Turffontein Race 6 - Champion Finale 26 April Mr 76 Apprentice Handicap
GREAT NOTION (3) has good consistent form lines to her credit. She has won once and finished third once from as many starts over this course and distance. She drops back in class and with luck in the running may be the one to beat. PAUL REVERE (2) was doing his best work late in his last two starts, the latest of which was over this course and distance. He is back in Handicap Company and should be fighting out the finish. KING OF NUMBERS (4) stayed on well when second over this course and distance last time. He takes a slight drop in class and cannot be discounted. SHINTO SHRINE (1) resumes from a spell. Worth noting that he placed when returning from a spell last time in work over 1500m at Vaal. Has found the right race and is worth a second look.

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Vaal October 24 over 1700m, 5 len behind Captainofthegreen carrying 54kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Vaal August 29 over 1500m, 3 len behind Deception Pass with 54.5kg at $5. Not without claims.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 24/10/2024 | 33 | RBH84 | $9,200.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 1:42.70 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
3/8 | 21/09/2024 | 23 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:39.25 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
2/13 | 29/08/2024 | 68 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 1:30.24 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 22/06/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:38.56 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.72 |
2/11 | 06/06/2024 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:29.73 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.56 |
2/11 | 09/05/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:22.58 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
2/9 | 25/04/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.64 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Royal Force with 57kg at $67. Before that 3rd of 10 at Vaal on March 25 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Super Awesome with 61.5kg at $9. Definite chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 12/04/2025 | 18 | GPLATE | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:25.63 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $67.00 |
3/10 | 25/03/2025 | 28 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 61.5kg | 1:10.36 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $9.00 |
5/10 | 25/02/2025 | 24 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:08.84 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
1/13 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:08.51 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 18/01/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | T Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:09.56 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 06/01/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | T Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:10.60 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
3/10 | 21/12/2024 | 242 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | T Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:10.11 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 23/04/2024 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 0:57.15 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
6/12 | 11/04/2024 | - | MPLATE | $6,510.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Bessel | 57kg | 1:11.46 | - | 6 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 53-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Vaal on February 25 over 1450m, 2.25 len behind Sonic Jet with 52kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on February 6 over 1450m, neck behind After Hours carrying 58kg at $8. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 25/02/2025 | 19 | RBH96 F | $9,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:25.30 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
2/11 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M K Katjedi | 58kg | 1:30.64 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
1/7 | 26/01/2025 | 8 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56kg | 1:26.17 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
3/9 | 18/01/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,980.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:10.17 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $4.50 |
3/8 | 06/01/2025 | 13 | MPLATE FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:11.57 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
2/8 | 24/12/2024 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:37.25 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
2/6 | 12/12/2024 | 27 | MPLATE FM | $8,070.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 59kg | 1:39.02 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.87 |
3/7 | 15/11/2024 | 20 | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:27.85 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:09.90 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
6/11 | 12/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 55kg | 1:29.49 | - | 2 |
| 16.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Pressonregardless with 56.5kg at $6. The run before that 7th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Kudzu carrying 56kg at $11. Worth following up.
Last Starts 22 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 | 29/03/2025 | 30 | RBH82 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 56.5kg | 1:27.13 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
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 |

Jockey: Nirvan Nastili
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Just Var with 55.5kg at $34. Before that ran last of 10 at Vaal on February 25 over 1200m, 24 len behind Secret Chord carrying 56kg at $7. Needs to improve.
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 | 25 | RBH76 | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | N Nastili | 55.5kg | 1:27.02 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
10/10 | 25/02/2025 | 19 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:08.84 | - | 3 |
| 24.3L | $7.00 |
10/11 | 06/02/2025 | 21 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:30.64 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 16/01/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Ryan Munger | 54.5kg | 1:26.54 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
2/7 | 02/01/2025 | 124 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 54.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $34.00 |
6/7 | 31/08/2024 | 30 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:12.98 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
4/7 | 01/08/2024 | 42 | HCP | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:27.52 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
11/14 | 20/06/2024 | 44 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J R Syster | 56kg | 1:25.88 | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $101.00 |
1/9 | 07/05/2024 | 12 | HCP | $6,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:09.86 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
4/8 | 25/04/2024 | 56 | MPLATE | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:12.57 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
3/9 | 29/02/2024 | 12 | MPLATE | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:30.34 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Girish Dookhit
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at Vaal on March 25 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Princess Ilaria carrying 56kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Vaal on February 25 over 1200m, neck behind Phala Millions with 59.5kg at $3.80. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/15 | 15/04/2025 | 21 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | G Dookhit | 51.5kg | 1:36.37 | - | 11 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 25/03/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $9,600.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:37.53 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
2/10 | 25/02/2025 | 24 | RBH66 | $7,630.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:08.49 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
2/8 | 01/02/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:26.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
3/11 | 21/01/2025 | 5 | RBH65 | $7,700.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:10.14 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
3/9 | 16/01/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:09.79 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 02/01/2025 | 21 | RBH68 | $7,700.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 58kg | 1:26.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.6L | $17.00 |
9/9 | 12/12/2024 | 19 | RBH72 | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 56kg | 1:09.17 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
5/9 | 23/11/2024 | 16 | RBH72 | $8,670.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 56kg | 1:26.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 07/11/2024 | 21 | RBH66 | $7,800.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Neutral | M Van Rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:14.09 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
9/14 | 17/10/2024 | 19 | RBH66 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 58kg | 1:23.15 | - | 11 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Vaal on March 25 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Thunderbird with 56kg at $21. The run before that second last of 10 at Vaal on February 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Phala Millions carrying 58.5kg at $41. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 25/03/2025 | 28 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:30.50 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 25/02/2025 | 19 | RBH66 | $7,630.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58.5kg | 1:08.49 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
8/8 | 06/02/2025 | 176 | RBH66 | $7,630.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58.5kg | 0:58.96 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
8/11 | 14/08/2024 | 13 | RBH65 | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 61kg | 0:57.01 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $6.50 |
4/9 | 01/08/2024 | 12 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:10.53 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
6/9 | 20/07/2024 | 13 | RBH74 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 58kg | 0:58.15 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $13.50 |
10/10 | 07/07/2024 | 530 | RBH74 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 58kg | 1:09.13 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 24/01/2023 | 14 | PLATE2 | $9,540.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:08.98 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
1/13 | 10/01/2023 | 26 | MPLATE | $7,810.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:07.81 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
3/11 | 15/12/2022 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,890.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | M K Katjedi | 57.5kg | 0:57.91 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
8/17 | 01/12/2022 | 13 | MPLATE | $7,890.00 | Vaal | 1300m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:16.69 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |