Turffontein Race 5 - Champion Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding: Fire Attack Maiden Plate
CURTISS CONDOR (5) raced from a handy position over 1450m on the Inside course last time out but found one too good on the day. He is a progressive type and will like the rise to 1600m. He jumps from pole position and should like racing on this track. S'manga Khumalo is booked to ride and the combination may find themselves in the winner's enclosure. FIRE STARTER (9) has finished third in both his efforts to date. He has scope and from his good draw of two may be hard to peg back. PHIL THE FLUTER (1) ran a good race when second of 10 over this distance on the Vaal Classic course last time. He is having his peak run today and should be cherry-ripe. If jumping on level terms with his rials he should be right there at the finish. CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD (2) is racing well having placed in all of his last four starts, most recently finishing third of 10 over 1600m at Vaal. Has solid each-way claims. Something for the Multiples: NKWENKWEZI (8)
Jockey: N Nastili
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Vaal on May 15 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Molotov Cocktail carrying 60kg at $4.30. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Vaal on April 29 over 1600m, head behind Sky Pillar Rock carrying 60kg at $4. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/05/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:37.76 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 1:38.17 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 1:45.32 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/03/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:05.42 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/13 | 13/03/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:56.96 | - | 13 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2025 | 3 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:29.67 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:39.93 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/11 | 08/02/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:40.79 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 23/01/2025 | 7 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:40.75 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/01/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | T Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:28.17 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 2:13.65 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: M K Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Turffontein Inside September 21 over 1500m, 14 len behind Towers Of Gold carrying 57kg at $21. On debut second last of 10 at Turffontein Inside March 21 2024 over 1000m, 19 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 60kg at $13.50. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 255 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 21/09/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 1:31.77 | - | 4 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2024 | 37 | HCP | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 54.5kg | 1:37.86 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/07/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 55kg | 2:06.86 | - | 10 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/13 | 30/06/2024 | 24 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:26.42 | - | 6 |
| 21.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/06/2024 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:29.73 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/05/2024 | 44 | PLATE 2 | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:07.68 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 3 |
| 19.0L | $13.50 |
Jockey: T Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 10 at Vaal on May 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Molotov Cocktail with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Vaal on November 28 over 1600m, 99 len behind Joost Droochsloot with 58kg at $34. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 19 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 | 15/05/2025 | 168 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:37.76 | - | 10 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/11/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58kg | 1:34.90 | - | 4 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/15 | 05/11/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58kg | 1:23.79 | - | 13 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Vaal on March 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Gimme A Storm with 60kg at $3. Last start 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on April 27 over 1450m, 4 len behind Mighty Eagle with 60kg at $3.80. Can improve enough to take this out.
Last Starts 37 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 | 27/04/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:30.83 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.27 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Vaal on October 17 over 1200m, 15 len behind Sea Wolf with 59kg at $21. Will need this run.
Last Starts 229 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 17/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 1:09.74 | - | 11 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start 2nd of 8 at Vaal on May 22 over 1800m, 10 len behind Artic Silver with 60kg at $3.80. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Reflective carrying 60kg at $6.50. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 12 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 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:50.75 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:42.67 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:45.32 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | MPLATE | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:42.51 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:26.45 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | 1:07.93 | - | 7 |
| 31.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | MPLATE | $8,980.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:10.17 | - | 5 |
| 7.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/01/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,980.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 0:59.14 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ichacha with 56kg at $7.50. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Vaal on May 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Chronicle King carrying 60kg at $6. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 19 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 | 15/05/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:36.88 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:26.91 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Dennis Schwarz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on April 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Zalatoris carrying 60kg at $34. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on May 11 over 1160m, 11 len behind Charming Cheetah with 57kg at $101. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/05/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:08.03 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:13.37 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |