Turffontein Inside Thursday 13 November 2025 – Comments by David Thiselton

PUBLISHED: 12 November 2025

RACE 1

1 PLUMBAGO PARK 4 AQUARIUS 2 WINTER WEDDING 6 RUSSIAN NOBILITY

Preview: 1 PLUMBAGO PARK made a cracking Highveld debut and is drawn well so should be hard to beat. 4 AQUARIUS made a good debut and with improvement could be the main danger. 2 WINTER WEDDING has run well in her last two starts and could also be in the shake up. 6 RUSSIAN NOBILITY Is by Hawwaam out of a Windrush mare. (David Thiselton 1-4-2-6)

RACE 2

10 POWER OF PEARLS 4 ECHOES OF WAR 6 ACTUARY 5 ROYALE JACKET

Preview: 10 POWER OF PEARLS Is knocking hard and from a good draw will be hard to beat.4 ECHOES OF WAR ran a cracker last time over this trip and has a plum draw. 6 ACTUARY has shown some sign of ability and could earn with improvement. 5 ROYALE JACKET has shown ability and is interesting stepped down in trip. (David Thiselton 10-4-6-5)

RACE 3

2 DAMOVA 7 TRIDENT KING 3 MOUNT ETNA 9 THE MERCIFUL

Preview: 2 DAMOVA is in fine form and over a suitable course and distance is the one to beat. 7 TRIDENT KING has shown ability over staying trips and should be in the shake up. 3 MOUNT ETNA should enjoy the step up in trip and could earn. 9 THE MERCIFUL could also earn in this line-up. (2-7-3-9)

RACE 4

 3 JABARI THIMBA 8 FRANKIE FAHRENHEIT 1 BATTLE OFTHE BULGE

Preview: 3 JABARI THIMBA has the form to be a contender in this race. 8 FRANKIE FAHRENHEIT should be right there if able to repeat his last start. 1 BATTLE OFTHE BULGE could be in the shake up if bouncing back. (David Thiselton 3-8-1)

RACE 5

4 FAMOUS LADY 1 SPUMANTE DOLCE 3 MINOGUE 5 THAT’S MY BABY

Preview: 4 FAMOUS LADY is in fine form and on pedigree should be able to step up to this trip. 1 SPUMANTE DOLCE has the class to go close, but does have a tricky draw. 3 MINOGUE has class and could also be in the shake up if at her best. 5 THAT’S MY BABY could earn if bouncing back to her best. (David Thiselton 4-1-3-5)

RACE 6

9 CLARKSON 8 SEA SHANTY 2 AFTER HOURS 1 ZIP CODE

Preview: 9 CLARKSON has a plum pole position raw and will be dangerous. 8 SEA SHANTY is capable of a strong finish and is a threat. 2 AFTER HOURS is in fine form but does have a four point raise to contend with after his last win. 1 ZIP CODE has come down to a competitive mark but does have a wide draw. (David Thiselton 9-8-2-1)

RACE 7

4 UNIVERSAL GIRL 1 CALIDA 6 VAVA VEGAS 7 CAN’T CATCH ME

Preview: 4 UNIVERSAL GIRL keeps on improving and should go close here. 1 CALIDA is knocking on the door and has a fair draw over an ideal trip.  6 VAVA VEGAS only just failed last time but has to overcome a wide draw. 7 CAN’T CATCH ME has a plum draw and a repeat of her last start will see her going close (David Thiselton 4-1-6-7)

RACE 8

1 RACHEL WALL 2 BLIZZARD SNOW 5 STARS AND BRA’S 7 SISTER GOLDEN HAIR

Preview: 1 RACHEL WALL is talented and has pole position with Lerena up so can win again. 2 BLIZZARD SNOW hs some useful form and with a 4kg claimer up could earn. 5 STARS AND BRA’S has a plum draw ad has the form to be in the shake up. 7 SISTER GOLDEN HAIR has some useful form and should run well fresh over too sharp a trip. (David Thiselton 1-2-5-7)

RACE 9

9 PRINCESS LOLA, 1 SEASON’S GREETINGS 6 MAVERICK QUEEN 10 GOLDEN ASPEN

Preview: 9 PRINCESS LOLA is in hard knocking form and has a chance here.  1 SEASON’S GREETINGS returns from a layoff but looks to have plenty of ability and has a good draw. 6 MAVERICK QUEEN has the form to be a contender here although the draw is a bit tricky. 10 GOLDEN ASPEN is capable of popping up from a plum draw. (David Thiselton 9-1-6-10)