The 2018 SA Classic takes place this weekend at Turffontein. This Grade 1 over 1800m is the 2nd leg of the SA Triple Crown, and it currently looks to be a battle between Surcharge and Majestic Mambo. View the betting below, along with Magic Tips’ preview of the race, courtesy of Winning Form. Get your bets on now with Hollywoodbets.
SA CLASSIC
Grade 1 – 1800m – R2 Million
Turffontein – Race 7 – Saturday 7th April – 16:35
| No |
Dr | Horse | Odds | Jockey | Trainer |
|
1
|
(5) | Roy Had Enough (AUS) | 10/1 | W Kennedy | Frank Robinson |
| 2 | (14) | Surcharge | 5/2 F | P Strydom | Stuart Pettigrew |
| 3 | (13) | Greek Fire | 14/1 | B Fayd’Herbe | M G Azzie/A A Azzie |
| 4 | (1) | Like A Panther | 11/2 | C Murray | Mike de Kock |
| 5 | (10) | Majestic Mambo | 7/2 | A Delpech | Paul Peter |
| 6 | (4) | Noble Secret | 7/1 | R Simons | Mike de Kock |
| 7 | (7) | Royal Crusade | 6/1 | A Marcus | Mike de Kock |
| 8 | (2) | Lobo’s Legend | 25/1 | M Yeni | Joe Soma |
| 9 | (12) | Alshibaa (AUS) | 20/1 | R Munger | Mike de Kock |
| 10 | (3) | Pietro Mascagni | 16/1 | F Herholdt | Mike de Kock |
| 11 | (11) | Silver God | 40/1 | R Danielson | Sean Tarry |
| 12 | (8) | Darkest Hour | 50/1 | C Zackey | Barend Botes |
| 13 | (9) | Hero’s Honour | 50/1 | C Maujean | Gary Alexander |
| 14 | (6) | Throng | 75/1 | *L Hewitson | Sean Tarry |
Hollywoodbets will be paying 4 Fixed Odds Places.
Betting last updated on 5th April 2018, 16:00.
Betting is subject to change. E&OE.
Magic Tips Preview
NOBLE SECRET handled the step-up in grade well when making late progress to finish exactly one length adrift of SURCHARGE in the Guineas last month and both entrants should relish today’s extra furlong. The former is well drawn at gate 4 though and he could hold the edge with his in-form regular pilot back in the irons.
SURCHARGE has to unfortunately contend with another poor draw but the manner in which he finished his last start after racing wide, indicates that hthis distance will suit him really well.
MAJESTIC MAMBO had a shocking recent effort behind the above pairing and he will need to find his best form. Of course the Mambo In Seattle colt had three breathtaking victories over this trip prior to that and he certainly deserves another chance. Interestingly, his conditioner has resorted to the services of a top jockey.
The KZN raider ROY HAD ENOUGH has shown smart potential and he wasn’t far behind a few of these rivals in The Dingaans over a mile on this track late last spring. He’s had a decent prep coming into this event and must be included. The imported colt should enjoy the extra furlong.
Magic Tips Prediction
| 1st | – | Noble Secret (6) |
| 2nd | – | Surcharge (2) |
| 3rd | – | Majestic Mambo (5) |
| 4th | – | Roy Had Enough (1) |
| 5th | – | Royal Crusade (7) |
Winning Form Prediction
| 1st | – | Surcharge (2) |
| 2nd | – | Noble Secret (6) |
| 3rd | – | Royal Crusade (7) |
| 4th | – | Majestic Mambo (5) |
| 5th | – | Roy Had Enough (1) |
