Turffontein Race 1

Welcome To Allied Steelrode Charity Mile Day Maiden Plate

Stake: $11,525

Competitive race. MAJOR ARCANA (2) wound up strongly up the Vaal straight on debut and finished runner-up. Further improved and will be tough to hold out again. Likewise WITCH HAZEL (12) got home hard at Vaal on debut to place in what has been a hot form race. Leading rider goes aboard and looks a big danger. TINTIN (3) ran fourth on debut earlier this year, finishing close t the winner in a good form race. Sure to have improved by the break. SPLITTHEEIGHTS (10) is a well-related three-year-old colt lining up for the first time. By Vercingetorix from Massachusetts who has produced some fine gallopers, including Grade 1 winner William Robertson. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters.
  • Distance: 1160m
  • Class: MPLATE
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: Showers
  • Surface: Turf
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1Paul Matchett
  • Copper Cliff (3) 44x78x6
  • Trainer: Paul Matchett()
  • Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $798
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CANFORD CLIFFS (IRE)

Dam: MINDS EYE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Visionaire

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Rating

Stats
Career
5: 0-0-0
Distance
4: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
2: 0-0-0
Track
3: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
3: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
Turf
5: 0-0-0
Good
5: 0-0-0
Clockwise
5: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
67
Jockey Stats
Horse
4: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
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Trainer/Track
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Trainer/Distance
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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 11 at Vaal on October 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ice Dragon with 60kg at $51. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track on January 18 over 1160m, 17 len behind Winds Of Change with 60kg at $41. Needs to lift.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
6th of 119/10/25Vaal1200mMPLTE5Jarryd Penny60kgGood1:10.2961.5 km/h7.9L-$51264$10,084-

1. Ice Dragon

2. Milan's World

3. Geostorm

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264 Day Spell
8th of 1018/1/25Turffontein1160mMPLATE9P Mxoli60kgGood Soft1:09.5660.0 km/h17.3L-$4112$11,708-

1. Winds Of Change

2. Paul Revere

3. Kwagga Blitz

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7th of 96/1/25Vaal1200mMPLATE4P Mxoli60kgGood1:10.6061.2 km/h14.0L-$14190$11,708-

1. Royal Force

2. Legendary

3. Flight Engineer

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190 Day Spell
4th of 530/6/24Turffontein1160mPLATE 21P Mxoli55kgGood1:06.9762.4 km/h13.8L-$2121$9,325$456

1. Pistol Pete

2. Bjorn Ironside

3. Chili Bomb

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4th of 139/6/24Turffontein1100mPLATE 211P Mxoli60kgGood1:04.0061.9 km/h2.0L-$67-$8,390$342

1. Wolf Mountain

2. Pibe De Oro

3. Towers Of Gold

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2Roy Magner
  • Major Arcana (9) 2
  • Trainer: Roy Magner(LARK HILL)
  • Jockey: Muzi Yeni
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $1,916
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IDEAL WORLD (USA)

Dam: ADVANCE WARNING (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Strike Smartly

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-1-0
Distance
1: 0-1-0
Season
1: 0-1-0
1st Up
1: 0-1-0
Turf
1: 0-1-0
Good
1: 0-1-0
Clockwise
1: 0-1-0
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

Gear Changes

A

Comments
At debut, 2nd of 9 at Vaal on October 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Golden Operator carrying 60kg at $13.50. Ran on hard on debut and expected to go close again.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 914/10/25Vaal1200mMPLTE8Muzi Yeni60kgGood1:10.5261.3 km/h0.8L-$14-$10,084$1,916

1. Golden Operator

2. Major Arcana

3. Power Of Pearls

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3Sean Tarry
  • Tintin (11) 4x
  • Trainer: Sean Tarry()
  • Jockey: Craig Zackey
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $570
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: RAFEEF (AUS)

Dam: SECRETARIAT'S GIRL (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Captain Al

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Distance
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

Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th of 12 at Vaal on April 17 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind War Of Kingdoms with 60kg at $13.50. Close to the winner in a good form race on debut. Can go on to better things this campaign.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
4th of 1217/4/25Vaal1200mMPLATE11K Matsunyane60kgGood1:10.4861.3 km/h1.4L-$14-$11,936$570

1. War Of Kingdoms

2. Soho Heartthrob

3. Time Will Tell

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4Sean Tarry
  • Grand Empire (8)
  • Trainer: Sean Tarry()
  • Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: PALACE OF DREAMS (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Potala Palace

Stats
Career
0: 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

Comments
Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Vercingetorix out of Palace Of Dreams. Expected to have plenty of admirers.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
5Paul Matchett
  • Gunboat (4)
  • Trainer: Paul Matchett()
  • Jockey: Jarryd Penny
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ADMIRAL KITTEN (USA)

Dam: SEBONAC (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Trippi

Stats
Career
0: 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

Comments
First-starter by Admiral Kitten out of Sebonac purchased for ZAR R 100,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 KZN Yearling Sale). Sure to be better for this experience.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
6Alec Laird
  • Masterofthebaroque (10)
  • Trainer: Alec Laird(South Africa)
  • Jockey: Calvin Habib
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF)

Dam: LITTLE GENIE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Judpot

Stats
Career
0: 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

Comments
First-starter by Master Of My Fate out of Little Genie purchased for ZAR R 650,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 National Yearling Sale). Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
7Sean Tarry
  • One Of Those Days (2)
  • Trainer: Sean Tarry()
  • Jockey: Serino Moodley
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: ONE WAY TICKET (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Jet Master

Stats
Career
0: 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

Comments
Three-year-old gelding (Vercingetorix - One Way Ticket) making his debut. Purchased for ZAR R 550,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 National Yearling Sale). Has the right credentials to run a forward race.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
8Alson Ndzilana
  • Platinum Hill (6) 08
  • Trainer: Alson Ndzilana()
  • Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Grey Colt

Sire: DANON PLATINA (JPN)

Dam: WILD HONEY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Starcraft

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-0-0
Distance
2: 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
1: 0-0-0
Soft
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
2: 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%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Gear Changes

A B

Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, 10th of 12 at Vaal on September 30 over 1200m, slow going 19 len behind African Pride with 58kg at $126. Second-up 8th of 11 at Vaal on October 9 over 1200m, 11 len behind Ice Dragon carrying 59kg at $126. Others preferred at this stage.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
8th of 119/10/25Vaal1200mMPLTE10Marco V'rensburg59kgGood1:10.2961.5 km/h11.2L-$1269$10,084-

1. Ice Dragon

2. Milan's World

3. Geostorm

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10th of 1230/9/25Vaal1200mMPLATE4Marco Van Rensburg58kgSoft1:10.9960.9 km/h19.0L-$126-$10,089-

1. African Pride

2. Monkey Puzzle

3. Witch Hazel

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9James Crawford
  • Shoreybomba (1)
  • Trainer: James Crawford()
  • Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DECLARATIONOFPEACE (USA)

Dam: SURFING BELLE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Kahal

Stats
Career
0: 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

Comments
Three-year-old gelding by Declarationofpeace out of Surfing Belle having his first start. Profiles nicely for this.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
10Mike Mathew De Kock
  • Splittheeights (12)
  • Trainer: Mike Mathew De Kock()
  • Jockey: Callan Murray
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: MASSACHUSETTS (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Trippi

Stats
Career
0: 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

Comments
Three-year-old colt by Vercingetorix out of Massachusetts having his first start. Half brother to Grade 1 winner William Robertson. Stable have a great record with first starters and with this rider. Key runner likely to measure up.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
11James Crawford
  • Tiger's Captain (5) 6x
  • Trainer: James Crawford()
  • Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TRIPPI (USA)

Dam: CAPTAIN'S REWARD (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Captain Al

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
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
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Distance Range Last 6 months

1160m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1160m, 13 len behind Jan Van Goyen carrying 60kg at $4.50. May need the hitout.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
6th of 113/6/25Turffontein1160mPLATE 210K Matsunyane60kgGood1:08.0261.4 km/h13.5L-$4.50-$11,047-

1. Jan Van Goyen

2. Chapbook

3. Carnarvon

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12Mark Khan
  • Witch Hazel (7) 3
  • Trainer: Mark Khan()
  • Jockey: Richard Fourie
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $958
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HAWWAAM (SAF)

Dam: FRAGRANT MISS (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Captain Al

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-1
Distance
1: 0-0-1
Season
1: 0-0-1
1st Up
1: 0-0-1
Turf
1: 0-0-1
Soft
1: 0-0-1
Clockwise
1: 0-0-1
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

1200m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Was at long odds at debut, 3rd of 12 at Vaal on September 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind African Pride carrying 58kg at $34. Encouraging run in a hot form race on debut and leading rider aboard.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
3rd of 1230/9/25Vaal1200mMPLATE7Callan Murray58kgSoft1:10.9960.9 km/h4.6L-$34-$10,089$958

1. African Pride

2. Monkey Puzzle

3. Witch Hazel

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Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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