Turffontein Race 5 - Gavin Smith Middle Stakes
BREEZE OVER (1) is better than his last start in Grade 3 company suggests. It must be noted that the form of that race has since been franked. He has finished second three times from as many starts here over this trip. He is the class horse here and is the one to beat. PRIME EXAMPLE (2) fought on bravely when third here over this distance last start. He is in a good space and is one of the leading contenders. TWENTY DRACHMA'S (4) finished third and not too far behind the second pick last time. He is 4kgs better off at the weights today which is enough for the tables to be turned. Each way. STREWN SKY (6) has good consistent form lines to his credit. He has finished third twice from as many starts on this course. If seeing out the extra distance on offer, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest. Watch the market moves closely.
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 15 at Greyville in the G3 Gold Cup on July 28 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Master Redoute with 54kg at $21. Before that 8th of 15 at Greyville in the G3 Gold Vase on July 6 over 3000m, 5 len behind Madison Valley with 57kg at $8. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
2/11 | 27/04/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $32,550.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 50kg | 3:28.52 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
4/13 | 06/04/2024 | 63 | OPEN | $24,410.00 | Turffontein | 2850m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 50kg | 3:09.03 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
3/6 | 03/02/2024 | 27 | OPEN | $14,160.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 2:32.09 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
4/7 | 07/01/2024 | 43 | OPEN | $14,040.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | J Gates | 50kg | 2:30.58 | - | 2 |
| 14.5L | $4.00 |
1/7 | 25/11/2023 | 21 | OPEN | $20,920.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 50kg | 3:32.92 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
1/9 | 04/11/2023 | 16 | RBH84 | $9,210.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 2:34.58 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
4/6 | 19/10/2023 | 23 | OPEN | $11,080.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 2:30.01 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.91 |
2/10 | 26/09/2023 | 17 | OPEN | $7,470.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:47.82 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on September 14 over 2600m, 2.5 len behind Raiseahallelujah with 50kg at $4.50. The start before that won by 3.5 len at this track August 15 over 2600m defeating Raiseahallelujah with 56kg at $15. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 13 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 | 14/09/2024 | 30 | OPEN | $10,120.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | K A Brewer | 50kg | 2:46.66 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
1/8 | 15/08/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | K A Brewer | 56kg | 2:44.04 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 01/08/2024 | 26 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56kg | 2:02.59 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
13/15 | 06/07/2024 | 20 | G3 OPEN | $24,550.00 | Greyville | 3000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 54kg | 3:12.11 | - | 10 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
8/11 | 16/06/2024 | 50 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | S'Manga Khumalo | 56kg | 2:30.98 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
8/11 | 27/04/2024 | 49 | OPEN | $32,550.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 50kg | 3:28.52 | - | 2 |
| 19.0L | $9.00 |
6/10 | 09/03/2024 | 21 | HCP | $15,940.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 53kg | 2:33.06 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
1/6 | 17/02/2024 | 32 | OPEN | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56kg | 2:35.84 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
3/11 | 16/01/2024 | 199 | RBH96 | $11,240.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 53kg | 1:48.50 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $67.00 |
12/15 | 01/07/2023 | 13 | G3 OPEN | $19,460.00 | Greyville | 3000m | Good | J Penny | 50kg | 3:13.29 | - | 13 |
| 13.7L | $34.00 |
2/10 | 18/06/2023 | 15 | OPEN | $7,000.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | J Penny | 50kg | 2:45.81 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 4th of 8 at Vaal on August 29 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Thunee Playa carrying 58kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Vaal on June 9 2022 over 1450m, 4 len behind Destiny Of Souls with 60kg at $26. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 29 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 | 29/08/2024 | 611 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 2:03.61 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
1/11 | 27/12/2022 | 21 | HCP | $7,450.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Juan Paul V'D Merwe | 57.5kg | 2:26.99 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 06/12/2022 | 26 | HCP | $7,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Juan Paul V'D Merwe | 56.5kg | 1:52.69 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $13.50 |
5/9 | 10/11/2022 | 40 | OPEN | $7,280.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:53.92 | - | 1 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
7/10 | 01/10/2022 | 28 | HCP | $6,010.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56.5kg | 1:52.39 | - | 6 |
| 13.6L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 03/09/2022 | 44 | MPLATE | $6,010.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56kg | 2:06.96 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.30 |
4/7 | 21/07/2022 | 42 | PLATE 2 | $6,270.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:35.72 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
4/10 | 09/06/2022 | 14 | PLATE | $6,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:26.90 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
11/19 | 26/05/2022 | - | MPLATE | $6,190.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 1:24.01 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on August 15 over 2600m, 3.5 len behind Prime Example with 56kg at $2.70. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on July 11 over 2600m, nose behind Vesuvio with 54kg at $8. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 43 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 | 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 |
10/11 | 16/06/2024 | 29 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 2:30.98 | - | 10 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
3/9 | 18/05/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $8,960.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 2:34.68 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
11/13 | 06/04/2024 | 49 | G1 OPEN | $101,710.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 2:40.38 | - | 11 |
| 9.2L | $17.00 |
2/6 | 17/02/2024 | 20 | OPEN | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | P Mxoli | 54kg | 2:35.84 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
1/8 | 28/01/2024 | 36 | RBH74 | $8,030.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 2:37.09 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
1/8 | 23/12/2023 | 25 | MPLATE | $8,410.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 2:35.72 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $3.25 |
5/10 | 28/11/2023 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,790.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | S Sosibo | 58.5kg | 1:51.49 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.30 |
3/9 | 16/11/2023 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,790.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 2:04.00 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
2/11 | 04/11/2023 | 28 | MPLATE | $8,790.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 58kg | 1:41.07 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Vaal on August 29 over 2000m, 5 len behind Thunee Playa carrying 56kg at $7.50. Before that second last of 10 at this track on August 24 over 1800m, 7 len behind King's Express with 56kg at $6.50. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 29 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 | 29/08/2024 | 5 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 2:03.61 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
9/10 | 24/08/2024 | 23 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:51.22 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $6.50 |
2/9 | 01/08/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 2:02.59 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
5/12 | 20/06/2024 | 42 | RBH96 | $9,000.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:48.91 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |
5/9 | 09/05/2024 | 30 | OPEN | $8,960.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 2:01.30 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
3/11 | 09/04/2024 | 152 | RBH96 | $11,390.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 1:51.11 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
9/9 | 09/11/2023 | 68 | OPEN | $11,300.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 2:06.13 | - | 1 |
| 20.0L | $4.30 |
2/9 | 02/09/2023 | 37 | RBH96 | $8,300.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:53.78 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
3/12 | 27/07/2023 | 23 | OPEN | $7,230.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'D Merwe | 56kg | 1:52.51 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
1/7 | 04/07/2023 | 21 | RBH100 | $8,560.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Juan Paul V'D Merwe | 52.5kg | 2:04.06 | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 | |
2/10 | 13/06/2023 | 14 | OPEN | $7,000.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 54kg | 2:04.40 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Vaal on August 29 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Thunee Playa with 56kg at $3. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 10 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Mount Darwin carrying 60kg at $2.30. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 29 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 | 29/08/2024 | 19 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S'Manga Khumalo | 56kg | 2:03.61 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 10/08/2024 | 41 | HCP | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:54.37 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
2/14 | 30/06/2024 | 31 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:52.27 | - | 13 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
3/8 | 30/05/2024 | 12 | RBH86 | $7,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 2:05.16 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $4.50 |
1/7 | 18/05/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:07.03 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
3/11 | 02/05/2024 | 33 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:29.26 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
3/9 | 30/03/2024 | 49 | MPLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:29.47 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 10/02/2024 | 193 | MPLATE | $8,500.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 60kg | 1:08.93 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
5/9 | 01/08/2023 | 24 | MPLATE | $6,330.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:27.08 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 | |
6/7 | 08/07/2023 | - | MPLATE | $5,840.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 57kg | 0:58.90 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at this track February 29 over 1800m, a long neck behind Futurewolff carrying 59.5kg at $4. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Vaal December 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Biofarmer with 54kg at $13.50. Expect he will go well.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/13 | 29/02/2024 | 40 | RBH72 | $6,880.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:52.92 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
5/9 | 20/01/2024 | 18 | RBH70 | $6,820.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 1:53.23 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
3/12 | 02/01/2024 | 26 | RBH72 | $6,820.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:50.13 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
4/8 | 07/12/2023 | 72 | RBH95 3 | $8,010.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:39.73 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
1/6 | 26/09/2023 | 10 | MPLATE | $6,220.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 2:10.45 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
4/11 | 16/09/2023 | 30 | MPLATE 3 | $6,220.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:46.66 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
5/8 | 17/08/2023 | 16 | MPLATE 3 | $6,330.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.95 | - | 1 |
| 12.0L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 01/08/2023 | - | MPLATE | $6,330.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:26.47 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |