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26 June 2025 | Turffontein | Race 9

NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SATURDAY 28 JUNE MR 84 HANDICAP (Open)

Distance 1450m

Going Good

Win Time 88.02s

Avg Time 88.12s

Stakes R120,000

WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:10.5 3yrs:1.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.0

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Richard The First	Mr P J Strydom	7	61.5kg	87	87	87	Won	7/1	Y	O: Jan & Linda Stekhoven T: Mr P P Vermeulen & Mrs J M Vermeulen
2	Sea Shanty	Mr P Mxoli	9	54.0kg	72	74	74	+0.20	9/2	TT Y	O: Messrs J A Maroun, D Anthony, V J Backos, A A Dormehl, D A Simpson, D Palmer & D Erasmus T: Mr Mark Khan
3	Kisshoten	Mr G J Lerena	5	60.0kg	84	109	109	+0.40	10/1	Y	O: Glistian (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J da Mata) T: Mr A P Peter
4	Birthright Line	Mr C J Habib	8	59.5kg	83	95	95	+1.40	16/1	B Y	O: Messrs G C Cornwall, L Clark & J P Rey T: Mr A G Laird
5	Zip Code	Mr C Murray	2	60.0kg	87	72	72	+1.50	9/2	TT Y	O: Messrs John Fourie, Lee Harvey, Mr D J & Mrs H M R Nieuwenhuizen T: Mr D J Nieuwenhuizen
6	Fostinovo	Mr S Khumalo	3	57.0kg	78	80	80	+1.60	7/2Fav	B Y	—
7	Streisand	Mr K A Brewer	4	57.0kg	81	86	86	+2.20	33/1	TT EM Y	—
8	Gimmeachoice	Mr J Mariba	10	56.0kg	76	84	84	+2.40	25/1	B Y	—
9	Sail The Sky	Mr G Samo-Burthia	1	49.0kg*	70	60	60	+3.50	9/2	TT Y	—
10	Bay Empire	Mr K Matsunyane	11	56.5kg	80	62	62	+5.25	100/1	Y	—
11	Thunderbird	Mr T J Mayhew	6	53.0kg*	73	70	70	+23.75	66/1	B Y	—
Code 88	King Of Numbers	Mr M K Katjedi	15	59.0kg	—	73	73	—	25/2	N	—
Code 88	Rattle Bag	—	6	55.0kg	—	71	71	—	—	N	—
Code 88	Trident King	—	3	57.0kg	—	65	65	—	16/1	N	—
Code 88	Turbo Power	Mr C Zackey	8	60.0kg	—	81	81	—	16/1	N	—

Richard The First

Mr P J Strydom · Dw 7 · 61.5kg

Won

7/1

MR 87 → 87

Sea Shanty

Mr P Mxoli · Dw 9 · 54.0kg

+0.20

9/2

MR 72 → 74

TT Y

Kisshoten

Mr G J Lerena · Dw 5 · 60.0kg

+0.40

10/1

MR 84 → 109

Birthright Line

Mr C J Habib · Dw 8 · 59.5kg

+1.40

16/1

MR 83 → 95

B Y

Zip Code

Mr C Murray · Dw 2 · 60.0kg

+1.50

9/2

MR 87 → 72

TT Y

Fostinovo

Mr S Khumalo · Dw 3 · 57.0kg

+1.60

7/2 Fav

MR 78 → 80

B Y

Streisand

Mr K A Brewer · Dw 4 · 57.0kg

+2.20

33/1

MR 81 → 86

TT EM Y

Gimmeachoice

Mr J Mariba · Dw 10 · 56.0kg

+2.40

25/1

MR 76 → 84

B Y

Sail The Sky

Mr G Samo-Burthia (True) · Dw 1 · 49.0kg

+3.50

9/2

MR 70 → 60

TT Y

Bay Empire

Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 11 · 56.5kg

+5.25

100/1

MR 80 → 62

Thunderbird

Mr T J Mayhew (True) · Dw 6 · 53.0kg

+23.75

66/1

MR 73 → 70

B Y

King Of Numbers

Mr M K Katjedi · Dw 15 · 59.0kg

—

25/2

MR — → 73

Rattle Bag

— · Dw 6 · 55.0kg

—

MR — → 71

Trident King

— · Dw 3 · 57.0kg

—

16/1

MR — → 65

Turbo Power

Mr C Zackey · Dw 8 · 60.0kg

—

16/1

MR — → 81

THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO RICHARD THE FIRST (P STRYDOM) PROVING RELUCTANT TO PROCEED TO THE START AND HAVING TO BE LED BY A HANDLER. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) THUNDERBIRD (*T Mayhew) and SEA SHANTY (P Mxoli) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) SAIL THE SKY (*G Samo-Burthia) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) En route to the start, TURBO POWER dislodged Jockey C Zackey and bolted to the back parade ring. This gelding was taken in hand, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and subsequently scratched with an injured mouth. b) RICHARD THE FIRST (P Strydom) proved reluctant to canter to the start. Trainer J M Vermeulen was advised that should this gelding behave in a similar manner in future, he may be suspended. c) Shortly after the start, KISSHOTEN (G Lerena) and STREISAND (K A Brewer) were bumped in by THUNDERBIRD (*T Mayhew), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. d) Shortly after the start, BIRTHRIGHT (C Habib) was bumped in by SEA SHANTY (P Mxoli), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. e) After racing in advance of the field, THUNDERBIRD (*T Mayhew) tired badly from 300m and Apprentice T Mayhew did not persevere with his riding in the concluding stages. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) RICHARD THE FIRST (P Strydom), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J M Vermeulen advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) SEA SHANTY was ridden by Jockey P Mxoli (declared 26 June 2025 at 15H15). b) THUNDERBIRD: Apprentice T Mayhew weighed out at 54,2kg, only claiming 0.5kg of apprentice allowance as declared. Race 9 contd. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) THUNDERBIRD examined post race, nothing obvious detected. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer D N Stenger advised (MB). b) BIRTHRIGHT blowing post race. c) SAIL THE SKY mouth injury. SCRATCHED: a) TRIDENT KING insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) RATTLE BAG insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) KING OF NUMBERS coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). d) TURBO POWER injured mouth en route to the start (NHA / 16H25) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 16/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.