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Turffontein Race 5 - Championships Finale 25 April Call 011 681 1796 To Book Mr 104 Handicap

MONEY HEIST (2) has placed last three including a third at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Hawaii Stakes on April 4 over 1400m. Won only try course and distance. On the quick back up in much easier grade. Expected to go close. ARISTOTLE (1) is a handy galloper with a strong fresh record. Expect a forward showing. MAX THE MAGICIAN (5) has been kept fresh since running below par last time, finishing seventh over 1450m at this track. Should park just off the speed. One of the main contenders. HOTARUBI (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2850m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 11 lengths into fourth. Quick back up and well back in trip but back in class.

Race Time:12:25 PM
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:Cloudy
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1600m
1
Silk
Aristotle (8)3922x4041x
Trainer: Alec Laird (South Africa)12 mths 13: 3-4-1

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel

Weight: 61kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: RAFEEF (AUS)
Dam: ATHINA (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Fort Wood

Stats

Prize Money$42,994.00
Avg $$3,307.23
Win %23.08%
Place %61.54%
Career13: 3-4-1
Track1: 0-0-0
Distance3: 0-1-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 1-1-1
2nd Up4: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good12: 3-4-1
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by head Vaal January 24 over 1800m defeating Pioneer Square with 55.5kg at $13.50. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track October 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Miami Mountain carrying 60kg at $6. Handy galloper with a strong fresh record. Expect a forward showing.

Last Starts 74 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1024/01/202639HCP$21,061.00Vaal1800mGoodCalvin Habib55.5kg1:50.83-2
  • 1. Aristotle
  • 2. Pioneer Square
  • 3. Willy Meet Again
0.2L$13.50
4/816/12/202545GPLATE$10,952.00Turffontein1400mGoodCalvin Habib60kg1:24.24-8
  • 1. One Eye On Vegas
  • 2. Elegantrix
  • 3. Shadowfax
4.0L$17.00
14/1601/11/202528G2 HCP$84,246.00Turffontein1600mYKaidan Brewer54kg1:40.49-8
  • 1. Atticus Finch
  • 2. Callmegetrix
  • 3. Rodeo Drive
21.3L$17.00
4/1004/10/2025175GPLATE$8,425.00Turffontein1200mGoodCalvin Habib60kg1:13.36-6
  • 1. Miami Mountain
  • 2. Charming Cheetah
  • 3. Zalatoris
1.9L$6.00
2/612/04/202521GPLATE$13,960.00Turffontein1400mGoodCalvin Habib60kg1:25.63-5
  • 1. Royal Force
  • 2. Aristotle
  • 3. Grand Crescendo
1.8L$2.40
2/722/03/202521GPLATE$11,340.00Turffontein1600mGoodK Matsunyane60kg1:39.71-2
  • 1. Kamensky
  • 2. Aristotle
  • 3. Too Late My Mate
0.3L$2.10
9/1101/03/202528G1 OPEN 3$128,870.00Turffontein1800mGood SoftK Matsunyane60kg1:54.70-8
  • 1. Confederate
  • 2. Fire Attack
  • 3. Legend Of Arthur
8.3L$11.00
3/1101/02/202591G2 OPEN 3$85,540.00Turffontein1600mGoodK Matsunyane60kg1:38.59-10
  • 1. Parisian Walkway
  • 2. Greaterix
  • 3. Aristotle
4.2L$21.00
1/1402/11/202425C4$10,400.00Kenilworth1400mGoodGrant Van Niekerk59.5kg1:24.95-7
  • 1. Aristotle
  • 2. Big Unit
  • 3. Terminator
0.8L$4.50
1/1008/10/2024156MPLATE$9,200.00Durbanville1250mGoodRichard Fourie59kg1:16.12-9
  • 1. Aristotle
  • 2. Green Garnet
  • 3. Honor Of Kings
2.5L$2.40
2/1005/05/202450PLATE 2$10,990.00Kenilworth1400mGoodGrant Van Niekerk60kg1:27.74-1
  • 1. All Out For Six
  • 2. Aristotle
  • 3. Sound Of The Sea
2.3L$3.25
2
Silk
Money Heist (4)0412467233
Trainer: Tony Peter 12 mths 28: 4-5-4

Jockey: Kyle Strydom

Weight: 61kgs

6 yo Bay G
Sire: GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS)
Dam: COPPER JET (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Lecture

Stats

Prize Money$50,442.00
Avg $$1,801.50
Win %14.29%
Place %46.43%
Career28: 4-5-4
Track3: 2-1-0
Distance12: 1-2-2
Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0
1st Up6: 1-2-1
2nd Up4: 1-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good22: 4-4-3
Soft6: 0-1-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Placed last three including a third of 8 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 April 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Cats Pajamas carrying 58kg at $17. Won only try course and distance. On the quick back up in much easier grade. Expected to go close.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/804/04/202658G2 OPEN$42,120.00Turffontein1400mGoodCalvin Habib58kg1:24.85-5
  • 1. Cats Pajamas
  • 2. One Eye On Vegas
  • 3. Money Heist
2.5L$17.00
3/705/02/202614HCP$13,058.00Vaal1600mGoodSifisokuhle Bungane59kg1:36.40-3
  • 1. Birthright
  • 2. Wayne
  • 3. Money Heist
2.2L$4.00
2/922/01/202611OPEN$16,849.00Vaal1450mGoodCalvin Habib58kg1:24.37-3
  • 1. Tin Pan Alley
  • 2. Money Heist
  • 3. Bob's Your Uncle
0.1L$7.00
7/1011/01/202643HCP$21,061.00Turffontein1600mYMickaelle Michel57.5kg1:38.67-9
  • 1. Pressonregardless
  • 2. Grand Empire
  • 3. Buster Barnes
3.8L$34.00
6/1429/11/202520CUP$25,274.00Turffontein2000mYCalvin Habib57.5kg2:06.31-1
  • 1. Aladdin's Lamp
  • 2. Field Marshal
  • 3. Soldier's Eye
10.4L$9.00
4/1209/11/202536G3 OPEN$42,123.00Turffontein1800mYJeffery Syster51kg1:51.45-9
  • 1. The Ultimate King
  • 2. Field Marshal
  • 3. Navajo Nation
3.6L$6.00
2/704/10/202542PLATE$10,110.00Turffontein1450mGoodSerino Moodley58.5kg1:28.90-7
  • 1. Confederate
  • 2. Money Heist
  • 3. Barbaresco
2.3L$7.00
1/723/08/202527OPEN$12,640.00Turffontein1600mGoodSerino Moodley52kg1:37.69-3
  • 1. Money Heist
  • 2. Argo Alley
  • 3. Navajo Nation
0.1L$2.80
4/1427/07/202522LR OPEN$18,960.00Greyville1600mYChad Little57kg1:35.63-9
  • 1. I Salute You
  • 2. Winter Games
  • 3. Hat's Pride
1.9L$34.00
10/1405/07/2025342LR HCP$16,850.00Greyville1600mGood SoftAndrew Fortune58kg1:35.79-9
  • 1. Zeitz
  • 2. Underworld
  • 3. Claw
8.1L$34.00
3/1228/07/202422OPEN$16,370.00Greyville1600mGoodCalvin Habib58kg1:35.16-10
  • 1. Get Impressed
  • 2. Sundance Kid
  • 3. Money Heist
0.8L$11.00
2/1406/07/202477LR HCP$16,370.00Greyville1600mGoodCalvin Habib57kg1:36.69-14
  • 1. Narina Trogon
  • 2. Money Heist
  • 3. Get Impressed
0.9L$26.00
3
Silk
King's Express (5)x428179083
Trainer: Fabian Habib 12 mths 28: 7-2-3

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson

Weight: 59kgs

6 yo Bay G
Sire: POMODORO (SAF)
Dam: BULDAAN (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Nadeem

Stats

Prize Money$50,105.00
Avg $$1,789.46
Win %25.00%
Place %42.86%
Career28: 7-2-3
Track10: 4-1-1
Distance9: 3-0-1
Tr / Dist3: 1-0-0
1st Up5: 0-0-0
2nd Up4: 1-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good28: 7-2-3
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1800m, 3 len behind Choisaanada carrying 54kg at $67. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on February 12 over 1800m, 8 len behind Tommy Shelby carrying 61kg at $21. Impossible to entertain.

Last Starts 25 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/814/03/202630OPEN$16,850.00Turffontein1800mGoodGirish Samo-Burthia54kg1:49.94-5
  • 1. Choisaanada
  • 2. The Ultimate King
  • 3. King's Express
3.2L$67.00
8/812/02/202619OPEN$13,060.00Turffontein1800mGoodMarco V'rensburg61kg1:51.24-8
  • 1. Tommy Shelby
  • 2. Robert Browning
  • 3. Taegan's Champ
8.0L$21.00
10/1024/01/202644HCP$21,061.00Vaal1800mGoodMarco V'rensburg55kg1:50.83-4
  • 1. Aristotle
  • 2. Pioneer Square
  • 3. Willy Meet Again
30.0L$26.00
9/1011/12/202556HCP$12,637.00Vaal1800mGoodMxolisi Mbuto60.5kg1:51.92-4
  • 1. Hawkbill
  • 2. Vesuvio
  • 3. Jordan
4.9L$21.00
7/916/10/202526CUP$12,637.00Turffontein1600mGoodGirish Samo-Burthia51.5kg1:38.75-5
  • 1. Pressonregardless
  • 2. Taegan's Champ
  • 3. Navajo Nation
11.7L$7.50
1/720/09/202518OPEN$12,640.00Turffontein1800mGoodG Samo-Burthia52.1kg1:50.85-6
  • 1. King's Express
  • 2. Soldier's Eye
  • 3. Silent War
1.1L$2.70
8/1002/09/202531OPEN$11,370.00Vaal2000mGoodS'manga Khumalo60kg2:04.65-1
  • 1. Royal Edition
  • 2. Vesuvio
  • 3. Hawkbill
6.6L$4.00
2/702/08/202540OPEN$12,640.00Turffontein1800mGoodMuzi Yeni54kg1:51.96-3
  • 1. The Equator
  • 2. King's Express
  • 3. Hotarubi
2.0L$2.25
4/1223/06/202569OPEN$11,370.00Turffontein2000mGoodMuzi Yeni60kg2:05.20-9
  • 1. Hawkbill
  • 2. Vesuvio
  • 3. Jordan
2.8L$8.50
1/1615/04/202547RBH96$13,090.00Vaal1800mGood SoftMuzi Yeni58.5kg1:49.87-3
  • 1. King's Express
  • 2. Mount Darwin
  • 3. Two Miles West
1.9L$5.00
1/1227/02/202556RBH97 3$12,710.00Turffontein1800mGoodMuzi Yeni56.5kg1:52.70-10
  • 1. King's Express
  • 2. Champagne Cocktail
  • 3. Apache Son
0.3L$11.00
4
Silk
Hotarubi (3)0602642654
Trainer: Chris Jonker 12 mths 39: 3-7-4

Jockey: Jarryd Penny

Weight: 57kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)
Dam: HANABI (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Var

Stats

Prize Money$70,493.00
Avg $$1,807.51
Win %7.69%
Place %35.90%
Career39: 3-7-4
Track4: 0-1-1
Distance6: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 0-1-0
2nd Up4: 1-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good35: 3-7-3
Soft4: 0-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside in LR on April 4 over 2850m, 11 len behind Enflame with 54kg at $34. The race before that 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Choisaanada carrying 52kg at $41. Genuine chance this time around.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/1004/04/202621LR CUP$25,270.00Turffontein2850mGoodRyan Munger54kg3:04.23-9
  • 1. Enflame
  • 2. Aladdin's Lamp
  • 3. Poets Warrior
11.5L$34.00
5/814/03/20269OPEN$16,850.00Turffontein1800mGoodPhilasande Mxoli52kg1:49.94-3
  • 1. Choisaanada
  • 2. The Ultimate King
  • 3. King's Express
4.7L$41.00
6/1005/03/202623OPEN$13,480.00Vaal1600mSoftPhilasande Mxoli60kg1:38.62-8
  • 1. Open Highway
  • 2. The Playboy Bomber
  • 3. Dark Silver
4.8L$26.00
2/410/02/20265PLATE$12,340.00Vaal2000mGoodRyan Munger60.5kg2:03.48-3
  • 1. Bakwena
  • 2. Hotarubi
  • 3. Chestnut Bomber
4.4L$6.00
4/705/02/202614HCP$13,058.00Vaal1600mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson56kg1:36.40-1
  • 1. Birthright
  • 2. Wayne
  • 3. Money Heist
4.4L$34.00
6/922/01/20265OPEN$16,849.00Vaal1450mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson50kg1:24.37-1
  • 1. Tin Pan Alley
  • 2. Money Heist
  • 3. Bob's Your Uncle
9.0L$15.00
2/417/01/202628PLATE$12,637.00Vaal1700mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson54.5kg1:43.12-3
  • 1. Taegan's Champ
  • 2. Hotarubi
  • 3. Bristol Hercules
1.8L$3.50
18/2120/12/20259HCP$42,123.00Vaal1475mGoodTrent Mayhew59.5kg1:26.14-11
  • 1. Mastership
  • 2. Rollo The Viking
  • 3. Bob's Your Uncle
9.0L$101.00
6/611/12/202512OPEN$16,849.00Vaal1500mGoodJeffery Syster52kg1:28.91-6
  • 1. Argo Alley
  • 2. Texas Red
  • 3. Musical Score
5.2L$41.00
12/1429/11/202528CUP$25,274.00Turffontein2000mYRachel Venniker56kg2:06.31-5
  • 1. Aladdin's Lamp
  • 2. Field Marshal
  • 3. Soldier's Eye
28.7L$51.00
6/1101/11/20256OPEN$21,061.00Turffontein2400mYLuyolo Mxothwa60kg2:37.98-7
  • 1. Daimyo
  • 2. Nebraas
  • 3. Corrupt
5.8L$34.00
10/1026/10/202564OPEN$12,637.00Turffontein2000mGoodGirish Samo-Burthia51.5kg2:04.78-1
  • 1. Thunee Playa
  • 2. Olivia's Way
  • 3. Chestnut Bomber
30.0L$9.50
5
Silk
Max The Magician (6)4052124247
Trainer: Roy Magner (LARK HILL)12 mths 29: 5-3-3

Jockey: Muzi Yeni

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: WHAT A WINTER (SAF)
Dam: CAST A SPELL (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Rambo Dancer

Stats

Prize Money$41,556.00
Avg $$1,432.97
Win %17.24%
Place %37.93%
Career29: 5-3-3
Track11: 3-1-1
Distance8: 2-1-1
Tr / Dist2: 1-0-1
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good26: 5-3-3
Soft3: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on March 12 over 1450m, slow going 7 len behind Tintin carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 7 at Vaal on January 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind The Specialist carrying 60kg at $3.80. Nicely placed to bounce back.

Last Starts 27 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/812/03/202649BM96$12,640.00Turffontein1450mSoftS'manga Khumalo60kg1:27.91-6
  • 1. Tintin
  • 2. Got The Feeling
  • 3. Prince Of Kildare
7.3L$26.00
4/722/01/202621HCP$12,637.00Vaal1200mGoodMuzi Yeni60kg1:08.42-1
  • 1. The Specialist
  • 2. Slinky Mapimpi
  • 3. It's Personal
1.8L$3.80
2/701/01/202639HCP$12,637.00Turffontein1600mGoodGavin Lerena60kg1:40.13-1
  • 1. Grand Empire
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Pioneer Square
2.5L$11.00
4/823/11/202524OPEN$12,637.00Vaal1400mGoodMuzi Yeni60kg1:22.11-7
  • 1. Obsidian
  • 2. Fully Loaded
  • 3. Zanthar
2.6L$3.80
2/930/10/202540CUP$11,373.00Turffontein1450mGoodMuzi Yeni58kg1:29.14-6
  • 1. Bob's Your Uncle
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Paul Revere
0.8L$4.50
1/920/09/202556HCP0-105$11,370.00Turffontein1600mGoodMuzi Yeni56kg1:37.32-5
  • 1. Max The Magician
  • 2. Potberrie
  • 3. Kudzu
2.0L$7.00
2/1026/07/202530RBH100$11,790.00Turffontein1400mGoodGavin Lerena56kg1:25.26-3
  • 1. Argo Alley
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Strewn Sky
1.5L$2.65
5/1226/06/202549OPEN$11,370.00Turffontein1450mGoodD W Schwarz56kg1:26.96-11
  • 1. Busstopinhounslow
  • 2. Guy Gibson
  • 3. Hierkommiebokkie
2.5L$67.00
10/1108/05/202519RBH96$9,270.00Turffontein1450mGoodPiere Strydom58.5kg1:28.93-5
  • 1. Bob's Your Uncle
  • 2. Plus Four
  • 3. Pressonregardless
18.0L$11.00
4/1219/04/202549RBH93$12,220.00Turffontein1400mGoodD W Schwarz60kg1:27.17-8
  • 1. Night Bomber
  • 2. Pressonregardless
  • 3. Biofarmer
2.5L$67.00
9/1201/03/202521OPEN$13,750.00Turffontein1160mGood SoftRichard Fourie56kg1:07.97-3
  • 1. Cymric
  • 2. Bob's Your Uncle
  • 3. Night Bomber
4.8L$15.00
6
Silk
River Romeo (2)00x90x5x6x
Trainer: Mano Pandaram 12 mths 21: 3-0-0

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto

Weight: 55kgs

6 yo Bay G
Sire: POMODORO (SAF)
Dam: AMUR AFFAIR (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Tiger Ridge

Stats

Prize Money$14,300.00
Avg $$680.95
Win %14.29%
Place %14.29%
Career21: 3-0-0
Track4: 1-0-0
Distance4: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0
1st Up6: 1-0-0
2nd Up3: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good21: 3-0-0
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 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1800m, 6 len behind The Playboy Bomber carrying 62.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 2 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind The Equator with 54kg at $17. Happy to work around.

Last Starts 95 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/703/01/2026154HCP$10,952.00Turffontein1800mGoodKabelo Matsunyane62.5kg1:54.58-6
  • 1. The Playboy Bomber
  • 2. Gimmeachoice
  • 3. Banha Bridge
5.9L$41.00
5/702/08/2025273OPEN$12,640.00Turffontein1800mGoodSerino Moodley54kg1:51.96-1
  • 1. The Equator
  • 2. King's Express
  • 3. Hotarubi
4.5L$17.00
13/1302/11/202421OPEN$19,500.00Turffontein2400mGoodTrent Mayhew54kg2:30.80-8
  • 1. Poets Warrior
  • 2. Explosive Bond
  • 3. Zeus
99.0L$51.00
9/1212/10/2024112OPEN$14,630.00Turffontein1600mGoodN Klink50kg1:38.56-8
  • 1. Beating Wings
  • 2. Frances Ethel
  • 3. Atticus Finch
7.7L$51.00
14/1422/06/202442RBH96$9,000.00Turffontein1600mGoodA R Al-Mansouri58.5kg1:36.29-8
  • 1. Command Pilot
  • 2. Royal Guide
  • 3. Professor Snape
36.0L$101.00
14/1411/05/202449G2 OPEN$40,720.00Greyville1900mGoodC F Dicken52kg1:56.50-13
  • 1. Future Swing
  • 2. Oriental Charm
  • 3. Master Redoute
17.3L$126.00
10/1023/03/202414RBH97$11,160.00Turffontein2000mGoodTrent Mayhew58kg2:05.34-3
  • 1. Viva Brazil
  • 2. Raffles
  • 3. Poorlittlerichgirl
99.0L$34.00
12/1209/03/2024105OPEN$13,940.00Turffontein1800mGoodAthandiwe Mgudlwa50kg1:50.39-12
  • 1. Shoemaker
  • 2. Meridius
  • 3. Gilded Butterfly
34.0L$41.00
6/825/11/20238OPEN$25,100.00Turffontein2000mGoodSerino Moodley54.5kg2:04.46-6
  • 1. Perfect Witness
  • 2. Star Coin
  • 3. Crimson King
5.5L$11.00
10/1017/11/202362OPEN$14,640.00Turffontein1400mGoodN Klink52kg1:24.78-2
  • 1. Savannah Storm
  • 2. Feather Boa
  • 3. Val D'orcia
7.3L$21.00
1/716/09/20237OPEN$9,960.00Turffontein2000mGoodN Klink50kg2:06.86-5
  • 1. River Romeo
  • 2. Puerto Manzano
  • 3. Trois Trois Quatre
2.3L$17.00
7
Silk
The Africa House (1)781765x993
Trainer: Tyrone Zackey 12 mths 37: 3-5-5

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli

Weight: 54.5kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: WHAT A WINTER (SAF)
Dam: RAIN IN AFRICA (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Trippi

Stats

Prize Money$39,384.00
Avg $$1,064.43
Win %8.11%
Place %35.14%
Career37: 3-5-5
Track4: 0-2-0
Distance9: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 1-0-1
2nd Up4: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good25: 2-4-4
Soft8: 0-1-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic4: 1-0-0

Comments

Most recently 3rd of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Bob's Your Uncle carrying 58kg at $51. The start before that 9th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on March 21 over 1160m, 12 len behind Ziyasha with 48.8kg at $101. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/1131/03/202610OPEN$13,480.00Vaal1500mGoodCalvin Ngcobo58kg1:27.33-1
  • 1. Bob's Your Uncle
  • 2. Care Forgot
  • 3. The Africa House
0.5L$51.00
9/1121/03/202616OPEN$16,850.00Turffontein1160mGoodJacey Botes48.8kg1:07.93-3
  • 1. Ziyasha
  • 2. Karate Kid
  • 3. Gimmethegoodlife
12.0L$101.00
9/1005/03/2026111OPEN$13,480.00Vaal1600mSoftRyan Munger58kg1:38.62-3
  • 1. Open Highway
  • 2. The Playboy Bomber
  • 3. Dark Silver
9.3L$26.00
5/514/11/202528OPEN$14,743.00Fairview1400mNeutralCharles Ndlovu56.5kg1:23.16-5
  • 1. Fairy Knight
  • 2. Usa's Hope
  • 3. Mr Fox
7.0L$13.50
6/717/10/202521HCP$14,743.00Fairview1600mNeutralMuzi Yeni59.5kg1:35.91-3
  • 1. Mercantour
  • 2. Bingwa
  • 3. Brenden James
6.9L$21.00
7/826/09/202516HCP$14,743.00Fairview1400mNeutralCharles Ndlovu59.5kg1:22.06-3
  • 1. Mercantour
  • 2. Guy Gibson
  • 3. Usa's Hope, Eyjafjallajokull
5.5L$7.00
1/710/09/202545GPLATE$7,250.00Fairview1400mNeutralCharles Ndlovu59kg1:22.51-6
  • 1. The Africa House
  • 2. Guy Gibson
  • 3. Ready
0.1L$13.50
8/1427/07/202542LR OPEN$18,960.00Greyville1600mYK Matsunyane52kg1:35.63-4
  • 1. I Salute You
  • 2. Winter Games
  • 3. Hat's Pride
4.8L$51.00
7/1115/06/202559RBH100$11,790.00Turffontein1600mGoodCraig Zackey56kg1:37.18-4
  • 1. Claw
  • 2. Zip Code
  • 3. Grand Crescendo
10.9L$13.50
6/917/04/202528OPEN$13,960.00Vaal1400mGoodK Matsunyane56kg1:22.21-5
  • 1. Bob's Your Uncle
  • 2. Open Highway
  • 3. Tsar Bomba
4.1L$4.30
2/620/03/202519GPLATE$11,170.00Turffontein1200mGood SoftK Matsunyane60kg1:11.93-1
  • 1. Buffalo Storm Cody
  • 2. The Africa House
  • 3. Musical Score
8.3L$13.50
8
Silk
Golden Warrior (9)211x90x599
Trainer: Alson Ndzilana 12 mths 11: 2-1-2

Jockey: S'manga Khumalo

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Chestnut G
Sire: HEAVENLY BLUE (AUS)
Dam: FORSYTHIA (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Strike Smartly

Stats

Prize Money$18,000.00
Avg $$1,636.36
Win %18.18%
Place %45.45%
Career11: 2-1-2
Track3: 1-0-0
Distance5: 2-1-1
Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-1
2nd Up3: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good9: 2-1-2
Soft2: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 9th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in LR on March 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Diogenes with 60kg at $13.50. The start before that 9th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $126. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.

Last Starts 25 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
9/1314/03/202635LR OPEN 3$18,960.00Turffontein2000mGoodPhilasande Mxoli60kg2:05.41-2
  • 1. Diogenes
  • 2. Texas Missile
  • 3. Master Spy
6.3L$13.50
9/1307/02/202627G2 OPEN 3$84,246.00Turffontein1600mGoodKabelo Matsunyane60kg1:37.06-8
  • 1. Splittheeights
  • 2. Grand Empire
  • 3. Trust
9.3L$126.00
5/911/01/202671G3 OPEN 3$29,486.00Turffontein1400mYKabelo Matsunyane58kg1:24.97-6
  • 1. Splittheeights
  • 2. One Eye On Vegas
  • 3. Trust
6.1L$126.00
14/1501/11/202528G3 OPEN 3$33,698.00Turffontein1400mYLuyolo Mxothwa58kg1:26.92-15
  • 1. Tin Pan Alley
  • 2. Trust
  • 3. Nyaka Nyaka
16.0L$126.00
9/1004/10/2025100GPLATE$8,425.00Turffontein1200mGoodRichard Fourie59kg1:13.36-9
  • 1. Miami Mountain
  • 2. Charming Cheetah
  • 3. Zalatoris
11.1L$15.00
1/626/06/202523PLATE 2$10,950.00Turffontein1600mGoodS'manga Khumalo60kg1:38.88-4
  • 1. Golden Warrior
  • 2. Zalatoris
  • 3. Read All About It
1.3L$4.00
1/803/06/202519PLATE 2$9,690.00Turffontein1600mGoodS'manga Khumalo60kg1:39.88-1
  • 1. Golden Warrior
  • 2. Rejuvenate
  • 3. Master Spy
6.8L$1.63
2/715/05/202547PLATE 2$7,580.00Vaal1600mGoodS'manga Khumalo60kg1:36.88-6
  • 1. Chronicle King
  • 2. Golden Warrior
  • 3. Fire Starter
0.2L$11.00
3/929/03/202516PLATE 2$17,450.00Turffontein1600mGood SoftMuzi Yeni57kg1:44.31-6
  • 1. Whispering Death
  • 2. Ideal Summer
  • 3. Golden Warrior
9.7L$13.50
4/713/03/202517PLATE 2$11,170.00Turffontein1450mGood SoftMuzi Yeni60kg1:31.93-6
  • 1. Whispering Death
  • 2. Chronicle King
  • 3. Mighty Eagle
5.7L$15.00
3/924/02/2025-PLATE 2$11,020.00Turffontein1160mGood SoftMuzi Yeni60kg1:07.78-5
  • 1. Arashi
  • 2. Back From War
  • 3. Golden Warrior
4.9L$17.00
9
Silk
Chestnut Bomber (7)7x45535763
Trainer: J A Janse Van Vuuren 12 mths 19: 2-2-3

Jockey: Keagan De Melo

Weight: 53kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: LANCASTER BOMBER (USA)
Dam: CHESTNUTS N PEARLS (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Horse Chestnut

Stats

Prize Money$23,882.00
Avg $$1,256.95
Win %10.53%
Place %36.84%
Career19: 2-2-3
Track5: 1-1-0
Distance7: 2-1-0
Tr / Dist3: 1-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-1
2nd Up3: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good16: 2-1-3
Soft3: 0-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 58 day let-up. Most recently in a small field at Vaal on February 10 over 2000m, 5 len behind Bakwena with 56.5kg at $4.30. The race before that ran last in a small field at Vaal on January 8 over 1800m, 10 len behind Gerbera carrying 59kg at $11. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Last Starts 57 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/410/02/202633PLATE$12,340.00Vaal2000mGoodMuzi Yeni56.5kg2:03.48-1
  • 1. Bakwena
  • 2. Hotarubi
  • 3. Chestnut Bomber
5.1L$4.30
6/608/01/202628GPLATE$10,952.00Vaal1800mGoodKeagan De Melo59kg1:48.65-5
  • 1. Gerbera
  • 2. Copper Eagle
  • 3. Read All About It
10.5L$11.00
7/1011/12/202512HCP$12,637.00Vaal1800mGoodKeagan De Melo59kg1:51.92-1
  • 1. Hawkbill
  • 2. Vesuvio
  • 3. Jordan
3.9L$6.00
5/1429/11/202534CUP$25,274.00Turffontein2000mYMuzi Yeni52kg2:06.31-2
  • 1. Aladdin's Lamp
  • 2. Field Marshal
  • 3. Soldier's Eye
8.3L$11.00
3/1026/10/202536OPEN$12,637.00Turffontein2000mGoodLouis Nhlapo50kg2:04.78-5
  • 1. Thunee Playa
  • 2. Olivia's Way
  • 3. Chestnut Bomber
2.4L$11.00
5/1020/09/202534GPLATE$8,420.00Turffontein1600mGoodMuzi Yeni59.5kg1:37.92-9
  • 1. Count Huhtikuu
  • 2. Solar Sail
  • 3. Parisian Walkway
2.4L$26.00
5/817/08/202515GPLATE$8,420.00Turffontein1600mGoodGavin Lerena60kg1:37.32-6
  • 1. Pioneer Square
  • 2. Zip Code
  • 3. We Are The Logans
7.4L$4.30
4/702/08/2025126OPEN$12,640.00Turffontein1400mGoodLouis Nhlapo50kg1:24.70-2
  • 1. Argo Alley
  • 2. Fire 'N Flames
  • 3. Melech
4.2L$67.00
7/929/03/202528G1 OPEN$174,520.00Turffontein2000mSoftS'manga Khumalo55.5kg2:08.28-3
  • 1. Fire Attack
  • 2. Royal Victory
  • 3. Purple Pitcher
15.1L$34.00
8/1101/03/202528G1 OPEN 3$128,870.00Turffontein1800mGood SoftAldo Domeyer60kg1:54.70-3
  • 1. Confederate
  • 2. Fire Attack
  • 3. Legend Of Arthur
7.5L$41.00
8/1101/02/202521G2 OPEN 3$85,540.00Turffontein1600mGoodChase Maujean60kg1:38.59-11
  • 1. Parisian Walkway
  • 2. Greaterix
  • 3. Aristotle
11.9L$26.00

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