Turffontein Race 7 - 4Racing National Currency Sprint (Grade 3) (3-Year-Olds)
PISTOL PETE (2) has won four times, finished second twice and third once from as many starts on this course. Gavin Lerena steps back into the saddle and the combination should be fighting out the finish. TRUTH (3) set the pace over 1400m last time and kept going to hold all challengers at bay. He should have no issues with the drop to 1100m. He is in a good space and should go close. RODEO DRIVE (7) should have finished closer to the winner last time. She is having her peak run today and will be cherry-ripe. Her last victory came under Craig Zackey and she should give the males a decent run for their money. CHOCOLATE SOLDIER (1) has good recent form lines to his credit. He is likely to race on the speed under Ryan Munger and the combination merit healthy respect.

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on February 1 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Dreamland carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 3 len at this track December 28 over 1000m defeating Almond Sea carrying 59.5kg at $21. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
Last Starts 21 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 | 01/02/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55.5kg | 0:56.93 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 28/12/2024 | 8 | OPEN | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 59.5kg | 0:58.60 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 20/12/2024 | 15 | RBH108 | $7,650.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54kg | 0:59.43 | - | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
9/10 | 02/11/2024 | 97 | HCP | $19,500.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 52kg | 0:56.84 | - | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 0.8L | $2.65 |
1/8 | 22/06/2024 | 23 | RBH74 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:56.89 | - | 1 |
| 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 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
7/11 | 04/05/2024 | 11 | OPEN | $9,770.00 | Greyville | 400m | Good | J Jacobs | 56kg | 0:24.57 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.80 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at this track G3 December 28 over 1000m defeating Nettleton with 54.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track in the G3 Merchants on November 30 over 1160m, 0.8 len behind Mount Pilatus carrying 52kg at $2.80. Sure to go well again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 28/12/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $21,240.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 0:58.65 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
2/13 | 30/11/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN | $34,660.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:07.15 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
2/7 | 26/10/2024 | 90 | RBH96 | $11,710.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:04.69 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
10/14 | 28/07/2024 | 28 | HCP | $16,370.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 0:58.00 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.00 |
1/5 | 30/06/2024 | 29 | PLATE 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 62kg | 1:06.97 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
5/13 | 01/06/2024 | 56 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.70 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $4.50 |
3/8 | 06/04/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN | $40,680.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.55 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.25 |
1/7 | 02/03/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $15,940.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:56.65 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.25 |
1/5 | 10/02/2024 | 25 | PLATE | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.46 |
1/8 | 16/01/2024 | - | PLATE | $8,030.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:56.48 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.4 len at this track January 26 over 1400m defeating The Africa House with 58kg at $3. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Pomodoro's Jet carrying 53kg at $3. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 27 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 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:24.45 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
5/10 | 11/01/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $21,390.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:39.06 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $3.00 |
2/5 | 16/12/2024 | 72 | PPLTE | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | R A Venniker | 56.5kg | 1:25.83 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
7/8 | 05/10/2024 | 69 | GPLATE | $9,200.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:11.15 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 | |
10/14 | 28/07/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:36.26 | - | 14 |
| 7.2L | $13.50 |
8/14 | 06/07/2024 | 49 | G2 OPEN 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:23.39 | - | 11 |
| 5.4L | $3.50 |
1/8 | 18/05/2024 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.97 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
1/7 | 13/04/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.40 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: P Strydom
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Most recently 9th of 11 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 1 over 1600m, 13 len behind Parisian Walkway carrying 60kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on January 11 over 1160m, 0.8 len behind Barbaresco with 50kg at $17. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $85,540.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:38.59 | - | 9 |
| 13.4L | $21.00 |
3/9 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 50kg | 1:09.11 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
7/9 | 28/12/2024 | 84 | G3 OPEN | $21,240.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 0:58.65 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
9/14 | 05/10/2024 | 69 | G2 OPEN | $45,990.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M K Katjedi | 50.5kg | 1:26.63 | - | 13 |
| 9.2L | $34.00 |
2/10 | 28/07/2024 | 29 | G2 OPEN 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:10.94 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 29/06/2024 | 30 | PLATE 2 | $12,270.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:09.24 | - | 5 |
| 0.7L | $2.30 |
1/7 | 30/05/2024 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 0:58.08 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
5/6 | 27/04/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $24,410.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:02.68 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 06/04/2024 | 23 | G2 OPEN | $40,680.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:08.55 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
3/6 | 14/03/2024 | 54 | PLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:13.23 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.65 |
1/5 | 20/01/2024 | 21 | PLATE | $10,830.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | 0:56.93 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.65 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on December 28 over 1000m, 4 len behind Chocolate Soldier carrying 59.5kg at $4.30. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track November 23 over 1000m defeating Rondebosch with 59kg at $7. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 28/12/2024 | 35 | OPEN | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | R A Venniker | 59.5kg | 0:58.60 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
1/6 | 23/11/2024 | 30 | GPLATE | $11,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | R A Venniker | 59kg | 0:56.44 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
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: R Danielson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ikigai with 58kg at $11. At only start last preparation 3rd in a small field at this track on November 23 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Karate Kid carrying 59.5kg at $5. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 08/02/2025 | 77 | OPEN | $13,560.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58kg | 1:25.36 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 23/11/2024 | 63 | GPLATE | $11,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | 0:56.44 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
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: Craig Zackey
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming 6th of 9 at this track on December 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Chocolate Soldier with 55kg at $4.50. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on January 18 over 1160m, 3 len behind Almond Sea carrying 58kg at $4.50. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 18/01/2025 | 21 | SW F | $19,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:08.43 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $4.50 |
6/9 | 28/12/2024 | 153 | OPEN | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 55kg | 0:58.60 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $4.50 |
2/9 | 28/07/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58.5kg | 1:10.47 | - | 2 |
| 1.9L | $1.67 |
1/5 | 30/06/2024 | 29 | PLATE F 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:07.86 | - | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
2/8 | 30/12/2023 | - | PLATE F | $8,010.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:45.67 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on December 28 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Chocolate Soldier carrying 55.5kg at $9. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on November 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Karate Kid carrying 56.5kg at $3. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 28/12/2024 | 35 | OPEN | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 55.5kg | 0:58.60 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
2/6 | 23/11/2024 | 35 | GPLATE | $11,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 0:56.44 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
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 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on February 8 over 1160m, 2.5 len behind Winds Of Change with 53.0kg at $26. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on January 11 over 1160m, 3 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 60.5kg at $2.70. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | GPLATE | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | V Jodhee | 53kg | 1:07.25 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
3/11 | 11/01/2025 | 11 | RBH80 | $7,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 1:09.76 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
3/9 | 31/12/2024 | 31 | RBH96 | $12,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 52kg | 1:21.97 | - | 5 |
| 0.9L | $4.50 |
7/13 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | G2 OPEN | $56,330.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.00 | - | 2 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
3/7 | 11/11/2024 | 44 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | V Jodhee | 53kg | 0:58.73 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 28/09/2024 | 45 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:12.89 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |
5/9 | 14/08/2024 | 25 | RBH76 | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:09.03 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 20/07/2024 | 13 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:08.10 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
5/7 | 07/07/2024 | 85 | PLATE 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 1:26.42 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
2/7 | 13/04/2024 | 49 | PLATE 2 | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.40 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $1.91 |
9/14 | 24/02/2024 | 14 | PLATE | $12,140.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:10.49 | - | 2 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |