Turffontein Race 5 - Ormond Ferraris Inducted Into The Sa Hall Of Fame Mr 82 Handicap
PRESSONREGARDLESS (6) has finished second in both of his last two starts, including last time out over today's course and distance when trying to lead all of the way. Diego De Gouveia is likely to adopt the same tactics and he may be hard to peg back. FULLY LOADED (1) challenged strongly when second of nine over this distance at the Vaal last time. He drops in class and should be fighting out the finish. PALACE DANCER (2) has good consistent form lines to her credit. She stayed on well when third over 1450m on the Vaal Classic course two back, then last start won over 1500m at Vaal when well supported. She jumps from a good draw of three and rates well as a leading chance. SPIRITED GIRL (4) resumes from a spell which may have done her the world of good. She is unbeaten from two starts over this distance. Ryan Munger is booked to ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of her when it matters most. Something for the Multiples: AFTER HOURS (11)

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Vaal December 31 over 1400m, a neck behind Ampersand with 54.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Vaal September 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rock Of Bismantova carrying 55.5kg at $26. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 31/12/2024 | 26 | RBH96 | $12,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 1:21.97 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
5/13 | 05/12/2024 | 47 | OPEN | $13,590.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | M K Katjedi | 54kg | 1:24.59 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 19/10/2024 | 25 | RBH99 | $11,710.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | T Mayhew | 51.5kg | 1:29.09 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 24/09/2024 | 68 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55.5kg | 1:09.42 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 18/07/2024 | 44 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:27.42 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
9/10 | 04/06/2024 | 89 | RBH96 | $9,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 1:23.07 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
1/15 | 07/03/2024 | 28 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 62kg | 1:30.86 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
1/11 | 08/02/2024 | 37 | RBH84 | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 58.5kg | 1:28.39 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 02/01/2024 | 35 | RBH75 | $8,030.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 61.5kg | 1:09.41 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
2/16 | 28/11/2023 | 12 | RBH75 | $8,370.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:29.15 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 16/11/2023 | 42 | RBH80 | $8,790.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:08.85 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Vaal January 2 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Francine with 53.0kg at $21. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Vaal August 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Vegas Hi Rise with 55.5kg at $34. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 02/01/2025 | 40 | RBH94 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | T Mayhew | 53kg | 1:25.77 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
10/11 | 23/11/2024 | 16 | RBH86 FM | $11,700.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 58.5kg | 1:39.32 | - | 3 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 07/11/2024 | 16 | RBH93 FM | $11,700.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Neutral | J Penny | 53.5kg | 1:29.81 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 22/10/2024 | 19 | RBH94 FM | $10,030.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 1:28.77 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $67.00 |
6/8 | 03/10/2024 | 21 | RBH91 FM | $10,030.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 53.5kg | 1:36.44 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
1/10 | 12/09/2024 | 35 | RBH87 FM | $8,430.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Penny | 54kg | 1:25.89 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $67.00 |
6/10 | 08/08/2024 | 259 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | T Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
1/15 | 23/11/2023 | 26 | MPLATE FM | $7,950.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | T Mayhew | 54kg | 1:23.64 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
5/13 | 28/10/2023 | 44 | MPLATE FM | $7,800.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | T Mayhew | 55kg | 1:09.66 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
3/10 | 14/09/2023 | - | MPLATE FM | $6,220.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | D B Geerthsen | 55.5kg | 1:10.73 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, neck behind Hotarubi with 57kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on February 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Dance King with 58.5kg at $15. Put the writing on the wall last time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 01/03/2025 | 23 | GPLATE | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 57kg | 1:26.82 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
2/10 | 06/02/2025 | 61 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58.5kg | 1:38.24 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 07/12/2024 | 9 | RBH80 | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:26.18 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
9/16 | 28/11/2024 | 40 | RBH84 | $10,830.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 58.5kg | 1:20.54 | - | 10 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
2/6 | 19/10/2024 | 18 | RBH82 | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:29.35 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
2/5 | 01/10/2024 | 52 | HCP | $7,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:22.04 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 10/08/2024 | 18 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:25.70 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 23/07/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:23.76 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
2/13 | 30/06/2024 | 151 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:26.42 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
8/14 | 31/01/2024 | 18 | MPLATE | $9,630.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:41.43 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $7.00 |
2/12 | 13/01/2024 | 38 | MPLATE | $9,630.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:27.45 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Kudzu carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on February 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Dance King carrying 58kg at $3. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 27/02/2025 | 21 | RBH84 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 56kg | 1:39.21 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 06/02/2025 | 19 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:38.24 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.00 |
3/9 | 18/01/2025 | 21 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 58kg | 1:38.94 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
1/7 | 28/12/2024 | 16 | RBH72 | $8,500.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 59kg | 1:28.77 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 12/12/2024 | 19 | RBH72 | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Gates | 59.5kg | 1:09.17 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $4.50 |
8/11 | 23/11/2024 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 56.5kg | 1:07.87 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
8/10 | 24/10/2024 | 42 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:08.30 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
2/9 | 12/09/2024 | 14 | RBH83 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:11.03 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
7/13 | 29/08/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | J R Syster | 56.5kg | 1:30.24 | - | 10 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
3/8 | 15/08/2024 | 12 | OPEN | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:12.37 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
1/8 | 03/08/2024 | 44 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.06 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.77 |

Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 1.0 len at Vaal January 2 over 1450m defeating Pretty Analia carrying 57kg at $17. First up last campaign second last of 8 at this track on August 3 over 1160m, 8 len behind Where's The Party with 58.5kg at $7. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 88 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 | 02/01/2025 | 72 | RBH76 FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:26.38 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
9/9 | 22/10/2024 | 19 | RBH76 FM | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 56.5kg | 1:29.31 | - | 6 |
| 10.6L | $17.00 |
3/7 | 03/10/2024 | 30 | RBH73 FM | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 58kg | 1:36.68 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
9/10 | 03/09/2024 | 31 | RBH76 FM | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 59.5kg | 1:10.45 | - | 9 |
| 8.6L | $15.00 |
7/8 | 03/08/2024 | 214 | RBH78 FM | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:08.65 | - | 8 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 02/01/2024 | 16 | RBH85 FM | $8,030.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:09.22 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
4/6 | 17/12/2023 | 19 | GPLATE | $8,810.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | P Mxoli | 54kg | 1:04.10 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
7/11 | 28/11/2023 | 54 | RBH78 FM | $7,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 0:57.06 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.30 |
1/16 | 05/10/2023 | 26 | MPLATE | $8,620.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 1:10.12 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
6/8 | 09/09/2023 | 69 | MPLATE FM | $6,220.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:31.37 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
2/6 | 02/07/2023 | 59 | MPLATE FM | $5,840.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:26.41 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.77 |

Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track December 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Busstopinhounslow with 58.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track November 23 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Just Var with 59.5kg at $7. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 105 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 | 16/12/2024 | 9 | RBH74 | $8,500.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:26.58 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 07/12/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:26.18 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 23/11/2024 | 238 | RBH72 | $8,670.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 59.5kg | 1:26.50 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
7/8 | 30/03/2024 | 16 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 56kg | 1:52.36 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $4.00 |
1/12 | 14/03/2024 | 14 | RBH72 | $6,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58kg | 1:40.89 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
2/11 | 29/02/2024 | 7 | RBH72 | $6,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58kg | 1:28.93 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 22/02/2024 | 28 | OPEN | $8,500.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Ryan Munger | 54kg | 1:31.95 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
8/8 | 25/01/2024 | 5 | RBH74 | $6,820.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | N Nastili | 48kg | 1:39.41 | - | 8 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |
3/9 | 20/01/2024 | 30 | HCP | $7,220.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:38.73 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
3/7 | 21/12/2023 | 9 | OPEN | $8,410.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | N Klink | 52kg | 1:43.06 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
6/11 | 12/12/2023 | 7 | HCP | $7,210.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | N Klink | 52kg | 1:25.22 | - | 11 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. At the latest run won by a neck at Turffontein Inside March 13 over 1600m defeating Ombudsman carrying 56.5kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Plus Four with 57.5kg at $11. Great chance to win again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 13/03/2025 | 14 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:42.72 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
3/13 | 27/02/2025 | 21 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:29.52 | - | 7 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
1/11 | 06/02/2025 | 5 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:30.64 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 01/02/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:26.28 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $13.50 |
2/7 | 21/01/2025 | 40 | RBH78 | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:28.18 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
8/9 | 12/12/2024 | 21 | RBH74 | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55kg | 1:29.84 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
3/14 | 21/11/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:34.57 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
1/9 | 07/11/2024 | 37 | RBH66 | $7,800.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Neutral | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:29.88 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
6/13 | 01/10/2024 | 12 | RBH66 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:09.57 | - | 6 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 19/09/2024 | 12 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:10.40 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
6/7 | 07/09/2024 | 30 | RBH74 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 1:28.51 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Nirvan Nastili
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1450m, 4 len behind Plus Four carrying 57.0kg at $41. Before that ran last of 11 at Turffontein Inside on February 6 over 1450m, 7 len behind After Hours with 59kg at $34. Among the better chances.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/13 | 27/02/2025 | 21 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | N Nastili | 57kg | 1:29.52 | - | 11 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
11/11 | 06/02/2025 | 19 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Penny | 59kg | 1:30.64 | - | 11 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
10/10 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 57kg | 0:57.95 | - | 4 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
9/11 | 11/01/2025 | 39 | RBH80 | $7,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 57kg | 1:09.76 | - | 11 |
| 7.7L | $15.00 |
2/8 | 03/12/2024 | 28 | RBH86 | $10,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 53kg | 1:08.89 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
8/10 | 05/11/2024 | 42 | RBH76 | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 0:56.41 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
5/7 | 24/09/2024 | 26 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | N Nastili | 58.5kg | 0:57.87 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
9/11 | 29/08/2024 | 117 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | J Penny | 59.5kg | 1:04.08 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
11/11 | 04/05/2024 | 46 | RBH80 | $6,920.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 59kg | 0:57.12 | - | 9 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
8/19 | 19/03/2024 | 17 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | 1:21.67 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 02/03/2024 | 49 | MPLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:08.01 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |