Turffontein Race 8 - Next Turffontein Racemeeting Saturday 29 March Mr 90 Handicap
ZANTHAR (6) faced a competitive field last time when finishing seventh of eight. His three efforts prior to that outing were decent. He has ability and Craig Zackey may be able to get the best out of him when it matters most. KINDRED HEART (7) has fair recent form lines to her credit. She has finished third in both her efforts on this course. Ryan Munger retains the ride and she should give the males a decent run for their money. ADDRESS THE NATION (2) won his last start in the Stewards room as he received a check at the 150m mark. He takes a rise in class but is in a good space and should be well up to the task at hand. SECRET CHORD (5) got up late to win his last start over this distance on the Vaal Classic course. Andrew Fortune is booked to ride and the combination can go back-to-back.

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on March 1 over 1160m, 4 len behind Cymric carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Vaal on June 8 2023 over 1450m, 7 len behind Majestic Touch with 60kg at $81. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 30 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 | 01/03/2025 | 91 | OPEN | $13,750.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:07.97 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
12/13 | 30/11/2024 | 15 | G3 OPEN | $34,660.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:07.15 | - | 11 |
| 11.3L | $67.00 |
1/7 | 15/11/2024 | 22 | RBH100 | $13,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 54kg | 0:58.00 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
8/12 | 24/10/2024 | 23 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:08.21 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
6/8 | 01/10/2024 | 17 | OPEN | $14,630.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | P Mxoli | 50kg | 1:01.49 | - | 8 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
6/10 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $10,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 50kg | 0:57.16 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $67.00 |
7/11 | 31/08/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $14,760.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:10.90 | - | 8 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
10/11 | 10/08/2024 | 34 | OPEN | $10,120.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | N Nastili | 47.5kg | 1:07.45 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $13.50 |
3/9 | 07/07/2024 | 28 | OPEN | $9,820.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | N Nastili | 46kg | 1:03.83 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
1/8 | 09/06/2024 | 22 | RBH96 | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:05.92 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
7/11 | 18/05/2024 | 23 | RBH80 | $6,920.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:27.08 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a nose at this track February 6 over 1000m defeating Kinshin Sha with 60.5kg at $2.80. Before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Chocolate Soldier carrying 57.5kg at $34. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 53 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 | 06/02/2025 | 40 | RBH84 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60.5kg | 0:58.76 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
7/9 | 28/12/2024 | 53 | OPEN | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | T Mayhew | 57.5kg | 0:58.60 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 05/11/2024 | 31 | RBH76 | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | T Mayhew | 58kg | 0:56.41 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
5/8 | 05/10/2024 | 182 | GPLATE | $9,200.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:11.15 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
6/8 | 06/04/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN | $40,680.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:08.55 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $126.00 |
5/7 | 02/03/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $15,940.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 0:56.65 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $67.00 |
4/5 | 10/02/2024 | 60 | PLATE | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 12/12/2023 | - | PLATE | $8,010.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:45.83 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track on March 13 over 1000m, 10 len behind Taxi To The Moon with 55kg at $17. The start before that 8th of 12 at Vaal on January 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Night Bomber with 55.5kg at $7. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 13/03/2025 | 42 | RBH96 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 55kg | 0:59.60 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
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 |

Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Vaal February 25 over 1200m defeating Blizzard Snow with 61.5kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 26 over 1160m, 1.3 len behind Longsword carrying 61.5kg at $6. Big chance again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 25/02/2025 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61.5kg | 1:08.84 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
3/7 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61.5kg | 1:07.55 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
2/11 | 11/01/2025 | 39 | RBH80 | $7,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61kg | 1:09.76 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 03/12/2024 | 10 | RBH86 | $10,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:08.89 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
5/11 | 23/11/2024 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | T Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:07.87 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 24/10/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:08.30 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
8/8 | 10/10/2024 | 9 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58.5kg | 0:56.60 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
6/9 | 01/10/2024 | 33 | RBH76 | $8,360.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61kg | 0:56.51 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
4/11 | 29/08/2024 | 9 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:04.08 | - | 10 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |
2/10 | 20/08/2024 | 17 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 0:57.54 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
1/10 | 03/08/2024 | 7 | OPEN | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.88 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on February 24 over 1100m, 5 len behind Truth with 51kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 8 over 1160m, 2.5 len behind Winds Of Change carrying 53.0kg at $26. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | G3 OPEN | $23,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | P Mxoli | 51kg | 1:02.15 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
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 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on March 13 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Taxi To The Moon carrying 53kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 10 at Vaal on January 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Foreverinmydreams carrying 54kg at $8. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 13/03/2025 | 44 | RBH96 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 53kg | 0:59.60 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $9.00 |
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 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 13 at Vaal on March 6 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Var Park with 59.5kg at $26. The run before that second last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on January 18 over 1000m, 8 len behind Dontshootthebarman with 61kg at $41. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 06/03/2025 | 47 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 59.5kg | 0:56.78 | - | 13 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 61kg | 0:57.95 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
8/8 | 11/01/2025 | 21 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 53kg | 0:57.63 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
6/9 | 21/12/2024 | 16 | OPEN | $13,590.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:03.50 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
7/7 | 05/12/2024 | 23 | RBH96 | $12,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 54kg | 0:55.81 | - | 5 |
| 14.1L | $9.50 |
3/7 | 12/11/2024 | 33 | OPEN | $13,860.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 52kg | 0:59.94 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
3/8 | 10/10/2024 | 21 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 62kg | 0:56.60 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 19/09/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | 0:57.55 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
3/5 | 05/09/2024 | 7 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 62.5kg | 0:58.18 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
8/11 | 29/08/2024 | 9 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Calvin Habib | 62.5kg | 1:04.08 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 20/08/2024 | 24 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | N Nastili | 60.5kg | 0:57.54 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track on February 13 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Antonio Gaudi with 60kg at $3. Second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at Vaal March 6 over 1000m defeating Old Fashioned carrying 60kg at $1.30. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 25 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 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:56.87 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.33 |
3/8 | 13/02/2025 | 294 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 0:59.69 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
3/9 | 25/04/2024 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:12.64 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 21/03/2024 | 14 | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $13.50 |
4/10 | 07/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | T Mayhew | 56kg | 1:10.83 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |