Turffontein Race 6 - Book For Champions Day 29 March Mr 96 Handicap
RONDEBOSCH (6) has been racing well this prep, the latest effort a third of eight over 1100m at Turffontein Standside. Racing in an easier line-up here and can return to winning form. CHIEFTAIN (4) finished out of the money two runs back then last start over 1200m at Vaal battled on okay to finish fifth of 12. Gavin Lerena is again in the saddle. On best form can finish in the top-three. TAXI TO THE MOON (1) was well held last time out in a tougher line-up over 1000m at Turffontein Standside. DFinds the right field here to run in the money. YAMADORI (3) built on a nice third of eight two runs back at Turffontein Standside with a win over 1000m at Turffontein Standside last start when well supported. Jumping from the inside draw can repeat the dose. Something for the Multiples: HALCYON (9) KINDRED HEART (10)

Jockey: S Veale
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 15 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on March 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind William Robertson carrying 52kg at $67. Before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1160m, 9 len behind Barbaresco with 50kg at $3.80. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/15 | 01/03/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN | $25,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 52kg | 0:57.23 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $67.00 |
8/9 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 50kg | 1:09.11 | - | 7 |
| 9.2L | $3.80 |
5/9 | 28/12/2024 | 12 | G3 OPEN | $21,240.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K A Brewer | 52kg | 0:58.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
3/5 | 16/12/2024 | 44 | PPLTE | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:25.83 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
2/10 | 02/11/2024 | 42 | HCP | $19,500.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K A Brewer | 53kg | 0:56.84 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
1/4 | 21/09/2024 | 28 | GPLATE | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 0:58.40 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $3.25 |
3/6 | 24/08/2024 | 28 | GPLATE | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:12.10 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
1/6 | 27/07/2024 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:07.78 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
11/14 | 06/07/2024 | 121 | G2 OPEN 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:23.39 | - | 1 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 07/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:10.83 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Tony Ruffel Stakes on January 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Greaterix with 58kg at $51. The start before that ran last of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Dingaans on November 30 over 1600m, 28 len behind Quid Pro Quo carrying 60kg at $17. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 11/01/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN | $29,940.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 58kg | 1:26.59 | - | 3 |
| 9.7L | $51.00 |
13/13 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | G2 OPEN | $56,330.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 1:38.00 | - | 6 |
| 28.0L | $17.00 |
2/4 | 11/11/2024 | 37 | GPLATE | $11,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 55kg | 1:40.22 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
2/14 | 05/10/2024 | 98 | G2 OPEN | $45,990.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 50.5kg | 1:26.63 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $67.00 |
2/9 | 29/06/2024 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $12,270.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | P Mxoli | 58kg | 1:09.24 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $4.30 |
6/13 | 01/06/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:08.70 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $101.00 |
1/9 | 04/05/2024 | 37 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 1:07.03 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
6/9 | 28/03/2024 | 21 | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.19 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 07/03/2024 | 14 | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:10.83 | - | 10 |
| 0.6L | $9.00 |
5/7 | 22/02/2024 | 33 | PLATE | $8,090.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:29.81 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $3.25 |
3/5 | 20/01/2024 | - | PLATE | $10,830.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 59.5kg | 0:56.93 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.5 len at Turffontein Standside February 15 over 1000m defeating Bob's Your Uncle carrying 58kg at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Just The Two Of Us with 58kg at $3.80. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 15/02/2025 | 35 | RBH96 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 58kg | 0:57.90 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.75 |
3/8 | 11/01/2025 | 57 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 0:57.63 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
4/7 | 15/11/2024 | 20 | RBH100 | $13,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 0:58.00 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
4/7 | 26/10/2024 | 21 | RBH96 | $11,710.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | T Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:04.69 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
3/8 | 05/10/2024 | 76 | RBH96 | $11,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | T Mayhew | 56.5kg | 0:57.64 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
7/15 | 21/07/2024 | 15 | RBH98 | $9,820.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | 1:08.32 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
7/12 | 06/07/2024 | 31 | RBH90 | $11,460.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 61.5kg | 0:56.49 | - | 12 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
1/8 | 05/06/2024 | 48 | RBH90 | $9,820.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 59kg | 0:57.76 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $13.50 |
7/10 | 18/04/2024 | 78 | RBH86 | $9,360.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:09.44 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
12/15 | 31/01/2024 | 32 | C3 | $12,440.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 55.5kg | 0:58.58 | - | 8 |
| 8.7L | $9.00 |
12/13 | 30/12/2023 | 28 | C3 | $12,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 54kg | 1:27.62 | - | 10 |
| 10.2L | $6.50 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on March 1 over 1160m, 2 len behind Cymric with 58kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 12 at Vaal on January 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Night Bomber with 60.5kg at $41. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 18 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 | 01/03/2025 | 30 | OPEN | $13,750.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:07.97 | - | 11 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
7/12 | 30/01/2025 | 30 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 60.5kg | 1:08.30 | - | 12 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 31/12/2024 | 40 | RBH96 | $12,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:21.97 | - | 8 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 21/11/2024 | 28 | GPLATE | $11,270.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:21.37 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
4/6 | 24/10/2024 | 65 | GPLATE | $9,200.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:02.48 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 20/08/2024 | 44 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 62kg | 1:10.46 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
11/12 | 07/07/2024 | 141 | G3 OPEN 3 | $20,460.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:50.98 | - | 1 |
| 29.0L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 17/02/2024 | 30 | GPLATE | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:23.76 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
3/9 | 18/01/2024 | 42 | RBH99 3 | $8,030.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:42.24 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
1/8 | 07/12/2023 | 40 | RBH95 3 | $8,010.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:39.73 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
8/10 | 28/10/2023 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $32,840.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:24.56 | - | 4 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 2nd of 8 at Vaal on January 16 over 1200m, long-neck behind Rollwiththepunches with 55.5kg at $17. Last start 8th of 12 at Vaal on January 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Night Bomber with 55.5kg at $7. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 30/01/2025 | 14 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 55.5kg | 1:08.30 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 16/01/2025 | 65 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 55.5kg | 1:09.22 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $17.00 |
8/10 | 12/11/2024 | 19 | OPEN | $13,860.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 54kg | 1:30.81 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
10/12 | 24/10/2024 | 30 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 54kg | 1:08.21 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
9/9 | 24/09/2024 | 35 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 55.5kg | 1:09.42 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
1/9 | 20/08/2024 | 38 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 54kg | 1:10.46 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
8/12 | 13/07/2024 | 23 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 61kg | 1:08.62 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
7/12 | 20/06/2024 | 56 | RBH84 | $7,570.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59.5kg | 1:09.11 | - | 12 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 25/04/2024 | 12 | RBH84 | $8,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:28.15 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $17.00 |
8/11 | 13/04/2024 | 23 | RBH90 | $9,360.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 57kg | 1:08.02 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 21/03/2024 | 14 | RBH96 | $11,160.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 54kg | 1:27.77 | - | 5 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside December 3 over 1160m, 8 len behind Secret Chord carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track April 27 2023 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Covert Operator with 51kg at $8. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 03/12/2024 | 33 | RBH86 | $10,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:08.89 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
2/11 | 31/10/2024 | 30 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Piere Strydom | 62kg | 1:03.48 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
1/9 | 01/10/2024 | 26 | RBH76 | $8,360.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 61.5kg | 0:56.51 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
4/5 | 05/09/2024 | 16 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:58.18 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
10/10 | 20/08/2024 | 24 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.54 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
2/10 | 27/07/2024 | 27 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59.5kg | 0:57.47 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 30/06/2024 | 38 | RBH79 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 0:56.39 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
6/9 | 23/05/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $6,920.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:12.99 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.50 |
5/10 | 09/05/2024 | 26 | OPEN | $8,960.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | N Nastili | 48kg | 1:08.58 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
11/11 | 13/04/2024 | 21 | RBH90 | $9,360.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 55.5kg | 1:08.02 | - | 3 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
3/7 | 23/03/2024 | 16 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60.5kg | 1:07.96 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on January 18 over 1000m, 5 len behind Dontshootthebarman with 61kg at $4.30. Previously second-up won by a neck at Turffontein Standside May 18 over 1160m defeating Vibe Sa with 57kg at $2.10. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 18/01/2025 | 245 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 0:57.95 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.30 |
1/8 | 18/05/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:07.86 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
2/9 | 04/05/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 57kg | 1:07.03 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Vaal on January 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Foreverinmydreams carrying 54kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 2 len behind Just The Two Of Us with 54kg at $15. Hard to have.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 28/01/2025 | 17 | RBH94 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 54kg | 0:55.79 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
5/8 | 11/01/2025 | 57 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54kg | 0:57.63 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 15/11/2024 | 24 | RBH83 | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | 0:57.84 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
3/7 | 22/10/2024 | 12 | RBH88 FM | $10,030.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 0:59.31 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $11.00 |
6/12 | 10/10/2024 | 74 | RBH94 FM | $10,030.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | N Nastili | 52kg | 1:08.78 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
9/9 | 28/07/2024 | 43 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58.5kg | 1:10.47 | - | 5 |
| 19.4L | $67.00 |
5/7 | 15/06/2024 | 14 | RBH96 FM | $9,820.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 0:58.32 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
9/11 | 01/06/2024 | 23 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:08.84 | - | 7 |
| 3.4L | $34.00 |
2/7 | 09/05/2024 | 16 | PLATE F 2 | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:09.81 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 23/04/2024 | 19 | PLATE F 2 | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 0:56.97 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
2/8 | 04/04/2024 | 39 | PLATE F | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:11.65 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |