Turffontein Race 5 - Youcanbetonus! Mr 74 Handicap
THE ULTIMATE KING (1) Strong performance to win by 2 1/2L last start at Vaal and putting a tidy record together. Jockey Gavin Lerena and trainer Tony Peter form a proven partnership. Classy enough for this field and is one of the major players. DUAL PROPHECY (4) First up and game effort to win narrowly by a short half head first up last preparation here. Back in trip. Will give a big sight. FUTUREWOLFF (5) Ran 2nd last run at the track. Likely to get back in the field. One of the chances. PRETTY ANALIA (3) Got the prize when winning by 2 1/2L last time at this venue but has to cope with a weight increase. Unbeaten last 2 attempts. Worth a ticket.

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at Vaal April 17 over 1700m defeating Chieftain's Shield with 60kg at $1.30. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Count Huhtikuu carrying 60kg at $3.30.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 17/04/2025 | 61 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:45.32 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $1.25 |
2/10 | 15/02/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:54.37 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
3/7 | 30/01/2025 | 80 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:28.74 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
7/9 | 11/11/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:42.05 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 7 at Vaal on April 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Safe Space with 58kg at $21. Before that ran last in a small field at Vaal on March 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Palace Dancer carrying 55.5kg at $6.50.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 17/04/2025 | 23 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 58kg | 1:35.89 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
5/5 | 25/03/2025 | 47 | RBH85 | $10,910.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55.5kg | 1:31.69 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
9/11 | 06/02/2025 | 16 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 61kg | 1:30.64 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 21/01/2025 | 24 | RBH78 | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:28.18 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.25 |
4/7 | 28/12/2024 | 16 | RBH72 | $8,500.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | R A Venniker | 61kg | 1:28.77 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $4.30 |
4/9 | 12/12/2024 | 47 | RBH74 | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60.5kg | 1:29.84 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
6/10 | 26/10/2024 | 16 | RBH74 | $7,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60.5kg | 1:39.67 | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
3/9 | 10/10/2024 | 42 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57.5kg | 1:22.12 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
6/13 | 29/08/2024 | 33 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57.5kg | 1:30.24 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
1/10 | 27/07/2024 | 37 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 55kg | 1:38.54 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
10/14 | 20/06/2024 | 42 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:25.88 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: L Nhlapo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 45-day let-up. Last start won by 2.5 len at Turffontein Inside March 27 over 1600m defeating Blind Ambition carrying 54kg at $9. The start before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Vaal March 6 over 1600m defeating Gamer with 57kg at $5.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 27/03/2025 | 21 | RBH78 FM | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 54kg | 1:41.26 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
1/13 | 06/03/2025 | 37 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 57kg | 1:35.20 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
4/12 | 28/01/2025 | 26 | RBH77 FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 1:35.64 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
2/8 | 02/01/2025 | 14 | RBH76 FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 1:26.38 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 19/12/2024 | 26 | RBH76 FM | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 1:37.93 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 23/11/2024 | 16 | RBH71 FM | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 54.5kg | 1:40.60 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.30 |
3/11 | 07/11/2024 | 43 | RBH75 FM | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Neutral | Louis Nhlapo | 52.5kg | 1:29.22 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 25/09/2024 | 7 | RBH68 FM | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Tristan Godden | 56.5kg | 1:25.13 | - | 8 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 18/09/2024 | 42 | RBH64 | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 1:09.88 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 07/08/2024 | 24 | RBH72 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | J R Syster | 54kg | 1:38.90 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $34.00 |
10/11 | 14/07/2024 | 32 | RBH68 FM | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:22.69 | - | 7 |
| 10.4L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Julius Mariba
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Vaal September 24 over 2000m, 19 len behind Eiger Sanction with 59.5kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track August 3 over 1800m defeating The Cane Train with 60kg at $4.30.
Last Starts 227 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 24/09/2024 | 24 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | 2:06.29 | - | 2 |
| 19.5L | $3.25 |
3/9 | 31/08/2024 | 28 | RBH73 | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:07.78 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
1/7 | 03/08/2024 | 128 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:54.51 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.30 |
6/10 | 28/03/2024 | 84 | MPLATE | $8,370.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:36.18 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $2.40 |
5/13 | 04/01/2024 | 40 | MPLATE | $8,430.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:25.45 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
6/16 | 25/11/2023 | 28 | MPLATE | $25,100.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:07.81 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
2/15 | 28/10/2023 | - | MPLATE | $8,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:08.89 | - | 14 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: R Danielson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Avoontoast with 56.5kg at $4. The run before that 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Carnelo carrying 57.0kg at $4.30.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 27/03/2025 | 42 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 1:55.75 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
4/8 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | N Nastili | 57kg | 1:41.36 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $4.30 |
1/8 | 28/01/2025 | 40 | RBH69 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 1:49.39 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 19/12/2024 | 14 | RBH66 | $7,650.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J R Syster | 60.5kg | 1:50.64 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $13.50 |
5/10 | 05/12/2024 | 30 | RBH66 | $7,650.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | T Mayhew | 60kg | 1:43.10 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $4.30 |
7/9 | 05/11/2024 | 19 | RBH81 | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | J R Syster | 55kg | 1:43.84 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $13.50 |
3/6 | 17/10/2024 | 21 | RBH74 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | K J Lihaba | 58.5kg | 1:44.62 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
3/8 | 26/09/2024 | 26 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J R Syster | 58.5kg | 1:51.33 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 31/08/2024 | 23 | RBH73 | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | J R Syster | 59kg | 2:07.78 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
2/9 | 08/08/2024 | 9 | RBH82 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | J R Syster | 54.5kg | 1:45.10 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
4/7 | 30/07/2024 | 30 | OPEN | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | J R Syster | 58kg | 1:44.88 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 13 at Vaal on April 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Arilena carrying 56kg at $7. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Kenilworth on November 9 over 1200m, 13 len behind Arctic Wizard with 60kg at $15.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/13 | 17/04/2025 | 76 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 0:56.72 | - | 12 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
7/10 | 31/01/2025 | 34 | RBH80 | $7,700.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 55kg | 0:57.27 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
6/13 | 28/12/2024 | 17 | C4 | $10,200.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Sean Veale | 56.5kg | 1:04.65 | - | 1 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
10/11 | 11/12/2024 | 32 | OPEN | $8,920.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Sean Veale | 61.5kg | 0:58.31 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
14/16 | 09/11/2024 | 28 | C4 | $10,400.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:11.83 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
8/8 | 12/10/2024 | 76 | C3 | $11,290.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 53.5kg | 0:59.13 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $13.50 |
7/10 | 28/07/2024 | 50 | G2 OPEN 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:10.94 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 08/06/2024 | 41 | PLATE 2 | $11,460.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:59.59 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
5/6 | 28/04/2024 | 78 | G3 OPEN 2 | $20,340.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:02.91 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $3.25 |
1/9 | 10/02/2024 | 21 | PLATE | $12,140.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:06.90 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 20/01/2024 | - | PLATE | $12,040.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 0:58.38 | - | 2 |
| 3.7L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 15 at Vaal on April 15 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Eiffel Tower carrying 59kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 10 at Vaal on March 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Princess Ilaria with 60kg at $26.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/15 | 15/04/2025 | 21 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 59kg | 1:36.37 | - | 14 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
4/10 | 25/03/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $9,600.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:37.53 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
12/12 | 27/02/2025 | 30 | RBH84 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 55kg | 1:39.21 | - | 8 |
| 28.5L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 28/01/2025 | 17 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J Penny | 58kg | 1:25.42 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
8/11 | 11/01/2025 | 39 | RBH80 | $7,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 1:09.76 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
4/8 | 03/12/2024 | 80 | RBH86 | $10,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:08.89 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 14/09/2024 | 16 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Penny | 59kg | 1:29.02 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
3/11 | 29/08/2024 | 53 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58.5kg | 1:04.08 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 07/07/2024 | 52 | RBH74 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60.5kg | 1:09.13 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
9/10 | 16/05/2024 | 70 | RBH74 | $6,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 60.5kg | 0:56.75 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
9/20 | 07/03/2024 | 65 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | N Klink | 56.5kg | 1:10.00 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Vaal January 30 over 1800m, 10 len behind Ancient Wisdom with 57kg at $6.50. First up last campaign second of 7 at Vaal October 31 over 1700m, 6 len behind Arctic Vixen with 58kg at $6.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 30/01/2025 | 30 | RBH71 FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:48.41 | - | 4 |
| 10.9L | $6.50 |
5/11 | 31/12/2024 | 26 | RBH70 FM | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J Penny | 56.5kg | 1:51.03 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 05/12/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J Penny | 58kg | 1:51.61 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
3/8 | 21/11/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J Penny | 57kg | 2:04.82 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.50 |
2/7 | 31/10/2024 | 119 | MPLATE | $6,690.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | P Mongqawa | 58kg | 1:44.61 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
4/8 | 04/07/2024 | 12 | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:46.75 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
6/9 | 22/06/2024 | 9 | MPLATE FM | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:38.87 | - | 7 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |
5/8 | 13/06/2024 | 7 | HCP FM | $6,140.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | J Bessel | 52kg | 1:32.95 | - | 2 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
5/8 | 06/06/2024 | 7 | MPLATE FM | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:40.44 | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 30/05/2024 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 56kg | 1:27.50 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 18/05/2024 | 44 | MPLATE FM | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 57kg | 1:08.81 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Marwing
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 9 at this track on May 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind American Rebel carrying 56kg at $67. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1450m, 19 len behind Plus Four carrying 61.5kg at $51.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 01/05/2025 | 63 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 56kg | 2:09.79 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
13/13 | 27/02/2025 | 26 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K A Brewer | 61.5kg | 1:29.52 | - | 10 |
| 19.8L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 01/02/2025 | 265 | HCP | $8,550.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 56kg | 1:25.36 | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
8/11 | 12/05/2024 | 17 | HCP | $6,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 55.5kg | 1:37.96 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
1/7 | 25/04/2024 | 75 | MPLATE | $6,510.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:36.15 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
5/7 | 10/02/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:53.08 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 13/01/2024 | 9 | MPLATE | $10,830.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:42.35 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
7/13 | 04/01/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,430.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 1:25.45 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |