9 · SP 80/1 | Actual: 27%6/06Pos 3 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 3 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 71%26/07
Projected finish3rd of 13
▬ OVER-DELIVERING
Trend▲
Strength78%
ExpectedActualTrend
83%1-956/100
3
Market Fav8
OR 105
5/1
Gladatorian silks

Messrs E G Hart De Keating, M L Jean Hardy, M J L

Gladatorian

7yo Gelding · 9-3 · Draw 5

Vercingetorix - Harvard Crimson (Dynasty)

Tristan Godden60%0/1Stuart Ferrie60%
772376
4.0

Eleven wins from 35 Flat runs. 5/1, 5¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Eight On Eighteen in Gr 1 at Greyville (9f, good) 69 days ago. Merits consideration.

Class Advantage

10/01 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a10/0131/01 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a2/05 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a6/06 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a4/07 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a26/07 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a26/07projClass-projected finish: 3rd of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
▬ NO MARK
Move▬
Strength42%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 67%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 7 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 7 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 54%10/01Pos 7 · SP 25/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 7 · SP 25/1 | Actual: 40%Pos 2 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 2 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 88%2/05Pos 3 · SP 25/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 3 · SP 25/1 | Actual: 82%Pos 7 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 7 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 65%4/07Pos 6 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 6 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 29%26/07
Projected finish4th of 13
▬ OVER-DELIVERING
Trend▬
Strength100%
ExpectedActualTrend
75%1-861/100
7
6
OR 109
12/1
Texas Red silks

Nu-atlas Racing (nom: Mr P J Klaasen)

Texas Red

7yo Gelding · 9-3 · Draw 4

The United States - True Asset (Lundy's Liability)

R Fourie80%Robyn Klaasen60%
382043
5.0

5-time course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2025. 20/1, good 2¾ lengths third of 9 to I'm A Fireball in minor event at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago. Shortlist material.

Class Advantage

7/03 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a7/034/04 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a10/05 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a23/05 · C2 · finish vs mark n/a21/07 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a5/09 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a5/09projClass-projected finish: 12th of 13
Class readSTEP-UP TEST
▬ NO MARK
Move▲2
Strength0%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 3 · SP 50/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 3 · SP 50/1 | Actual: 75%7/03Pos 8 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 8 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 0%Pos 2 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 2 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 89%10/05Pos 10 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 10 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 36%Pos 4 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 4 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 50%21/07Pos 3 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 3 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 75%5/09
Projected finish5th of 13
▬ OVER-DELIVERING
Trend▬
Strength74%
ExpectedActualTrend
67%1-1235/100
6
9
OR 91
8/1
Choisaanada silks

Isabella Lombard & Mr B M Jossel

Choisaanada

5yo Gelding · 9-3 · Draw 6

Querari - Musaanada (Redoute's Choice)

R Danielson60%1/2Erico Verdonese60%
091120
6.0

2 wins from 6 runs this year. Bit below form 10 lengths tenth of 18 to Note To Self in Gr 1 (66/1) at Greyville (10.9f, good). Off 91 days. Significantly back down in trip. Others more persuasive.

Class Advantage

11/01 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a11/0124/01 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a7/02 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a14/03 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a28/04 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a4/07 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a4/07projClass-projected finish: 5th of 13
Class readCOMPETITIVE
▬ NO MARK
Move▲3
Strength31%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 67%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 10 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 10 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 0%11/01Pos 9 · SP 14/1 | Expected: 26%Pos 9 · SP 14/1 | Actual: 11%Pos 1 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 1 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 100%7/02Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 100%Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 80%28/04Pos 10 · SP 66/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 10 · SP 66/1 | Actual: 47%4/07
Projected finish6th of 13
▬ OVER-DELIVERING
Trend▲
Strength87%
ExpectedActualTrend
58%1-766/100
1
2
OR 80
6/1
Tin Pan Alley silks

Wernars Family & D Chinsammy

Tin Pan Alley

4yo Gelding · 9-6 · Draw 14

The United States - The Entertainer (Querari)

K De Melo80%2/4Sean Tarry60%
916120
6.0

4-time course winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 7/1, 15¾ lengths last of 12 to Questioning in Gr 1 at Greyville (8f, good). Off 119 days.

Class Advantage

29/11 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a29/1122/01 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a7/02 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a7/03 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a2/05 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a6/06 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a6/06projClass-projected finish: 4th of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
▬ NO MARK
Move▬
Strength41%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 9 · SP 9/4 | Expected: 88%Pos 9 · SP 9/4 | Actual: 33%29/11Pos 1 · SP 6/4 | Expected: 92%Pos 1 · SP 6/4 | Actual: 100%Pos 6 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 6 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 58%7/02Pos 1 · SP 10/3 | Expected: 82%Pos 1 · SP 10/3 | Actual: 100%Pos 2 · SP 1/1 | Expected: 95%Pos 2 · SP 1/1 | Actual: 90%2/05Pos 12 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 12 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 0%6/06
Projected finish7th of 13
▼ UNDER-DELIVERING
Trend▼
Strength36%
ExpectedActualTrend
50%4-1350/100
10
4
OR 98
12/1
Talk To The Master silks

Messrs G P Arnassalom & Balraj Chinniah

Talk To The Master

5yo Gelding · 9-3 · Draw 11

Master Of My Fate - Canukeepitsecret (Captain Al)

Serino Moodley60%2/3Robbie Sage60%
112515
5.0Going 10.0

3 wins from 7 runs this year. 3/1, respectable length fifth of 14 to Zeitz in listed race at Greyville (8f, good) 69 days ago. First run for yard after leaving F. Greyling. Others more persuasive.

Class Advantage

15/02 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a15/0211/03 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a11/04 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a13/06 · C2 · finish vs mark n/a4/07 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a26/07 · C1 · finish vs mark n/a26/07projClass-projected finish: 2nd of 13
Class readPROGRESSIVE
▬ NO MARK
Move▲2
Strength18%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 1 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 1 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 100%15/02Pos 1 · SP 10/11 | Expected: 95%Pos 1 · SP 10/11 | Actual: 100%Pos 2 · SP 15/8 | Expected: 90%Pos 2 · SP 15/8 | Actual: 91%11/04Pos 5 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 5 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 69%Pos 1 · SP 15/2 | Expected: 61%Pos 1 · SP 15/2 | Actual: 100%4/07Pos 5 · SP 10/3 | Expected: 82%Pos 5 · SP 10/3 | Actual: 69%26/07
Projected finish8th of 13
▬ EDGING AHEAD
Trend▬
Strength43%
ExpectedActualTrend
42%5-1166/100
11
7
OR 102
12/1
Sunset Riot silks

Messrs G A Basel, G C Cornwall, L Clark & Canine S

Sunset Riot

5yo Gelding · 9-3 · Draw 8

Rafeef - Fragrant Miss (Captain Al)

Blaine Marx-jacobson60%Alec Laird60%
606112
7.0

C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Very good second of 6 in minor event (28/10) at this course (8f, good to soft). Off 167 days.

Class Advantage

30/09 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a30/0910/01 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a24/01 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a14/02 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a14/03 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a19/04 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a19/04projClass-projected finish: 10th of 13
Class readSTEP-UP TEST
▬ NO MARK
Move▲4
Strength0%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 6 · SP 14/1 | Expected: 26%Pos 6 · SP 14/1 | Actual: 62%30/09Pos 12 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 12 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 8%Pos 6 · SP 14/1 | Expected: 26%Pos 6 · SP 14/1 | Actual: 38%24/01Pos 1 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 1 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 100%Pos 1 · SP 5/2 | Expected: 87%Pos 1 · SP 5/2 | Actual: 100%14/03Pos 2 · SP 9/4 | Expected: 88%Pos 2 · SP 9/4 | Actual: 80%19/04
Projected finish9th of 13
▬ OVER-DELIVERING
Trend▲
Strength57%
ExpectedActualTrend
33%2-1150/100
2
11
OR 82
12/1
Fire Attack silks

Messrs G A Basel, G C Cornwall, L Clark & Canine S

Fire Attack

5yo Gelding · 9-5 · Draw 10

Fire Away - Bonnie Beers (Mambo In Seattle)

Calvin Habib70%1/12Alec Laird60%
014710
5.0

4-time course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in April. 15½ lengths eleventh of 12 to Questioning in Gr 1 at Greyville (8f, good, 66/1). Off 119 days.

Class Advantage

10/01 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a10/0114/02 · C1 · finish vs mark n/a7/03 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a4/04 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a28/04 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a6/06 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a6/06projClass-projected finish: 6th of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
▬ NO MARK
Move▬
Strength42%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 67%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 14 · SP 66/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 14 · SP 66/1 | Actual: 0%10/01Pos 1 · SP 11/4 | Expected: 86%Pos 1 · SP 11/4 | Actual: 100%Pos 4 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 4 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 63%7/03Pos 7 · SP 13/2 | Expected: 66%Pos 7 · SP 13/2 | Actual: 25%Pos 1 · SP 7/4 | Expected: 91%Pos 1 · SP 7/4 | Actual: 100%28/04Pos 11 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 11 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 9%6/06
Projected finish10th of 13
▬ RUNS TO FORM
Trend▲
Strength47%
ExpectedActualTrend
25%2-1335/100
5
10
OR 85
12/1
Cosmic Speed silks

Messrs T Gujadhur, R M Sewgoolam & Wernars Family

Cosmic Speed

5yo Horse · 9-3 · Draw 15

Querari - Cosmic Dream (Silvano)

Craig Zackey70%2/6Sean Tarry80%
530559
4.0

Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2025. 28/10, 12½ lengths last of 9 to I'm A Fireball in minor event at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago. Can make presence felt.

Class Advantage

4/04 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a4/0428/04 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a23/05 · C2 · finish vs mark n/a6/06 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a26/07 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a5/09 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a5/09projClass-projected finish: 8th of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
▬ NO MARK
Move▲1
Strength41%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 50%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 5 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 5 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 43%4/04Pos 3 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 3 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 80%Pos 11 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 11 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 29%23/05Pos 5 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 5 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 64%Pos 5 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 5 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 64%26/07Pos 9 · SP 5/2 | Expected: 87%Pos 9 · SP 5/2 | Actual: 0%5/09
Projected finish11th of 13
▬ RUNS TO FORM
Trend▼
Strength16%
ExpectedActualTrend
17%3-1343/100
15
12
OR 76
40/1
Prince Of Kildare silks

Mr B B Ruiters

Prince Of Kildare

6yo Gelding · 9-3 · Draw 3

Coup De Grace - Lady Of Kildare (Captain Al)

Calvin Ngcobo0/1Billy Ruiters60%
822251
6.0
Blinkers

13/2, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at this course (8f, soft) 28 days ago. Difficult ask.

Class Advantage

21/05 · C6 · finish vs mark n/a21/057/06 · C6 · finish vs mark n/a29/06 · C6 · finish vs mark n/a1/08 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a27/08 · C6 · finish vs mark n/a5/09 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a5/09projClass-projected finish: 11th of 13
Class readSTEP-UP TEST
▬ NO MARK
Move▲5
Strength0%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 67%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 8 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 8 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 53%21/05Pos 2 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 2 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 88%Pos 2 · SP 9/4 | Expected: 88%Pos 2 · SP 9/4 | Actual: 90%29/06Pos 2 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 2 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 86%Pos 5 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 5 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 43%27/08Pos 1 · SP 7/1 | Expected: 63%Pos 1 · SP 7/1 | Actual: 100%5/09
Projected finish12th of 13
▬ RUNS TO FORM
Trend▼
Strength1%
ExpectedActualTrend
8%9-1375/100
9
13
OR 44
50/1
Busstopinhounslow silks

Hollywood Racing (nom: Mr A Delpech)

Busstopinhounslow

5yo Gelding · 9-3 · Draw 1

New Predator - Penny Serenade (Silvano)

Malesela Katjedi0/3Grant Maroun70%
564400
3.0
Blinkers

4-time course winner. 15½ lengths last of 11 to Jerusalema Rain in Gr 2 at this course (5.8f, good to soft, 125/1). Off 158 days. Back up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.

Class Advantage

11/01 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a11/017/02 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a14/02 · C1 · finish vs mark n/a14/03 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a21/03 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a28/04 · C0 · finish vs mark n/a28/04projClass-projected finish: 13th of 13
Class readPROGRESSIVE
▬ NO MARK
Move▲3
Strength21%
Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 7f 46y · 50%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 5 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 5 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 50%11/01Pos 6 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 6 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 38%Pos 4 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 4 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 40%14/02Pos 4 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 4 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 67%Pos 10 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 10 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 10%21/03Pos 11 · SP 100/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 11 · SP 100/1 | Actual: 0%28/04
Projected finish13th of 13
▼ UNDER-DELIVERING
Trend▼
Strength0%
ExpectedActualTrend
0%12-1387/100