Turffontein Race 8

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Prize Money: $7,582

PRETTY PERSUASIVE (2) is a promising type who was placed on debut then has won two starts since. The latest was here and carried a big weight to score. Nice weight drop and has more to come. Looks hard to beat. PERFECT MIRACLE (4) turned in an impressive debut when a six length winner on the Standside track. Has upside and can go two from two. A BIT OF CLASS (3) was a winner two back then tested in the Grade 1 Thekwini Stakes and ran a huge race for fourth. Resuming in easier and no surprise to see a return to winning form. BACK FROM WAR (7) also raced in the Thekwini Stakes and ran fifth. Big class drop for return and among the main hopes.

Distance: 1200m
Class: GPLATE
Track: Good
Weather: Clear
Surface: Turf

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Pretty Persuasive (1) 3x1x1
Trainer: J A Janse Van Vuuren()
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $11,402
Win / Place: 66% / 100%

Strong Form on Good

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: PENNY ROYAL (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Captain Al

100

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3: 2-0-1

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1400m

Gear Changes

Comments

Having second run back today. Not raced for 48 days. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track August 17 over 1200m defeating Francilien carrying 52kg at $1.60. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 2.5 len at Turffontein Standside May 17 over 1400m defeating Tuscan Romance carrying 56kg at $2.30. Promising type who is up in weight but fitter again and expected to go close.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 5	17/8/25	Turffontein	1200m	RBH91 FM	1	Muzi Yeni	52kg	Good	1:10.78	61.0 km/h	0.5L	-	$1.56f	92	$9,270	$5,502	1. Pretty Persuasive 2. Francilien 3. Juniper Green
92 Day Spell
1st of 13	17/5/25	Turffontein	1400m	MPLATE FM	3	Gavin Lerena	56kg	Good	1:25.51	58.9 km/h	2.5L	-	$2.25f	80	$7,580	$4,700	1. Pretty Persuasive 2. Tuscan Romance 3. Vipingo
80 Day Spell
3rd of 11	26/2/25	Kenilworth	1000m	PLATE 2	7	Chad Little	57.5kg	Good	0:59.05	61.0 km/h	3.5L	-	$26	-	$12,710	$1,200	1. Military Command 2. Ashikule 3. Pretty Persuasive

A Bit Of Class (2) 414x
Trainer: C Dawson()
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $9,102
Win / Place: 33% / 33%

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: FUTURA (SAF)

Dam: PRINCESS SASSI (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Model Man

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1160m - 1600m

Gear Changes

Comments

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Greyville in the G1 Thekwini Stakes July 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Golden Palm with 60kg at $51. On debut fourth of 9 at Turffontein Standside June 3 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Fair Proposal carrying 60kg at $21. Resuming in far easier grade. Likely to feature.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 11	27/7/25	Greyville	1600m	G1 OPEN F 2	6	Serino Moodley	60kg	Good Soft	1:37.39	59.1 km/h	5.4L	-	$51	31	$84,250	$4,002	1. Golden Palm 2. Tina Lovelace 3. One Fine Winter
31 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 9	26/6/25	Turffontein	1500m	MPLATE FM	3	Gavin Lerena	56kg	Good	1:33.40	57.8 km/h	1.9L	-	$3.80	23	$8,000	$4,700	1. A Bit Of Class 2. Asiah's Tiara 3. Hopscotch
4th of 9	3/6/25	Turffontein	1160m	PLATE 2	7	K J Lihaba	60kg	Good	1:08.30	61.1 km/h	3.4L	-	$21	-	$8,850	$400	1. Fair Proposal 2. Mamlambo 3. Season's Greetings

Perfect Miracle (4) 1
Trainer: A P Peter()
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $4,752
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: HAWWAAM (SAF)

Dam: FREDDY'S SISTER (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Tiger Ridge

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1160m

Gear Changes

Comments

Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; scored a big 6 len win at Turffontein Standside August 9 over 1160m defeating Lost For Words carrying 58kg at $4.30. Impressive debut and big chance to go two from two.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	9/8/25	Turffontein	1160m	MPLATE FM	2	Chad Little	58kg	Good	1:08.77	60.7 km/h	6.3L	-	$4.30	-	$8,000	$4,752	1. Perfect Miracle 2. Lost For Words 3. Quiet Winter

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1st of 8

9/8/25

Turffontein

1160m

MPLATE FM

Chad Little

58kg

Good

1:08.77

60.7 km/h

6.3L

$4.30

$8,000

$4,752

1. Perfect Miracle

2. Lost For Words

3. Quiet Winter

Princess Keira (7) 9x45510x
Trainer: Sean Tarry()
Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $8,700
Win / Place: 16% / 16%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ONE WORLD (SAF)

Dam: PRINCESS STEPHANIE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Kahal

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6: 1-0-0

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2: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 1-0-0

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6: 1-0-0

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6: 1-0-0

Good

6: 1-0-0

Clockwise

6: 1-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1400m

Gear Changes

Comments

Resuming today after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Greyville in the G2 Golden Slipper (SAF) July 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Anotherdanceforme with 60kg at $41. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Turffontein Standside March 1 over 1000m, 7 len behind Glastonbury with 57kg at $21. Has ability and resuming in easier grade. Worth thought.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
13th of 14	5/7/25	Greyville	1400m	G2 OPEN F 2	13	Warren Kennedy	60kg	Good Soft	1:26.99	57.9 km/h	7.7L	-	$41	27	$42,120	-	1. Anotherdanceforme 2. Quickstepgal 3. Limitless Sky
1st of 6	8/6/25	Turffontein	1400m	OPEN 2	4	K Matsunyane	58kg	Good	1:27.07	57.9 km/h	0.3L	-	$67	42	$12,640	$7,500	1. Princess Keira 2. Alta Capitana 3. Rachel Wall
42 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	27/4/25	Turffontein	1200m	PLATE 2	6	J R Syster	57.5kg	Good Soft	1:13.37	58.9 km/h	7.3L	-	$6.50	36	$11,340	$200	1. Zalatoris 2. Balule 3. Vipingo
36 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 9	22/3/25	Turffontein	1160m	PLATE 2	6	Gavin Lerena	60kg	Good Soft	1:08.37	61.1 km/h	4.0L	-	$4.30	21	$10,470	$200	1. Littlemisssplendid 2. Scarlett Heart 3. Quiet Winter
4th of 6	1/3/25	Turffontein	1000m	OPEN 2	5	Craig Zackey	57kg	Good Soft	0:57.66	62.4 km/h	7.7L	-	$21	91	$17,180	$800	1. Glastonbury 2. Green Diamond 3. Elegantrix
91 Day Spell
9th of 13	30/11/24	Turffontein	800m	PLATE 2	2	Richard Fourie	57.5kg	Good	0:46.86	61.5 km/h	9.8L	-	$2.40f	-	$21,660	-	1. Glastonbury 2. Caroline Island 3. Arashi

Clairwood Rose (5) 16x036
Trainer: Paul Matchett()
Jockey: G Samo-Burthia (a4)
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $7,160
Win / Place: 20% / 40%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF)

Dam: FAIRYINTHEWOODS (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Count Dubois

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5: 1-0-1

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2: 0-0-1

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2: 1-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1400m

Gear Changes

Comments

At the latest run 6th of 13 at Vaal on September 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Echo Check carrying 54kg at $7. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on August 23 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind It's Personal with 55kg at $9. Genuine chance this time around.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 13	18/9/25	Vaal	1400m	HCP	8	Muzi Yeni	54kg	Good	1:21.60	61.8 km/h	9.3L	-	$7.00	26	$8,000	-	1. Echo Check 2. Palace Attack 3. Bay Empire
3rd of 6	23/8/25	Turffontein	1200m	HCP	2	Calvin Habib	55kg	Good	1:13.19	59.0 km/h	0.9L	-	$9.00	49	$8,000	$760	1. It's Personal 2. The Last Duke 3. Clairwood Rose
49 Day Freshen-Up
14th of 14	5/7/25	Greyville	1400m	G2 OPEN F 2	3	Muzi Yeni	60kg	Good Soft	1:26.99	57.9 km/h	7.8L	-	$67	98	$42,120	-	1. Anotherdanceforme 2. Quickstepgal 3. Limitless Sky
98 Day Spell
6th of 6	29/3/25	Turffontein	1160m	G2 OPEN 2	4	Muzi Yeni	60kg	Soft	1:10.00	59.7 km/h	7.4L	-	$26	23	$30,540	-	1. Golden Palm 2. One Fine Winter 3. Arashi
1st of 9	6/3/25	Vaal	1000m	PLATE 2	2	Wesley Marwing	60kg	Good	0:57.23	62.9 km/h	2.3L	-	$76	-	$10,310	$6,400	1. Clairwood Rose 2. Queen's Pact 3. Red Caramel

Back From War (6) 42631575x
Trainer: Paul Matchett()
Jockey: R A Venniker (a1.5)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $10,801
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ACT OF WAR (SAF)

Dam: QUEEN OF BEAUTY (ARG)

Dam's Sire: Asiatic Boy

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Career

8: 1-1-1

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2: 0-1-1

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Metro

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Good

8: 1-1-1

Clockwise

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Gear Changes

Comments

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Greyville in the G1 Thekwini Stakes July 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Golden Palm carrying 60kg at $126. On debut fourth of 8 at Turffontein Standside February 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind Easy Tiger carrying 57kg at $151. Huge class drop for this. Expected to run well.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 11	27/7/25	Greyville	1600m	G1 OPEN F 2	5	P Mxoli	60kg	Good Soft	1:37.39	59.1 km/h	5.5L	-	$126	21	$84,250	$2,001	1. Golden Palm 2. Tina Lovelace 3. One Fine Winter
7th of 8	6/7/25	Turffontein	1400m	PLATE 2	8	P Mxoli	57kg	Good	1:27.36	57.7 km/h	4.2L	-	$51	28	$10,950	-	1. Jan Van Goyen 2. Nyaka Nyaka 3. Soho Heartthrob
5th of 6	8/6/25	Turffontein	1400m	OPEN 2	5	Muzi Yeni	60kg	Good	1:27.07	57.9 km/h	2.7L	-	$9.00	31	$12,640	$300	1. Princess Keira 2. Alta Capitana 3. Rachel Wall
31 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	8/5/25	Turffontein	1450m	PLATE 2	1	Craig Zackey	60kg	Good		-	2.3L	-	$5.50	11	$7,580	$4,700	1. Back From War 2. Japanese Garden 3. Hazy Dazy
3rd of 5	27/4/25	Turffontein	1200m	PLATE 2	4	P Mxoli	60kg	Good Soft	1:13.63	58.7 km/h	3.8L	-	$2.70	57	$10,470	$1,000	1. Bright And Brazen 2. Matcha Mint 3. Back From War
57 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	1/3/25	Turffontein	1000m	OPEN 2	1	P Mxoli	57kg	Good Soft	0:57.66	62.4 km/h	9.4L	-	$26	5	$17,180	-	1. Glastonbury 2. Green Diamond 3. Elegantrix

Eight Hats (3) 3218769
Trainer: Paul Matchett()
Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $8,000
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: HAT PUNTANO (ARG)

Dam: DOUBLE 'O' EIGHT (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Eightfold Path

Rating

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Career

7: 1-1-1

Distance

3: 1-0-0

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3: 0-1-0

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7: 1-1-1

Good

7: 1-1-1

Clockwise

7: 1-1-1

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6: 1-1-1

Last 50

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1400m

Gear Changes

A B

Comments

At the latest run 9th of 13 at Vaal on September 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Echo Check with 55kg at $34. The run before that second last of 7 at Vaal on August 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pennsylvania with 55kg at $9. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 13	18/9/25	Vaal	1400m	HCP	4	P Mxoli	55kg	Good	1:21.60	61.8 km/h	11.4L	-	$34	23	$8,000	-	1. Echo Check 2. Palace Attack 3. Bay Empire
6th of 7	26/8/25	Vaal	1200m	HCP	5	P Mxoli	55kg	Good	1:10.66	61.1 km/h	3.3L	-	$9.00	51	$8,000	-	1. Pennsylvania 2. Spy Story 3. Bourbon Reserve
51 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	6/7/25	Turffontein	1400m	PLATE 2	3	Raymond Danielson	60kg	Good	1:27.62	57.5 km/h	12.1L	-	$3.50	36	$10,110	-	1. Open Sesame 2. Bright And Brazen 3. Let's Go Lola
36 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 12	31/5/25	Scottsville	1200m	G1 OPEN 2	3	P Mxoli	60kg	Good Soft	1:08.75	62.8 km/h	5.4L	-	$101	20	$84,250	-	1. Direct Hit 2. Elegantrix 3. One Fine Winter
1st of 5	11/5/25	Turffontein	1160m	PLATE 2	1	P Mxoli	57kg	Good	1:09.21	60.3 km/h	1.4L	-	$7.50	26	$8,420	$5,200	1. Eight Hats 2. Anchorage 3. Let's Go Lola
2nd of 10	15/4/25	Vaal	1000m	MPLATE	9	P Mxoli	57kg	Good Soft	0:58.10	62.0 km/h	0.4L	-	$21	19	$9,160	$1,800	1. Captain Selvie 2. Eight Hats 3. Summer Winter

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