Turffontein Race 5 - Summer Cup 29 November Middle Stakes
TWENTY DRACHMA'S (3) was not disgraced when finishing fifth in a strong line-up last time. He has won twice, finished second twice and third twice from seven starts over this course and distance. Looks well placed here to return to winning form. ALADDIN'S LAMP (6) is a winner of his last two starts. If seeing out the extra distance on offer, he can bring up the hat-trick. VESUVIO (5) stayed on well when second over 2000m last time. He won his penultimate outing over this course and distance. Apprentice Girish Dookhit takes 4kgs off his back and he should be competitive. BREEZE OVER (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 3.5 lengths when sixth over 2000m at this track last start. Nicely placed to finish in the top-three.

Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at this track on June 23 over 2000m, 13 len behind Hawkbill carrying 62kg at $67. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Vaal on December 21 over 2000m, 4 len behind Red Maple with 52kg at $8. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 23/06/2025 | 163 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 62kg | 2:05.20 | - | 11 |
| 13.6L | $67.00 |
6/6 | 11/01/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 2:07.81 | - | 3 |
| 16.8L | $8.50 |
4/7 | 21/12/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $16,990.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 2:02.40 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
12/13 | 30/11/2024 | 217 | OPEN | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 2:06.24 | - | 11 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
7/7 | 27/04/2024 | 84 | G2 OPEN | $40,680.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 2:03.56 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
4/6 | 03/02/2024 | 27 | OPEN | $14,160.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 2:32.09 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
3/7 | 07/01/2024 | 15 | OPEN | $14,040.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | K A Brewer | 58kg | 2:30.58 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
6/7 | 23/12/2023 | 28 | OPEN | $14,020.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:51.63 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
11/18 | 25/11/2023 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $418,410.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 56kg | 2:04.05 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $101.00 |
15/16 | 28/10/2023 | 90 | G2 OPEN | $82,100.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59kg | 1:38.88 | - | 9 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
10/12 | 30/07/2023 | 29 | G1 OPEN | $100,400.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:48.21 | - | 9 |
| 10.9L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on June 23 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Hawkbill with 60kg at $41. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 26 over 3200m, 34 len behind Taxhaven carrying 60kg at $7.50. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 23/06/2025 | 58 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 2:05.20 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
10/10 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $34,900.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 3:34.87 | - | 1 |
| 34.3L | $7.50 |
7/12 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $26,180.00 | Turffontein | 2850m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 3:12.42 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
1/13 | 08/03/2025 | 56 | HCP | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 2:35.19 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $17.00 |
3/6 | 11/01/2025 | 42 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56kg | 2:07.81 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
7/12 | 30/11/2024 | 18 | OPEN | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58kg | 3:31.11 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
4/10 | 12/11/2024 | 45 | OPEN | $13,860.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58kg | 1:30.81 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
4/6 | 28/09/2024 | 62 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:46.59 | - | 1 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
8/15 | 28/07/2024 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3U | $81,830.00 | Greyville | 3200m | Good | R A Venniker | 54kg | 3:29.18 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
8/15 | 06/07/2024 | 20 | G3 OPEN | $24,550.00 | Greyville | 3000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 3:12.11 | - | 14 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
2/11 | 16/06/2024 | 50 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:30.98 | - | 11 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |

Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Greyville on May 24 over 2400m, 2 len behind Field Marshal carrying 52kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 26 over 3200m, 8 len behind Taxhaven with 56kg at $8. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 24/05/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $18,960.00 | Greyville | 2400m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 2:29.05 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
5/10 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $34,900.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 3:34.87 | - | 9 |
| 8.4L | $8.00 |
4/12 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $26,180.00 | Turffontein | 2850m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 3:12.42 | - | 8 |
| 4.9L | $17.00 |
3/13 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | HCP | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 2:35.19 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 24/02/2025 | 53 | OPEN | $13,560.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 2:34.74 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
6/9 | 02/01/2025 | 33 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 2:02.21 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $13.50 |
9/12 | 30/11/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 3:31.11 | - | 9 |
| 13.8L | $11.00 |
3/7 | 19/10/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | P Mxoli | 54kg | 2:46.55 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $2.80 |
2/6 | 28/09/2024 | 44 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 2:46.59 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $3.00 |
3/8 | 15/08/2024 | 35 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 2:44.04 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.65 |
2/10 | 11/07/2024 | 25 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | P Mxoli | 54kg | 2:43.18 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on June 3 over 2400m, 7 len behind United Council carrying 58kg at $41. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on May 11 over 1800m, 15 len behind Navajo Nation carrying 52kg at $41. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 03/06/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | J R Syster | 58kg | 2:33.00 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
6/6 | 11/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:51.86 | - | 3 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $34,900.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 3:34.87 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
12/12 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $26,180.00 | Turffontein | 2850m | Good | J Penny | 54kg | 3:12.42 | - | 11 |
| 38.0L | $101.00 |
6/13 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | HCP | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 2:35.19 | - | 7 |
| 9.6L | $51.00 |
5/7 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $16,950.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 2:33.45 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $51.00 |
4/6 | 11/01/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | J Penny | 56kg | 2:07.81 | - | 2 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |
6/7 | 21/12/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $16,990.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J Penny | 50kg | 2:02.40 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
5/12 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | OPEN | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Good | K A Brewer | 58kg | 3:31.11 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
12/13 | 02/11/2024 | 37 | OPEN | $19,500.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | K A Brewer | 54kg | 2:30.80 | - | 13 |
| 39.3L | $67.00 |
9/12 | 26/09/2024 | 26 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 62kg | 2:02.86 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: G Dookhit
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on June 23 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Hawkbill with 51.5kg at $13.50. The run before that won by 0.9 len at this track May 17 over 2400m defeating To The Rescue carrying 59kg at $3.80. Not for ours.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 23/06/2025 | 37 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | N Nastili | 51.5kg | 2:05.20 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $13.50 |
1/9 | 17/05/2025 | 9 | RBH88 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 2:33.22 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
4/11 | 08/05/2025 | 23 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 55.5kg | 2:07.97 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
11/16 | 15/04/2025 | 38 | RBH96 | $13,090.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 1:49.87 | - | 12 |
| 10.2L | $67.00 |
11/13 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | HCP | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 2:35.19 | - | 13 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
3/8 | 24/02/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $13,560.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 2:34.74 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $4.30 |
2/8 | 01/02/2025 | 9 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 55.5kg | 2:07.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
3/7 | 23/01/2025 | 51 | RBH98 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 52.5kg | 1:38.31 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $41.00 |
6/6 | 03/12/2024 | 124 | RBH89 | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | N Klink | 58.5kg | 2:06.63 | - | 4 |
| 20.3L | $11.00 |
1/9 | 01/08/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | N Klink | 54kg | 2:02.59 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 11/07/2024 | 11 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | N Klink | 50kg | 2:43.18 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at this track June 23 over 2000m defeating Eiger Sanction with 61kg at $2.80. The start before that favourite; won by 0.6 len at Vaal May 29 over 2000m defeating Chabal with 60.5kg at $2.80. Winning chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/13 | 23/06/2025 | 25 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 61kg | 2:05.18 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $2.80 |
1/14 | 29/05/2025 | 12 | RBH76 | $6,950.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | 2:03.12 | - | 13 |
| 0.6L | $2.80 |
2/14 | 17/05/2025 | 62 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | 1:38.65 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 16/03/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 2200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 2:18.77 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $7.50 |
5/10 | 26/02/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 61.5kg | 1:52.72 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
5/9 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $16,950.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | 1:52.64 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
1/12 | 18/01/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $10,690.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | 2:06.13 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
7/11 | 18/12/2024 | 32 | OPEN | $8,920.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 2:07.98 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
8/11 | 16/11/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $9,100.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Good | K Matsunyane | 61.5kg | 2:00.41 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $7.50 |
4/13 | 26/10/2024 | 70 | OPEN | $8,780.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 61.5kg | 2:01.99 | - | 6 |
| 0.7L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 17/08/2024 | 98 | OPEN | $8,850.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 61.5kg | 2:05.21 | - | 3 |
| 8.2L | $6.50 |

Jockey: G Samo-Burthia
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 46 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on June 3 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind United Council carrying 55.5kg at $15. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Jordan carrying 53.5kg at $13.50. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 03/06/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55.5kg | 2:33.00 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
2/11 | 08/05/2025 | 40 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | 2:07.97 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
11/11 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN F | $65,450.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 2:41.65 | - | 11 |
| 20.8L | $126.00 |
3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | OPEN F | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 2:07.60 | - | 7 |
| 3.4L | $101.00 |
8/11 | 13/02/2025 | 23 | RBH88 FM | $11,440.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:11.26 | - | 8 |
| 12.9L | $21.00 |
8/8 | 21/01/2025 | 36 | RBH87 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 55.5kg | 2:03.08 | - | 7 |
| 14.6L | $15.00 |
4/7 | 16/12/2024 | 34 | HCP FM | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 2:33.96 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $8.50 |
1/11 | 12/11/2024 | 24 | RBH67 FM | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 2:11.28 | - | 10 |
| 2.7L | $13.50 |
1/9 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 2:11.46 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |
4/7 | 05/10/2024 | 28 | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | R A Venniker | 58kg | 1:39.32 | - | 2 |
| 7.2L | $3.25 |
4/8 | 07/09/2024 | 28 | MPLATE FM | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:40.00 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |