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Turffontein Race 5 - Racing Today Sophomore 1000

ALMOND SEA (1) cost herself at the start in Stakes grade last time out. However, the manner in which she finished off her race was eye-catching. She will strip a much fitter horse and Calvin Habib steps back into the saddle. If jumping on terms, she should be the one to beat. RODEO DRIVE (9) has good form lines to her credit. She ran a good race when second in G2 company last time. She returns from a decent spell, during which time she would have strengthened up. If not in need of the outing, she should be competitive. KARATE KID (3) quickened up well when winning his last start here over this trip. Rachel Venniker retains the ride and the pair merit healthy respect. RONDEBOSCH (7) finished runner-up behind the third pick last time. He is 3kgs better off at the weights and should finish closer this time. Each way.

Race Time:12:40 PM

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1000m

Almond Sea (4)1113x1x3

Trainer: A P Peter 12 mths 6: 4-0-2

Jockey: Calvin Habib

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: CANFORD CLIFFS (IRE)

Dam: SYLVIE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Dupont

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %66.67%

Place %100.00%

Career6: 4-0-2

Track5: 3-0-2

Distance4: 3-0-1

Tr / Dist3: 2-0-1

1st Up3: 2-0-1

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good6: 4-0-2

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Having second run back today. Not raced for 47 days. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Ice Star carrying 55kg at $3. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track July 13 over 1000m defeating Master Casper with 59.5kg at $1.60. Sure to run well.

Last Starts 46 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	11/11/2024	121	OPEN FM	$21,660.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	K A Brewer	55kg	0:58.80	-	8	1. Ice Star 2. Elegant Ice 3. Almond Sea	1.3L	$3.00
1/4	13/07/2024	98	PLATE 2	$8,180.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Calvin Habib	59.5kg	0:57.83	-	2	1. Almond Sea 2. Master Casper 3. Cymric	2.5L	$1.56
3/8	06/04/2024	35	G2 OPEN	$28,480.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Calvin Habib	60kg	1:09.09	-	2	1. Little Ballerina 2. Just Reckless 3. Almond Sea	1.3L	$1.20
1/6	02/03/2024	39	OPEN	$15,940.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Calvin Habib	60kg	0:57.20	-	1	1. Almond Sea 2. Just Reckless 3. African Beauty	8.3L	$1.20
1/5	23/01/2024	59	PLATE F	$10,030.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Calvin Habib	60kg	0:56.99	-	5	1. Almond Sea 2. Peace Of Mind 3. Golden Chandelier	5.3L	$1.18
1/17	25/11/2023	-	PLATE	$8,370.00	Turffontein	800m	Good	Calvin Habib	57.5kg	0:45.23	-	5	1. Almond Sea 2. Proceed 3. Simply Majestic	5.3L	$2.50

Chocolate Soldier (1)72115x9233

Trainer: Corne Spies 12 mths 12: 3-2-2

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg

Weight: 59.5kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: ONE WORLD (SAF)

Dam: SECRET STAR (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Pathfork

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %25.00%

Place %58.33%

Career12: 3-2-2

Track3: 0-1-0

Distance8: 3-2-2

Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good11: 2-2-2

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 1-0-0

Comments

Most recently 3rd of 8 at Greyville on December 20 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Cats Pajamas with 54kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 7 at Vaal on December 5 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Raven Black carrying 58.5kg at $4. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.

Last Starts 7 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	20/12/2024	15	RBH108	$7,650.00	Greyville	1000m	Good	K Matsunyane	54kg	0:59.43	-	1	1. Cats Pajamas 2. Donquerari 3. Chocolate Soldier	1.5L	$5.00
3/7	05/12/2024	23	RBH96	$12,740.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	T Mayhew	58.5kg	0:55.81	-	6	1. Raven Black 2. Swing Upon A Star 3. Chocolate Soldier	2.5L	$4.00
2/7	12/11/2024	10	OPEN	$13,860.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	T Mayhew	55.5kg	0:59.94	-	6	1. Magic Tattoo 2. Chocolate Soldier 3. Nkandla Gold	1.8L	$7.00
9/10	02/11/2024	97	HCP	$19,500.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	M Van Rensburg	52kg	0:56.84	-	3	1. Chyavana 2. Taxi To The Moon 3. Sheldon	10.3L	$5.00
5/10	28/07/2024	22	G2 OPEN 2	$40,920.00	Greyville	1200m	Good	M Van Rensburg	60kg	1:10.94	-	2	1. Cats Pajamas 2. Dantonfromsandton 3. Bjorn Ironside	3.3L	$7.00
1/12	06/07/2024	14	RBH90	$11,460.00	Greyville	1000m	Neutral	M Van Rensburg	57kg	0:56.49	-	1	1. Chocolate Soldier 2. Black Egret 3. Law Of Success	0.8L	$2.65
1/8	22/06/2024	23	RBH74	$6,550.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	K Matsunyane	60kg	0:56.89	-	1	1. Chocolate Soldier 2. King Of Kildare 3. Pendragon	4.0L	$1.83
2/7	30/05/2024	26	PLATE 2	$8,140.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	M Van Rensburg	60kg	0:58.08	-	6	1. Dantonfromsandton 2. Chocolate Soldier 3. Roaming Spirit	0.5L	$8.00
7/11	04/05/2024	11	OPEN	$9,770.00	Greyville	400m	Good	J Jacobs	56kg	0:24.57	-	1	1. Maquette 2. Lunarcam 3. Sabatini	2.6L	$2.80
1/9	23/04/2024	17	PLATE 2	$8,140.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	M Van Rensburg	60kg	0:57.15	-	1	1. Chocolate Soldier 2. Ready Set Fire 3. Beynac	0.1L	$6.00
7/8	06/04/2024	9	G2 OPEN	$40,680.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	M Van Rensburg	60kg	1:08.55	-	2	1. Fire Attack 2. Mount Pinatubo 3. Pistol Pete	10.5L	$126.00

Karate Kid (9)21171

Trainer: Paul Matchett 12 mths 5: 3-1-0

Jockey: Rachel Venniker

Weight: 59.5kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: ERUPT (IRE)

Dam: KINEMATIC COUNTESS (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Count Dubois

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %60.00%

Place %80.00%

Career5: 3-1-0

Track3: 2-1-0

Distance3: 3-0-0

Tr / Dist2: 2-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good5: 3-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track November 23 over 1000m defeating Rondebosch with 59kg at $7. Before that 7th of 12 at Vaal on October 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bob's Your Uncle carrying 52kg at $4.50. Last-start winner worth including

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	23/11/2024	30	GPLATE	$11,270.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	R A Venniker	59kg	0:56.44	-	6	1. Karate Kid 2. Rondebosch 3. Lead The Charge	2.5L	$7.00
7/12	24/10/2024	30	OPEN	$11,290.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	P Mxoli	52kg	1:08.21	-	6	1. Bob's Your Uncle 2. Rollwiththepunches 3. After The Rain	2.6L	$4.50
1/7	24/09/2024	45	RBH74	$6,750.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	P Mxoli	61kg	0:57.87	-	4	1. Karate Kid 2. Blaze A Way 3. Bregardt	0.9L	$2.80
1/6	10/08/2024	14	MPLATE	$7,590.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	P Mxoli	60kg	0:59.12	-	5	1. Karate Kid 2. Inspector James 3. Busstopinhounslow	1.5L	$1.91
2/6	27/07/2024	-	PLATE 2	$8,180.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	P Mxoli	57kg	1:07.78	-	3	1. Taxi To The Moon 2. Karate Kid 3. Key News	1.5L	$26.00

Chieftain (5)4x14x221

Trainer: J A Janse Van Vuuren 12 mths 6: 2-2-0

Jockey: P Strydom

Weight: 57.5kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: MISS KATALIN (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Trippi

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Career6: 2-2-0

Track4: 1-1-0

Distance4: 2-2-0

Tr / Dist2: 1-1-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good6: 2-2-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at this track November 15 over 1000m defeating King Of Venus carrying 60kg at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on November 11 over 1000m, neck behind King Of Venus with 61.5kg at $2.30. Can get the job done again.

Last Starts 42 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	15/11/2024	4	RBH83	$10,400.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Craig Zackey	60kg	0:57.84	-	6	1. Chieftain 2. King Of Venus 3. Veldskoen	0.3L	$2.65
2/7	11/11/2024	32	RBH80	$10,400.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Gavin Lerena	61.5kg	0:58.73	-	4	1. King Of Venus 2. Chieftain 3. Zanthar	0.3L	$2.25
2/8	10/10/2024	166	RBH80	$8,780.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Craig Zackey	61kg	0:56.60	-	3	1. John Wick 2. Chieftain 3. Nkandla Gold	0.8L	$4.50
4/6	27/04/2024	26	G3 OPEN	$24,410.00	Turffontein	1100m	Good	Gavin Lerena	60kg	1:02.68	-	6	1. Proceed 2. Winds Of Change 3. Buffalo Storm Cody	5.1L	$15.00
1/6	01/04/2024	93	MPLATE	$7,930.00	Scottsville	1000m	Good	Gavin Lerena	57kg	0:56.69	-	2	1. Chieftain 2. Trippi T 3. Railroad	1.8L	$2.25
4/8	30/12/2023	-	PLATE	$8,010.00	Turffontein	800m	Good	K Matsunyane	60kg	0:46.07	-	5	1. King Of Kildare 2. Ready Set Fire 3. Dantonfromsandton	1.8L	$9.00

Address The Nation (6)1456x51

Trainer: C Dawson 12 mths 6: 2-0-0

Jockey: Trent Mayhew

Weight: 57.5kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: ONE WORLD (SAF)

Dam: MADAME SPEAKER (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Pathfork

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %33.33%

Place %33.33%

Career6: 2-0-0

Track4: 1-0-0

Distance3: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good5: 2-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Freshened for 53 days. First-up 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on October 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gorgeous Klein carrying 56kg at $51. Second-up favourite; won by a head at Vaal November 5 over 1000m defeating Sakhala Is'cathulo with 58.0kg at $3.80. Cannot entertain.

Last Starts 52 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	05/11/2024	31	RBH76	$9,100.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	T Mayhew	58kg	0:56.41	-	3	1. Address The Nation 2. Sakhala Is'cathulo 3. Var Park	0.2L	$3.80
5/8	05/10/2024	182	GPLATE	$9,200.00	Turffontein	1200m		P Mxoli	56kg	1:11.15	-	6	1. Gorgeous Klein 2. Musical Score 3. Buffalo Storm Cody	3.5L	$51.00
6/8	06/04/2024	35	G2 OPEN	$40,680.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Craig Zackey	60kg	1:08.55	-	8	1. Fire Attack 2. Mount Pinatubo 3. Pistol Pete	7.5L	$126.00
5/7	02/03/2024	21	OPEN	$15,940.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Craig Zackey	58kg	0:56.65	-	3	1. Pistol Pete 2. Fire Attack 3. Greaterix	9.3L	$67.00
4/5	10/02/2024	60	PLATE	$10,920.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	K Matsunyane	60kg	0:57.58	-	1	1. Pistol Pete 2. Cymric 3. Final Try	8.0L	$6.00
1/7	12/12/2023	-	PLATE	$8,010.00	Turffontein	800m	Good	Craig Zackey	60kg	0:45.83	-	6	1. Address The Nation 2. Fire Attack 3. Guerilla Warfare	0.3L	$3.80

Master Casper (3)57x122x4

Trainer: J A Janse Van Vuuren 12 mths 6: 1-2-0

Jockey: R Danielson

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Grey G

Sire: QUERARI (GER)

Dam: LA VOLTA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Var

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %16.67%

Place %50.00%

Career6: 1-2-0

Track2: 0-1-0

Distance5: 1-2-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good6: 1-2-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at this track on November 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Karate Kid with 56.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Greyville on June 8 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind The Specialist with 60kg at $3.80. Don't underestimate.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	23/11/2024	133	GPLATE	$11,270.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Chase Maujean	56.5kg	0:56.44	-	3	1. Karate Kid 2. Rondebosch 3. Lead The Charge	6.3L	$3.25
2/4	13/07/2024	35	PLATE 2	$8,180.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Gavin Lerena	58kg	0:57.83	-	1	1. Almond Sea 2. Master Casper 3. Cymric	2.5L	$3.80
2/8	08/06/2024	37	PLATE 2	$11,460.00	Greyville	1000m	Good	Gavin Lerena	60kg	0:59.59	-	5	1. The Specialist 2. Master Casper 3. Impact Investor	1.1L	$3.80
1/7	02/05/2024	96	MPLATE	$7,330.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Gavin Lerena	57kg	0:58.67	-	2	1. Master Casper 2. Wolf Mountain 3. Scarlet	0.6L	$1.33
7/20	27/01/2024	42	OPEN	$100,320.00	Kenilworth	1200m	Good	Gavin Lerena	60kg	1:12.83	-	5	1. Little Ballerina 2. Talk To The Master 3. Handsome Prince	4.7L	$21.00
5/11	16/12/2023	-	PLATE	$20,030.00	Kenilworth	1000m	Good	Craig Zackey	59.5kg	0:59.18	-	1	1. Lion Rampart 2. Roman Agent 3. Bjorn Ironside	5.5L	$21.00

Rondebosch (8)4x2x12

Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 4: 1-2-0

Jockey: Serino Moodley

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS)

Dam: REDBERRY LANE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Western Winter

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %25.00%

Place %75.00%

Career4: 1-2-0

Track2: 0-1-0

Distance3: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 1-2-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. First-up favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Turffontein Inside October 19 over 1000m defeating Dwight Eisenhower carrying 59kg at $1.80. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on November 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Karate Kid carrying 56.5kg at $3. Forward showing expected.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	23/11/2024	35	GPLATE	$11,270.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Serino Moodley	56.5kg	0:56.44	-	1	1. Karate Kid 2. Rondebosch 3. Lead The Charge	2.5L	$3.00
1/8	19/10/2024	149	MPLATE	$8,780.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Gavin Lerena	59kg	1:00.02	-	8	1. Rondebosch 2. Dwight Eisenhower 3. Lets Play Poker	4.3L	$1.83
2/11	23/05/2024	82	PLATE 2	$7,330.00	Turffontein	1200m	Good	Richard Fourie	60kg	1:12.74	-	10	1. Key News 2. Rondebosch 3. Towers Of Gold	0.9L	$2.00
4/7	02/03/2024	-	OPEN	$15,940.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Richard Fourie	55kg	0:56.65	-	1	1. Pistol Pete 2. Fire Attack 3. Greaterix	8.0L	$9.50

Banff (7)1x

Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 1: 1-0-0

Jockey: Kaidan Brewer

Weight: 55.5kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: THE UNITED STATES (IRE)

Dam: SHE'S SO COLD (ARG)

Dam's Sire: Orpen

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Career1: 1-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when won by 1.75 len at Kenilworth January 20 over 1000m defeating World Of Pleasure carrying 60kg at $15. Hard to recommend.

Last Starts 342 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	20/01/2024	-	PLATE	$12,040.00	Kenilworth	1000m	Good	Sean Veale	60kg	0:58.38	-	8	1. Banff 2. World Of Pleasure 3. Iko Iko	1.8L	$15.00

Rodeo Drive (2)2x21212x

Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 6: 2-4-0

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: THE UNITED STATES (IRE)

Dam: CRYSTAL CAVERN (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Horse Chestnut

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %33.33%

Place %100.00%

Career6: 2-4-0

Track3: 1-2-0

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-2-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good6: 2-4-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Greyville in the G2 The Debutante July 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Just Reckless carrying 58.5kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track May 4 over 1160m, a neck behind Fiery Pegasus with 60kg at $3. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.

Last Starts 152 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/9	28/07/2024	28	G2 OPEN F 2	$40,920.00	Greyville	1200m	Good	Richard Fourie	58.5kg	1:10.47	-	2	1. Just Reckless 2. Rodeo Drive 3. Happy Holly	1.9L	$1.67
1/5	30/06/2024	29	PLATE F 2	$8,180.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Craig Zackey	58kg	1:07.86	-	4	1. Rodeo Drive 2. Pointer 3. Force Eight	3.3L	$1.46
2/11	01/06/2024	16	G1 OPEN 2	$81,830.00	Scottsville	1200m	Good	Richard Fourie	60kg	1:08.84	-	9	1. Quid Pro Quo 2. Rodeo Drive 3. Symphony In White	0.3L	$11.00
1/8	16/05/2024	12	PLATE F 2	$7,330.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Craig Zackey	60kg	0:56.38	-	6	1. Rodeo Drive 2. Desert Cloud 3. Jilted	4.0L	$1.63
2/8	04/05/2024	126	PLATE F 2	$7,330.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	K Matsunyane	60kg	1:07.34	-	6	1. Fiery Pegasus 2. Rodeo Drive 3. Khethiwe's Destiny	0.3L	$3.00
2/8	30/12/2023	-	PLATE F	$8,010.00	Turffontein	800m	Good	Calvin Habib	60kg	0:45.67	-	4	1. Simply Majestic 2. Rodeo Drive 3. Queen Of Fire	2.0L	$6.00