Turffontein
Today, August 30, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
SLINKY MAPIMPI can win again. Quantum Theory is some stern opposition, while Espinoza is another with the potential to be on the premises.
Slinky Mapimpi
Quantum Theory
Espinoza
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Quantum TheoryJ: S'manga KhumaloT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 8-2422221
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict5-time course winner. 17/10, didn't need to improve to win 7-runner minor event at this course (5f, good) 28 days ago. First run for yard after leaving R. R. Sage. Can make presence felt. 
2. ChyavanaJ: Calvin HabibT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 1801-3801- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
Verdict7-time course winner. Nine wins from 26 Flat runs. Career best when winning 8-runner minor event at this C&D (good, 25/1) 51 days ago.
3. KamenskyJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. R. Magner, South AfricaF: 310-21134- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictCourse winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 8 to Choisaanada in Gr 3 (3/1) at this course (9f, good) 55 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Others more persuasive.
4. Cosmic StarJ: Chase MaujeanT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 352-27455- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictCourse winner. Fifth of 6 in minor event at this course (5f, good, 7/1) 7 days ago.
5. Red BomberJ: Philasande MxoliT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 313547-07- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCourse winner. 20/1, 7½ lengths seventh of 9 to Slinky Mapimpi in handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 21 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.- 6. Slinky MapimpiJ: Raymond DanielsonT: P/J Vermeulen, South AfricaF: 07123-581
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (5.8f, good, 17/2) 21 days ago. Shortlist material. 
7. Lead The ChargeJ: Kobeli LihabaT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 4133-8645- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
VerdictC&D winner. 11/2, 4¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Chyavana in minor event at this C&D (good) 51 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
8. Night BomberJ: Serino MoodleyT: C. Dawson, South AfricaF: 5-1331543- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
Verdict9/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable length third of 8 to Chyavana in minor event at this C&D (good) 51 days ago. First run for yard after leaving B. D. Botes. Others more persuasive.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 9. EspinozaJ: Jason GatesT: S. M. Naidoo, South AfricaF: 363-11051
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
Verdict3 wins from 5 runs this year. 14/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (5f, good) 35 days ago. Progressing well recently.