Vaal Classic
26/05/2026
7
15.35
Racing240 MR 96 Handicap
1000 Metres (S)
Merit Rated 96 Handicap
Apprentice allowance may be claimed
(Course Record : 55.31 secs. SWEET FUTURE)
R 130000
1 - R
2 - R
3 - R
4 - R
5 - R
6 - R
77188
24700
12350
6175
3088
6500
Swinger
Exacta
Trifecta
Quartet
Pl/Acc:Leg 5
Pick 6:Leg 4
J/Pot :Leg 3

12 Runners

1000 Metres Vaal Classic . . .
% WINNERS from Barrier Draw
. . . previous 108 races.
% PLACES(1-2-3-4) from Barrier Draw
Same Trainer: (1-11)(4-7) Magic Tips: 7-4-11-10-6
Field statistics
Average per runner
- Runs:
- Runs:
245
20
Wins:
Wins:
47
4
Places:
Places:
84
7
Stakes:
Stakes:
R 4583844.
R 381987.
19%
34%
Wins.
Places.
PREDICTED FINISH: PREVIOUS RUN INFORMATION
No Horse Len
Beh
Speed
Index
Pred
Time
Merit
Rated
Mass Dr B Jockey Trainer Wks Fin LBh Dist Jockey Bett Time BA
7 LEAD THE CHARGE 0.0 [91] 58.8 {92} 58.0 12 C Lerena G Azzie M G (1) 5 2.5 1100 Botes J 6/1 58.71 CA
11 SOSORU 0.7 [90] 58.9 {89} 55.0 7 Murray C De Kock MF/MF (4) 1 4.8 1160 Murray C 10/1 58.67 A
12 HALBERDIER 0.8 [90] 58.9 {83} 53.5 3 B Mxoli P Ruiters B (6) 6 2.8 1000 Mxoli P 25/1 59.39 BA
8 PAUL REVERE 1.0 [90] 58.9 {92} 58.0 2 B Mbuto M Lensley C (4) 4 2.5 1400 Marx-Jacobso 14/10 59.32 A
9 ECHO CHECK 1.3 [89] 59.0 {93} 57.0 4 J Moodley S Habib F (2) 6 4.1 1160 Syster J R 25/1 58.84 HA
10 IT'S PERSONAL 1.6 [89] 59.1 {89} 56.5 6 C Marx-Jacobson Magner R R (6) 1 0.6 1000 Marx-Jacobso 5/2 59.32 CA
3 YAMADORI 3.0 [86] 59.3 {97} 60.5 1 C Greyling J Janse van Vuur (14) 12 9.7 1200 Little C 99/1 59.70 CA
4 JUST THE TWO OF US 3.1 [86] 59.3 {94} 59.0 11 C Venniker R A Azzie M G (2) 4 1.1 1000 Botes J 10/1 59.47 CA
2 ESPINOZA 3.3 [85] 59.4 {97} 60.5 5 Botes J Naidoo S (4) 7 5.2 1160 Venniker R A 33/1 59.49 A
6 DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN 3.5 [85] 59.4 {93} 58.5 10 J Habib C Binda C (17) 9 5.2 1000 Bungane S 20/1 60.36 Ja
1 CYMRIC 5.2 [82] 59.7 {99} 61.5 8 De Melo K De Kock MF/MF (12) 9 14.0 1200 Murray C 20/1 60.54 A
5 TRAJANUS 7.0 [79] 60.0 {96} 58.5 9 J Yeni M Tarry S G (9) 4 21.5 1160 Zackey C 11/2 62.64 HA
LEAD THE CHARGE was slow into stride over 1100m at Turffontein last time, but stayed on to finish fifth. He won his penultimate outing over 1160m at Turffontein. The son of Lancaster Bomber has won over this distance previously and back in a handicap, he may be the one to side with. JUST THE TWO OF US moved up well over this C&D last time and stayed on to finish fourth. She won her penultimate outing under Rachel Venniker. The daughter of Oratorio should give the males a run for their money. SOSORU followed up his maiden win with an equally impressive victory over 1160m at Turffontein. The son of Vercingetorix takes another rise in class, but he looks to have class about him and can bring up the hat-trick. IT'S PERSONAL found more to win his last start over this distance at Turffontein. 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson retains the ride and the combination merit healthy respect.
***** Trainer/Jockey Combinations for RACE 7. Performances for current and previous season - up to 100 runs *****
No Trainer Jockey Rns 1st 2nd 3rd Win% Plc% No Trainer Jockey Rns 1st 2nd 3rd Win% Plc%
1 De Kock MF/MF De Melo K 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 Azzie M G Lerena G 9 3 1 2 33 67
2 Naidoo S Botes J 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Lensley C Mbuto M 30 5 5 1 17 37
3 Janse van Vuur Greyling J 6 0 0 1 0 17 9 Habib F Moodley S 8 2 2 0 25 50
4 Azzie M G Venniker R A 3 1 0 0 33 33 10 Magner R R Marx-Jacobson 13 2 0 0 15 15
5 Tarry S G Yeni M 28 0 3 1 0 14 11 De Kock MF/MF Murray C 100 16 18 11 16 45
6 Binda C Habib C 93 11 14 14 12 42 12 Ruiters B Mxoli P 22 2 4 2 9 36

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99
CYMRIC (A)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:28 Feb 2024.
dob: 15 Oct 2021
61.5
8
12
Keagan
DE MELO
108* 30:12-3-0
Mike/Mathew
de Kock
79* 30:4-5-7
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 7:3-1-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 6:1-3-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
VERCINGETORIX - Savannah Cat by Fort Wood.
Breeder: WILGERBOSDRIFT/MAURI
Wernars Family & R M Sewgoolam
White, black fleur de lys, red sleeves, black collar and cuffs, black and white striped cap
Tot Rns: 18:3-6-2
Stakes: R 509125
SalePrc: R 1200000
(5) 24.09.21 J 132 G GP b 1000 Strydom P 58.5 (101) A 4-4 2 2.10 Taxi To The Moon 58.5 58.78 59.78 9/2 9/2 81 Stumbled-cut R/hind
(6) 24.10.24 V 235 G GP s 1100 Strydom P 59.0 (101) A 3-6 3 5.25 Elegant Ice 57.5 63.43 59.46 22/10 5/1 84 Pace-hung out 500m
(5) 24.12.07 T 372 G GP s 1160 Danielson R 60.0 (101) A 1-4 2 0.60 Cosmic Speed 58.5 68.53 59.73 7/2 4/1 82 Speedy-outrun late
(2) 25.01.11 T 471 Y MR96 b 1400 Lerena G 58.0 (101) A 1-9 2 0.75 Radicchio 59.5 87.89 59.56 18/10 28/10 83 Pace-shifted-outrun
(5) 25.01.26 T 510 G Mddle b 1400 Lerena G 56.0 (101) A 4-8 7 9.10 Truth 58.0 86.09 60.52 22/10 7/2 74 Never threatened
(9) 25.03.01 T 622 Y Mddle s 1160 Domeyer A 58.0 (101) A 10-12 1 0.20 *Bob's Your Uncle 54.5 67.97 58.84 9/2 5/1 91 Speedy-just lasted
(7) 25.05.01 T 807 G MR100 s 1160 Lerena G 60.0 (103) A 4-7 2 0.30 Yamadori 60.0 68.96 58.86 33/10 5/2F 90 Carried 300-tried
(28) 25.06.16 S 690 G Clss2 s 1000 Murray C 54.5 (103) A 8-10 10 7.95 Luhamba Phambili 55.5 57.48 59.61 9/2 7/1 83 No threat-coughing
(3) 25.12.28 D 300 S BStks s 1200 Pillay D 61.5 (103) A 4-9 7 7.35 Wild Justice 55.5 72.39 59.59 5/1 16/1 83 Never dangerous
(4) 26.01.18 D 344 G CndPl b 1400 Matsunyane K 53.5 (103) A 2-7 4 0.60 Wild At War 51.0 82.44 59.01 6/1 10/1 89 Awk & brushed late
(2) 26.02.15 E 394 Y FvrTr b 1500 De Melo K 59.5 (101) A 12-13 13 11.70 Talk To The Master 61.0 92.83 60.40 7/1 20/1 75 Never showed
(12) 26.03.01 S 429 Y Clss3 s 1200 Murray C 60.5 (99) A 5-9 9 14.00 Vihaan's Web 59.0 70.81 60.54 10/1 20/1 74 Faded badly
Won: Y10,S11,T1160(64 wks). Rested 12 wks. Best MR:103. Needs to improve on last two starts. 221183-23227120-7409
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97
ESPINOZA (A)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:23 Dec 2024.
dob: 30 Oct 2021
60.5
-2.5
5
12
Jacey
BOTES
37* 30:2-3-6
Shaylen
NAIDOO
51* 30:3-4-3
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 3:3-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 9:2-1-2
C&D: 0:0-0-0
RAFEEF - Mulher De Branco by Visionaire.
Breeder: RIETHUISKRAAL STUD
Messrs Jace Chetty, Shaylen Naidoo & A V van der Poel
Red and yellow checked diamonds, striped sleeves, red cap, yellow diamond and peak
Tot Rns: 16:4-1-2
Stakes: R 352957
SalePrc: R 120000
(12) 24.12.16 T 389 G MP s 1000 Lerena G 60.0 (82) A 1-10 3 1.40 Lonely As A Cloud 60.0 58.36 61.26 2/1 8/10F 66 Stayed on at finish
(6) 25.03.13 J 649 Y MP b 1200 Munger R 60.0 (79) A 2-9 1 4.00 *Frere Jacques 60.0 73.89 60.39 5/2 28/10 75 Jumped out-cruised
(6) 25.04.27 J 780 Y NovHc b 1200 Lihaba K J 54.0 (80) A 1-6 1 2.25 *Pennsylvania 59.0 72.67 59.47 11/2 2/1F 84 In touch-drew off
(5) 25.06.05 J 881 G MR84 b 1600 Zackey C 60.0 (87) A 12-14 14 14.45 Obsidian 56.0 100.09 60.89 5/1 25/2 70 Set pace-faded badly
(2) 25.07.10 J 962 G MR84 b 1200 Lihaba K J 61.0 (87) A 4-9 5 3.40 Ensuing 59.0 72.29 59.46 13/2 25/2 84 Lacked extra late
(6) 25.07.26 T 1001 G MR84 s 1000 Mbuto M 57.0 (87) A 11-12 1 1.60 *Twentytwentyvisio 58.5 58.15 58.85 16/1 14/1 90 Speedy-kept rolling
(2) 25.09.06 J 92 G Mddle b 1200 Gates J 56.0 (92) A 8-8 7 5.60 Nyaka Nyaka 50.5 70.95 59.58 10/1 16/1 83 Lacked strong finish
(5) 25.09.20 J 111 G Mddle b 1000 Mbuto M 53.5 (92) A 6-7 5 2.55 Gimmethegoodlife 54.0 58.34 59.51 16/1 25/1 84 Wide-lacked extra
(4) 25.10.28 V 213 Y MR94 s 1000 Samo-Burthia 56.5 (92) A 5-11 1 1.20 *Constellation 54.5 55.48 58.95 14/1 6/1 89 Speedy-drew off
(5) 25.11.23 V 290 G Mddle s 1000 Mbuto M 57.5 (97) A 3-9 2 0.25 Gimmethegoodlife 60.0 56.59 59.42 5/1 28/10F 85 Speedy-tried hard
(18) 25.12.27 T 393 G MR96 s 1000 Mbuto M 58.0 (97) A 4-9 5 2.95 Plus Four 53.0 58.20 59.27 4/1 9/2 86 In touch-tired late
(4) 26.04.30 T 772 G MR96 s 1160 Venniker R A 59.0 (97) A 6-11 7 5.15 Lead The Charge 54.0 69.96 59.49 14/1 33/1 84 Pace-lacked finish
Won: J12,J12,T10,V10(30 wks). 2nd run after rest. Best MR:97. Better than moderate last run. Will strip fitter. 5-536311051-751257
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97
YAMADORI (CA)
5 y.o. b g. Geld: 1 Feb 2024.
dob: 20 Aug 2020
60.5
1
12
Hennie
GREYLING
21* 22:0-0-2
J
A J van Vuuren
66* 30:4-5-3
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 7:2-1-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 14:3-2-2
C&D: 0:0-0-0
LANCASTER BOMBER - One Fine Day by Trippi.
Breeder: DRAKENSTEIN STUD
Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge, Mr D C Stonebridge, Rudi Govender & Remona Valayatham
Red, gold chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Tot Rns: 28:5-2-3
Stakes: R 499231
SalePrc: R 500000
(4) 25.02.15 T 573 Y MR96 s 1000 Mxoli P 58.0 (92) A 5-7 1 0.50 *Bob's Your Uncle 55.0 57.90 59.23 9/2 4/1 87 Stumbled-pace-lasted
(4) 25.03.13 J 652 Y MR96 b 1000 Mxoli P 60.0 (96) A 1-8 2 0.10 Taxi To The Moon 61.5 59.62 58.59 7/2 18/10F 93 Pace-fought-pipped
(3) 25.04.12 T 740 G MR106 s 1000 Mxoli P 57.0 (100) A 4-6 5 3.90 Ready To Charge 61.0 57.84 59.21 5/2 22/10F 87 Jock something amiss
(5) 25.05.01 T 807 G MR100 s 1160 Khumalo S 60.0 (100) A 6-7 1 0.30 *Cymri/Passage Of 60.0 68.91 58.68 4/1 11/2 92 Speedy-kept going
(5) 25.06.03 T 874 G Pnncl s 1160 Khumalo S 56.0 (102) A 9-10 7 6.30 Buffalo Storm Cod 58.0 67.94 59.54 7/1 14/1 84 Speedy-coughing
(5) 25.07.10 J 961 G Mddle b 1200 Zackey C 62.0 (102) A 4-8 7 9.60 Chyavana 62.0 72.88 60.18 11/2 11/2 77 Not striding out
(3) 25.08.15 F 32 Y CndPl s 1200 Dookhit G 53.0 (102) A 12-14 6 9.25 Anuschka's World 52.0 70.58 60.68 17/2 10/1 72 Hung in-no threat
(3) 25.09.05 F 62 G Spdst s 1000 Mxothwa L 58.5 (102) A 3-8 6 5.75 Song Of Myself 51.5 57.68 58.65 14/1 25/1 93 Pace-lacked finish
(8) 25.09.26 P 103 G ECPCh b 1400 Little C 61.0 (101) A 6-8 8 5.75 Mercantour 62.0 83.10 59.23 20/1 33/1 87 Not persevered with
(10) 25.11.21 P 182 G Glndr b 1000 Zackey C 57.0 (100) CA 1-7 5 5.10 Cliff Top 60.0 58.14 58.91 14/1 6/1 90 Hung in 350m-cough
(3) 26.01.30 F 282 G FrvMr s 1200 Zackey C 55.0 (99) A 2-8 8 14.45 Roman Agent 52.0 69.21 60.54 7/1 16/1 74 Pulled up sore
(14) 26.02.20 F 313 G MR100 s 1200 Little C 59.5 (99) CA 11-13 12 9.65 Anuschka's World 60.5 69.47 59.70 33/1 99/1 82 Speedy-weakened
Won: K10,L1250,G10,T10,T1160(56 wks). Ex Smith D-2025.09.26. Rested 14 wks. Best MR:102. Is back on the Highveld. 21-3144007177-3443125177-668580
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94
JUST THE TWO OF US (CA)
5 y.o. b m. dob: 1 Dec 2020
59.0
-1.5
11
12
Rachel
A VENNIKER
60* 30:2-6-6
Michael
AZZIE
51* 30:2-6-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 8:2-0-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 16:4-2-2
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ORATORIO - Cosmic Flower by National Emblem.
Breeder: MR W J ENGELBRECHT
Mr A Christoforou
White, blue band of diamonds and cap
Tot Rns: 21:5-2-2
Stakes: R 461072
SalePrc: R 140000
(3) 25.02.24 T 596 Y BhnHp s 1000 Yeni M 52.0 (87) A 1-7 4 1.50 Night Vigil 53.0 56.48 59.21 5/2 33/10 87 Stayed on at finish
(4) 25.03.20 J 670 Y FM88 b 1000 Yeni M 59.5 (87) A 8-10 9 6.00 Basked In Glory 58.0 60.88 59.71 11/2 25/2 82 Slow-ovrrcd-no extra
(4) 25.04.17 V 761 G FM101 s 1200 Yeni M 53.0 (87) A 1-7 1 1.10 *Calantha 52.5 68.76 58.36 6/1 9/2 95 Speedy-kept going
(15) 25.05.17 T 846 G FM103 s 1160 Murray C 55.5 (94) A 1-10 6 5.70 Just Be Lekker 60.0 68.09 59.96 5/1 14/1 79 Lacked extra-blowing
(3) 25.08.30 Y 74 G FTLds b 1200 Lihaba K J 56.0 (94) A 5-5 5 12.50 Famous Lady 56.5 71.80 60.70 13/2 25/2 72 Prominent-faded
(5) 25.09.18 V 108 G FM98 s 1200 Mayhew T 56.5 (94) A 3-8 8 80.00 Komati River 50.0 83.11 72.54 8/1 33/1 0 Dislodged jockey
(5) 25.10.23 Y 198 G FM97 s 1000 Mayhew T 57.0 (94) A 4-9 3 2.70 Green Flash 50.5 56.76 59.13 20/1 25/1 88 Prominent-stayed on
(14) 25.11.27 J 301 Y FM92 b 1000 Mayhew T 59.0 (93) A 2-9 3 4.00 Anchorage 53.5 60.24 59.04 14/1 33/1 89 Steadied 800-stayed
(3) 26.03.07 T 606 Y FM100 s 1000 Mayhew T 56.5 (93) A 4-5 5 9.35 Precocious 53.5 59.13 60.26 10/1 20/1 76 Carried 600-faded
(4) 26.03.28 V 671 Y FM94 s 1000 Zackey C 59.0 (92) A 4-6 4 5.30 Fiery Rose 52.0 57.31 59.61 16/1 14/1 83 Lacked strong finish
(2) 26.04.28 T 756 Y FM95 s 1000 Venniker R A 56.0 (90) CA 2-8 1 1.00 *Anchorage 60.0 58.15 58.95 8/1 14/1 89 Ran on powerfully
(2) 26.05.14 Y 811 G FM93 s 1000 Botes J 58.0 (94) CA 1-7 4 1.05 Versace Onthetrack 55.5 57.24 59.47 4/1 10/1 84 Looked threat-stayed
Won: V10,Y10,T10,V12,T10(4 wks). Best MR:94. Two good runs with cheekpieces. Will be competitive. 4218-162614916-58335414
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96
TRAJANUS (JA)
3 y.o. gr g. Geld: 1 Jul 2025.
dob: 6 Aug 2022
58.5
9
12
Muzi
YENI
50* 30:1-3-6
Sean
TARRY
58* 30:3-2-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 1:1-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 6:2-2-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
DANON PLATINA - Zemfira by Daylami.
Breeder: RIETHUISKRAAL STUD
Messrs D Chinsammy, D Jessa, A & Jarryd Lahoud, E Naicker, Larry Pogir & TKP Racing(Nom: T Pillay)
Red, black epaulettes and cap
Tot Rns: 8:2-3-1
Stakes: R 204409
SalePrc: R 650000
(5) 25.05.18 S 608 G MJP s 1000 Murray C 60.0 A 1-7 2 0.40 Little Boy Blue 60.0 57.80 61.20 18/10 2/1f 67 Speedy-tried hard
(12) 25.06.23 T 913 G MJP s 1000 Zackey C 60.0 A 5-9 2 2.10 Alpine Jet 57.5 58.05 61.45 18/10 28/10 64 Speedy-outrun late
(4) 25.09.18 V 103 G MP-3 s 1200 Zackey C 60.0 A 9-11 2 0.80 Miami Mountain 60.0 69.27 61.37 5/2 15/10 65 Speedy-caught late
(4) 25.10.16 J 186 G MP-3 b 1000 Zackey C 60.0 (88) A 3-9 1 3.00 *Seed Seeker 60.0 60.15 61.15 4/10 2/10F 68 Jumped in-pace-easy
(8) 25.11.11 V 265 S NovHc s 1000 Zackey C 58.0 (88) HA 3-6 1 3.40 *One Tiger 56.5 56.53 59.20 22/10 12/10F 87 Speedy-cruised in
(5) 26.01.03 T 416 G GP s 1000 Zackey C 60.0 (96) HA 4-6 6 6.20 Chapbook 55.5 57.60 59.60 22/10 2/1 83 No threat-blowing
(6) 26.02.10 Y 529 G GP s 1000 Zackey C 59.5 (96) A 3-4 3 5.50 Chapbook 59.0 57.48 59.45 5/2 22/10 84 Prominent-lacked xtr
(9) 26.03.21 T 638 G GP-3 s 1160 Zackey C 60.0 (96) HA 4-4 4 21.50 Zalatoris 60.0 72.64 62.64 5/2 11/2 53 Faded 300-blowing
Won: J10,V10(28 wks). Gelded 2025.07.01. Blinkers ON. Best MR:96. Is suited to this distance. Can improve back in a Handicap. 22-211634
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93
DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN (Ja)
6 y.o. b g. Geld:22 Jul 2021.
dob: 21 Aug 2019
58.5
10
12
Calvin
HABIB
50* 30:3-3-1
Clinton
BINDA
64* 30:5-2-4
Gau: Prvte
Wet: 9:1-1-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 31:7-4-2
C&D: 0:0-0-0
VISIONAIRE - Aquila Jet by Jet Master.
Breeder: LAMMERSKRAAL STUD
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Yellow, purple stars, yellow cap, purple star
Tot Rns: 35:7-4-2
Stakes: R 544450
SalePrc: R 275000
(4) 25.01.18 T 490 Y MR80 s 1000 Danielson R 64.0 (88) Ka 7-10 1 1.20 *Virgin River 59.0 57.95 58.72 10/1 25/1 92 Speedy-found extra
(2) 25.02.15 T 573 Y MR96 s 1000 Danielson R 58.0 (92) Ka 7-7 3 1.75 Yamadori 58.0 58.22 59.29 17/2 4/1 86 Stumbled-pace-outrun
(7) 25.03.01 T 627 S JJetP s 1000 Klink N 50.0 (92) Ka 1-15 13 15.75 William Robertson 62.0 60.07 61.60 50/1 99/1 63 Never showed
(2) 25.04.19 T 772 G MR94 s 1000 Danielson R 59.0 (92) Ka 2-11 6 7.70 Warm Winter Nite 55.5 58.79 59.62 7/1 25/2 83 Brushed 300-weakened
(8) 25.05.01 T 808 G MR84 s 1160 Fortune A 64.0 (92) Ka 5-7 6 8.25 War Of Kingdoms 55.0 70.69 59.56 16/1 10/1 83 Speedy-weakened
(4) 25.06.28 T 935 G MR86 s 1000 Danielson R 62.5 (91) Ka 2-9 3 3.00 Rafa Bay 55.0 58.15 58.92 8/1 14/1 90 Brushed 200-stayed
(8) 25.07.26 T 1001 G MR84 s 1000 Danielson R 63.5 (91) Ka 2-12 10 13.25 Espinoza 57.0 60.54 60.27 8/1 25/1 76 Jock something amiss
(5) 25.09.20 J 110 G MR84 b 1000 Danielson R 63.5 (91) Ja 2-8 2 1.75 Roaming Spirit 60.0 58.56 59.29 25/1 33/1 86 Prominent-2nd best
(7) 25.10.28 V 213 Y MR94 s 1000 Habib C 58.5 (91) Ja 9-11 11 8.00 Espinoza 56.5 56.92 60.02 10/1 50/1 79 Lst 2l-never in it
(5) 25.12.16 T 359 G MR80 s 1000 Habib C 65.5 (91) Ja 1-10 1 0.05 *Abound 60.0 58.00 58.57 16/1 33/1 93 Speedy-just lasted
(2) 26.01.17 V 461 G MR84 s 1000 Habib C 64.5 (93) Ja 8-10 9 6.25 Vanakkam 59.0 56.06 59.56 25/2 14/1 83 No threat-blowing
(17) 26.01.29 Y 496 G MR104 s 1000 Bungane S 50.5 (93) Ja 10-11 9 5.20 Mover And Shaker 58.0 57.29 60.36 33/1 20/1 75 Lacked strong finish
Won: G10,G10,S10,Y10,Y10,T10,T10(23 wks). Rested 17 wks. Best MR:93. Better than last two runs. Watch. 580410782-224114009-411671306630-20199
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92
LEAD THE CHARGE (CA)
4 y.o. b g. Geld: 7 May 2024.
dob: 17 Sep 2021
58.0
12
12
Gavin
LERENA
89* 30:7-4-2
Michael
AZZIE
51* 30:2-6-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 3:0-2-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 6:1-0-2
C&D: 0:0-0-0
LANCASTER BOMBER - San Fermin by Charge Forward.
Breeder: DRAKENSTEIN STUD
Mr B G Gardner, Mrs J P Gardner & Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Blue, white square, blue sleeves and cap
Tot Rns: 25:3-4-3
Stakes: R 385624
SalePrc: R 425000
(5) 25.08.30 Y 75 G SprSp b 1200 Lihaba K J 54.5 (99) A 7-8 8 9.30 Quantum Theory 60.5 71.69 59.76 17/2 25/1 81 Never threatened
(3) 25.10.04 J 154 G GP b 1200 Samo-Burthia 55.5 (94) A 8-10 7 4.60 Miami Mountain 56.0 74.19 60.02 20/1 25/1 79 In touch-lacked xtra
(4) 25.10.26 T 206 G Cndtn s 1160 Samo-Burthia 50.5 (92) A 8-8 3 1.70 Buffalo Storm Cody 60.0 67.96 58.46 25/1 25/1 94 In touch-outrun late
(2) 25.11.23 V 290 G Mddle s 1000 Khumalo S 58.0 (92) A 8-9 6 0.85 Gimmethegoodlife 60.0 56.69 59.29 5/1 5/1 86 Running on at finish
(6) 25.12.07 T 338 G MR96 s 1160 Khumalo S 58.0 (92) A 10-12 6 1.35 Miami Mountain 56.0 68.29 58.99 6/1 7/1 89 Made late headway
(2) 26.01.15 Y 449 G Mddle b 1200 Lerena G 56.0 (90) A 7-8 5 4.30 Rollwiththepunches 50.0 68.43 59.00 22/10 3/1 89 Lacked strong finish
(2) 26.02.01 T 502 G GP s 1160 Marx-Jacobso 54.5 (88) A 8-9 5 5.00 Rifle Queen 57.5 68.07 59.44 10/1 17/2 85 Prominent-lacked xtr
(6) 26.02.14 T 551 Y MR100 s 1160 Mayhew T 54.0 (88) A 4-9 2 0.50 The Specialist 55.5 68.54 58.57 25/2 25/2 93 Challenged strongly
(1) 26.03.28 V 668 Y Mddle s 1200 Mayhew T 54.0 (89) A 10-13 2 0.50 The Specialist 58.0 68.85 58.78 9/2 7/1 91 Isolated 600-flew up
(4) 26.04.02 Y 689 G GP s 1000 Mayhew T 60.0 (89) A 2-7 5 5.30 Kaalvoet 56.5 56.96 59.19 5/1 7/1 87 Lacked strong finish
(2) 26.04.30 T 772 G MR96 s 1160 Marx-Jacobso 54.0 (89) CA 3-11 1 0.20 *African Prince 55.0 69.03 59.06 6/1 6/1 88 Moved up-just lasted
(1) 26.05.16 T 822 G Pnncl s 1100 Botes J 48.0 (92) CA 5-11 5 2.50 Ziyasha 60.0 62.88 58.71 7/2 6/1 92 Slow-stayed on
Won: J10,J12,T1160(4 wks). Best MR:104. Fair latest run in a Pinnacle event. Chance. 722414-1338645-873665522515
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PAUL REVERE (BA)
4 y.o. ch g. Geld:22 Dec 2023.
dob: 22 Aug 2021
58.0
-1.5
2
12
Mxolisi
MBUTO
34* 30:1-3-2
Corrie
LENSLEY
51* 30:4-1-2
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 3:0-1-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ERUPT - Hidden Nest by Western Winter.
Breeder: LA PLAISANCE STUD
Mr A L Martini
Navy, white sleeves, navy spots and cuffs, red collar and cap
Tot Rns: 23:4-3-5
Stakes: R 447726
(3) 25.05.29 V 865 G MR74 s 1400 Lihaba K J 61.5 (81) A 12-17 3 2.20 Sea Shanty 56.5 83.70 59.43 10/1 10/1 85 Stayed on at finish
(7) 25.06.19 V 908 G MR82 s 1200 Lihaba K J 58.5 (81) A 6-16 12 6.90 Vibe Sa 60.5 71.24 60.17 8/1 25/2 77 Never in contention
(2) 25.08.07 V 17 G MR74 s 1400 Mbuto M 58.5 (80) A 4-8 1 2.00 *Peregrine Falcon 54.0 82.61 59.34 9/2 7/2 86 Hung 300-drew off
(4) 25.08.23 J 53 G Mddle b 1450 Mbuto M 49.5 (84) A 5-13 2 1.90 Pressonregardless 56.0 88.71 59.14 5/1 7/1 88 Jumped in-stayed on
(6) 25.09.20 J 116 G Mddle b 1600 Mbuto M 49.5 (84) A 1-9 7 4.60 Max The Magician 56.0 98.15 59.78 3/1 3/1F 81 Handy-shifted-tired
(4) 25.10.30 J 222 G Mddle b 1450 Mxoli P 52.0 (84) A 9-9 3 1.00 Bob's Your Uncle 55.5 89.32 58.92 4/1 8/1 90 Ran on from last
(3) 25.11.27 J 300 Y MR84 b 1450 Mxoli P 60.0 (84) A 8-12 3 3.70 Palace Prince 58.0 91.19 58.92 7/1 10/1 90 Stayed on at finish
(4) 25.12.20 V 374 G GnHtg s 1475 Mxoli P 52.0 (84) A 15-21 12 4.50 Mastership 57.5 86.95 59.55 25/1 33/1 84 Lacked strong finish
(1) 26.01.15 Y 451 G GP b 1450 Mxoli P 59.5 (83) A 1-6 5 7.35 I'm A Fireball 56.0 84.64 59.34 25/2 11/2 86 Overraced-weakened
(8) 26.01.24 V 481 G Mddle s 1400 Mbuto M 49.5 (83) A 7-9 1 0.05 *Yippee Kiyay 56.0 81.72 59.15 10/1 8/1 88 Ran on-just lasted
(6) 26.03.19 J 634 G MR86 b 1450 Marx-Jacobso 55.5 (85) A 2-8 1 2.80 *Fostinovo 57.0 89.65 58.38 4/1 22/10F 95 Handy-drew clear
(4) 26.04.30 T 771 G Mddle b 1400 Marx-Jacobso 53.5 (92) A 2-10 4 2.50 Kamensky 62.0 87.12 59.32 4/1 14/10F 86 Handy-tired late
Won: T1160,V14,V14,J1450(4 wks). Blinkers ON. Best MR:92. Fair latest after back-to-back wins. Blinker strike. 67-34215342830-1273305114
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ECHO CHECK (JA)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:11 Mar 2025.
dob: 4 Oct 2022
57.0
4
12
Serino
MOODLEY
70* 30:3-5-8
Fabian
HABIB
48* 30:2-3-3
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 4:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
MASTER OF MY FATE - Alexa by Caesour.
Breeder: VARSFONTEIN STUD
Messrs MG Bothma, GJ Nassif, J Nassif, G, K & MM Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr ZL Nassif)
Yellow, green stars, black sleeves, yellow cap
Tot Rns: 8:2-0-1
Stakes: R 135375
SalePrc: R 325000
(10) 25.07.12 T 965 G MP s 1160 Khumalo S 57.0 A 2-10 1 4.10 *Monkey Puzzle 60.0 66.71 61.41 33/10 5/1 65 In touch-cruised in
(3) 25.09.18 V 106 G NovHc s 1400 Khumalo S 57.0 (92) A 10-13 1 0.25 *Palace Attack 54.5 81.60 58.70 15/10 14/10F 92 Set pace-found extra
(4) 25.10.11 J 174 G GP b 1450 Venniker R A 57.0 (98) A 3-9 3 0.50 Chronicle King 58.5 88.54 58.74 9/2 18/10F 92 Set pace-caught late
(3) 25.11.11 V 266 S MR96 s 1200 Khumalo S 56.0 (98) A 2-12 4 2.95 Silver Tudor 59.0 68.66 58.79 18/10 11/10F 91 In touch-tired late
(17) 25.11.29 T 310 Y Dngns b 1600 Khumalo S 60.0 (98) A 6-13 13 24.50 Trust 60.0 104.31 62.31 14/1 25/1 56 Set pace-choked up
(3) 26.03.28 V 668 Y Mddle s 1200 Marx-Jacobso 53.5 (98) A 8-13 13 14.25 The Specialist 58.0 71.33 61.20 6/1 11/2 67 Faded badly
(3) 26.04.21 V 726 Y GP s 1400 Marx-Jacobso 57.0 (98) A 2-6 6 11.00 Golden Operator 60.0 86.91 60.31 7/1 5/1 76 Set pace-faded badly
(2) 26.05.10 T 806 G Mddle s 1160 Syster J R 56.0 (95) HA 6-9 6 4.05 Karate Kid 62.0 70.31 58.84 33/1 25/1 91 Pace-lacked finish
Won: T1160,V14(36 wks). Blinkers ON. Best MR:98. Tries minimum trip. Could improve. 1-1340066
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IT'S PERSONAL (CA)
4 y.o. b g. Geld: 3 Sep 2024.
dob: 11 Nov 2021
56.5
-2.5
6
12
B
MARX-JACOBSON
58* 30:4-2-3
Roy
MAGNER
72* 30:5-6-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 3:0-0-2
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 6:2-0-2
C&D: 0:0-0-0
WHAT A WINTER - Citizen Rose by Star Witness.
Breeder: DRAKENSTEIN STUD
Mr A L Williams
Black, white fleur de lys, orange collar and sleeves, white and black striped cap
Tot Rns: 15:4-1-5
Stakes: R 370669
SalePrc: R 300000
(3) 25.02.13 J 559 Y MP b 1000 Strydom P 60.0 (81) A 3-8 3 1.35 Antonio Gaudi 60.0 59.93 61.20 28/10 2/1F 67 Hung in 300-stayed
(3) 25.03.06 Y 632 G MP s 1000 Lerena G 60.0 (81) A 5-7 1 1.50 *Old Fashioned 60.0 56.87 60.84 13/10 3/10F 71 Jumpd awk-strong fin
(8) 25.03.27 J 697 Y MR90 b 1200 Yeni M 53.0 (81) A 1-8 3 0.95 Kindred Heart 56.0 74.33 59.13 7/2 5/2 88 Running on at finish
(4) 25.05.22 Y 856 G MR80 s 1000 Schwarz D 60.0 (83) A 1-12 5 3.05 Nazare 54.5 57.79 59.16 9/2 8/1 87 Prominent-lacked xtr
(2) 25.06.19 V 908 G MR82 s 1200 Habib C 59.0 (82) A 8-16 6 3.65 Vibe Sa 60.5 70.66 59.26 10/1 25/2 86 Lacked xtr-hung late
(7) 25.07.06 T 950 G NovHc s 1000 Danielson R 59.0 (80) CA 4-5 3 3.25 Constellation 57.5 58.24 59.24 3/1 7/2 87 Bumped-stayed on
(2) 25.08.23 J 50 G NovHc b 1200 Danielson R 57.5 (77) CA 4-6 1 0.20 *The Last Duke 58.0 73.19 59.59 6/1 7/2 83 Ovrrcd-got up late
(5) 25.09.06 J 93 G MR84 b 1200 Danielson R 58.0 (80) CA 7-10 2 0.30 Juniper Green 51.0 71.02 58.45 6/1 8/1 94 Hung 300-strong fin
(15) 25.10.11 J 171 G MR80 b 1200 Yeni M 61.0 (82) CA 4-7 1 0.05 *Hemisphere 60.5 72.54 58.27 3/1 22/10F 96 Hung in 300m-got up
(3) 26.01.22 Y 469 G MR96 b 1200 V.Rensburg M 54.5 (85) CA 2-7 3 0.70 The Specialist 56.0 68.55 58.45 5/1 28/10f 94 Moved up-outrun late
(8) 26.02.14 T 548 Y MR96 b 1400 Yeni M 54.5 (85) CA 7-11 5 6.10 Sunset Riot 58.5 86.85 59.65 4/1 33/10 83 Handy-lacked finish
(6) 26.04.12 T 719 G MR84 s 1000 Marx-Jacobso 58.0 (85) CA 8-9 1 0.60 *Plus Four 61.5 58.29 59.32 9/2 5/2F 86 Hung 600-found more
Won: Y10,J12,J12,T10(6 wks). Best MR:89. Won a game race at Turffontein last time. Can follow up. 443-313563-121351
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SOSORU (A)
3 y.o. ch g. Geld:16 Jan 2026.
dob: 15 Aug 2022
55.0
7
12
Callan
MURRAY
57* 30:3-4-3
Mike/Mathew
de Kock
79* 30:4-5-7
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 2:1-1-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
VERCINGETORIX - Intriguing Lady by New Approach.
Breeder: AL ADIYAAT
Mr P M Murugasa
Green, black epaulettes, blue sleeves and collar, green cap
Tot Rns: 4:2-1-0
Stakes: R 166440
SalePrc: R 925000
(8) 26.01.15 Y 445 G MP b 1200 Murray C 60.0 A 5-8 4 7.85 Quickfreeze 60.0 70.14 61.87 7/2 5/1 60 Pace-overraced-tired
(3) 26.03.14 T 622 G MP-3 s 1000 Murray C 60.0 A 6-6 2 0.90 Slender Silhouette 57.5 56.69 61.52 28/10 2/1F 64 Speedy-outrun late
(4) 26.04.02 Y 682 G MP s 1000 Murray C 60.0 A 1-11 1 2.75 *Isaac Stephan 60.0 57.37 60.70 5/10 5/10F 72 Speedy-drew clear
(4) 26.04.30 T 773 G MR80 s 1160 Murray C 58.5 (81) A 8-12 1 4.75 *One Tiger 57.5 68.14 58.67 5/1 10/1 92 Speedy-cruised in
Won: Y10,T1160(4 wks). Gelded 2026.01.16. Best MR:89. Quick out the gates. Goes for hat-trick and may be hard to peg back. 4211
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HALBERDIER (BA)
5 y.o. b g. Geld: 3 Oct 2023.
dob: 1 Nov 2020
53.5
3
12
Philasande
MXOLI
55* 30:3-6-3
Billy
RUITERS
40* 30:1-7-4
Gau: Rndfn
Wet: 9:2-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 13:3-0-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
NEW PREDATOR - Winter Heart by Western Winter.
Breeder: MR LMF WERNARS
Mr B B Ruiters
Kingfisher, silver diagonal stripes, silver sleeves, kingfisher cap
Tot Rns: 44:6-2-3
Stakes: R 506766
SalePrc: R 40000
(2) 25.07.26 T 1000 G MR100 s 1000 Samo-Burthia 51.5 (91) BA 4-9 6 5.15 Chieftain 60.5 59.09 59.26 25/2 20/1 86 No threat-coughing
(11) 25.08.09 T 26 G MR100 s 1160 Katjedi M K 55.0 (90) A 5-9 8 8.50 Slinky Mapimpi 58.5 69.45 59.25 25/2 25/1 86 Never threatened
(4) 25.10.28 V 213 Y MR94 s 1000 Murray C 57.5 (89) BA 3-11 9 7.30 Espinoza 56.5 56.79 59.36 33/1 75/1 85 Never in contention
(2) 25.11.23 V 290 G Mddle s 1000 Murray C 56.0 (88) BA 9-9 8 2.05 Gimmethegoodlife 60.0 56.91 59.18 25/1 99/1 87 Stayed on at finish
(3) 25.12.07 T 338 G MR96 s 1160 Mxoli P 55.0 (86) BA 6-12 11 6.70 Miami Mountain 56.0 69.26 59.76 25/1 99/1 81 Never in contention
(3) 25.12.27 T 393 G MR96 s 1000 Matsunyane K 54.0 (84) BA 7-9 7 4.75 Plus Four 53.0 58.53 59.36 25/1 33/1 85 Lacked xtra-coughing
(2) 26.01.17 V 461 G MR84 s 1000 Katjedi M K 59.0 (82) BA 7-10 5 3.45 Vanakkam 59.0 55.55 59.12 25/1 16/1 88 Stayed on at finish
(2) 26.01.29 Y 499 G MR84 b 1200 Munger R 58.0 (80) A 9-12 6 6.50 Vibe Sa 60.0 70.34 58.94 16/1 25/1 90 Lacked strong finish
(4) 26.02.14 T 551 Y MR100 s 1160 Katjedi M K 52.0 (78) A 2-9 6 4.50 The Specialist 55.5 69.26 58.96 25/1 20/1 89 Jock something amiss
(2) 26.03.12 J 616 S MR84 b 1000 Mxoli P 56.5 (77) BA 4-7 1 0.80 *His Lordship 58.5 58.33 58.43 10/1 8/1 95 Ran on-kept finding
(2) 26.03.28 V 668 Y Mddle s 1200 Penny J 52.0 (83) A 12-13 12 13.50 The Specialist 58.0 71.19 60.79 20/1 25/1 71 Outpaced throughout
(6) 26.04.12 T 719 G MR84 s 1000 Mxoli P 59.5 (83) BA 5-9 6 2.75 It's Personal 58.0 58.79 59.39 16/1 25/1 85 Stayed-brush wound
Won: V12,T1160,T1160,T10,Y10,J10(11 wks). Best MR:91. Is 2kgs better off with number 10 on last run. 9732-52109845513713-076681088471976-89807566106


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