Turffontein Race 6 - Www.tab.co.za Pinnacle Stakes
MAIN DEFENDER (1) Was fighting out the finish when winning by 1/2L last run around here. Undefeated last 2 starts. Jockey Gavin Lerena is very comfortable steering. No shock to see a win. TRUTH (5) Competitive effort when 3rd last start at this track. Shows good early pace. Serious player. LEGEND OF ARTHUR (4) Claimed a tight victory last run around here and form has been improving over recent runs. Going well this preparation but down in distance. Dropping weight. Has the ability to take this out. MUSICAL SCORE (9) Finished on top by 1 3/4L last time at this venue and can find a nice position from the draw. Tracking very well this campaign. Gets a reduction in weight. Has claims.

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track G2 Hawaii Stakes March 29 over 1400m defeating Cosmic Speed carrying 60kg at $2.50. Before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track February 1 over 1400m defeating Barbaresco with 62kg at $1.50.
Last Starts 41 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 | 29/03/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:26.72 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
1/5 | 01/02/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | 1:24.22 | - | 2 |
| 0.9L | $1.46 |
2/6 | 16/01/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | 1:29.72 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.46 |
1/5 | 16/12/2024 | 16 | OPEN | $16,990.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | 1:38.61 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.46 |
10/19 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | G1 OPEN | $519,930.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 59kg | 2:05.47 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
2/14 | 11/11/2024 | 37 | G3 OPEN | $34,660.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | 1:52.68 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
7/14 | 05/10/2024 | 70 | G2 OPEN | $45,990.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:26.63 | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $2.40 |
2/7 | 27/07/2024 | 49 | OPEN | $9,820.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 62kg | 1:24.33 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 |
7/12 | 08/06/2024 | 98 | G1 OPEN | $163,670.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:36.15 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $3.50 |
1/13 | 02/03/2024 | 16 | G1 OPEN | $119,520.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:38.47 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
3/12 | 15/02/2024 | 33 | OPEN | $14,160.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:11.18 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $1.67 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track in the G1 Champions Challenge on March 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Fire Attack carrying 60kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on March 15 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Tamarisk Tree with 62kg at $4.50.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN | $174,520.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 2:08.28 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
4/7 | 15/03/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 62kg | 1:53.03 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
2/7 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN | $33,900.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:54.79 | - | 2 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 |
5/5 | 01/02/2025 | 63 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 62kg | 1:24.22 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
2/19 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | G1 OPEN | $519,930.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 2:05.47 | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $15.00 |
5/14 | 11/11/2024 | 37 | G3 OPEN | $34,660.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 62kg | 1:52.68 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
8/14 | 05/10/2024 | 69 | G2 OPEN | $45,990.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:26.63 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
3/9 | 28/07/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3U | $122,750.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:49.49 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $34.00 |
14/18 | 06/07/2024 | 27 | G1 OPEN | $409,170.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | P Mxoli | 53kg | 2:13.66 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
7/12 | 09/06/2024 | 64 | G3 OPEN | $20,460.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:40.49 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
1/13 | 06/04/2024 | 35 | G1 OPEN | $101,710.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 2:40.38 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at this track in the G1 Champions Challenge on March 29 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Fire Attack carrying 60kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at this track in G3 on November 11 over 1800m, 3 len behind Greeting My Master carrying 54kg at $7.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 29/03/2025 | 63 | G1 OPEN | $174,520.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:08.28 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 |
10/16 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $427,720.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 2:03.68 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
9/13 | 04/01/2025 | 35 | G1 PLATE | $256,630.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:37.63 | - | 4 |
| 11.1L | $76.00 |
1/19 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | G1 OPEN | $519,930.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 2:05.47 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
3/14 | 11/11/2024 | 30 | G3 OPEN | $34,660.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 1:52.68 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
3/12 | 12/10/2024 | 98 | OPEN | $14,630.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:38.56 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
2/14 | 06/07/2024 | 27 | G3 OPEN | $24,550.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 2:13.65 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
2/12 | 09/06/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN | $20,460.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:40.49 | - | 6 |
| 0.7L | $13.50 |
12/14 | 11/05/2024 | 14 | G2 OPEN | $40,720.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56kg | 1:56.50 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $9.50 |
5/9 | 27/04/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $14,240.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56kg | 1:23.40 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
8/8 | 13/04/2024 | 140 | OPEN | $14,240.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58kg | 1:39.49 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start won by a neck at this track G1 SA Derby March 29 over 2450m defeating Wild Intent with 60kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track in the G1 SA Classic on March 1 over 1800m, 4 len behind Confederate with 60kg at $6.50.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/13 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $109,080.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 2:39.61 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
3/11 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $128,870.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:54.70 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
4/11 | 01/02/2025 | 91 | G2 OPEN | $85,540.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:38.59 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 02/11/2024 | 97 | G3 OPEN | $34,660.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58kg | 1:24.88 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $3.25 |
5/14 | 28/07/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:36.26 | - | 13 |
| 3.6L | $7.00 |
3/7 | 07/07/2024 | 71 | PLATE 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:26.42 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
1/7 | 27/04/2024 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:38.46 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
1/7 | 30/03/2024 | 34 | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:28.85 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.36 |
3/6 | 25/02/2024 | - | PLATE | $8,090.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:58.12 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track in G2 on April 26 over 1160m, 1.75 len behind Chasing Happiness carrying 56kg at $2.30. The run before that favourite; won by 1.2 len at this track G3 February 24 over 1100m defeating Chocolate Soldier with 58kg at $3.80.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 26/04/2025 | 61 | G2 OPEN | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:07.34 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
1/8 | 24/02/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN | $23,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:02.15 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $3.80 |
1/8 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:24.45 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
5/10 | 11/01/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $21,390.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:39.06 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $3.00 |
2/5 | 16/12/2024 | 72 | PPLTE | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | R A Venniker | 56.5kg | 1:25.83 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
7/8 | 05/10/2024 | 69 | GPLATE | $9,200.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:11.15 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
10/14 | 28/07/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:36.26 | - | 14 |
| 7.2L | $13.50 |
8/14 | 06/07/2024 | 49 | G2 OPEN 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:23.39 | - | 11 |
| 5.4L | $3.50 |
1/8 | 18/05/2024 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.97 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
1/7 | 13/04/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.40 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track in the G1 Empress Club Stakes on March 29 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Fatal Flaw carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track in the G1 Horse Chestnut Stakes on March 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Cosmic Speed with 57.5kg at $41.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN FM | $87,260.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:41.23 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
6/8 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $128,870.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:41.28 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
4/5 | 01/02/2025 | 47 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56kg | 1:24.22 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 16/12/2024 | 16 | G2 OPEN FM | $42,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:39.58 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
7/16 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | G3 OPEN FM | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Piere Strydom | 61.5kg | 1:07.74 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 11/11/2024 | 37 | OPEN FM | $15,160.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:26.61 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $2.65 |
4/13 | 05/10/2024 | 126 | G2 OPEN FM | $37,630.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | 1:27.52 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
14/16 | 01/06/2024 | 24 | G1 OPEN FM | $81,830.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:08.13 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $13.50 |
3/9 | 08/05/2024 | 11 | G2 OPEN F | $40,720.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:35.67 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
3/7 | 27/04/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN FM | $28,480.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:06.68 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
3/10 | 06/04/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $40,680.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:25.69 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Royal Force carrying 60kg at $4.30. Before that ran last of 9 at this track in the G2 Hawaii Stakes on March 29 over 1400m, 21 len behind Main Defender carrying 58kg at $17.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | GPLATE | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:25.63 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $4.30 |
9/9 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:26.72 | - | 5 |
| 21.0L | $17.00 |
2/7 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:25.54 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
6/8 | 01/03/2025 | 91 | GPLATE | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:26.82 | - | 7 |
| 4.9L | $3.25 |
9/13 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $34,660.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:07.15 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
13/16 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $86,660.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:37.84 | - | 16 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
3/9 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | PPLTE | $10,030.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:28.00 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
11/14 | 05/10/2024 | 119 | G2 OPEN | $45,990.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:26.63 | - | 12 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
5/12 | 08/06/2024 | 31 | G1 OPEN | $163,670.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:36.15 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
4/8 | 08/05/2024 | 38 | G2 OPEN | $40,720.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:22.67 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 31/03/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $15,940.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:24.73 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Scottsville on April 13 over 1750m, 2.25 len behind I Salute You with 60kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track in the G2 Hawaii Stakes on March 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Main Defender with 58kg at $101.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 13/04/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $19,630.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | R A Venniker | 60kg | 1:46.93 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
4/9 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:26.72 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $101.00 |
7/8 | 01/03/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN | $128,870.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | N Klink | 60kg | 1:41.28 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $126.00 |
5/8 | 26/01/2025 | 10 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:24.45 | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 16/01/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | N Klink | 50kg | 1:29.72 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
15/18 | 24/12/2024 | 24 | OPEN | $42,480.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57.5kg | 1:26.01 | - | 8 |
| 11.6L | $51.00 |
1/8 | 30/11/2024 | 18 | OPEN | $17,330.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | N Klink | 50kg | 1:25.36 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
3/10 | 12/11/2024 | 33 | OPEN | $13,860.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 58kg | 1:30.81 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
5/16 | 10/10/2024 | 16 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 58kg | 1:20.83 | - | 15 |
| 6.7L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 24/09/2024 | 24 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60.5kg | 1:09.42 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
10/11 | 31/08/2024 | 49 | OPEN | $14,760.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 54kg | 1:10.90 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track April 12 over 1600m defeating Radicchio carrying 58kg at $2.70. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 60kg at $6.50.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/04/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $17,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:39.59 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.65 |
3/6 | 20/03/2025 | 47 | GPLATE | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:11.93 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
5/11 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $85,540.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.59 | - | 6 |
| 8.6L | $34.00 |
7/9 | 11/01/2025 | 51 | G3 OPEN | $29,940.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:26.59 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 21/11/2024 | 19 | GPLATE | $11,270.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 55kg | 1:21.37 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
5/10 | 02/11/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $34,660.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 1:24.88 | - | 10 |
| 1.4L | $13.50 |
2/8 | 05/10/2024 | 45 | GPLATE | $9,200.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:11.15 | - | 5 |
| 0.7L | $4.50 |
1/13 | 21/08/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:10.87 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at this track on April 26 over 1600m, 17 len behind Kamensky carrying 62kg at $81. Previously second-up won by a head at Turffontein Inside November 12 over 1450m defeating The Africa House with 60kg at $13.50.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 26/04/2025 | 105 | OPEN | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 62kg | 1:40.58 | - | 10 |
| 17.0L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 11/01/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $21,390.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:39.06 | - | 10 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
14/18 | 24/12/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $42,480.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | 1:26.01 | - | 6 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 12/11/2024 | 47 | OPEN | $13,860.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:30.81 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $13.50 |
10/12 | 26/09/2024 | 81 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 62kg | 2:02.86 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
7/7 | 07/07/2024 | 56 | OPEN | $9,820.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K A Brewer | 56kg | 1:38.68 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 12/05/2024 | 36 | OPEN | $9,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:36.82 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
6/10 | 06/04/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $40,680.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | R A Venniker | 58kg | 1:25.69 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $151.00 |
6/12 | 16/03/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $13,940.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:23.78 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
13/13 | 03/02/2024 | 53 | OPEN | $14,160.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:24.19 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 12/12/2023 | 25 | OPEN | $14,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 56kg | 1:38.62 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on April 12 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Musical Score with 60kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on March 15 over 1800m, 2 len behind Tamarisk Tree with 52kg at $3.80. Impressed last start.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $17,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:39.59 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
5/7 | 15/03/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:53.03 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
4/7 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN | $33,900.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:54.79 | - | 5 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | HCP | $21,390.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 52kg | 1:52.15 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
1/9 | 11/01/2025 | 18 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 59.5kg | 1:27.75 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
5/18 | 24/12/2024 | 19 | OPEN | $42,480.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 54.5kg | 1:26.01 | - | 18 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
1/13 | 05/12/2024 | 47 | OPEN | $13,590.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 54kg | 1:24.59 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 19/10/2024 | 35 | C4 | $10,030.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Tristan Godden | 61kg | 1:37.30 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
1/14 | 14/09/2024 | 11 | C4 | $10,120.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
2/14 | 03/09/2024 | 17 | C4 | $10,120.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Tristan Godden | 59kg | 1:26.69 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
4/11 | 17/08/2024 | 16 | C4 | $10,120.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 59.5kg | 1:38.26 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 50 days. Resuming 7th of 13 at this track on March 8 over 2400m, 10 len behind Breeze Over carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at this track on March 22 over 2000m, 8 len behind Apache Son with 62kg at $4.50.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | 2:06.69 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
7/13 | 08/03/2025 | 72 | HCP | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 2:35.19 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
8/10 | 26/12/2024 | 25 | HCP | $12,740.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 57.5kg | 1:36.52 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $10,400.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | Derryl Daniels | 57.5kg | 1:44.74 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $9.50 |
1/8 | 10/11/2024 | 28 | OPEN | $10,400.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 2:17.80 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.80 |
3/4 | 13/10/2024 | 18 | HCP | $10,030.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 1:58.81 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.30 |
2/7 | 25/09/2024 | 34 | RBH95 | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:50.48 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
3/11 | 22/08/2024 | 29 | RBH98 | $10,120.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:51.14 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $3.50 |
1/9 | 24/07/2024 | 43 | RBH94 | $9,820.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:58.89 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
10/13 | 11/06/2024 | 122 | OPEN | $11,050.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | A R Al-Mansouri | 60kg | 1:39.79 | - | 7 |
| 8.6L | $9.50 |
6/9 | 10/02/2024 | 49 | OPEN | $12,540.00 | Kenilworth | 2200m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | 2:20.88 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Julius Mariba
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Fairview All Weather December 27 over 1900m, 11 len behind Bingwa with 58kg at $26. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at this track in the G3 June 9 over 1800m, 7 len behind Meridius carrying 56kg at $51.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 08/05/2025 | 132 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 2:07.97 | - | 6 |
| 21.5L | $13.50 |
8/10 | 27/12/2024 | 7 | OPEN | $14,870.00 | Fairview | 1900m | Good | Kendall Minnie | 58kg | 1:54.45 | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
10/11 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $9,180.00 | Fairview | 2200m | Good | Kendall Minnie | 61kg | 2:14.74 | - | 10 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
8/14 | 06/12/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $14,870.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Good | D B Geerthsen | 57kg | 1:35.70 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
10/13 | 25/10/2024 | 35 | OPEN | $29,260.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 2:01.04 | - | 12 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
6/11 | 20/09/2024 | 41 | OPEN | $16,860.00 | Fairview | 1800m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:51.58 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
4/5 | 10/08/2024 | 35 | OPEN | $10,120.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 58kg | 1:53.03 | - | 5 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
13/14 | 06/07/2024 | 27 | G3 OPEN | $24,550.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | S J Donohoe | 58kg | 2:13.65 | - | 11 |
| 12.4L | $101.00 |
10/12 | 09/06/2024 | 64 | G3 OPEN | $20,460.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | J Gates | 56kg | 1:40.49 | - | 9 |
| 7.6L | $51.00 |
11/13 | 06/04/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $162,730.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 2:07.68 | - | 11 |
| 23.3L | $34.00 |
6/12 | 09/03/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $13,940.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | J Gates | 56kg | 1:50.39 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 17/02/2024 | 23 | G3 OPEN | $32,360.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Tristan Godden | 59kg | 1:50.77 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 16 at Vaal on April 15 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind King's Express with 52kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Kudzu with 57.5kg 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/16 | 15/04/2025 | 47 | RBH96 | $13,090.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:49.87 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
4/12 | 27/02/2025 | 12 | RBH84 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:39.21 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
6/7 | 15/02/2025 | 23 | RBH96 | $9,320.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 55.5kg | 1:53.51 | - | 7 |
| 27.5L | $13.50 |
2/5 | 23/01/2025 | 30 | RBH94 | $9,410.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:41.30 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 24/12/2024 | 19 | HCP | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 53kg | 1:37.81 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 05/12/2024 | 14 | HCP | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 56.5kg | 1:21.42 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |
13/14 | 21/11/2024 | 28 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 1:34.57 | - | 14 |
| 27.0L | $34.00 |
3/9 | 24/10/2024 | 21 | RBH84 | $9,200.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | J Gates | 52kg | 1:42.70 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
1/10 | 03/10/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:26.96 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
2/14 | 19/09/2024 | 16 | HCP | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 1:38.01 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 03/09/2024 | 13 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:23.97 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |