Turffontein Race 8 - Next Turffontein Racmeeting Thursday 8 May Mr 84 Handicap
WAR OF KINGDOMS (9) was less than a length from the winner in second at this track on debut before breaking through for a strong win over 1200m at Vaal last start. Has plenty of upside and can measure up again. SECRET CHORD (2) kept coming only to just miss last start over 1200m at Turffontein Inside. This is an easier assignment and he can go one better. PENNSYLVANIA (3) has not appeared since he finished second over 1200m at Turffontein Inside on April 27. Has solid credentials. TURBO POWER (5) returns from a spell of four months and did win first-up last time in work over 1200m at Vaal. Has found the right race and is worth including. Something for the Multiples: LEGENDARY (6)

Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind Warm Winter Nite carrying 59kg at $13.50. The start before that 13th of 15 at this track in G3 on March 1 over 1000m, 15 len behind William Robertson with 50kg at $101. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 19/04/2025 | 49 | RBH94 | $13,090.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 0:57.40 | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $13.50 |
13/15 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN | $25,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | N Klink | 50kg | 0:57.23 | - | 1 |
| 15.8L | $101.00 |
3/7 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | RBH96 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 0:57.90 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 18/01/2025 | 67 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 64kg | 0:57.95 | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |
7/7 | 12/11/2024 | 10 | OPEN | $13,860.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54kg | 0:59.94 | - | 5 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
6/10 | 02/11/2024 | 44 | HCP | $19,500.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 0:56.84 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
1/9 | 19/09/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 62kg | 0:57.55 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 05/09/2024 | 16 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 0:58.18 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $3.00 |
4/10 | 20/08/2024 | 24 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60.5kg | 0:57.54 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 27/07/2024 | 133 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60.5kg | 0:57.47 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
12/13 | 16/03/2024 | 17 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 61kg | 0:57.42 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $13.50 |

Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Vaal January 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Night Bomber with 55kg at $51. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Vaal December 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Warm Winter Nite with 60kg at $41. Definite top-three contender.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 30/01/2025 | 42 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55kg | 1:08.30 | - | 10 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 |
5/8 | 19/12/2024 | 74 | RBH86 | $10,620.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 60kg | 1:09.50 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
10/10 | 06/10/2024 | 11 | RBH90 | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | R A Venniker | 59kg | 1:39.15 | - | 6 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |
10/11 | 25/09/2024 | 129 | RBH88 | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Tristan Godden | 61kg | 1:11.64 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
11/13 | 19/05/2024 | 49 | RBH98 | $9,770.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:07.97 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
5/9 | 31/03/2024 | 7 | RBH90 | $7,970.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | R A Venniker | 62kg | 1:12.82 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $13.50 |
10/12 | 24/03/2024 | 288 | OPEN | $9,560.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52.5kg | 1:11.65 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
3/12 | 10/06/2023 | 19 | OPEN | $11,670.00 | Greyville | 1100m | Good | Sean Veale | 56kg | 1:05.75 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
1/15 | 22/05/2023 | 43 | RBH86 | $8,720.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Sean Veale | 61kg | 1:10.17 | - | 13 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 09/04/2023 | 39 | HCP | $8,910.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:23.56 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
8/10 | 01/03/2023 | 32 | OPEN 3 | $16,160.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 52.5kg | 1:27.01 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Vaal January 2 over 1450m, 9 len behind Twelve Oclock High with 61.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Vaal January 16 2024 over 1200m defeating Linkin Navigator carrying 50.5kg at $13.50. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 02/01/2025 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 61.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 03/12/2024 | 40 | RBH86 | $10,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:08.89 | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
7/10 | 24/10/2024 | 40 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61.5kg | 1:08.30 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
9/9 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | T Mayhew | 59kg | 1:29.02 | - | 3 |
| 29.7L | $15.00 |
1/7 | 31/08/2024 | 44 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | T Mayhew | 57kg | 1:12.98 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
10/10 | 18/07/2024 | 56 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 1:28.30 | - | 3 |
| 27.0L | $4.30 |
2/9 | 23/05/2024 | 15 | RBH80 | $6,920.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59.5kg | 1:12.99 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
4/8 | 08/05/2024 | 18 | RBH82 | $9,360.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:08.58 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.30 |
6/12 | 20/04/2024 | 28 | RBH80 | $8,540.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:12.65 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
2/7 | 23/03/2024 | 4 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:07.96 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
4/19 | 19/03/2024 | 12 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:21.67 | - | 19 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Turffontein Inside February 6 over 1450m, 1.5 len behind After Hours carrying 59kg at $17. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Vaal September 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Good To Great with 57kg at $126. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 06/02/2025 | 21 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:30.64 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
1/11 | 16/01/2025 | 10 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:28.17 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 06/01/2025 | 62 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:10.60 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
2/15 | 05/11/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 1:23.79 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $51.00 |
5/12 | 17/10/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:09.74 | - | 12 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 03/10/2024 | 9 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 1:26.96 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
8/11 | 24/09/2024 | 73 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 57kg | 1:25.20 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $126.00 |
12/12 | 13/07/2024 | 114 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 57kg | 0:58.87 | - | 7 |
| 16.3L | $151.00 |
10/10 | 21/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 7 |
| 23.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months raced on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Vaal on April 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Eiffel Tower with 60kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at this track on August 10 over 1000m, 5 len behind Karate Kid carrying 60kg at $8. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/15 | 15/04/2025 | 65 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:36.37 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $13.50 |
1/11 | 09/02/2025 | 22 | MPLATE | $9,320.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:24.29 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
3/10 | 18/01/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.56 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
6/9 | 06/01/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:10.60 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
2/10 | 21/12/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:10.11 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
7/9 | 07/12/2024 | 30 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:10.41 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $4.00 |
2/9 | 07/11/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:13.53 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 19/10/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:00.02 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
2/10 | 26/09/2024 | 47 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 0:58.23 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
4/6 | 10/08/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 0:59.12 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
2/12 | 13/07/2024 | 100 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 0:58.87 | - | 10 |
| 0.4L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at this track on March 1 over 1160m, head behind Tokyo Medaglia carrying 60kg at $3.50. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck at Vaal April 17 over 1200m defeating Soho Heartthrob with 60kg at $2.10. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 17/04/2025 | 47 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:10.48 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $2.10 |
2/10 | 01/03/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.16 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 1450m, 2 len behind French Bolt carrying 52kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Turffontein Inside on February 8 2024 over 1450m, 14 len behind Fully Loaded with 52kg at $67. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 50 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 | 20/03/2025 | 94 | RBH90 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J R Syster | 52kg | 1:30.02 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $41.00 |
5/5 | 16/12/2024 | 23 | PPLTE | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57.5kg | 1:25.83 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |
7/11 | 23/11/2024 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57.5kg | 1:07.87 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $13.50 |
4/10 | 24/10/2024 | 26 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57.5kg | 1:08.30 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
7/7 | 28/09/2024 | 16 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:12.89 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
1/9 | 12/09/2024 | 19 | RBH83 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:11.03 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
4/6 | 24/08/2024 | 14 | GPLATE | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:12.10 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $13.50 |
2/9 | 10/08/2024 | 9 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 52.5kg | 1:25.70 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 01/08/2024 | 14 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:10.53 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 18/07/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Penny | 53kg | 1:28.30 | - | 10 |
| 2.2L | $101.00 |
5/16 | 04/07/2024 | 37 | RBH73 | $6,550.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:22.14 | - | 13 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |