Turffontein Race 3 - Drakenstein Stud Graduation Plate
LEAD THE CHARGE (2) has good consistent form lines to his credit. He raced from just off the pace over this distance on the Inside course here last time out and fought on to finish third. He gets the services of Piere Strydom and is the one to beat. FRENCH BOLT (4) was not disgraced when fourth in Stakes grade last start. He returns from a decent spell, during which time he would have strengthened up. If not in need of this outing, he should be the main threat to the top pick. MASTER CASPER (5) is lightly raced with good recent form lines to his credit. He returns from a spell which would have done him the world of good. If fit and well, he should be right in the finish. RONDEBOSCH (6) was an easy winner when shedding his maiden tag over this distance on the Inside course here last time out. He is up in class, but has plenty of scope and should be up to the task at hand. Each way value.
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Turffontein Inside September 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mount Pinatubo carrying 60kg at $26. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at this track March 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Scallywag with 54kg at $15. Others rate better.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 07/09/2024 | 7 | GPLATE | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 60kg | 1:12.49 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2024 | 44 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:12.98 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2024 | 28 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | S'Manga Khumalo | 60.5kg | 1:28.30 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/06/2024 | 49 | RBH84 | $7,570.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'Manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:09.11 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/05/2024 | 9 | PPLTE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 57.5kg | 1:51.65 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2024 | 45 | RBH80 | $8,540.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | 1:35.97 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 09/03/2024 | 72 | OPEN | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 54kg | 1:37.84 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2023 | 11 | RBH90 | $9,210.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:51.20 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/12/2023 | 30 | RBH96 | $11,220.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:25.80 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/11/2023 | 27 | RBH86 | $9,210.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60.5kg | 1:07.65 | - | 9 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/10/2023 | 42 | PPLTE | $9,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58kg | 1:30.45 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $13.50 |
Jockey: P Strydom
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Turffontein Inside September 21 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Taxi To The Moon with 58.5kg at $2. On debut seventh of 9 at Kenilworth January 20 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Banff carrying 60kg at $4.30. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 21/09/2024 | 28 | GPLATE | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 0:58.40 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2024 | 27 | GPLATE | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'Manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 1:12.10 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/07/2024 | 31 | G2 OPEN 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | S'Manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:10.94 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2024 | 56 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 0:58.86 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2024 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:29.45 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.25 |
| 2/12 | 17/04/2024 | 29 | MPLATE | $8,540.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:09.42 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2024 | 59 | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:24.41 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/01/2024 | - | PLATE | $12,040.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:58.38 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Vaal on October 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 52kg at $4.50. The run before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at Vaal September 24 over 1000m defeating Blaze A Way carrying 61kg at $2.80. Has failed to show enough.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/10/2024 | 30 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:08.21 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2024 | 45 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 61kg | 0:57.87 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:59.12 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 1:07.78 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Greyville June 8 over 1400m, 2 len behind Great Plains carrying 60kg at $17. On debut fourth of 9 at Vaal April 23 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Chocolate Soldier carrying 60kg at $13.50. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 08/06/2024 | 23 | OPEN | $16,370.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:25.62 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2024 | 23 | PLATE 2 | $7,330.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.48 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.15 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $13.50 |
Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track July 13 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Almond Sea with 58kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Turffontein Inside May 2 over 1000m defeating Wolf Mountain carrying 57kg at $1.30. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 13/07/2024 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 0:57.83 | - | 1 |
| 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 |
| 1.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2024 | 96 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 0:58.67 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $1.33 |
| 7/20 | 27/01/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $100,320.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:12.83 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 16/12/2023 | - | PLATE | $20,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 0:59.18 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Turffontein Inside October 19 over 1000m defeating Dwight Eisenhower with 59kg at $1.80. At only start last preparation 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on May 23 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Key News carrying 60kg at $2. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/10/2024 | 149 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:00.02 | - | 8 |
| 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 |
| 0.9L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2024 | - | OPEN | $15,940.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 55kg | 0:56.65 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |