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15 June 2025 | Turffontein | Race 3

RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)

Distance 1400m
Going Good
Win Time 85.78s
Avg Time 86.96s
Stakes R105,000
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1
Chieftain's Shield Line
Mr C Zackey 2 60.0kg 68 80 80 Won 5/1
B Y
O: Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos
T: Mr Tyrone Zackey
2
Radio Star
Mr G J Lerena 11 56.0kg — 102 102 +1.30 72/100Fav
Y
O: D & M Azzie,D Chinsammy,Deven Govender,Sterling Miller,E Naicker,Yagan Nair,Kovilan Padayachee,Des Pather,Brian Peerimal&TKP Racing(Trevelen Pillay)
T: Messrs M G Azzie & A A Azzie
3
Greenlight Racer
Mr J Mariba 1 60.0kg — 75 75 +2.80 6/1
TT Y
O: Messrs D Chinsammy, J R Blumberg, E Naicker, Mr B & Mrs K Ncube, MGAS Bloodstock (Nom: Mr G A Soma)
T: Mr J A Soma
4
Johnny Drama
Mr K Matsunyane 6 60.0kg 75 78 78 +6.55 10/1
B Y
O: Messrs P M Chetty, R Chetty & S Poriazis
T: Miss R L Klaasen
5
Talkoftheheights
Mr G Samo-Burthia 3 52.0kg* — 52 52 +9.05 125/1
Y
O: Messrs F Bronkhorst, M S Jolly, Bryan & Taryn Spong
T: Mr F Bronkhorst
6
Jabberwocky
Mr K J Lihaba 10 60.0kg* 57 45 45 +9.80 125/1
B Y
—
7
Storm Burst
Mr J Gates 4 56.0kg — 61 61 +11.10 125/1
Y
—
8
Silver Longsword
Mr R D Fourie 7 60.0kg — 74 74 +13.70 14/1
s
—
9
That's Magical
Mr C Murray 9 60.0kg — 54 54 +15.95 66/1
B Y
—
10
Underdog
Mr N Nastili 8 57.5kg* — 58 58 +29.45 100/1
Y
—
11
Red Sea Hills
Mr N Klink 5 60.0kg 40 40 40 +99.99 125/1
TT N
—
Code 88
Global Zee
Mr M K Katjedi 8 60.0kg — 50 50 — 125/1
N
—
1
Chieftain's Shield Line
Mr C Zackey · Dw 2 · 60.0kg
Won
5/1
MR 68 → 80
B Y
2
Radio Star
Mr G J Lerena · Dw 11 · 56.0kg
+1.30
72/100 Fav
MR — → 102
Y
3
Greenlight Racer
Mr J Mariba · Dw 1 · 60.0kg
+2.80
6/1
MR — → 75
TT Y
4
Johnny Drama
Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 6 · 60.0kg
+6.55
10/1
MR 75 → 78
B Y
5
Talkoftheheights
Mr G Samo-Burthia (True) · Dw 3 · 52.0kg
+9.05
125/1
MR — → 52
Y
6
Jabberwocky
Mr K J Lihaba (True) · Dw 10 · 60.0kg
+9.80
125/1
MR 57 → 45
B Y
7
Storm Burst
Mr J Gates · Dw 4 · 56.0kg
+11.10
125/1
MR — → 61
Y
8
Silver Longsword
Mr R D Fourie · Dw 7 · 60.0kg
+13.70
14/1
MR — → 74
s
9
That's Magical
Mr C Murray · Dw 9 · 60.0kg
+15.95
66/1
MR — → 54
B Y
10
Underdog
Mr N Nastili (True) · Dw 8 · 57.5kg
+29.45
100/1
MR — → 58
Y
11
Red Sea Hills
Mr N Klink · Dw 5 · 60.0kg
+99.99
125/1
MR 40 → 40
TT N
88
Global Zee
Mr M K Katjedi · Dw 8 · 60.0kg
—
125/1
MR — → 50
N
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO GLOBAL ZEE (M K KATJEDI) PROVING STUBBORN LOADING AND SUBSEQUENTLY BEING SCRATCHED. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) GLOBAL ZEE (M K Katjedi) refused to load. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer P P Labuschagne was advised (GT). b) JOHNNY DRAMA (K Matsunyane) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. c) GREENLIGHT RACER (J Mariba) and TALKOFTHEHEIGHTS (*G Samo-Burthia) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At the 400m, SILVER LONGSWORD (R Fourie) shifted in sharply when racing green. b) At the 300m, RADIO STAR (G Lerena) was directed inwards off the heels of SILVER LONGSWORD (R Fourie) to continue its run. c) Jockey N Klink reported that RED SEA HILLS did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) In view of the Starter's report with regard to GLOBAL ZEE, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion twice on consecutive Raceday's. Suspension dates: 16 June 2025 to 22 June 2025. GLOBAL ZEE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer P P Labuschagne was advised. e) CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer T Zackey advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) JABBERWOCKY raced equipped with blinkers (declared 11 June 2025 at 09H00). b) SILVER LONGSWORD raced equipped with bar steel shoes in front and alumites behind (declared 13 June 2025 at 11H34). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) RED SEA HILLS blowing post race. b) JOHNNY DRAMA cut into right hind. c) SILVER LONGSWORD abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) GLOBAL ZEE refused to load (NHA / 12H56) Betting 125/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 3 contd.