Turffontein Race 7 - Tab Colorado King Stakes (Grade 2)
Many of these coming back in grade. ATTICUS FINCH (2) is fitter for two runs back and both have been at the top level. This much easier. Fitter and gets chance. FIRE ATTACK (1) is another who was safely held at the top level last time but this easier and gets chance to atone. FIELD MARSHAL (5) scored an impressive win last start at Listed level. Even fitter and leading rider sticks. In the mix again. HE ULTIMATE KING (4) missed the frame last time when sixth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Should be poised just off the lead. Solid claims on best form. CHOISAANADA (3) is a talented galloper in great form and looks a winning chance again.

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track in the G1 Champions Challenge on April 4 over 2000m, 15 len behind See It Again carrying 60kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track in the G1 Horse Chestnut Stakes on March 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 60kg at $11. Safely held at the top level last time but this easier and gets chance to atone.
Last Starts 21 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 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $168,490.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:04.34 | - | 9 |
| 15.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $126,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:38.86 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:53.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 14/14 | 10/01/2026 | 17 | G1 PLATE | $252,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:37.00 | - | 13 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/12/2025 | 59 | PLATE | $11,457.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 0:58.28 | - | 1 |
| 8.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 91 | PLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:07.65 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | G1 CUP | $126,370.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Y | Richard Fourie | 58.5kg | 1:48.49 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2025 | 99 | G3 OPEN 3 | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:52.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.65 |
| 1/9 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $174,520.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Soft | Richard Fourie | 55.5kg | 2:08.28 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/11 | 01/03/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 3 | $128,870.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:54.70 | - | 5 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,940.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:26.59 | - | 9 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 9 at this track in the G1 Horse Chestnut Stakes on March 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 60kg at $21. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at this track in the G1 Champions Challenge on April 4 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind See It Again with 60kg at $34. Both runs this campaign at the top level and this much easier. Fitter and gets chance.
Last Starts 21 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 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $168,490.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 2:04.34 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | 98 | G1 OPEN | $126,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:38.86 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 18/20 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | G1 CUP | $505,476.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:07.32 | - | 2 |
| 30.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/16 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G2 HCP | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:40.49 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/14 | 04/10/2025 | 91 | G2 HCP | $46,335.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:29.12 | - | 12 |
| 0.7L | $51.00 |
| 18/18 | 05/07/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN | $421,230.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 2:14.22 | - | 4 |
| 18.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:50.83 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/05/2025 | 43 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:24.88 | - | 1 |
| 6.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/03/2025 | 63 | G1 OPEN | $174,520.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:08.28 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 |
| 10/16 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $427,720.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Y | 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 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track March 14 over 1800m defeating The Ultimate King with 60kg at $5.50. The race before that won by a long-neck at this track February 7 over 1600m defeating Willy Meet Again carrying 56kg at $7. Talented galloper in great form and looks a winning chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 1:49.94 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:37.52 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 59.5kg | 1:50.83 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/01/2026 | 43 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:38.67 | - | 10 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:26.70 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 10/16 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G2 HCP | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:40.49 | - | 16 |
| 7.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/14 | 04/10/2025 | 90 | G2 HCP | $46,335.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | 1:29.12 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:52.20 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN 3 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:38.07 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | OPEN 3 | $14,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:25.30 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/12 | 19/04/2025 | 77 | RBH93 | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | B Plaatjies | 57.5kg | 1:27.17 | - | 11 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at this track in the G1 Champions Challenge on April 4 over 2000m, 10 len behind See It Again carrying 60kg at $15. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 2 len behind Choisaanada with 60kg at $2. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests. This easier and can bounce back.
Last Starts 21 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 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $168,490.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 2:04.34 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:49.94 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:53.77 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.30 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:50.83 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/20 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | G1 CUP | $505,476.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 2:07.32 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/11/2025 | 10 | G3 OPEN | $42,123.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 51kg | 1:51.45 | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:05.47 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/10/2025 | 46 | CUP | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:48.84 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | RBH90 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 2:05.44 | - | 9 |
| 0.7L | $1.83 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | 69 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 2:03.88 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/05/2025 | 24 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:39.85 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 9 at Scottsville in LR on March 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Okavango with 59kg at $13.50. Last start won by 1.5 len at Scottsville LR April 5 over 1750m defeating Shoot The Rapids carrying 59.5kg at $4.30. Impressive win last start at Listed level. Even fitter and leading rider sticks. In the mix again.
Last Starts 20 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 | 05/04/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN | $18,960.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Y | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 1:47.50 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.30 |
| 4/9 | 15/03/2026 | 106 | LR CUP | $13,900.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:35.73 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $13.50 |
| 2/14 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | CUP | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 2:06.31 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 09/11/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $42,123.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 51kg | 1:51.45 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/10/2025 | 77 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:57.13 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/07/2025 | 22 | G3 CUP | $84,250.00 | Greyville | 3200m | Y | Callan Murray | 55kg | 3:25.23 | - | 12 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $25,270.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 2:16.81 | - | 8 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $29,490.00 | Scottsville | 2400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 2:29.21 | - | 5 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $18,960.00 | Greyville | 2400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52.5kg | 2:29.05 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:01.69 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | HCP0-101 | $13,960.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:50.79 | - | 2 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Vaal on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Palace Dancer carrying 59.5kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track in the LR Acacia Handicap on March 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Care Forgot with 56kg at $11. A top-three finish would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/03/2026 | 19 | BM98 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 59.5kg | 1:49.46 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/13 | 07/03/2026 | 25 | LR OPEN FM | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 56kg | 1:40.15 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | PLATE | $12,340.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 54kg | 2:03.48 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $1.56 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 54kg | 1:50.83 | - | 8 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 56.5kg | 1:36.61 | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/12/2025 | 32 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57.5kg | 1:36.19 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/11 | 09/11/2025 | 26 | LR HCP FM | $18,955.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 1:39.37 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2025 | 24 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 1:31.09 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 1:11.87 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2025 | 169 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 1:11.27 | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $107,390.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:54.71 | - | 4 |
| 41.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 13 at this track in the G2 SA Derby on April 4 over 2450m, 5.5 len behind Curious Girl with 60kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track in LR on March 14 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Diogenes carrying 60kg at $26. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $105,310.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 2:37.36 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/13 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 2:05.41 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 13/13 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 9 |
| 29.2L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | 1:50.83 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 1:48.65 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
| 5/13 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | G2 HCP 3 | $67,397.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:39.90 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/15 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 13 |
| 8.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | 79 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:28.45 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2025 | 31 | RBH74 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:37.48 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:26.11 | - | 10 |
| 2.1L | $21.00 |