14:10 Turffontein

Sunday 17 August 2025

All11:1511:5012:2513:0013:3514:1014:4515:2015:55

For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Mr 90 Handicap

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 2m 5.44s

(9)

The Ultimate King²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: G Lerena| T: Tony Peter| CD

5/6

3 wins from 5 runs this year. Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 5/2) 29 days ago. Must improve.

Form: 7/32111-

(7)

Arumugam^b²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Calvin Habib| T: Kobus Roux| C| D

33/1

Course winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 7 in minor event at this course (11.9f, good, 33/1) 29 days ago. Can make presence felt.

Form: 607664-

(6)

Vesuvio²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Philasande Mxoli| T: Tyrone Zackey| CD

12/1

6-time course winner. Latest win here in May. 10/1, respectable third of 7 in minor event at this course (11.9f, good) 29 days ago.

Form: 004123-

(5)

Luce Verde³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Callan Murray| T: James Crawford| D

10/3

First run since leaving B/J Crawford when very good third of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8f, good) 36 days ago. Up in trip.

Form: 3210/93-

(3)

American Rebel²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Craig Zackey| T: Weichong Marwing| CD

9/1

C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win here in May. Creditable 6¼ lengths fifth of 9 to The Ultimate King in handicap (25/2) at this C&D (good) 29 days ago.

Form: 73/3115-

(8)

Eiger Sanction²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Girish Samo-burthia⁽⁹⁾| T: D Gray St John| CD

8/1

C&D winner. 6½ lengths sixth of 9 to The Ultimate King in handicap (17/2) at this C&D (good) 29 days ago. Shortlist material.

Form: 704826-

(4)

Diesel's Shadow^b⁵⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Mxolisi Mbuto⁽⁶⁾| T: Erico Verdonese| C

14/1

Course winner. Latest win here in February. 25/2, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good) 55 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

Form: 4/21656-

(2)

Sky Pillar Rock^b⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: Kaidan Brewer| T: Robyn Klaasen

20/1

Winner at Vaal in April. Good fourth of 8 in minor event (14/1) at this course (9f, good) 42 days ago.

Form: 4/21764-

(1)

Panning Gold^b²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-3| J: Kabelo Matsunyane| T: Alson Ndzilana| CD

14/1

C&D winner. 40/1, last of 10 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good) 24 days ago. Back up in trip. Has work to do.

Form: 869730-

Forecasts

The Ultimate King (5/6), Luce Verde (10/3), Eiger Sanction (8/1), American Rebel (9/1), Vesuvio (12/1), Diesel's Shadow (14/1), Panning Gold (14/1), Sky Pillar Rock (20/1), Arumugam (33/1)

EIGER SANCTION can take this. Vesuvio can play a significant part, while American Rebel also demands scrutiny.