Please note: South African Quartet Pools with fractional betting offered at Kelso (UK) – 7 December 2025

David Thiselton

A Graduation Plate over 1160m and a MR96 Handicap over 1160m are the highlights of the eight race Turffontein Standside meeting today.

In the Graduation Plate the Mike Azzie-trained Winds Of Change has a lot of speed and class, but lost his way a bit in his last three runs. However, he now has his second run after gelding and can bounce back, especially considering he is slung in at the weights according to official merit ratings. One Fine Winter has a lot of speed and class too. She finished just 1,40 lengths back in the Gr 1 SA Fillies Sprint and can make an impact over this trip in her first appearance since July 27 when third in the Gr 1 Douglas Whyte Stakes over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Bjorn Ironside is third best in at the weights and is officially 6,5kg under sufferance with Winds Of Change but is talented and can make his presence felt. Yippee Kiyay is on the way up and can rise above his merit rating and defy the weights in which he is 12,5kg under sufferance with Winds Of Change. King Harald is officially second best in at the weights and should finish on top of Yippee Kiyay according to the form of their last meeting.

In the MR96 handicap over 1160m One Eye On Vegas looks to have speed and class and as he finished just two lengths behind Trust over 1200m he should be the one to beat here.  Gimmethegoodlife won well over 1000m last time, putting his previous start when going out too fast behind him. He is four points higher in the ratings but goes well for Gavin Lerena and has a nice high draw over a suitable trip. Miami Mountain has plenty of ability and will enjoy the step down in trip, but does have the tricky number one draw to contend with. War Of Kingdoms has the form to earn and has a nice high draw. Rollwiththepunches could earn with a 4kg claimer up.

In  the first leg of the Pick 6 Oklahoma Sideshow ran second over 1500m last time and is interesting now dropped in trip in this uninspiring race, although her Philanthropist Dam’s only win was over 1800m. Underdog has shown fair ability before and is a big runner here. In The Willows has shown enough in his last two starts to be a contender in this uninspiring field and he is interesting with first time blinkers.  Sakura Hanami has run two fair races and can earn here. Special Al is by Rafeef and is a half-brother to the like of 96-rated Warrior Royale.

In the second leg over 1160m Blooming Lovely made a fine debut and should go close with expected improvement. Inspiration has been knocking on the door and should be right there. Power Of Pearls is a hard-knocking sort who should also be in the shake up. Gulf Of America will enjoy the step back to this trip. LA Flyer is by What A Winter and is a half-sister to Mexican Pete, who reached a merit rating of 100.

In the sixth race over 1600m Impact Investor disappointed last time but was consistent before that and can go close from a middle draw. Palace Attack ran a cracker last time behind a well regarded sort and should be thereabouts. Open Highway has been in fine form and can go close over a suitable trip. Jury’s Out has the form to earn here from a good draw with Lerena up. Sea Shanty pack a strong finish and has a chance if able to overcome a wide draw.

In the eight race over 1000m His Lordship has Lerena up and will enjoy the course and distance from a middle to high draw. Bumps Last Grind will relish the step back to the minimum trip and should be in the shake up. Old Fashioned won his maiden easily and has a chance off a 70 merit rating. Nkandla Gold bounced back to form last time and can earn with a repeat. In The Ether is capable of a strong late run.

In the first race over 800m  No Drama makes most appeal being by Erik The Red and a half-sister to a horse who won second time out.

In the second race over 800m Turn It Up ran on smartly on debut and will be hard to oppose here.

RACE 1

3 NO DRAMA 1 LANZAROTE 2 MISS DUTTON 5 RUBY WHISPER

Preview: 3 NO DRAMA is by Erik The Red and is a half-sister to a horse that won second time out. 1 LANZAROTE is by Erupt out of a Querari mare. 2 MISS DUTTON wasn’t disgraced on debut when nine lengths behind runaway winner Heath House. 5 RUBY WHISPER is by Captain Of All out of a five time-winning Lecture mare. (David Thiselton 3-1-2-5)

RACE 2

6 TURN IT UP 4 STATUS SYMBOL 7 IV GOT MY I ON YOU 5 TIME IS PRECIOUS

Preview: 6 TURN IT UP ran on smartly on debut and ill be hard to oppose here. 4 STATUS SYMBOL was only 1,55 lengths behind Turn It Up on debut and can go close in this line up. 7 IV GOT MY I ON YOU is by New Predator out of a Var mare. 5 TIME IS PRECIOUS is by Querari out of a Vercingetorix mare. (David Thiselton 6-4-7-5)

RACE 3

2 OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW 6 UNDERDOG 5 IN THE WILLOWS 15 SAKURA HANAMI

Preview: 2 OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW ran second over 1500m last time and is interesting now dropped in trip. 6 UNDERDOG has shown fair ability before and is a big runner here. 5 IN THE WILLOWS has shown enough in his last two starts to be a contender in this uninspiring field and he is interesting with first time blinkers.  15 SAKURA HANAMI has run two fair races and can earn here. (David Thiselton 2-6-5-15)

RACE 4

7 BLOOMING LOVELY 1 INSPIRATION 2 POWER OF PEARLS 9 GULF OF AMERICA

Preview: 7 BLOOMING LOVELY made a fine debut and should go close with expected improvement. 1 INSPIRATION has been knocking on the door and should go close. 2 POWER OF PEARLS is a hard-knocking sort who should be right there. 9 GULF OF AMERICA will enjoy the step back to this trip. (David Thiselton 7-1-2-9)

RACE 5

3 WINDS OF CHANGE 4 ONE FINE WINTER 1 BJORN IRONSIDE 8 VAMANO

Preview: 3 WINDS OF CHANGE lost his way a bit but has now been gelded and can make the most of being slung in at the weights here. 4 ONE FINE WINTER has speed and class and although officially 8kg under sufferance with Winds Of Change she should be right there. 1 BJORN IRONSIDE has a touch of class and should make a bold bid. 8 VAMANOS has fine form behind good sorts and although a whopping 17kg under sufferance with Winds Of Change the time and form of her last race reads well , although she was due to run again on Thursday at the Vaal Classic track meeting. (David Thiselton 3-4-1-8)

RACE 6

6 IMPACT INVESTOR 5 PALACE ATTACK 3 OPEN HIGHWAY 1 JURY’S OUT

Preview: 6 IMPACT INVESTOR disappointed last time but was consistent before that and and  can go close from a middle draw. 5 PALACE ATTACK ran a cracker last time behind a well regarded sort and should be thereabouts. 3 OPEN HIGHWAY has been in fine fprm and can go close over a suitable trip. 1 JURY’S OUT has the form to earn here from a good draw with Lerena up. (David Thiselton 6-5-3-1)

RACE 7

1 GIMMETHEGOODLIFE 10 ONE EYE ON VEGAS 11 MIAMI MOUNTAIN 15 WAR OF KINGDOMS

Preview: 1 GIMMETHEGOODLIFE will enjoy the step up in trip and with Lerena up can overcome a four point raise. 10 ONE EYE ON VEGAS has plenty of ability and can be right there if able to overcome a tricky number one draw. 11 MIAMI MOUNTAIN has class and will enjoy the step back in trip. 15 WAR OF KINGDOMS has the form to earn here. (David Thiselton 1-10-11-15)

RACE 8

3 HIS LORDSHIP 1 BUMPS LAST GRIND 6 OLD FASHIONED 8 NKANDLA GOLD

Preview: 3 HIS LORDSHIP will enjoy this course and distance from a nice middle to high draw with Lerena up.1 BUMPS LAST GRIND will relish the step back to the minimum trip and has a chance. 6 OLD FASHIONED won easily in the maidens last time and starts handicapping off a reasonable mark. 8 NKANDLA GOLD had a return to form last time and could earn with a repeat. (David Thiselton 3-1-6-8

Race Coast is thrilled to announce a game changing new era for South African horse racing punters with the official launch of horse racing with Colossus Pools on Monday, 1 December 2025!

Following the successful introduction of Colossus world class sports pools, we are now bringing this innovative technology to the multi-leg racing bets. To kick off the launch, the horse racing pools will feature predetermined, high value UK race meetings, giving local punters access to massive international jackpots.

This marks a major step forward for the sport, combining the thrill of racing with modern, flexible features.

Introducing Unprecedented Control

For the first time in South African racing, you will be able to take advantage of key features that put you in control of your bet:

• Cash Out: Don’t wait until the last race! You will now receive leg-by-leg offers to Cash Out all or part of your ticket as the pool progresses. Secure a profit early or reduce your risk, giving you unprecedented control over your potential winnings.
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Race Coast is committed to innovating and ensuring our horse racing proposition is the most exciting and engaging in the country.

Get Ready to Play!

Look out for the Colossus button on the www.tote.co.za website and from December 1st, toggle between Football and Horse Racing, and experience the new generation of betting.

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We are thrilled to announce a ground-breaking new chapter in your betting experience! We’ve partnered with Colossus Bets, a leading UK-based company, to bring you an exciting new product never before seen in the South African tote betting market.

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Colossus Bets specialises in pool betting, where you bet against other players. The total money wagered is placed into a “pool”, and the prize money is shared among all winning tickets. The more people who play, the larger the potential jackpot! 

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• Cash Out: This feature allows you to lock in a profit before all matches (legs) in your ticket are completed. After each leg, Colossus bets will make you an offer to buy your ticket based on its current value. You can choose to accept the guaranteed payout or stay in the game for a chance at the full jackpot.

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To access the Colossus soccer products, simply follow these steps:

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Why is this a game changer for South Africa?

Colossus Bets is renowned for pioneering the Cash Out feature in multi-leg pool betting, Syndicate Betting, and for offering some of the largest sports jackpots globally. This partnership brings that innovation and scale directly to you, providing a fresh and exciting way to engage with your favourite sports.

We are confident that Colossus Bets will transform your betting experience, offering bigger thrills and more control than ever before.

Ready to get in on the action? The Colossus button on www.tote.co.za is your portal to this revolutionary product. Don’t miss out!

Be sure to look out for the Colossus horse racing products – Coming Soon!

Introducing Colossus Bets

We are thrilled to announce a ground-breaking new chapter in your betting experience! We’ve partnered with Colossus Bets, a leading UK-based company, to bring you an exciting new product never before seen in the South African tote betting market.

What is Colossus Bets?

Imagine betting into massive, guaranteed prize pools, often reaching life-changing sums, with the added power of controlling your bet as the action unfolds. That’s the essence of Colossus Bets! It’s a revolutionary way to play, combining the thrill of traditional tote betting with unparalleled flexibility.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Guaranteed Huge Sports Pools: Colossus Bets offers enormous, guaranteed prize pools. This means bigger potential pay-outs for a winning ticket!

• Multi-Leg Challenges: Test your sporting knowledge by predicting the outcome of multiple events (legs) within a single pool. The more legs you correctly predict, the closer you get to that colossal jackpot!

• The Power of Cash Out: This is where Colossus Bets truly revolutionises your play! For the first time in South African tote betting, you will be offered the option to Cash Out your bet before all legs of your ticket are complete. If some of your early selections (Legs) are winning, you could secure a profit even if the later legs are still in doubt. You can choose to cash out a portion of your ticket or wait for the completion of all the legs for a possible larger prize, giving you unprecedented control over your potential winnings.

• Syndicate Betting: Colossus Bets offers a unique way to play through Syndicate Tickets, allowing Players to team up and increase their chances of winning. Creating a Syndicate – If you have a betting strategy or consider yourself a “Pro”, you can create a Syndicate Ticket and invite other Players to contribute towards the payment of the ticket. Joining a Syndicate – Alternatively, you can join a Syndicate Ticket that another Player has already created. When you contribute to a Syndicate Ticket, you will own a share of that ticket. This share is directly proportional to the amount of money you contributed. If the Syndicate Ticket wins, you will receive a proportionate share of any returns (such as dividends or cash-out proceeds) based on your contribution. In essence, Syndicate Tickets allows Players to pool their resources, share the risk, and share the rewards!

Why is this a game changer for South Africa?

Colossus Bets is renowned for pioneering the Cash Out feature in multi-leg pool betting, Syndicate Betting, and for offering some of the largest sports jackpots globally. This partnership brings that innovation and scale directly to you, providing a fresh and exciting way to engage with your favourite sports.

We are confident that Colossus Bets will transform your betting experience, offering bigger thrills and more control than ever before.

Ready to get in on the action? The Colossus button on www.tabgold.co.za is your portal to this revolutionary product.

Don’t miss out!

Please Note: From December, Unit cost of all Soccer10 Pools closing on Wednesdays will be R3.

The R3 unit cost on Wednesdays is on a trial basis only & follows requests from many customers to increase the Soccer10 Unit.

The unit cost of Soccer10 Pools on all other days remains R2.