Turffontein Race 5 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Mr 84 Apprentice Handicap
DARK SILVER (4) stayed on well when second of 10 over this distance on the Inside course last time when well supported. He gets the services of the 4kg claiming apprentice Girish Samo-Burthia which will assist his cause and can return to winning form. DJ JUNIOR (2) has good form lines to his credit. He should have no issues with the rise to 2000m and he can feature. BIRTHRIGHT (1) is better than his last start run over this course and distance would suggest. He drops back in class and gets the services of a 4kgs claiming apprentice. He is likely to use his early gate speed to overcome the widest draw and may be hard to peg back. DIESEL'S SHADOW (3) is better than his last start over this distance on the Inside course. If finding the form of his penultimate run, he should be involved at the finish.

Jockey: Girish Dookhit
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on March 22 over 2000m, 11 len behind Apache Son carrying 52kg at $5.50. Before that 6th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Kudzu carrying 58.0kg at $13.50. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 29 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 | 22/03/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 52kg | 2:06.69 | - | 8 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
6/12 | 27/02/2025 | 56 | RBH84 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | N Nastili | 58kg | 1:39.21 | - | 11 |
| 3.2L | $13.50 |
3/9 | 02/01/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J Gates | 52kg | 2:02.21 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
5/11 | 19/12/2024 | 16 | RBH93 | $12,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:50.65 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
1/6 | 03/12/2024 | 18 | RBH89 | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | N Nastili | 53.5kg | 2:06.63 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
2/9 | 15/11/2024 | 13 | RBH86 | $10,830.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 2:07.17 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
3/6 | 02/11/2024 | 11 | RBH90 | $11,270.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | N Nastili | 53kg | 1:52.77 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
5/9 | 22/10/2024 | 51 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:52.58 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
3/8 | 01/09/2024 | 25 | RBH96 | $10,960.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 1:45.21 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $3.00 |
2/14 | 07/08/2024 | 246 | RBH84 | $9,700.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 1:38.75 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 05/12/2023 | 23 | RBH78 | $8,410.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 56.5kg | 1:52.87 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Two Miles West carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 3rd of 8 at Vaal on August 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Archimides carrying 60.5kg at $15. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 87 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 | 23/01/2025 | 93 | RBH85 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:39.64 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 22/10/2024 | 24 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:52.58 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
2/8 | 28/09/2024 | 38 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | 1:38.23 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 21/08/2024 | 260 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60.5kg | 1:36.53 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
8/8 | 05/12/2023 | 18 | RBH78 | $8,410.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:52.87 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 |
1/9 | 17/11/2023 | 381 | HCP | $7,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:39.53 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
1/16 | 01/11/2022 | 245 | MPLATE | $7,710.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:38.96 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
2/14 | 01/03/2022 | 10 | MPLATE | $9,010.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Y | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:50.10 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
3/13 | 19/02/2022 | 23 | MPLATE | $9,120.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:41.12 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $9.33 |
4/12 | 27/01/2022 | 28 | MPLATE | $8,670.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:43.71 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
6/12 | 30/12/2021 | - | MPLATE | $7,810.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:37.02 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $15.29 |

Jockey: Brevan Plaatjies
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 2000m, 6 len behind Solar Sail with 60.5kg at $4.30. The run before that won by 0.9 len at Turffontein Inside February 27 over 1800m defeating On Target carrying 57kg at $7.50. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 13/03/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 2:12.46 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.30 |
1/10 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | RBH83 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:53.82 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 13/02/2025 | 112 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 2:10.97 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 24/10/2024 | 30 | RBH84 | $9,200.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:42.70 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
3/6 | 24/09/2024 | 19 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 2:06.29 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
5/8 | 05/09/2024 | 16 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 2:04.50 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 20/08/2024 | 17 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:49.81 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
3/6 | 03/08/2024 | 51 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:53.72 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
1/13 | 13/06/2024 | 126 | RBH73 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:50.69 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
5/7 | 08/02/2024 | 19 | RBH72 | $6,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 56.5kg | 1:38.95 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
5/9 | 20/01/2024 | 64 | HCP | $7,220.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S Sosibo | 52kg | 1:38.73 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Solar Sail carrying 59kg at $3.80. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 13 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Immediate Edge carrying 59kg at $17. Everything points towards a big run.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 13/03/2025 | 28 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 2:12.46 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
3/9 | 13/02/2025 | 26 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 59kg | 2:10.97 | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 18/01/2025 | 58 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 59kg | 1:38.94 | - | 8 |
| 14.4L | $7.00 |
2/14 | 21/11/2024 | 175 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58.5kg | 1:34.57 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 30/05/2024 | 14 | RBH86 | $7,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 55.5kg | 2:05.16 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
9/12 | 16/05/2024 | 23 | RBH76 | $6,720.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60.5kg | 1:50.24 | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 23/04/2024 | 33 | MPLATE | $8,540.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 2:03.05 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 21/03/2024 | 40 | MPLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 2:06.07 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
3/7 | 10/02/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:53.08 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
4/10 | 20/01/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,830.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58kg | 2:05.52 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 30/12/2023 | 18 | MPLATE | $8,410.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:41.15 | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Nirvan Nastili
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on March 8 over 2400m, 5 len behind Romeo's Magic carrying 58.5kg at $21. Before that ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on February 6 over 3000m, 11 len behind Damova with 58.5kg at $4.50. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 43 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 | 08/03/2025 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58.5kg | 2:36.05 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
6/6 | 06/02/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 3000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 3:14.25 | - | 4 |
| 11.4L | $4.50 |
5/8 | 23/01/2025 | 21 | RBH85 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | T Mayhew | 54.5kg | 1:39.64 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 02/01/2025 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 2:29.15 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
3/6 | 03/12/2024 | 145 | RBH89 | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 54.5kg | 2:06.63 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
7/10 | 11/07/2024 | 25 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | J Gates | 52kg | 2:43.18 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
5/11 | 16/06/2024 | 29 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | S Sosibo | 52kg | 2:30.98 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 18/05/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $8,960.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | N Nastili | 50kg | 2:34.68 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.50 |
4/8 | 04/05/2024 | 30 | RBH84 | $7,530.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | K A Brewer | 58kg | 2:32.97 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
1/6 | 04/04/2024 | 16 | RBH75 | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 2:36.02 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
5/11 | 19/03/2024 | 10 | OPEN | $10,760.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 51kg | 2:30.39 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 2000m, 12 len behind Solar Sail carrying 60kg at $13.50. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on February 24 over 2400m, 5 len behind United Council with 52kg at $41. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 13/03/2025 | 17 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:12.46 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $13.50 |
6/8 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $13,560.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 2:34.74 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 08/02/2025 | 156 | GPLATE | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | R A Venniker | 56.5kg | 1:07.25 | - | 7 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |
8/8 | 05/09/2024 | 42 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 2:04.50 | - | 4 |
| 26.8L | $8.00 |
1/7 | 25/07/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:32.22 | - | 2 |
| 17.0L | $1.72 |
14/15 | 06/07/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $24,550.00 | Greyville | 3000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 51.5kg | 3:12.11 | - | 12 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
2/10 | 15/06/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $9,410.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:20.15 | - | 8 |
| 0.6L | $1.72 |
2/7 | 18/05/2024 | 25 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:07.03 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
6/9 | 23/04/2024 | 17 | MPLATE | $8,540.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 2:03.05 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.30 |
5/13 | 06/04/2024 | 16 | G1 OPEN | $101,710.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 2:40.38 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $126.00 |
2/10 | 21/03/2024 | 12 | MPLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 2:06.07 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind American Rebel carrying 59kg at $26. Before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind After Hours with 59kg at $17. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/15 | 15/04/2025 | 26 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:36.37 | - | 13 |
| 19.3L | $34.00 |
4/9 | 20/03/2025 | 7 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 2:11.74 | - | 6 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 13/03/2025 | 51 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 59kg | 1:42.72 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
8/8 | 21/01/2025 | 68 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | T Mayhew | 55kg | 1:50.28 | - | 7 |
| 8.6L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 14/11/2024 | 23 | RBH74 | $8,670.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:54.61 | - | 8 |
| 5.9L | $6.00 |
3/9 | 22/10/2024 | 6 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | T Mayhew | 54kg | 1:52.58 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
2/7 | 16/10/2024 | 11 | RBH72 | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60.5kg | 2:02.11 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
6/6 | 05/10/2024 | 9 | RBH86 | $9,200.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 54kg | 2:06.69 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 26/09/2024 | 21 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | T Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:51.33 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
5/5 | 05/09/2024 | 16 | RBH81 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 57kg | 1:37.55 | - | 1 |
| 16.5L | $9.50 |
8/9 | 20/08/2024 | 12 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 58kg | 1:49.81 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |