Turffontein
Today, July 19, 2025Flat7f
Verdict
Verdict
SHEETS AND GOGGLES just about looks the one to be with. Lapis Lazuli may be the best bet to follow the selection home, while Rosy Lemon edges it as the selection for third.
Sheets And Goggles
Lapis Lazuli
Rosy Lemon
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Impact InvestorJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South AfricaF: 8006-7020- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, good to soft, 14/1) 49 days ago. Chance on old form.
2. Unsolved RiddleJ: Piere StrydomT: G. J. Maroun, South AfricaF: 316-41025- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictLatest win at Vaal in May. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (28/10) at this C&D (good) 23 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
3. Lava CountyJ: Gavin LerenaT: C. Dawson, South AfricaF: 5261- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
Verdict2/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 9-runner maiden at this course (7.4f, good) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt.- 4. Lapis LazuliJ: Kobeli LihabaT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 856-1456
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in March. Sixth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this course (9f, good) 26 days ago. 
5. Spy StoryJ: Jason GatesT: S. J. Gray, South AfricaF: 42134046- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictC&D winner. One win from 25 Flat runs. Winner here in February. 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 23 days ago.
6. Fushimi InariJ: Philasande MxoliT: S. T. Pettigrew, South AfricaF: 34657375-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 298
VerdictThirteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at Vaal (9.9f, good). Off 9 months. Down in trip. Uphill task.
7. Sail The SkyJ: Callan MurrayT: C. I. Jonker, South AfricaF: 66131897- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Vaal in May. 10/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good) 16 days ago.- 8. Rosy LemonJ: Serino MoodleyT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 43466581
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict4-time course winner. 4/1, didn't need to improve to win 8-runner minor event at this course (9f, good) 13 days ago. - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
9. Irish LoveJ: Chase MaujeanT: W. C. Marwing, South AfricaF: 4518-6098- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 69
VerdictCourse winner. Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good, 125/1) 69 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.- 10. Sheets And GogglesJ: Jeffery SysterT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 41057875
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good, 14/1) 16 days ago. Merits consideration.