Turffontein Race 1 - Logwood Village Npo Maiden Plate (3-Year-Olds)
CHARIOT OF FIRE (5) hails from the Lucky Houdalakis stable. He produced a promising debut effort over 1200m at the Vaal. He was slow into stride, and raced greenly but still fought on at the finish to hold third place. He would have gained from the experience and should love the rise to 1450m. With the natural improvement that is expected, he can take this out. FLIGHT ENGINEER (3) has shown improvement in each of his races to date. He set the pace here over this trip last time out but found one too good on the day. He is a progressive type and is one of the leading contenders. ICHACHA (8) finished close up in third place behind the second pick on debut. He has cracked a good draw and should make the natural improvement. HAIR TRIGGER (6) has run two fair races to date. He resumes from a decent spell, during which time he was gelded. If not in need of the run, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest.
Jockey: Wesley Marwing
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 8 at this track on August 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Saigon Suzie with 58kg at $17. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on April 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Cosmic Speed with 60kg at $15. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/08/2024 | 67 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 58kg | 1:12.90 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/13 | 09/06/2024 | 45 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 1:04.00 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/04/2024 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 60kg | 1:12.64 | - | 6 |
| 10.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 9 |
| 9.1L | $151.00 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on August 10 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Confederate carrying 57kg at $13.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 13 over 1160m, 1.75 len behind Corrupt with 60kg at $6.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/08/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:39.95 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/07/2024 | 37 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.75 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 | |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2024 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | N Klink | 60kg | 1:29.73 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2024 | 23 | PLATE 2 | $7,330.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | N Klink | 60kg | 0:57.48 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $13.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | N Klink | 60kg | 0:57.15 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on August 15 over 1450m, 2.75 len behind Twelve Oclock High with 60kg at $5. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on June 22 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind One Party with 60kg at $15. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/08/2024 | 54 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:29.95 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2024 | 18 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:29.36 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 11/16 | 04/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S Sosibo | 60kg | 1:11.12 | - | 5 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track June 13 over 1500m, 7 len behind Lava Fire with 55kg at $4.50. On debut second last of 9 at Vaal March 28 over 1200m, 21 len behind One More carrying 60kg at $21. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/06/2024 | 14 | HCP | $6,140.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 1:31.96 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:26.78 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/05/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:22.58 | - | 10 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/04/2024 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:12.64 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.19 | - | 9 |
| 21.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 9 at Vaal on August 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind One And All carrying 60kg at $5. Improver who can get off the mark this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/08/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:11.48 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at this track February 22 over 1450m, 4 len behind Sunset Riot carrying 60kg at $2.70. On debut fourth of 8 at Vaal January 16 over 1000m, 7 len behind Pistol Pete with 60kg at $15. Definite top-three contender.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/02/2024 | 37 | PLATE | $8,090.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:29.81 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $2.65 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2024 | - | PLATE | $8,030.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S'Manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:56.48 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Rafeef out of Folk Dance. Nice profile and a bold showing is on the cards.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd of 8 at this track on August 15 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Twelve Oclock High with 60kg at $8. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/08/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:29.95 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |