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Turffontein Race 3 - Tab Golden Loom Hcp (Listed)

AFRICAN PRIDE (1) Goes well when fresh. Narrowly beaten last start at this venue. Should muster plenty of early speed. Mickaelle Michel rates highly. Worth strong consideration. CITY OF LOVE (11) Winner by 2L last run at Greyville and proven runner at this distance. Showing improvement in recent outings. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Serious player. CATFISH (13) Bolted in when winning by a margin of just short of 6L last run at Vaal. Should race on the speed. Going well this campaign. Strong chance. MASTER MTOTO (15) Ran 2nd last run at Fairview and goes down in weight. Displays good tactical speed. Has not missed the placings this campaign in 3 attempts. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds.

Race Time:11:05 AM
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:Fine
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1000m
1
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African Pride (4)284x11303x
Trainer: Xander / Corne Spies 12 mths 15: 4-1-4

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel

Weight: 60kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: RAFEEF (AUS)
Dam: MINA SALAAM (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Stats

Prize Money$36,196.00
Avg $$2,413.07
Win %26.67%
Place %60.00%
Career15: 4-1-4
Track7: 1-1-3
Distance11: 3-1-3
Tr / Dist5: 1-1-2
1st Up3: 2-0-1
2nd Up3: 2-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good11: 2-1-3
Soft4: 2-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a three-month break after finishing third in an Open at this track, beaten a neck by Mount Pinatubo after easing slightly near the top of an open market. His previous tenth at Greyville was not as sharp, but he has a strong 1000m profile and two wins from two rides with Mickaelle Michel. The top weight is a leveller, though he still profiles as a genuine place hope fresh.

Last Starts 91 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/601/08/20266OPEN$12,890.00Turffontein1000mGoodJacey Botes57.5kg0:56.74-6
  • 1. Mount Pinatubo
  • 2. Whistle The Tune
  • 3. African Pride
0.3L$5.00
10/1426/07/202621LR HCP$19,330.00Greyville1000mGoodLyle Hewitson59.5kg0:58.93-1
  • 1. Fortress Of Fire
  • 2. Lion Rampart
  • 3. Symphony In White
3.7L$4.30
3/805/07/202622OPEN$12,890.00Turffontein1160mGoodRachel Venniker52.5kg1:05.79-2
  • 1. Taxi To The Moon
  • 2. Chapbook
  • 3. African Pride
1.0L$4.30
1/1413/06/20266BM114$15,890.00Greyville1000mYMickaelle Michel54kg0:58.35-9
  • 1. African Pride
  • 2. Position Of Power
  • 3. Circumbendibus
0.3L$11.00
1/807/06/2026117OPEN$12,890.00Turffontein1000mGoodMickaelle Michel48.5kg0:56.19-4
  • 1. African Pride
  • 2. Mount Pinatubo
  • 3. Chapbook
2.0L$4.00
4/410/02/202612GPLATE$10,690.00Vaal1000mGoodRyan Munger59.5kg0:56.49-2
  • 1. Chapbook
  • 2. Alpine Jet
  • 3. Trajanus
5.8L$2.30
8/1129/01/202626HCP$13,479.00Vaal1000mGoodTrent Mayhew56.5kg0:56.35-8
  • 1. Mover And Shaker
  • 2. Night Bomber
  • 3. Karate Kid
5.0L$4.00
2/603/01/20267GPLATE$10,952.00Turffontein1000mGoodTrent Mayhew60kg0:56.48-5
  • 1. Chapbook
  • 2. African Pride
  • 3. Winds Of Change
0.8L$13.50
4/527/12/202528HCP 3$12,637.00Turffontein1000mGoodTrent Mayhew58kg0:57.92-1
  • 1. Constellation
  • 2. Charming Cheetah
  • 3. Anchorage
4.7L$4.75
12/1429/11/202528G3 HCP$46,335.00Turffontein1160mYKabelo Matsunyane52kg1:09.29-2
  • 1. Pistol Pete
  • 2. Cosmic Star
  • 3. Charming Cheetah
11.4L$6.00
3/1101/11/202518HCP$21,061.00Turffontein1000mYKabelo Matsunyane52kg0:57.50-5
  • 1. Cosmic Star
  • 2. Taxi To The Moon
  • 3. African Pride
0.3L$2.50
2
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Kaalvoet (6)46121496x8
Trainer: Clinton Binda 12 mths 17: 3-1-1

Jockey: Calvin Habib

Weight: 60kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: ELUSIVE FORT (SAF)
Dam: IDEAL LADY (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Ideal World

Stats

Prize Money$35,400.00
Avg $$2,082.35
Win %17.65%
Place %29.41%
Career17: 3-1-1
Track5: 0-1-1
Distance6: 2-0-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 1-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good16: 2-1-1
Soft1: 1-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Finished eighth when second-up in a CUP at Vaal, beaten three and a half lengths after attracting some support despite long odds. The run prior was stronger, finishing sixth at Greyville and beaten a length and a half in a deeper market. He has won twice at this distance, but current form is only fair and he must sharpen noticeably to threaten the main chances.

Last Starts 23 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
8/1108/10/202674CUP$13,120.00Vaal1100mGoodCalvin Habib56kg1:01.02-7
  • 1. Truth
  • 2. Ziyasha
  • 3. Buffalo Storm Cody
3.6L$13.50
6/1426/07/202622LR HCP$19,330.00Greyville1000mGoodSean Veale60kg0:58.93-9
  • 1. Fortress Of Fire
  • 2. Lion Rampart
  • 3. Symphony In White
1.7L$6.50
9/1404/07/202642G3 OPEN$42,960.00Greyville1200mGoodCalvin Habib56kg1:10.34-1
  • 1. Jet Force
  • 2. Buffalo Storm Cody
  • 3. Tenango
4.8L$17.00
4/1523/05/202627G2 HCP$85,910.00Scottsville1200mGoodSean Veale52kg1:07.07-7
  • 1. Taxi To The Moon
  • 2. Cafe Culture
  • 3. One Eye On Vegas
0.6L$15.00
1/1626/04/202614LR HCP$18,960.00Scottsville1100mSoftCalvin Habib56kg1:01.85-13
  • 1. Kaalvoet
  • 2. Speedman
  • 3. Circumbendibus
0.4L$34.00
2/612/04/202610OPEN 3$12,640.00Turffontein1100mGoodCalvin Habib56.5kg1:04.57-2
  • 1. Miami Mountain
  • 2. Kaalvoet
  • 3. Zalatoris
0.1L$4.50
1/702/04/202660GPLATE$10,950.00Vaal1000mGoodCalvin Habib56.5kg0:56.01-3
  • 1. Kaalvoet
  • 2. Banff
  • 3. Alpine Jet
1.5L$7.00
6/901/02/202615GPLATE$10,952.00Turffontein1160mGoodKabelo Matsunyane57kg1:07.17-5
  • 1. Rifle Queen
  • 2. Bjorn Ironside
  • 3. Frozen Fantasy
6.4L$15.00
4/517/01/202614GPLATE$10,952.00Vaal1200mGoodCalvin Habib56kg1:07.76-1
  • 1. The Last Duke
  • 2. Zalatoris
  • 3. Believe In Fate
1.2L$26.00
5/603/01/20267GPLATE$10,952.00Turffontein1000mGoodCalvin Habib57kg0:56.48-3
  • 1. Chapbook
  • 2. African Pride
  • 3. Winds Of Change
4.8L$17.00
5/527/12/202535HCP 3$12,637.00Turffontein1000mGoodCalvin Habib56kg0:57.92-4
  • 1. Constellation
  • 2. Charming Cheetah
  • 3. Anchorage
5.3L$11.00
3
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King Of The Gauls (7)812x78005x
Trainer: Tony Rivalland 12 mths 27: 6-2-2

Jockey: Tristan Godden

Weight: 59.5kgs

6 yo Bay G
Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)
Dam: GRANDE ROCHE (AUS)
Dam's Sire: High Chaparral

Stats

Prize Money$59,556.00
Avg $$2,205.78
Win %22.22%
Place %37.04%
Career27: 6-2-2
Track1: 0-0-0
Distance12: 4-0-1
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 0-0-0
2nd Up5: 1-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good14: 2-1-2
Soft11: 3-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic2: 1-0-0

Comments

Returns from a three-month break after a fifth at Greyville in a CUP, beaten three and a half lengths on yielding ground. He had been well held at Greyville the start prior when big odds, so the recent profile is patchy despite a strong overall record at 1000m. With no placing from his only run at this venue, he has work to do against sharper rivals.

Last Starts 85 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/907/08/202612CUP$17,180.00Greyville1200mYRachel Venniker57kg1:11.04-1
  • 1. Position Of Power
  • 2. Thisiswhatitmeans
  • 3. Imposing
3.5L$11.00
14/1426/07/202643LR HCP$19,330.00Greyville1000mGoodRichard Fourie60.5kg0:58.93-14
  • 1. Fortress Of Fire
  • 2. Lion Rampart
  • 3. Symphony In White
9.4L$34.00
12/1413/06/202621BM114$15,890.00Greyville1000mYRachel Venniker57.5kg0:58.35-14
  • 1. African Pride
  • 2. Position Of Power
  • 3. Circumbendibus
3.5L$34.00
8/1523/05/202621G2 HCP$85,910.00Scottsville1200mGoodRachel Venniker55.5kg1:07.07-15
  • 1. Taxi To The Moon
  • 2. Cafe Culture
  • 3. One Eye On Vegas
2.1L$51.00
7/902/05/202697PLATE$14,740.00Greyville1000mYAndrew Fortune60kg0:58.81-3
  • 1. Taxi To The Moon
  • 2. Hierarchy
  • 3. Lion Rampart
3.4L$9.00
2/525/01/202656OPEN$16,849.00Scottsville1100mYAndrew Fortune62.5kg1:00.91-3
  • 1. William Robertson
  • 2. King Of The Gauls
  • 3. Vihaan's Web
3.2L$6.00
1/630/11/202529PLATE$10,783.00Greyville1000mNeutralRachel Venniker56kg0:56.17-1
  • 1. King Of The Gauls
  • 2. Luhamba Phambili
  • 3. First Origin
2.4L$3.50
8/1101/11/202520HCP$21,061.00Turffontein1000mYRichard Fourie60kg0:57.50-4
  • 1. Cosmic Star
  • 2. Taxi To The Moon
  • 3. African Pride
5.3L$15.00
7/1212/10/202577OPEN$13,901.00Greyville1200mGoodJabu Jacobs58.5kg1:10.34-4
  • 1. I Am Giant
  • 2. O'tenikwa
  • 3. Cats Pajamas
3.7L$17.00
9/1227/07/202522LR HCP$18,960.00Greyville1000mYRichard Fourie60.5kg0:57.42-10
  • 1. Future Variety
  • 2. Outlaw King
  • 3. Un Bel Di
5.6L$6.00
12/1305/07/202535G3 OPEN$42,120.00Greyville1200mGood SoftAndrew Fortune56kg1:10.65-9
  • 1. I Am Giant
  • 2. Mai Sensation
  • 3. O'tenikwa
10.2L$11.00
4
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Karate Kid (2)3325141538
Trainer: Paul Matchett 12 mths 26: 5-6-6

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli

Weight: 59kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: ERUPT (IRE)
Dam: KINEMATIC COUNTESS (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Count Dubois

Stats

Prize Money$53,861.00
Avg $$2,071.58
Win %19.23%
Place %65.38%
Career26: 5-6-6
Track14: 3-2-3
Distance17: 4-4-3
Tr / Dist9: 2-0-2
1st Up3: 0-1-1
2nd Up3: 1-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good23: 5-6-5
Soft3: 0-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a two-month freshening after a plain second-last at Vaal, beaten over 13 lengths behind Echo Check with no clear excuse. His prior third at Turffontein Inside was sound enough, beaten three lengths in Open grade, and he does have two wins and two places from nine runs at this track and distance. The latest run still leaves a clear form gap to bridge.

Last Starts 44 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
8/917/09/202619OPEN$12,890.00Vaal1000mYPhilasande Mxoli54kg0:57.52-7
  • 1. Echo Check
  • 2. Lion Rampart
  • 3. Espinoza
12.7L$9.50
3/829/08/202628LR OPEN$15,030.00Turffontein1200mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson60kg1:11.89-3
  • 1. Bjorn Ironside
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Karate Kid
3.0L$13.50
5/601/08/202633OPEN$12,890.00Turffontein1000mGoodPhilasande Mxoli58kg0:56.74-1
  • 1. Mount Pinatubo
  • 2. Whistle The Tune
  • 3. African Pride
2.2L$5.00
1/929/06/202622OPEN$11,600.00Turffontein1000mGoodPhilasande Mxoli62kg0:56.90-9
  • 1. Karate Kid
  • 2. Umzingeli Wenyathi
  • 3. Poblano
0.8L$15.00
4/807/06/202628OPEN$12,890.00Turffontein1000mGoodPhilasande Mxoli52kg0:56.19-1
  • 1. African Pride
  • 2. Mount Pinatubo
  • 3. Chapbook
2.7L$5.00
1/910/05/202629OPEN$11,370.00Turffontein1160mGoodCraig Zackey62kg1:09.58-9
  • 1. Karate Kid
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Season's Greetings
0.2L$3.00
5/911/04/202621OPEN$16,850.00Greyville1200mGoodPhilasande Mxoli55.5kg1:09.68-2
  • 1. Questioning
  • 2. Jerusalema Rain
  • 3. Aristocratic
2.6L$17.00
2/1121/03/202628OPEN$16,850.00Turffontein1160mGoodPhilasande Mxoli52kg1:07.93-11
  • 1. Ziyasha
  • 2. Karate Kid
  • 3. Gimmethegoodlife
1.4L$9.00
3/521/02/202623OPEN$16,850.00Turffontein1160mGoodPhilasande Mxoli52kg1:07.28-3
  • 1. Buffalo Storm Cody
  • 2. William Robertson
  • 3. Karate Kid
3.3L$13.50
3/1129/01/202633HCP$13,479.00Vaal1000mGoodPhilasande Mxoli59.5kg0:56.35-6
  • 1. Mover And Shaker
  • 2. Night Bomber
  • 3. Karate Kid
1.7L$9.00
9/1327/12/202516G3 HCP$21,061.00Turffontein1000mGoodPhilasande Mxoli54kg0:56.88-3
  • 1. Taxi To The Moon
  • 2. Truth
  • 3. Pistol Pete
5.0L$9.00
5
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Quantum Theory (8)000x658786
Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 46: 6-12-3

Jockey: Craig Zackey

Weight: 57kgs

7 yo Bay G
Sire: QUERARI (GER)
Dam: CONTROL FREAK (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Tamburlaine

Stats

Prize Money$89,241.00
Avg $$1,940.02
Win %13.04%
Place %45.65%
Career46: 6-12-3
Track28: 4-7-2
Distance9: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist6: 1-1-0
1st Up6: 0-3-0
2nd Up6: 1-3-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good41: 6-11-3
Soft5: 0-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Improved slightly when sixth at Turffontein Inside last start, beaten three lengths behind Antonio Gaudi, and gets meaningful weight relief from that run. That said, he was last at the same venue two back, beaten over 11 lengths, and has been unplaced in all eleven runs over the past 12 months. The set-up is kinder, but the winning habit has been missing for too long.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/815/10/202647OPEN$11,810.00Turffontein1000mGoodCraig Zackey62.5kg0:58.86-7
  • 1. Antonio Gaudi
  • 2. African Prince
  • 3. Chocolate Soldier
3.0L$26.00
8/829/08/202634LR OPEN$15,030.00Turffontein1200mGoodSerino Moodley60kg1:11.89-6
  • 1. Bjorn Ironside
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Karate Kid
10.7L$17.00
7/1426/07/202621LR HCP$19,330.00Greyville1000mGoodCraig Zackey59kg0:58.93-5
  • 1. Fortress Of Fire
  • 2. Lion Rampart
  • 3. Symphony In White
2.0L$41.00
8/805/07/202628OPEN$12,890.00Turffontein1160mGoodKeagan De Melo56kg1:05.79-6
  • 1. Taxi To The Moon
  • 2. Chapbook
  • 3. African Pride
11.1L$13.50
5/807/06/202622OPEN$12,890.00Turffontein1000mGoodCraig Zackey56kg0:56.19-3
  • 1. African Pride
  • 2. Mount Pinatubo
  • 3. Chapbook
3.8L$13.50
6/1116/05/202670OPEN$12,640.00Turffontein1100mGoodKeagan De Melo56kg1:02.43-3
  • 1. Ziyasha
  • 2. Destiny Of Fire
  • 3. Almond Sea
3.2L$17.00
12/1507/03/202656G3 OPEN$25,270.00Turffontein1000mYCraig Zackey58kg0:57.04-4
  • 1. William Robertson
  • 2. Taxi To The Moon
  • 3. Rafa Bay
9.4L$34.00
13/1410/01/202628G1 WFA$126,370.00Kenilworth1000mGoodKeagan De Melo60kg0:57.91-10
  • 1. Kingdundee
  • 2. I Am Giant
  • 3. Outlaw King
8.8L$101.00
18/1813/12/202514G2 HCP 3$42,123.00Kenilworth1200mGoodKeagan De Melo57.5kg1:10.96-8
  • 1. Outlaw King
  • 2. I Am Giant
  • 3. O'tenikwa
9.7L$21.00
4/1429/11/202528G3 HCP$46,335.00Turffontein1160mYCraig Zackey57.5kg1:09.29-10
  • 1. Pistol Pete
  • 2. Cosmic Star
  • 3. Charming Cheetah
3.3L$4.00
5/1101/11/202528HCP$21,061.00Turffontein1000mYCraig Zackey61.5kg0:57.50-1
  • 1. Cosmic Star
  • 2. Taxi To The Moon
  • 3. African Pride
1.4L$13.50
6
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Echo Check (1)0x06664711
Trainer: Fabian Habib 12 mths 13: 4-0-1

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF)
Dam: ALEXA (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Caesour

Stats

Prize Money$26,237.00
Avg $$2,018.23
Win %30.77%
Place %38.46%
Career13: 4-0-1
Track4: 1-0-0
Distance4: 2-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 2-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good8: 3-0-1
Soft5: 1-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a two-month freshening in winning form after edging out Lion Rampart at Vaal over 1000m in Open grade. That followed a dominant BM96 win at Turffontein Inside, where he beat Time Is Precious by four and a half lengths. With two wins from four at the trip and Kabelo Matsunyane unbeaten on him, he has a strong platform to extend the sequence.

Last Starts 44 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/917/09/202619OPEN$12,890.00Vaal1000mYKabelo Matsunyane50kg0:57.52-1
  • 1. Echo Check
  • 2. Lion Rampart
  • 3. Espinoza
0.2L$6.00
1/629/08/202649BM96$11,170.00Turffontein1000mGoodKabelo Matsunyane57kg0:57.83-1
  • 1. Echo Check
  • 2. Time Is Precious
  • 3. It's Personal
4.6L$4.75
7/911/07/202612HCP$12,030.00Turffontein1160mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson53kg1:07.00-7
  • 1. Pumpkin Pie
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Espinoza
6.8L$13.50
4/929/06/202634OPEN$11,600.00Turffontein1000mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson52.5kg0:56.90-3
  • 1. Karate Kid
  • 2. Umzingeli Wenyathi
  • 3. Poblano
3.0L$8.50
6/1126/05/202616BM96$10,950.00Vaal1000mGoodSerino Moodley57kg0:56.37-4
  • 1. Lead The Charge
  • 2. Sosoru
  • 3. Just The Two Of Us
3.9L$26.00
6/910/05/202619OPEN$11,370.00Turffontein1160mGoodJeffery Syster56kg1:09.58-6
  • 1. Karate Kid
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Season's Greetings
4.1L$26.00
6/621/04/202624GPLATE$10,950.00Vaal1400mYBlaine Marx-Jacobson59.5kg1:24.93-2
  • 1. Golden Operator
  • 2. King Harald
  • 3. Storm Brasco
11.0L$6.00
13/1328/03/2026119OPEN$13,480.00Vaal1200mYBlaine Marx-Jacobson53.5kg1:08.76-8
  • 1. The Specialist
  • 2. Lead The Charge
  • 3. The Last Duke
14.3L$6.50
13/1329/11/202518G2 HCP 3$67,397.00Turffontein1600mYS'manga Khumalo60kg1:39.90-6
  • 1. Trust
  • 2. Jan Van Goyen
  • 3. All Systems Go
24.5L$26.00
4/1211/11/202531CUP$12,637.00Vaal1200mSoftS'manga Khumalo56kg1:08.13-2
  • 1. Silver Tudor
  • 2. Wild At War
  • 3. Secret Chord
3.0L$2.10
3/911/10/202523GPLATE$8,425.00Turffontein1450mGoodRachel Venniker57kg1:28.45-3
  • 1. Chronicle King
  • 2. Sukhumvit
  • 3. Echo Check
0.5L$2.80
7
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Espinoza (3)25x7483130
Trainer: Shaylen Naidoo 12 mths 22: 5-1-4

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: RAFEEF (AUS)
Dam: MULHER DE BRANCO (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Visionaire

Stats

Prize Money$39,259.00
Avg $$1,784.50
Win %22.73%
Place %45.45%
Career22: 5-1-4
Track8: 2-0-2
Distance12: 2-1-3
Tr / Dist4: 1-0-1
1st Up3: 1-0-0
2nd Up3: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good19: 3-1-3
Soft3: 2-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was second last in a CUP at Vaal last start, beaten just under six lengths despite some support at longer odds. His previous run was much better, a third to Echo Check when beaten a long neck, and he has a win and a placing from four attempts at this track and distance. He has the right snippets of form, but last start makes him hard to push as a winning threat.

Last Starts 23 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
10/1108/10/202621CUP$13,120.00Vaal1100mGoodGirish Samo-Burthia52kg1:01.02-8
  • 1. Truth
  • 2. Ziyasha
  • 3. Buffalo Storm Cody
5.8L$11.00
3/917/09/202640OPEN$12,890.00Vaal1000mYGirish Samo-Burthia52kg0:57.52-9
  • 1. Echo Check
  • 2. Lion Rampart
  • 3. Espinoza
0.4L$5.50
1/1108/08/202628BM96$11,170.00Turffontein1160mGoodGirish Samo-Burthia57.5kg1:06.11-9
  • 1. Espinoza
  • 2. Antonio Gaudi
  • 3. African Prince
0.7L$11.00
3/911/07/202612HCP$12,030.00Turffontein1160mGoodGirish Samo-Burthia55.5kg1:07.00-8
  • 1. Pumpkin Pie
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Espinoza
2.0L$34.00
8/929/06/202634OPEN$11,600.00Turffontein1000mGoodMickaelle Michel56.5kg0:56.90-8
  • 1. Karate Kid
  • 2. Umzingeli Wenyathi
  • 3. Poblano
3.8L$41.00
4/1126/05/202626BM96$10,950.00Vaal1000mGoodJacey Botes58kg0:56.37-5
  • 1. Lead The Charge
  • 2. Sosoru
  • 3. Just The Two Of Us
2.8L$34.00
7/1130/04/2026124BM96$12,640.00Turffontein1160mGoodRachel Venniker60.5kg1:09.03-6
  • 1. Lead The Charge
  • 2. African Prince
  • 3. Vibe Sa
5.2L$34.00
5/927/12/202534HCP$12,637.00Turffontein1000mGoodMxolisi Mbuto58kg0:57.67-4
  • 1. Plus Four
  • 2. Rafa Bay
  • 3. Gimmethegoodlife
3.0L$5.50
2/923/11/202526OPEN$13,479.00Vaal1000mGoodMxolisi Mbuto57.5kg0:56.54-3
  • 1. Gimmethegoodlife
  • 2. Espinoza
  • 3. Rafa Bay
0.3L$3.80
1/1128/10/202538HCP$10,952.00Vaal1000mYGirish Samo-Burthia56.5kg0:55.48-5
  • 1. Espinoza
  • 2. Constellation
  • 3. Esquevelle
1.2L$7.00
5/720/09/202514HCP0-105$11,370.00Turffontein1000mGoodM Mbuto53.5kg0:57.88-6
  • 1. Gimmethegoodlife
  • 2. Karate Kid
  • 3. Twentytwentyvision
2.6L$26.00
8
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Chieftain (10)x630x6x64x
Trainer: J A Janse Van Vuuren 12 mths 17: 4-2-1

Jockey: Callan Murray

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)
Dam: MISS KATALIN (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Trippi

Stats

Prize Money$33,941.00
Avg $$1,996.53
Win %23.53%
Place %41.18%
Career17: 4-2-1
Track11: 3-1-0
Distance14: 4-2-1
Tr / Dist9: 3-1-0
1st Up7: 1-1-0
2nd Up5: 1-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good14: 4-2-1
Soft3: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a three-month break after a fourth in a BM96 at Turffontein Inside, beaten six lengths by Echo Check when sent out at big odds. He was also last at this track the run before, beaten just over five lengths in a small Open field. His three wins from nine at this track and distance are a positive, but he resumes off modest form.

Last Starts 63 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/629/08/202628BM96$11,170.00Turffontein1000mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson62kg0:57.83-6
  • 1. Echo Check
  • 2. Time Is Precious
  • 3. It's Personal
6.0L$67.00
6/601/08/2026111OPEN$12,890.00Turffontein1000mGoodCallan Murray56kg0:56.74-2
  • 1. Mount Pinatubo
  • 2. Whistle The Tune
  • 3. African Pride
5.1L$26.00
6/712/04/2026106OPEN$13,480.00Turffontein1000mGoodKeagan De Melo62.5kg0:58.37-5
  • 1. Poblano
  • 2. Vanakkam
  • 3. Salute The Flag
6.0L$11.00
12/1327/12/202516G3 HCP$21,061.00Turffontein1000mGoodKeagan De Melo55.5kg0:56.88-6
  • 1. Taxi To The Moon
  • 2. Truth
  • 3. Pistol Pete
9.8L$11.00
3/811/12/202540OPEN$16,849.00Vaal1000mGoodKeagan De Melo54kg0:56.14-8
  • 1. Buffalo Storm Cody
  • 2. Karate Kid
  • 3. Chieftain
4.3L$9.50
6/1101/11/202598HCP$21,061.00Turffontein1000mYGavin Lerena58.5kg0:57.50-10
  • 1. Cosmic Star
  • 2. Taxi To The Moon
  • 3. African Pride
1.5L$5.50
1/926/07/202528RBH100$11,790.00Turffontein1000mGoodGavin Lerena60.5kg0:58.16-9
  • 1. Chieftain
  • 2. Warm Winter Nite
  • 3. Karate Kid
1.8L$1.72
1/828/06/202537RBH102$11,790.00Turffontein1000mGoodGavin Lerena57.5kg0:57.02-2
  • 1. Chieftain
  • 2. Troppo Veloce
  • 3. Rodeo Drive
1.0L$3.00
4/922/05/2025112RBH96$9,270.00Vaal1000mGoodMuzi Yeni60kg0:57.43-5
  • 1. Halberdier
  • 2. Passage Of Power
  • 3. Warm Winter Nite
1.1L$6.50
5/1230/01/202533RBH96$12,830.00Vaal1200mGoodGavin Lerena58kg1:08.30-3
  • 1. Night Bomber
  • 2. Fastnet Filly
  • 3. Edward Rye
3.5L$4.00
5/928/12/202443OPEN 3$12,740.00Turffontein1000mSoftChase Maujean57.5kg0:58.60-5
  • 1. Chocolate Soldier
  • 2. Almond Sea
  • 3. Karate Kid
5.8L$11.00
9
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The Specialist (16)x79011173x
Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 23: 5-3-3

Jockey: Keagan De Melo

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut G
Sire: THE UNITED STATES (IRE)
Dam: SPECIALE (USA)
Dam's Sire: War Chant

Stats

Prize Money$64,780.00
Avg $$2,816.52
Win %21.74%
Place %47.83%
Career23: 5-3-3
Track9: 1-0-0
Distance2: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-0
2nd Up3: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good18: 3-3-2
Soft4: 2-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-1

Comments

Returns from a five-month break after finishing third at Greyville Aw, beaten just over a length by Lock And Key in Open grade. Before that he was midfield in a G2 at this track, beaten four lengths, so the form has a solid base without being dominant. Keagan De Melo has three wins and a placing from four rides on him, making him a realistic place chance fresh.

Last Starts 136 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/817/06/202650OPEN$15,030.00Greyville1200mNeutralKeagan De Melo61.5kg1:09.46-2
  • 1. Lock And Key
  • 2. Thisiswhatitmeans
  • 3. The Specialist
1.2L$7.00
7/1128/04/202631G2 OPEN$42,120.00Turffontein1160mYMalesela Katjedi52kg1:08.11-9
  • 1. Jerusalema Rain
  • 2. Buffalo Storm Cody
  • 3. Cosmic Speed
4.0L$17.00
1/1328/03/202642OPEN$13,480.00Vaal1200mYKeagan De Melo58kg1:08.76-3
  • 1. The Specialist
  • 2. Lead The Charge
  • 3. The Last Duke
0.5L$5.50
1/914/02/202623HCP$13,060.00Turffontein1160mYKeagan De Melo55.5kg1:08.45-3
  • 1. The Specialist
  • 2. Lead The Charge
  • 3. Jerusalema Rain
0.5L$5.00
1/722/01/202646HCP$12,637.00Vaal1200mGoodKeagan De Melo56kg1:08.42-5
  • 1. The Specialist
  • 2. Slinky Mapimpi
  • 3. It's Personal
0.3L$17.00
12/1207/12/202514HCP$12,637.00Turffontein1160mGoodMickaelle Michel57kg1:08.05-12
  • 1. Miami Mountain
  • 2. One Eye On Vegas
  • 3. Esquevelle
8.0L$21.00
9/923/11/202543OPEN$13,479.00Vaal1000mGoodCraig Zackey60kg0:56.54-7
  • 1. Gimmethegoodlife
  • 2. Espinoza
  • 3. Rafa Bay
2.4L$13.50
7/911/10/2025156OPEN$11,373.00Turffontein1200mGoodMuzi Yeni58kg1:12.08-6
  • 1. Pennsylvania
  • 2. Fully Loaded
  • 3. Plus Four
7.3L$17.00
8/1108/05/202526RBH96$9,270.00Turffontein1450mGoodS'manga Khumalo57.5kg1:28.93-1
  • 1. Bob's Your Uncle
  • 2. Plus Four
  • 3. Pressonregardless
10.2L$8.00
6/612/04/202563OPEN 3$13,090.00Turffontein1100mGoodS'manga Khumalo57kg1:03.70-6
  • 1. Buffalo Storm Cody
  • 2. Mount Pinatubo
  • 3. Bosum Buddy
12.5L$9.00
5/708/02/202528GPLATE$11,020.00Turffontein1160mGoodK Matsunyane60kg1:07.25-3
  • 1. Winds Of Change
  • 2. Grand Crescendo
  • 3. Banff
6.8L$7.00
10
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Chocolate Soldier (15)x0006039x3
Trainer: Xander / Corne Spies 12 mths 29: 4-3-4

Jockey: Richard Fourie

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: ONE WORLD (SAF)
Dam: SECRET STAR (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Pathfork

Stats

Prize Money$40,899.00
Avg $$1,410.31
Win %13.79%
Place %37.93%
Career29: 4-3-4
Track12: 1-2-0
Distance18: 4-2-4
Tr / Dist8: 1-1-0
1st Up5: 0-0-1
2nd Up4: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good16: 2-3-2
Soft11: 1-0-2
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic2: 1-0-0

Comments

Resumed with a good third at Turffontein Inside, beaten a length and a half by Antonio Gaudi after starting at big odds. That was a far better showing than his previous Greyville Aw run, where he was beaten over 13 lengths. He is well seasoned at 1000m and strips fitter second-up, so another competitive minor-money run is within reach.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/815/10/202695OPEN$11,810.00Turffontein1000mGoodJacey Botes57.5kg0:58.86-8
  • 1. Antonio Gaudi
  • 2. African Prince
  • 3. Chocolate Soldier
1.5L$34.00
9/1012/07/202629BM98$14,180.00Greyville1000mNeutralChad Little61.5kg0:57.59-8
  • 1. Position Of Power
  • 2. Blazing Fury
  • 3. Rainbow Reward
13.1L$15.00
3/1213/06/202628OPEN$15,030.00Greyville1000mYChad Little61.5kg0:59.26-7
  • 1. Rainbow Reward
  • 2. Miss World
  • 3. Chocolate Soldier
0.4L$21.00
10/1116/05/202614OPEN$12,640.00Turffontein1100mGoodMarco V'rensburg52kg1:02.43-1
  • 1. Ziyasha
  • 2. Destiny Of Fire
  • 3. Almond Sea
9.8L$17.00
6/1102/05/20266OPEN$10,110.00Greyville400mYTrent Mayhew60kg0:24.66-2
  • 1. Arverni Princess
  • 2. Donquerari
  • 3. Sun In My Pocket
2.0L$8.00
14/1626/04/202622LR HCP$18,960.00Scottsville1100mSoftTrent Mayhew60kg1:01.85-10
  • 1. Kaalvoet
  • 2. Speedman
  • 3. Circumbendibus
7.0L$101.00
13/1404/04/202628G1 OPEN$84,250.00Turffontein1000mGoodTrent Mayhew60kg0:56.55-14
  • 1. Buffalo Storm Cody
  • 2. Taxi To The Moon
  • 3. Mia Moo
7.4L$101.00
13/1507/03/2026223G3 OPEN$25,270.00Turffontein1000mYTrent Mayhew56kg0:57.04-14
  • 1. William Robertson
  • 2. Taxi To The Moon
  • 3. Rafa Bay
10.7L$34.00
10/1227/07/202521LR HCP$18,960.00Greyville1000mYK Matsunyane60.5kg0:57.42-9
  • 1. Future Variety
  • 2. Outlaw King
  • 3. Un Bel Di
6.0L$26.00
6/906/07/202570OPEN$12,640.00Turffontein1100mGoodTrent Mayhew58kg1:03.04-7
  • 1. Whistle The Tune
  • 2. Quantum Theory
  • 3. Chasing Happiness
3.6L$13.50
12/1327/04/202512LR OPEN$19,630.00Scottsville1100mYGavin Lerena60.5kg1:03.03-11
  • 1. O'tenikwa
  • 2. Fastnet Filly
  • 3. Luhamba Phambili
13.3L$11.00
11
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City Of Love (12)1215375021
Trainer: Peter Muscutt 12 mths 15: 4-2-1

Jockey: A Mosaheb

Weight: 53.5kgs

4 yo Grey G
Sire: RAFEEF (AUS)
Dam: ISLE DE FRANCE (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Var

Stats

Prize Money$36,740.00
Avg $$2,449.33
Win %26.67%
Place %46.67%
Career15: 4-2-1
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance5: 2-1-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 1-0-0
2nd Up2: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good6: 2-1-1
Soft7: 2-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a well-backed Greyville CUP win, beating Kalahari Roller by two and a half lengths after firming into favouritism. That followed a head second to Maphaka in Open grade, so his current form is among the better lines in the race. He is new to this track, but two wins and a placing from five runs at the distance give him a genuine winning case.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1011/10/202616CUP$13,120.00Greyville1200mGoodA Mosaheb56kg1:12.97-2
  • 1. City Of Love
  • 2. Kalahari Roller
  • 3. Handsome Prince
2.4L$2.65
2/925/09/202633OPEN$14,600.00Greyville1200mYA Mosaheb56kg1:11.67-8
  • 1. Maphaka
  • 2. City Of Love
  • 3. Licence To Thrill
0.2L$8.00
10/1023/08/202616OPEN$15,030.00Scottsville1600mGoodSerino Moodley58.5kg1:34.86-8
  • 1. Uzwano
  • 2. Down By The River
  • 3. Command Pilot
9.6L$9.00
5/907/08/202626OPEN$14,600.00Greyville1200mYSerino Moodley58.5kg1:11.98-8
  • 1. Maphaka
  • 2. What A Fortune
  • 3. Future Flo
3.3L$13.50
7/812/07/202650BM98$14,180.00Greyville1400mNeutralMickaelle Michel54.5kg1:21.21-6
  • 1. Powerandtheglory
  • 2. Maphaka
  • 3. Wild At War
5.4L$8.00
3/1623/05/202627OPEN$14,740.00Scottsville1200mGoodMickaelle Michel55.5kg1:07.53-14
  • 1. Green Gateway
  • 2. Best Of All
  • 3. City Of Love
1.2L$7.00
5/1626/04/202621LR HCP$18,960.00Scottsville1100mSoftMickaelle Michel52kg1:01.85-5
  • 1. Kaalvoet
  • 2. Speedman
  • 3. Circumbendibus
2.4L$13.50
1/1105/04/202621BM82$12,220.00Scottsville1200mYMickaelle Michel58kg1:08.64-5
  • 1. City Of Love
  • 2. Military Command
  • 3. Gorgeous Guy
0.8L$3.25
2/1115/03/202625OPEN$11,790.00Scottsville1000mGoodMickaelle Michel51kg0:55.51-3
  • 1. Circumbendibus
  • 2. City Of Love
  • 3. Donquerari
3.1L$5.00
1/1118/02/202631OPEN$11,790.00Scottsville1000mYMickaelle Michel51kg0:55.97-11
  • 1. City Of Love
  • 2. Donquerari
  • 3. Position Of Power
1.3L$17.00
5/818/01/2026107OPEN$10,110.00Greyville1000mGoodMuzi Yeni58.5kg0:57.86-1
  • 1. Smorgasbord
  • 2. Chara Sands
  • 3. Blazing Fury
0.8L$9.00
12
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Pumpkin Pie (13)45x467x1x6
Trainer: Candice Tammy Dawson 12 mths 10: 3-1-0

Jockey: Serino Moodley

Weight: 53.5kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: BUFFALO BILL CODY (IRE)
Dam: SWEETIE PIE (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Fort Wood

Stats

Prize Money$21,675.00
Avg $$2,167.50
Win %30.00%
Place %40.00%
Career10: 3-1-0
Track7: 3-1-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 2-1-0
2nd Up3: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good9: 3-0-0
Soft1: 0-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing sixth at Turffontein Inside, beaten just over four lengths as a firming favourite. His win at this track before that, beating Max The Magician by a length and a half, reads well and he has three wins from seven starts at this venue. The first try around 1000m is the main question, but he can run into the placings.

Last Starts 49 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/812/09/202663OPEN$11,600.00Turffontein1200mGoodMuzi Yeni58kg1:12.86-4
  • 1. Precocious
  • 2. Trombolines
  • 3. The Last Duke
4.1L$3.80
1/911/07/2026207HCP$12,030.00Turffontein1160mGoodDivesh Ramkhalawon52kg1:07.00-5
  • 1. Pumpkin Pie
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Espinoza
1.5L$21.00
7/816/12/202547GPLATE$10,952.00Turffontein1400mGoodS'manga Khumalo59.5kg1:24.24-2
  • 1. One Eye On Vegas
  • 2. Elegantrix
  • 3. Shadowfax
6.5L$13.50
6/930/10/202540HCP$10,952.00Turffontein2000mGoodSerino Moodley57.5kg2:05.47-5
  • 1. The Ultimate King
  • 2. Read All About It
  • 3. Kudzu
10.0L$2.30
4/1020/09/202576GPLATE$8,420.00Turffontein1600mGoodSerino Moodley60kg1:37.92-1
  • 1. Count Huhtikuu
  • 2. Solar Sail
  • 3. Parisian Walkway
1.4L$2.80
5/806/07/202528G3 OPEN 3$21,060.00Turffontein1800mGoodSerino Moodley57kg1:52.20-8
  • 1. Choisaanada
  • 2. Fire Attack
  • 3. Musical Score
3.1L$11.00
4/808/06/202522OPEN 3$16,850.00Turffontein1600mGoodSerino Moodley55.5kg1:38.07-5
  • 1. Choisaanada
  • 2. Confederate
  • 3. Kamensky
1.4L$4.00
1/1417/05/202570RBH80$7,160.00Turffontein1600mGoodSerino Moodley60kg1:38.65-11
  • 1. Pumpkin Pie
  • 2. Aladdin's Lamp
  • 3. Orange County
0.8L$9.00
1/908/03/202521MPLATE$10,310.00Turffontein1400mGoodGavin Lerena60kg1:26.21-6
  • 1. Pumpkin Pie
  • 2. Cape Saffron
  • 3. Wearingofthegreen
3.0L$1.50
2/915/02/2025-MPLTE$10,170.00Turffontein1160mYGavin Lerena60kg1:07.93-8
  • 1. Harry Nyquist
  • 2. Pumpkin Pie
  • 3. Trail Runner
4.1L$2.50
13
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Catfish (11)2322151191
Trainer: Fabian Habib 12 mths 11: 4-4-1

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson

Weight: 53kgs

3 yo Grey G
Sire: DANON PLATINA (JPN)
Dam: SEA CAT (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Var

Stats

Prize Money$35,180.00
Avg $$3,198.18
Win %36.36%
Place %81.82%
Career11: 4-4-1
Track3: 0-2-0
Distance8: 3-4-1
Tr / Dist2: 0-2-0
1st Up1: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good10: 3-4-1
Soft1: 1-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a five-week let-up after a powerful Open win at Vaal, beating The Last Duke by six and a half lengths and confirming the strength of his recent profile. His ninth at Greyville two back came at longer odds and is outweighed by a career record of four wins and five places from eleven starts. Proven at 1000m and effective for Blaine Marx-Jacobson, he is the one to beat.

Last Starts 39 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1222/09/202658OPEN$11,600.00Vaal1200mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson54kg1:08.68-11
  • 1. Catfish
  • 2. The Last Duke
  • 3. Antonio Gaudi
6.6L$7.00
9/1326/07/202631G2 OPEN 2$42,960.00Greyville1200mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson60kg1:12.38-9
  • 1. Fish Tales
  • 2. Bisou Bisou
  • 3. World Series
4.5L$26.00
1/925/06/202630BM80$9,880.00Vaal1000mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson56.5kg0:56.44-8
  • 1. Catfish
  • 2. Hammer Blow
  • 3. Lovable
2.2L$1.63
1/1326/05/202616BM74$8,420.00Vaal1000mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson54.5kg0:56.13-9
  • 1. Catfish
  • 2. Taking A Risk
  • 3. Hammer Blow
2.3L$2.10
5/910/05/202617CUP 2$33,700.00Turffontein1160mGoodSerino Moodley60kg1:09.31-1
  • 1. Gimme Some Luck
  • 2. Better Never Ends
  • 3. Heath House
5.8L$15.00
1/823/04/202640MPLTE 2$10,950.00Vaal1000mYBlaine Marx-Jacobson60kg0:58.08-5
  • 1. Catfish
  • 2. Lightinthewoods
  • 3. Whatsdamatterwithu
5.8L$1.33
2/614/03/202616MPLTE 2$10,950.00Turffontein1000mGoodRyan Munger60kg0:57.27-5
  • 1. Good Day Sunshine
  • 2. Catfish
  • 3. Midnight Show
1.7L$2.10
2/626/02/202628MPLTE 2$10,950.00Turffontein1000mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson56kg0:58.49-2
  • 1. Twilight
  • 2. Catfish
  • 3. Skizzle Drum
0.6L$2.30
3/629/01/202612MPLTE$10,952.00Vaal1000mGoodGavin Lerena60kg0:57.61-2
  • 1. Time Is Precious
  • 2. Buffalo King Cody
  • 3. Catfish
1.5L$2.50
2/717/01/202618MPLTE 2$10,952.00Vaal1000mGoodGavin Lerena60kg0:56.87-1
  • 1. Flower Island
  • 2. Catfish
  • 3. Sherlock Holmes
3.7L$2.30
2/930/12/2025-PLATE 2$10,952.00Turffontein1000mGoodGavin Lerena60kg0:58.00-4
  • 1. Turn It Up
  • 2. Catfish
  • 3. Buffalo King Cody
5.3L$3.50
14
Silk
Trompe L'Oeil (9)121624
Trainer: Xander / Corne Spies 12 mths 6: 2-2-0

Jockey: Muzi Yeni

Weight: 52kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS)
Dam: MIRAGE (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Captain Al

Stats

Prize Money$15,437.00
Avg $$2,572.83
Win %33.33%
Place %66.67%
Career6: 2-2-0
Track1: 0-1-0
Distance3: 2-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 1-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good4: 1-1-0
Soft2: 1-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing fourth at Vaal, beaten just over four lengths in a small field despite firming from a bigger quote. Two back he was second in a GPLATE at the same venue, beaten a head, and his 1000m record is strong with two wins from three. The light weight helps, but he still has to find more against seasoned Open performers.

Last Starts 30 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/601/10/202621HCP 3$11,200.00Vaal1200mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson61kg1:08.67-6
  • 1. Gone Cold
  • 2. Whatsdamatterwithu
  • 3. Staggerwing
4.2L$5.50
2/710/09/202612GPLATE$9,450.00Vaal1200mYGavin Lerena58.5kg1:10.44-2
  • 1. Charming Cheetah
  • 2. Trompe L'oeil
  • 3. Master Spy
0.2L$4.00
6/629/08/202616BM96$11,170.00Turffontein1000mGoodSerino Moodley54.5kg0:57.83-2
  • 1. Echo Check
  • 2. Time Is Precious
  • 3. It's Personal
6.2L$2.25
1/513/08/202612RBH74$8,590.00Vaal1000mYGavin Lerena61.5kg0:57.87-5
  • 1. Trompe L'oeil
  • 2. Sergeant Soqrat
  • 3. Lonely As A Cloud
1.9L$2.40
2/601/08/202630NOV$8,590.00Turffontein1160mGoodGavin Lerena56.5kg1:07.42-3
  • 1. Sakura Hanami
  • 2. Trompe L'oeil
  • 3. One Tiger
0.6L$3.25
1/902/07/2026-MPLTE 2$10,740.00Vaal1000mGoodTrent Mayhew60kg0:58.86-3
  • 1. Trompe L'oeil
  • 2. Astrophile
  • 3. Mulholland Drive
0.4L$3.80
15
Silk
Master Mtoto (5)112x222
Trainer: Dean Smith 12 mths 6: 2-4-0

Jockey: Chase Maujean

Weight: 52kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: REAL GONE KID (AUS)
Dam: CASTELLO CAMPANULA (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Flower Alley

Stats

Prize Money$17,274.00
Avg $$2,879.00
Win %33.33%
Place %100.00%
Career6: 2-4-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance3: 1-2-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 1-1-0
2nd Up2: 1-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good2: 2-0-0
Soft1: 0-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 0-3-0

Comments

Has been remarkably consistent, finishing second again at Fairview Aw last start when beaten just over three lengths as a short odds-on favourite. He had gone down by only a neck there two back and has never missed the placings in six career starts. Back on turf, where he is two wins and a placing from three, he has the profile to be right in the fight.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/609/10/202660BM86$9,970.00Fairview1000mNeutralJuan Paul V'd Merwe60.5kg0:57.50-2
  • 1. Slash 'N Burn
  • 2. Master Mtoto
  • 3. Speed Racer
3.3L$1.72
2/510/08/202645RBH80$8,250.00Fairview1000mNeutralCalvin Habib61kg0:56.93-2
  • 1. Slash 'N Burn
  • 2. Master Mtoto
  • 3. Chocolate Bomb
0.3L$2.25
2/726/06/202670LR PLATE 2$15,030.00Fairview1200mNeutralCraig Zackey59kg1:07.63-3
  • 1. U S Ranger
  • 2. Master Mtoto
  • 3. Just Carter
8.5L$3.00
2/617/04/202635LR OPEN 2$14,740.00Fairview1200mSoftCalvin Habib60kg1:09.98-1
  • 1. U S Ranger
  • 2. Master Mtoto
  • 3. First Officer
2.3L$3.50
1/813/03/202656PLATE 2$6,990.00Fairview1200mGoodCraig Zackey60kg1:08.52-1
  • 1. Master Mtoto
  • 2. U S Ranger
  • 3. First Officer
1.0L$4.30
1/616/01/2026-MPLTE 2$6,571.00Fairview1000mGoodCraig Zackey60kg0:56.05-1
  • 1. Master Mtoto
  • 2. Fyfield Legend
  • 3. U S Ranger
0.1L$8.00
16
Silk
Umzingeli Wenyathi (14)7552122243
Trainer: Clinton Binda 12 mths 20: 3-5-4

Jockey: Jason Gates

Weight: 52kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: BUFFALO BILL CODY (IRE)
Dam: RISK ALL (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Captain Al

Stats

Prize Money$36,751.00
Avg $$1,837.55
Win %15.00%
Place %60.00%
Career20: 3-5-4
Track8: 1-2-2
Distance9: 1-4-2
Tr / Dist4: 1-2-1
1st Up2: 0-1-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good17: 2-5-3
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 1-0-1

Comments

Finished third at Greyville Aw last start, beaten a length and a half as a heavily backed favourite, after a fourth in an Open at Turffontein Inside. He is very genuine, with three wins and nine places from 20 starts, and his track-and-distance record is excellent with a win and three placings from four. The light weight keeps him firmly among the main chances.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/816/10/202648CUP$12,250.00Greyville1000mNeutralCalvin Habib60kg0:57.58-1
  • 1. St Harry
  • 2. Clair De Lune
  • 3. Umzingeli Wenyathi
1.4L$2.65
4/829/08/202635LR OPEN$15,030.00Turffontein1200mGoodCalvin Habib54kg1:11.89-2
  • 1. Bjorn Ironside
  • 2. Max The Magician
  • 3. Karate Kid
5.7L$3.00
2/725/07/202614BM96$11,170.00Turffontein1000mGoodGavin Lerena58.5kg0:56.42-2
  • 1. It's Personal
  • 2. Umzingeli Wenyathi
  • 3. Plus Four
1.5L$2.00
2/611/07/202612BM84$10,310.00Turffontein1000mGoodRachel Venniker62kg0:57.11-2
  • 1. Plus Four
  • 2. Umzingeli Wenyathi
  • 3. Twentytwentyvision
2.0L$2.40
2/929/06/202644OPEN$11,600.00Turffontein1000mGoodGavin Lerena56kg0:56.90-4
  • 1. Karate Kid
  • 2. Umzingeli Wenyathi
  • 3. Poblano
0.8L$3.25
1/1016/05/20267BM80$9,690.00Turffontein1000mGoodRachel Venniker62kg0:56.91-7
  • 1. Umzingeli Wenyathi
  • 2. Twentytwentyvision
  • 3. Lonely As A Cloud
0.2L$2.40
2/1009/05/202627OPEN$14,320.00Greyville1000mGoodCalvin Habib57kg0:59.44-3
  • 1. Miss World
  • 2. Umzingeli Wenyathi
  • 3. Kalahari Roller
0.5L$5.50
5/612/04/20268OPEN 3$12,640.00Turffontein1100mGoodMuzi Yeni52kg1:04.57-5
  • 1. Miami Mountain
  • 2. Kaalvoet
  • 3. Zalatoris
1.9L$5.50
5/1104/04/202642BM84$10,530.00Turffontein1160mGoodKeagan De Melo61kg1:08.46-3
  • 1. Rock Of Bismantova
  • 2. African Prince
  • 3. Dante's Bond
2.1L$4.00
7/1221/02/202615G3 OPEN 3$23,170.00Turffontein1100mGoodMuzi Yeni52kg1:04.09-10
  • 1. Miami Mountain
  • 2. Wild Justice
  • 3. Pop Chart
3.3L$34.00
4/606/02/202623OPEN$11,790.00Greyville1000mNeutralSifisokuhle Bungane51.5kg0:56.85-2
  • 1. Good Traveller
  • 2. Donquerari
  • 3. Jet Legacy
2.2L$5.50

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