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Turffontein Race 2 - Aprons At The Big-T Raceday For Masonic Charities Maiden Plate

Tricky race where two of the main hopes return after a poor debut then having been gelded. GONNA CATCH YOU (8) was well fancied on debut at Vaal and dropped out to last. Gelded since and leading rider sticks with him. Worth another chance. Likewise, TASKMASTER (9) was heavily bet on debut and also did little, and was also gelded. Given a spell and sure to be much improved back at the races again. WINCHESTER (3) has been edging towards a win and has the fitness edge on those. Placed last two and expected to go close. KORCULA (10) ran a much improved race at second outing to hit the frame and has more upside. ROYALE JACKET (4) has placed two of last three and looks a leading chance.

Race Time:10:35 AM

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1450m

River Kitten (4)7x0x8x0x

Trainer: Erico Verdonese 12 mths 4: 0-0-0

Jockey: Callan Murray

Weight: 60kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: ADMIRAL KITTEN (USA)

Dam: LIMPOPO RIVER (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Trippi

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career4: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance3: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 11 at Vaal on August 7 over 1400m, 17 len behind Palace Attack with 56.0kg at $51. When resuming last campaign 8th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Take No Prisoners carrying 60kg at $101. Major upset if he won.

Last Starts 65 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/11	07/08/2025	82	MPLATE	$8,850.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	J Botes	56kg	1:23.26	-	9	1. Palace Attack 2. Beach Walker 3. Bellerophon	17.5L	$51.00
8/13	17/05/2025	65	MPLATE	$7,580.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Raymond Danielson	60kg	1:26.67	-	3	1. Take No Prisoners 2. Radio Star 3. Stay Tuned	5.9L	$101.00
13/13	13/03/2025	84	MPLATE	$10,310.00	Turffontein	1800m	Good Soft	K Matsunyane	60kg	1:56.96	-	2	1. Huehuetenango 2. Instant Attraction 3. Royal Miracle	99.0L	$67.00
7/10	19/12/2024	-	MPLATE	$10,200.00	Vaal	1450m	Good	M Van Rensburg	59kg	1:29.00	-	1	1. Primal Quest 2. Spirito Selvaggio 3. Status	10.9L	$34.00

Battle Ofthe Bulge (2)77x0768x3

Trainer: Brett Webber 12 mths 7: 0-0-1

Jockey: Marco Van Rensburg

Weight: 60kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: LANCASTER BOMBER (USA)

Dam: CASH REGISTER (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Casey Tibbs

Stats

Prize Money$600.00

Avg $$85.71

Win %0.00%

Place %14.29%

Career7: 0-0-1

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance3: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good6: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at Vaal on September 30 over 1500m, slow going 14 len behind Bellerophon carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Vaal on April 15 over 1800m, 14 len behind Stop The Traffic with 60kg at $9. Fitter but others appeal more.

Last Starts 11 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	30/09/2025	103	MPLATE	$6,320.00	Vaal	1500m	Soft	A Feni	60kg	1:32.87	-	3	1. Bellerophon 2. Itsnowornever 3. Battle Ofthe Bulge	14.0L	$21.00
8/8	19/06/2025	14	HCP	$6,320.00	Vaal	1600m	Good	S Dwayana	53kg	1:37.44	-	8	1. Phil The Fluter 2. Gift Of Royal 3. Blue Quartz	99.0L	$13.50
6/10	05/06/2025	51	HCP	$6,740.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Louis Nhlapo	56kg	1:28.66	-	2	1. Waiting On Charlie 2. Hopscotch 3. Parabellum	3.4L	$21.00
7/8	15/04/2025	21	MPLATE	$10,470.00	Vaal	1800m	Good Soft	Diego De Gouveia	60kg	1:51.72	-	5	1. Stop The Traffic 2. Brigham 3. Gift Of Royal	14.3L	$9.00
10/12	25/03/2025	245	MPLATE	$10,470.00	Vaal	2000m	Good	Muzi Yeni	60kg	2:05.42	-	12	1. Instant Attraction 2. Heroic Act 3. Chieftain's Shield	11.8L	$5.00
7/10	23/07/2024	23	MPLATE	$7,360.00	Vaal	2000m	Good	M K Katjedi	60kg	2:06.86	-	5	1. Douglas Dragon 2. Master Tik Tok 3. Manz Knight	4.9L	$26.00
7/13	30/06/2024	-	MPLATE	$7,360.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Muzi Yeni	60kg	1:26.42	-	9	1. Theres A Light 2. Pressonregardless 3. Storm Ahead	10.5L	$17.00

Winchester (8)055x675732

Trainer: Paul Matchett 12 mths 9: 0-1-1

Jockey: Calvin Habib

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: BUFFALO BILL CODY (IRE)

Dam: ISABELLA ISLAND (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Western Winter

Stats

Prize Money$3,121.00

Avg $$346.78

Win %0.00%

Place %22.22%

Career9: 0-1-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance5: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good9: 0-1-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Vaal on September 11 over 1450m, 1.1 len behind Winston's Wonder with 57kg at $17. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Vaal on August 30 over 1450m, 3 len behind Matroosberg carrying 60kg at $13.50. Working up to a win. Worth following.

Last Starts 30 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	11/09/2025	12	MPLATE	$8,850.00	Vaal	1450m	Good	Calvin Habib	57kg	1:29.04	-	2	1. Winston's Wonder 2. Winchester 3. Sword Of Light	1.1L	$17.00
3/7	30/08/2025	37	MPLATE 3	$8,850.00	Vaal	1450m	Good	Calvin Habib	60kg	1:28.11	-	2	1. Matroosberg 2. My Lucky Charm 3. Winchester	3.1L	$13.50
7/8	24/07/2025	31	HCP	$6,740.00	Vaal	1600m	Good	P Mxoli	54.5kg	1:38.57	-	2	1. Johnny Drama 2. Codeword 3. Gift Of Royal	5.0L	$4.00
5/10	23/06/2025	43	PLATE 2	$9,690.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	P Mxoli	60kg	1:26.11	-	2	1. Copper Eagle 2. Sergeant Soqrat 3. Golden Operator	3.4L	$101.00
7/7	11/05/2025	22	PLATE 2	$8,420.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Wesley Marwing	57kg	1:08.03	-	5	1. Charming Cheetah 2. Zalatoris 3. Red Penny	17.0L	$101.00
6/6	19/04/2025	63	PLATE 2	$13,090.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	K Matsunyane	57kg	1:28.95	-	6	1. Red Penny 2. Sister Golden Hair 3. Read All About It	16.0L	$26.00
5/9	15/02/2025	61	PLATE 2	$11,020.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good Soft	Gavin Lerena	60kg	1:27.54	-	1	1. Tenjiku 2. Whispering Death 3. Porridge Boy	9.6L	$9.50
5/6	16/12/2024	16	PLATE 2	$11,050.00	Turffontein	800m	Good	R A Venniker	60kg	0:46.26	-	6	1. Caroline Island 2. Arashi 3. Zacatoo	8.0L	$21.00
11/13	30/11/2024	-	PLATE 2	$21,660.00	Turffontein	800m	Good	P Mxoli	60kg	0:46.86	-	1	1. Glastonbury 2. Caroline Island 3. Arashi	16.0L	$21.00

Royale Jacket (10)462457252

Trainer: Weiho Marwing 12 mths 9: 0-3-0

Jockey: K J Lihaba

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: IDEAL WORLD (USA)

Dam: CASUAL WEAR (SAF)

Dam's Sire: What A Winter

Stats

Prize Money$6,332.00

Avg $$703.56

Win %0.00%

Place %33.33%

Career9: 0-3-0

Track2: 0-2-0

Distance6: 0-3-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-2-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good9: 0-3-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on September 28 over 1450m, 7 len behind One Eye On Vegas carrying 60kg at $15. The race before that 5th of 8 at Vaal on September 11 over 1450m, 6 len behind Winston's Wonder with 57kg at $3.30. Genuine hope.

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
2/9	28/09/2025	17	MPLATE 3	$8,850.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	K J Lihaba	60kg	1:29.50	-	8	1. One Eye On Vegas 2. Royale Jacket 3. Green Machine	7.3L	$15.00
5/8	11/09/2025	54	MPLATE	$8,850.00	Vaal	1450m	Good	K J Lihaba	57kg	1:29.04	-	1	1. Winston's Wonder 2. Winchester 3. Sword Of Light	6.9L	$3.25
2/10	19/07/2025	16	PLATE 2	$9,690.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	K J Lihaba	60kg	1:25.36	-	10	1. Big Joe 2. Royale Jacket 3. Carnarvon	1.3L	$21.00
7/8	03/07/2025	30	HCP	$6,740.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	K J Lihaba	58kg	1:23.83	-	3	1. Tommy Shelby 2. Trip To States 3. Mystic Vision	15.5L	$3.25
5/11	03/06/2025	12	PLATE 2	$9,690.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	K J Lihaba	60kg	1:08.02	-	5	1. Jan Van Goyen 2. Chapbook 3. Carnarvon	8.2L	$9.50
4/6	22/05/2025	14	PLATE 2	$8,420.00	Vaal	1500m	Good	K J Lihaba	57kg	1:30.47	-	1	1. Tenjiku 2. Redlightgreenlight 3. Mighty Eagle	4.0L	$7.50
2/8	08/05/2025	40	PLATE 2	$7,580.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	K J Lihaba	60kg	1:31.24	-	5	1. Wings Of Ice 2. Royale Jacket 3. Redlightgreenlight	1.8L	$7.00
6/9	29/03/2025	14	PLATE 2	$17,450.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good Soft	Ryan Munger	57kg	1:44.31	-	5	1. Whispering Death 2. Ideal Summer 3. Golden Warrior	17.8L	$21.00
4/7	15/03/2025	-	PLATE 2	$11,170.00	Turffontein	1100m	Good Soft	K J Lihaba	60kg	1:04.69	-	1	1. One Fine Winter 2. Time Will Tell 3. Wall Street	6.2L	$76.00

Down Town Cody (5)679

Trainer: Alec Laird (South Africa)12 mths 3: 0-0-0

Jockey: Chase Maujean

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: BUFFALO BILL CODY (IRE)

Dam: PRIDE OF INDIA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Flower Alley

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career3: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Vaal on August 26 over 1600m, 22 len behind Frere Jacques with 57kg at $17. Before that second last of 8 at this track on July 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bumps Last Grind with 57kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Last Starts 46 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	26/08/2025	47	MPLATE	$8,850.00	Vaal	1600m	Good	S'manga Khumalo	57kg	1:38.44	-	11	1. Frere Jacques 2. Olympian Gold 3. Trip To Peace	22.3L	$17.00
7/8	10/07/2025	17	MPLATE	$8,850.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	K A Brewer	57kg	0:59.47	-	1	1. Bumps Last Grind 2. Inspector James 3. Summer Shade	6.7L	$11.00
6/9	23/06/2025	-	PLATE 2	$9,690.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	K A Brewer	60kg	0:57.67	-	3	1. Alpine Jet 2. Trajanus 3. Umzingeli Wenyathi	11.0L	$26.00

Oklahoma Smokeshow (6)5x0x7

Trainer: F P Habib 12 mths 3: 0-0-0

Jockey: G Samo-Burthia

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: ERIK THE RED (SAF)

Dam: MISS LA DEE DA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Philanthropist

Stats

Prize Money$200.00

Avg $$66.67

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career3: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance2: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing second-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Last run ran last of 7 at Vaal on August 30 over 1450m, 13 len behind Matroosberg with 60kg at $26. At only start last preparation 11th of 16 at Vaal on May 29 over 1200m, 13 len behind Got The Feeling carrying 57kg at $21. Needs to lift.

Last Starts 42 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	30/08/2025	93	MPLATE 3	$8,850.00	Vaal	1450m	Good	K A Brewer	60kg	1:28.11	-	3	1. Matroosberg 2. My Lucky Charm 3. Winchester	13.0L	$26.00
11/16	29/05/2025	77	MPLATE	$7,580.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	K A Brewer	57kg	1:10.39	-	6	1. Got The Feeling 2. Time Will Tell 3. Palace Prince	13.4L	$21.00
5/7	13/03/2025	-	PLATE 2	$11,170.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good Soft	K Matsunyane	60kg	1:31.93	-	3	1. Whispering Death 2. Chronicle King 3. Mighty Eagle	13.3L	$34.00

Elusive Red (1)8

Trainer: Roy Magner (LARK HILL)12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Jockey: Muzi Yeni

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: ELUSIVE FORT (SAF)

Dam: WHAT A RED (SAF)

Dam's Sire: What A Winter

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career1: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was as a despised roughie at debut, 8th of 12 at Vaal on September 30 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind African Pride with 58kg at $126. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/12	30/09/2025	-	MPLATE	$8,850.00	Vaal	1200m	Soft	Muzi Yeni	58kg	1:10.99	-	2	1. African Pride 2. Monkey Puzzle 3. Witch Hazel	15.3L	$126.00

Gonna Catch You (7)7

Trainer: Mike & Mathew De Kock 12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Jockey: Craig Zackey

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Grey G

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: SEMRA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Jet Master

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career1: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was well-supported at debut, ran last of 7 at Vaal on September 2 over 1400m, 13 len behind Never Never Land with 57kg at $1.70. Has since been gelded and freshened. Leading rider sticks. Given another chance.

Last Starts 39 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	02/09/2025	-	MPLATE	$8,000.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Craig Zackey	57kg	1:23.10	-	2	1. Never Never Land 2. Amandla Ngawethu 3. Thoonsil	13.3L	$1.72

Taskmaster (9)6x

Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Jockey: Serino Moodley

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: MOOTASADIR (GB)

Dam: SWEETEST DREAM (ARG)

Dam's Sire: Sebi Halo

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career1: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 8 at this track on May 8 over 1450m, 12 len behind Wings Of Ice with 60kg at $3.50. Gelded since last seen. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.

Last Starts 156 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	08/05/2025	-	PLATE 2	$7,580.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Craig Zackey	60kg	1:31.24	-	4	1. Wings Of Ice 2. Royale Jacket 3. Redlightgreenlight	12.0L	$3.50

Korcula (3)53

Trainer: J A Janse Van Vuuren 12 mths 2: 0-0-1

Jockey: Louis Nhlapo

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: HAWWAAM (SAF)

Dam: ZRINSKI (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Dynasty

Stats

Prize Money$960.00

Avg $$480.00

Win %0.00%

Place %50.00%

Career2: 0-0-1

Track1: 0-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on August 2 over 1000m, 10 len behind On The Run carrying 60kg at $26. Second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fish Hawk carrying 58kg at $41. Capable of a strong showing.

Last Starts 35 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	06/09/2025	35	MPLATE FM	$8,000.00	Turffontein	1200m	Good	Louis Nhlapo	58kg	1:12.27	-	5	1. Fish Hawk 2. Queen Of Pearls 3. Korcula	4.5L	$41.00
5/6	02/08/2025	-	MPLATE F 3	$8,420.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Louis Nhlapo	60kg	0:58.23	-	2	1. On The Run 2. Master's Lady 3. Dondoyaki	10.0L	$26.00