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19 March 2026 | Turffontein | Race 6

PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MR 86 HANDICAP (Open)

Distance 1450m
Going Good
Win Time 89.65s
Avg Time 88.12s
Stakes R125,000
WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.0 4yrs:0.5
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mr B Marx - Jacobson 2 55.5kg* 85 92 92 Won 9/4
Y
O: Mr A L Martini
T: Mr C J Lensley
2
Fostinovo Line
Mr K de Melo 3 57.0kg 80 80 80 +2.80 33/10
B Y
O: Wernars Family
T: Mr J A Janse van Vuuren
3 Mr R Munger 6 57.0kg 86 86 86 +6.60 28/10Fav
Y
O: Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay)
T: Mr S G Tarry
4 Mr P Mxoli 4 59.5kg 85 85 85 +7.60 6/1
Y
O: Messrs D Chinsammy, R Bhagwandin, Kenny Govender, A Reynolds, F Vahab, Mr R M & Mrs J Samuels & Waste Glass Recovery (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J H de Lange)
T: Mr S T Pettigrew
5 Mr K Matsunyane 7 61.5kg 89 86 86 +8.30 50/1
Y
O: Mr M Pandaram
T: Mr M Pandaram
6 Mr C Murray 1 60.5kg 87 87 87 +8.35 25/2
Y
7 Mr M A Yeni 5 54.5kg 75 75 75 +10.55 20/1
B Y
8 Mr Jace Botes 8 52.5kg* 76 80 80 +10.95 20/1
B Y
1
Mr B Marx - Jacobson (True) · Dw 2 · 55.5kg
Won
9/4
MR 8592
Y
2
Fostinovo Line
Mr K de Melo · Dw 3 · 57.0kg
+2.80
33/10
MR 8080
B Y
3
Mr R Munger · Dw 6 · 57.0kg
+6.60
28/10 Fav
MR 8686
Y
4
Mr P Mxoli · Dw 4 · 59.5kg
+7.60
6/1
MR 8585
Y
5
Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 7 · 61.5kg
+8.30
50/1
MR 8986
Y
6
Mr C Murray · Dw 1 · 60.5kg
+8.35
25/2
MR 8787
Y
7
Mr M A Yeni · Dw 5 · 54.5kg
+10.55
20/1
MR 7575
B Y
8
Mr Jace Botes (True) · Dw 8 · 52.5kg
+10.95
20/1
MR 7680
B Y
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SUTHERLAND (P Mxoli) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) WARNING LIGHT (R Munger) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) Shortly after the start, SUTHERLAND (P Mxoli) and FOSTINOVO (K de Melo) came together and brushed. c) At approximately the 800m, WARNING LIGHT came under a hard ride by Jockey R Munger in order to stay in touch with the field. Thereafter, in response to Jockey R Munger's urgings, this gelding was able to finish his race off strongly. Thereafter, Jockey R Munger reported that this gelding was green in running. d) ENSUING (C Murray) hung in from the 200m. e) SUTHERLAND (P Mxoli) shifted out away from the crop in the concluding stages. f) Apprentice J Botes reported that CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. g) Jockey M Yeni reported that CLARKSON did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. h) Jockey R Munger (WARNING LIGHT) appeared before the Board and was advised that although the use of his crop fell within the parameters of the current transition period, the revised use of the crop Rules and penalty framework will take effect on the 1st of April 2026. i) PAUL REVERE (*B Marx-Jacobson), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C J Lensley was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) ENSUING was ridden by Jockey C Murray (declared 19 March 2026 at 10H10). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD fatigued. b) CLARKSON not striding out right hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 6 contd.