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SOCCER 6 – 6II: 14 JUNE 2026

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David Thiselton

 

A Pinnacle Stakes event over 2400m and a MR 96 Handicap over 1160m are the two highlights of the Turffontein Standside meeting today.

 

In the Pinnacle event Breeze Over is the best weighted runner and will be advantaged by his wide draw of seven out of eight. His problem is he is a front runner but misses the break virtually every race. He then has to come around them so a wide draw will be to his advantage. However, a problem he has in this race is Poet’s Warrior is a frontrunner and there will be competition for the lead. Poet’s Warrior was back to his best when winning three runs ago, although that was in a small field and last time out he was tailed off when fatigued. Bellerophon is officially 4,5kg under sufferance with the best weighted runner Breeze Over. However, in his last three staying races he has won two of them and finished a far from disgraced 8,25 length 8^th in the Gr 2 SA Derby. He looks to be a progressive stayer and a bonus is that Mickaelle Michel, who is in high-flying form, gets a 1,5kg gender claim. On the downside he has a tricky draw of eight. Deception Pass is an interesting runner despite being 11kg under sufferance as he is by stamina influence Ideal World out of a Caesour mare and tries a staying trip for the first time. Taxhaven is well drawn and has the ability to pop up. With so many question marks in this race Bellrophone is taken to follow up on his last win.

 

In the MR 96 Handicap over 1160m Sosoru looks to be a promising sprinter who can rise above his 93 merit rating and he has the highest draw of all, which tends to be the favourable side on the Standside track. Captain Selvie is in fine form and has won his last three races with something in hand, so he can go close again. Xenophon was most disappointing last time at Hollywoodbets Scottsville, but that has turned out to be a strong race and he could bounce back here from a nice high draw. Those are the three that make most appeal.

 

In the first leg of the Pick 6 the winner could be Master’s Lady who has been knocking on the door for a long time and gets a good opportunity in this uninspiring event. Irish Wilma has finished 7,25 lengths behind Heath House in a three horse field and was 8,65 lengths behind Secretary Bird on debut, so could earn in this line up. Apparition is by Gimmethegreenlight and is a half-sister to a Vercingetorix filly who won on debut. Penny’s Choice could earn here under Mickaelle Michel. Elegant Edge has 4,25 lengths to make up on Master’s Lady but could earn here.

 

In the next race over 1000m Isaac Stephan was just 2,75 lengths behind Sosoru in his third start and Craig Zackey now takes the ride so he will be a big runner. Kwaito was beaten 10,60 lengths on debut but the winner, Haute Couture, went on to win the Gr 1 Gold Medallion, so he must have a chance in this line up. Berry Lancer can also earn here if able to repeat his last start.

 

In  the fifth race over 1400m Be All You Can Be made a fine debut and looks set to despatch this field from a plum draw. Brave Waam put in a brave front-running effort last time and should have come on from the run, so if able to overcome his wide draw without using up too much energy he could go close in this line up. Jimmy Vega has a form chance of earning here.

 

In the eighth race over 1400m Korcula has the form to go close. Gimmesumluv is usually thereabouts and in this line up must have a chance under Craig Zackey, although she does have to overcome a tricky draw. Beautiful One could also be a contender here from a fair draw.

 

In the first race Miss Dutton looks to have moderate form at first sight but on collateral formlines she comes out on top of those who have run. Elusive Dragon has beaten Hoc Est Vita before and those two should earn. Rafeef’s Queen was well beaten on debut but it was against subsequent Gr 1 winner Haute Couture so she could earn. Caladrius only has 1,5 lengths to make up on Miss Dutton on their only meeting. Del’s World is by One World and is a half-sister to the 104-rated Don’t Cry For Me.

 

In the second over 1000m Snowblade can do well over the trip of his good debut having disappointed over 1600m on Thursday, although he might not run with this race coming just three days later. Mfulathela could go close in this line up. Bisou Bisou makes appeal being by Querari and a half-brother to Gr 1 winner Mighty High and to the Gr 2 winner Gobsmacked.

 

Race 1

ELUSIVE DRAGON and HOC EST VITA have the form and experience to be competitive. However, this will likely go the way of a newcomer so the betting should be monitored closely. Respect any market support for debutantes BEAUTIFUL ROSIE, BELLFLOWER, DEL’S WORLD, MIDNIGHT SPECIAL and SOCIAL GRACES who are all bred to be useful. (Brendan Gaillard 1-14-9-10)

 

Race 2

SNOWBLADE outran market expectations on debut and will have benefitted from that experience. With natural improvement expected, he will be hard to beat. Well-bred ALL TIME LEGEND had excuses on debut and should be respected. MFULATHELA has shown enough to make his presence felt, though a bigger threat to the selection will likely come from one of the newcomers. BISOU BISOU, KING SOLOMON and RIVERA are of particular interest and warrant respect before any market clues. (Brendan Gaillard 9-11-2-7)

 

Race 3

MASTER’S LADY is overdue and likely to play another leading role but could be vulnerable to unexposed rivals. ELEGANT EDGE and MISS RIVER DANCER have the form and experience to make their presence felt too. Youngster IRISH WILMA was 2nd over track and trip last time so should have a say if building on that improvement. Newcomers APPARITION and MINERVA FAE won’t have to be special to run forward races on debut so betting support would be significant. (Brendan Gaillard 1-8-3-11)

 

Race 4

KWAITO was a well-beaten 3rd on debut over track and trip behind a subsequent Grade 1 winner and the strength of that form could be good enough in this lineup, especially with natural improvement on the cards. ISAAC STEPHAN and ECHOES OF WAR have shown enough to pose a threat to the youngster. Newcomer TORPEDO, well-related EVENING PARADE and Highveld newcomer GIVE ME A CHANCE complete the shortlist. (Brendan Gaillard 10-1-2-9)

 

Race 5

BE ALL YOU CAN BE was touched off on debut over this trip by a more experienced rival and she won’t have to improve much, if at all, to go one better. MASTER SMOKER fits a similar profile and will likely fight out the finish. THE REASON has the form and experience to stake a claim but will have to bounce back from a disappointing last start. BRAVE WAAM, JIMMY VEGA and SUTTER’S MILL also have the means to get involved. (Brendan Gaillard 5-7-6-10)

 

Race 6

BELLEROPHON won over this trip under a big weight at a slightly lower level last time so a class rise under a 4-point penalty, with the aid of his rider’s 1.5kg allowance, is unlikely to prevent another bold showing. POETS WARRIOR had excuses for a disappointing last start. He is unbeaten over track and trip so could bounce back to pose a threat. BREEZE OVER, HOTARUBI and MO MENT are proven stayers. They could get into the picture along with DECEPTION PASS who is dangerous to dismiss trying the trip for the first time. (Brendan Gaillard 4-1-8-2)

 

Race 7

SOSORU was only narrowly denied in his hat-trick bid in a similar contest over 1000m and a 4-point rise for that last-start 2nd might not be enough to prevent him from resuming winning ways. Last-start winner CAPTAIN SELVIE, course-and-distance specialist VIBE SA, and recent course and distance second MAX THE MAGICIAN should be competitive on current form. BANFF, STONEYWOOD, XENOPHON and DANTE’S BOND appeal most of the remainder. (Brendan Gaillard 7-5-3-1)

 

Race 8

KORCULA was desperately unlucky not to open her account last time out. She was subsequently rested and switched stables so is good value to make a winning start for new connections. GIMMESUMLUV and NICOLSON LANDING are those most likely to expose any chinks in the selection’s armour. HEAVENLY LACE and BEAUTIFUL ONE also have the means to stake a claim. (Brendan Gaillard 1-3-2-9)