Turffontein Race 5

Champion Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding: Fire Attack Maiden Plate

Stake: $9,554

CURTISS CONDOR (5) raced from a handy position over 1450m on the Inside course last time out but found one too good on the day. He is a progressive type and will like the rise to 1600m. He jumps from pole position and should like racing on this track. S'manga Khumalo is booked to ride and the combination may find themselves in the winner's enclosure. FIRE STARTER (9) has finished third in both his efforts to date. He has scope and from his good draw of two may be hard to peg back. PHIL THE FLUTER (1) ran a good race when second of 10 over this distance on the Vaal Classic course last time. He is having his peak run today and should be cherry-ripe. If jumping on level terms with his rials he should be right there at the finish. CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD (2) is racing well having placed in all of his last four starts, most recently finishing third of 10 over 1600m at Vaal. Has solid each-way claims.
  • Distance: 1600m
  • Class: MPLATE
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: Fine
  • Surface: Turf
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1R Klaasen
  • Phil The Fluter (4) 88x3353x32
  • Trainer: R Klaasen ()
  • Jockey: K Matsunyane
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 62%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: AL ZAHRA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Al Mufti

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Rating

Stats
Career
8: 0-1-4
Distance
2: 0-1-1
Season
7: 0-1-4
1st Up
3: 0-0-2
2nd Up
3: 0-1-1
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-1
Turf
8: 0-1-4
Good
8: 0-1-4
Clockwise
3: 0-1-2
Anti-Clockwise
5: 0-0-2
Handicap Rating
76
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-1-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Scottsville on April 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Danube carrying 60kg at $1.90. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Vaal on May 15 over 1600m, long-neck behind Molotov Cocktail with 60kg at $3.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 1015/5/25Vaal1600mMPLATE6K Matsunyane60kgGood1:37.7658.9 km/h0.4L-$3.25f18$8,186-

1. Molotov Cocktail

2. Phil The Fluter

3. Chieftain's Shield

3rd of 1127/4/25Scottsville1400mMPLATE9Andrew Fortune60kgGood1:25.5658.9 km/h2.4L-$1.91f93$11,783-

1. Danube

2. Tee Dog

3. Phil The Fluter

93 Day Spell
3rd of 1324/1/25Fairview1600mMDN8Richard Fourie61kgGood1:37.5859.0 km/h2.0L-$1.83f33$6,556-

1. Fearless Badger

2. Cheerful Charlie B

3. Phil The Fluter

33 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 1522/12/24Kenilworth1200mMPLATE13Richard Fourie60kgGood1:13.2559.0 km/h3.5L-$2.65f33$11,470-

1. Heal And Soul

2. Wave Of Glory

3. Palancar

33 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 1019/11/24Kenilworth1100mMPLATE1S H Feni61kgGood1:08.3757.9 km/h2.2L-$4.3017$10,292-

1. Rafa Bay

2. Flying Finley

3. Phil The Fluter

3rd of 132/11/24Kenilworth1000mMPLATE13Grant Van Niekerk59kgGood-1.3L-$1777$10,292-

1. Elizabedi Gold

2. Cliff Swallow

3. Phil The Fluter

77 Day Spell
2Tyrone Zackey
  • Chieftain's Shield (7) 2652543223
  • Trainer: Tyrone Zackey ()
  • Jockey: N Nastili (a2.5)
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 38%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: REDOUBTABLE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Elliodor

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Rating

Stats
Career
18: 0-4-3
Distance
7: 0-2-1
Trk/Dst
3: 0-1-0
Track
4: 0-1-0
Season
14: 0-4-3
1st Up
3: 0-0-1
2nd Up
3: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-1-0
Turf
18: 0-4-3
Good
17: 0-4-2
Clockwise
18: 0-4-3
Handicap Rating
68
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-1-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1450m - 2000m

Gear Changes

A B

Comments
Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Vaal on May 15 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Molotov Cocktail carrying 60kg at $4.30. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Vaal on April 29 over 1600m, head behind Sky Pillar Rock carrying 60kg at $4. Not beaten far last start and worth including.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 1015/5/25Vaal1600mMPLATE4Craig Zackey60kgGood1:37.7658.9 km/h1.1L-$4.3016$8,186-

1. Molotov Cocktail

2. Phil The Fluter

3. Chieftain's Shield

2nd of 1029/4/25Vaal1600mMPLATE4Tshepiso Matsoele60kgGood1:38.1758.7 km/h0.2L-$4.00f12$9,893-

1. Sky Pillar Rock

2. Chieftain's Shield

3. Mystic Vision

2nd of 617/4/25Vaal1700mMPLATE1N Nastili57.5kgGood1:45.3258.1 km/h2.4L-$8.0023$11,308-

1. The Ultimate King

2. Chieftain's Shield

3. Blurred Vision

3rd of 1225/3/25Vaal2000mMPLATE2Calvin Habib60kgGood2:05.4257.4 km/h2.3L-$6.0012$11,308-

1. Instant Attraction

2. Heroic Act

3. Chieftain's Shield

4th of 1313/3/25Turffontein1800mMPLATE13S'manga Khumalo60kgGood1:56.9655.4 km/h15.0L-$1114$11,135-

1. Huehuetenango

2. Instant Attraction

3. Royal Miracle

5th of 827/2/25Turffontein1450mMPLATE6Ryan Munger60kgGood1:29.6758.2 km/h7.8L-$8.003$10,984-

1. Satyagraha

2. Cherry Oh Baby

3. Royal Miracle

3P P Vermeulen
  • Gold Fever (9) 9650965x
  • Trainer: P P Vermeulen ()
  • Jockey: Raymond Danielson
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ORATORIO (IRE)

Dam: KITCO (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Var

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Rating

Stats
Career
7: 0-0-0
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
2: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Turf
7: 0-0-0
Good
7: 0-0-0
Clockwise
7: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
60
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Gear Changes

A

Comments
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Turffontein Inside September 21 over 1500m, 14 len behind Towers Of Gold carrying 57kg at $21. On debut second last of 10 at Turffontein Inside March 21 2024 over 1000m, 19 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 60kg at $13.50. Cannot enthuse.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 521/9/24Turffontein1500mMPLATE4P Mxoli57kgGood1:31.7758.8 km/h14.5L-$2123$8,197-

1. Towers Of Gold

2. Coral Blaze

3. Gamer

6th of 1029/8/24Vaal1600mHCP9P Mxoli54.5kgGood1:37.8658.9 km/h7.5L-$1737$6,826-

1. Captain Jim

2. Red Legend

3. Gamer

37 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 1023/7/24Vaal2000mMPLATE10P Mxoli55kgGood2:06.8656.8 km/h13.5L-$3423$7,949-

1. Douglas Dragon

2. Master Tik Tok

3. Manz Knight

10th of 1330/6/24Turffontein1400mMPLATE6P Mxoli56kgGood1:26.4258.3 km/h21.0L-$1124$7,949-

1. Theres A Light

2. Pressonregardless

3. Storm Ahead

5th of 116/6/24Turffontein1450mPLATE 29P Mxoli60kgGood1:29.7358.2 km/h2.8L-$10133$7,949-

1. Peace Treaty

2. Shinto Shrine

3. Serrano

33 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 64/5/24Turffontein1160mPLATE 23P Mxoli60kgGood1:07.6861.7 km/h10.0L-$6744$7,916-

1. Believe In Fate

2. Tokyo Medaglia

3. Bourbon Reserve

44 Day Freshen-Up
4Mike Azzie
  • Majalun (8) 97x9
  • Trainer: Mike Azzie ()
  • Jockey: T Mayhew (a1.5)
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: ZIPPY ZITTER (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Galileo

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Rating

Stats
Career
3: 0-0-0
Distance
2: 0-0-0
Season
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Turf
3: 0-0-0
Good
3: 0-0-0
Clockwise
3: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
55
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m

Gear Changes

A B

Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 10 at Vaal on May 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Molotov Cocktail with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Vaal on November 28 over 1600m, 99 len behind Joost Droochsloot with 58kg at $34. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
9th of 1015/5/25Vaal1600mMPLATE10Dennis Schwarz60kgGood1:37.7658.9 km/h11.2L-$26168$8,186-

1. Molotov Cocktail

2. Phil The Fluter

3. Chieftain's Shield

168 Day Spell
7th of 728/11/24Vaal1600mMPLATE4Diego De Gouveia58kgGood1:34.9060.7 km/h99.0L-$3423$11,232-

1. Joost Droochsloot

2. Dylan's Champ

3. Gamer

9th of 155/11/24Vaal1400mMPLATE13Diego De Gouveia58kgGood1:23.7960.2 km/h11.8L-$9.50-$11,232-

1. On Target

2. Legendary

3. Spy Story

5J A Janse Van Vuuren
  • Curtiss Condor (1) 32
  • Trainer: J A Janse Van Vuuren ()
  • Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: LANCASTER BOMBER (USA)

Dam: KISSAWAY (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Gimmethegreenlight

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-1-1
Season
2: 0-1-1
1st Up
1: 0-0-1
2nd Up
1: 0-1-0
Turf
2: 0-1-1
Good
2: 0-1-1
Clockwise
2: 0-1-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1450m

Gear Changes

A T

Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Vaal on March 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Gimme A Storm with 60kg at $3. Last start 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on April 27 over 1450m, 4 len behind Mighty Eagle with 60kg at $3.80. Can improve enough to take this out.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 827/4/25Turffontein1450mMPLATE7Chase Maujean60kgGood1:30.8357.5 km/h4.0L-$3.8033$11,308-

1. Mighty Eagle

2. Curtiss Condor

3. Miss Takes

33 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 625/3/25Vaal1200mMPLATE4S'manga Khumalo60kgGood1:11.2760.6 km/h3.0L-$3.00-$11,308-

1. Gimme A Storm

2. Mizzen Sword

3. Curtiss Condor

6C Dawson
  • Enflame (6) 9x
  • Trainer: C Dawson ()
  • Jockey: Chase Maujean
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IRISH FLAME (SAF)

Dam: TIGERLACE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Where's That Tiger

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Turf
1: 0-0-0
Good
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Gear Changes

A B

Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Vaal on October 17 over 1200m, 15 len behind Sea Wolf with 59kg at $21. Will need this run.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
9th of 1217/10/24Vaal1200mMPLATE11P Mxoli59kgGood1:09.7461.9 km/h15.0L-$21-$9,482-

1. Sea Wolf

2. Big Boy Bruce

3. Potberrie

8Clinton Binda
  • Nkwenkwezi (3) 46822332
  • Trainer: Clinton Binda ()
  • Jockey: Calvin Habib
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 62%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ERUPT (IRE)

Dam: SAINTE CAMILLE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Lateral

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Rating

Stats
Career
8: 0-3-2
Distance
2: 0-1-1
Trk/Dst
1: 0-1-0
Track
5: 0-2-0
Season
8: 0-3-2
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-1-0
Turf
8: 0-3-2
Good
8: 0-3-2
Clockwise
8: 0-3-2
Handicap Rating
70
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1800m

Gear Changes

B

Comments
Racing well. Last start 2nd of 8 at Vaal on May 22 over 1800m, 10 len behind Artic Silver with 60kg at $3.80. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Reflective carrying 60kg at $6.50. Has a low draw and is in the mix.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 822/5/25Vaal1800mMPLATE FM3J Gates60kgGood1:50.7558.5 km/h10.0L-$3.8014$8,186-

1. Artic Silver

2. Nkwenkwezi

3. World Tour

3rd of 88/5/25Turffontein1600mMPLATE FM8Calvin Habib60kgGood1:42.6756.1 km/h3.6L-$6.5021$8,186-

1. Reflective

2. Ethical

3. Nkwenkwezi

3rd of 917/4/25Vaal1700mMPLATE7K Matsunyane60kgGood1:45.3258.1 km/h0.3L-$5.5033$9,893-

1. Cape Saffron

2. On A Jet Plane

3. Nkwenkwezi

33 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 915/3/25Turffontein1600mMPLATE2K Matsunyane60kgGood1:42.5156.2 km/h3.8L-$8.007$9,742-

1. The Mightiest

2. Nkwenkwezi

3. City Lights

2nd of 78/3/25Turffontein1400mMPLATE6J Gates60kgGood1:26.4558.3 km/h1.0L-$6721$9,742-

1. Sheets And Goggles

2. Nkwenkwezi

3. Wagram

8th of 915/2/25Turffontein1160mMPLATE7Raymond Danielson57.5kgGood1:07.9361.5 km/h31.0L-$9.5028$10,984-

1. Harry Nyquist

2. Pumpkin Pie

3. Trail Runner

9Mike & Mathew De Kock
  • Fire Starter (2) 33
  • Trainer: Mike & Mathew De Kock ()
  • Jockey: Callan Murray
  • Weight: 56kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: FIRE AWAY (USA)

Dam: CASCADIA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Sail From Seattle

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-0-2
Distance
1: 0-0-1
Track
1: 0-0-1
Season
2: 0-0-2
1st Up
1: 0-0-1
2nd Up
1: 0-0-1
Turf
2: 0-0-2
Good
2: 0-0-2
Clockwise
2: 0-0-2
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ichacha with 56kg at $7.50. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Vaal on May 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Chronicle King carrying 60kg at $6. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 715/5/25Vaal1600mPLATE 25Craig Zackey60kgGood1:36.8859.5 km/h5.5L-$6.0014$8,186-

1. Chronicle King

2. Golden Warrior

3. Fire Starter

3rd of 81/5/25Turffontein1400mMPLATE1Gavin Lerena56kgGood1:26.9158.0 km/h3.0L-$7.50-$8,186-

1. Ichacha

2. Ubermensch

3. Fire Starter

10Roy Magner
  • Titans Of War (5) 75
  • Trainer: Roy Magner (LARK HILL)
  • Jockey: Dennis Schwarz
  • Weight: 56kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: ACT OF WAR (SAF)

Dam: DANCING QUEEN (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Mambo In Seattle

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
2: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Turf
2: 0-0-0
Good
2: 0-0-0
Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1160m - 1200m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on April 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Zalatoris carrying 60kg at $34. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on May 11 over 1160m, 11 len behind Charming Cheetah with 57kg at $101. Others make more appeal.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 711/5/25Turffontein1160mPLATE 26Dennis Schwarz57kgGood1:08.0361.4 km/h11.8L-$10114$9,094-

1. Charming Cheetah

2. Zalatoris

3. Red Penny

7th of 827/4/25Turffontein1200mPLATE 21K J Lihaba60kgGood1:13.3758.9 km/h10.5L-$34-$12,247-

1. Zalatoris

2. Balule

3. Vipingo

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