Turffontein Race 5 - Sa Derby 4 April Pinnacle Stakes
TAXI TO THE MOON (3) looks hard to beat. Grade 3 winner this course and distance latest when led and fought on bravely. Less weight and looks a great chance to win again. MOUNT PINATUBO (4) is a promising galloper resuming and has a great record here. Yet to miss the frame fresh including the debut win. Excellent chance. WILLIAM ROBERTSON (1) looks a serious threat. Grade 1 winner earlier in career. Bolted in last time and has built a top record here. Racing well and can win again. ZIYASHA (2) loves the trip and has won fresh. Keep in mind.

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at Scottsville January 25 over 1100m defeating King Of The Gauls carrying 62.5kg at $2.40. The race before that 3rd of 13 at this track on January 11 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Almond Sea carrying 62kg at $8. Grade 1 winner earlier in career. Bolted in last time and has built a top record here. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Y | Ryan Munger | 62.5kg | 1:00.91 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/13 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Ryan Munger | 62kg | 1:06.26 | - | 9 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 27/12/2025 | 16 | G3 HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 64kg | 0:56.88 | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 62kg | 0:56.14 | - | 6 |
| 6.2L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | OPEN | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 60.5kg | 1:26.70 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/11/2025 | 99 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 60.5kg | 1:07.62 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 02/08/2025 | 6 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60.5kg | 0:56.36 | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $4.30 |
| 6/14 | 27/07/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN | $84,250.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:10.72 | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $34.00 |
| 10/13 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $42,120.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good Soft | Warren Kennedy | 62kg | 1:10.65 | - | 11 |
| 8.9L | $13.50 |
| 11/12 | 07/06/2025 | 70 | G1 OPEN | $168,490.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:36.44 | - | 1 |
| 9.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $87,260.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.77 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Kenilworth November 2 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind The Us Of A with 64.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Durbanville October 15 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Arctic Wizard with 61.5kg at $15. Loves the trip and has won fresh. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 02/11/2025 | 18 | HCP | $18,955.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Calvin Habib | 64.5kg | 1:04.34 | - | 9 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2025 | 102 | OPEN | $13,901.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61.5kg | 0:58.13 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 05/07/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN | $42,120.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good Soft | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:10.65 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 12/16 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $84,250.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | Raymond Danielson | 58.5kg | 1:07.27 | - | 13 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/05/2025 | 168 | OPEN | $15,590.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 61.5kg | 0:58.92 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $19,500.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 62kg | 1:03.91 | - | 13 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $19,500.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 62.5kg | 0:57.71 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/10/2024 | 133 | OPEN | $13,800.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 0:58.31 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.30 |
| 8/16 | 01/06/2024 | 14 | G1 OPEN | $81,830.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 54kg | 1:07.58 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/05/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $9,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 0:56.56 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/04/2024 | 41 | G1 OPEN | $81,370.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 0:57.46 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track G3 December 27 over 1000m defeating Truth carrying 57kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on November 1 over 1000m, head behind Cosmic Star with 60kg at $15. Grade 3 winner this course and distance latest when led and fought on bravely. Less weight and looks a great chance to win again.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 27/12/2025 | 56 | G3 HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 0:56.88 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/11/2025 | 23 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:57.50 | - | 11 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2025 | 95 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | 0:55.65 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/07/2025 | 71 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57.5kg | 1:03.04 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $13.50 |
| 7/9 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Andrew Fortune | 54kg | 1:07.34 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/03/2025 | 16 | G1 OPEN | $87,260.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | 0:57.85 | - | 1 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2025 | 12 | RBH96 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Sean Veale | 61.5kg | 0:59.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/03/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN | $25,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 52kg | 0:57.23 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | K A Brewer | 50kg | 1:09.11 | - | 7 |
| 9.2L | $3.80 |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2024 | 12 | G3 OPEN | $21,240.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | K A Brewer | 52kg | 0:58.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/12/2024 | 44 | PPLTE | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:25.83 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 3rd of 7 at this track on August 2 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Quantum Theory with 56kg at $2.70. First up last campaign 2nd in a small field at this track on April 12 over 1100m, 2 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 60kg at $15. Promising galloper resuming and has a great record here. Yet to miss the frame fresh including the debut win. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/08/2025 | 83 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 0:56.36 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.65 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2025 | 29 | RBH106 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 0:56.80 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.65 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2025 | 217 | OPEN 3 | $13,090.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:03.70 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/09/2024 | 41 | GPLATE | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:12.49 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 11/14 | 28/07/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:36.26 | - | 12 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2024 | 29 | PLATE 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:26.42 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 08/06/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $16,370.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.62 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/04/2024 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.46 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/04/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN | $40,680.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:08.55 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/02/2024 | - | PLATE | $8,090.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 60kg | 0:58.12 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 11 at Vaal on January 29 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Mover And Shaker with 61kg at $9. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track in G3 on December 27 over 1000m, 3 len behind Taxi To The Moon carrying 55kg at $9. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 29/01/2026 | 33 | HCP | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61kg | 0:56.35 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/13 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | G3 HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 0:56.88 | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/14 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | G3 HCP | $46,335.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:09.29 | - | 5 |
| 0.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | 0:57.50 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | 42 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:12.08 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56.5kg | 1:10.02 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 62kg | 0:59.31 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | RBH100 | $11,790.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60.5kg | 0:58.16 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | 48 | RBH102 | $11,790.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61.5kg | 0:57.02 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/05/2025 | 29 | RBH106 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:56.80 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2025 | 148 | RBH106 | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:57.14 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track on January 11 over 1160m, 2 len behind Almond Sea carrying 52kg at $41. Before that 8th of 13 at this track in G3 on December 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Taxi To The Moon with 56kg at $34. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:06.26 | - | 11 |
| 2.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | G3 HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 0:56.88 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/19 | 29/11/2025 | 72 | OPEN FM | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:08.93 | - | 8 |
| 7.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2025 | 187 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52.5kg | 1:08.18 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 15/03/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN FM | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Ryan Munger | 62kg | 1:07.07 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $4.50 |
| 6/12 | 01/02/2025 | 63 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 0:56.93 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/16 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | G3 OPEN FM | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:07.74 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/11/2024 | 18 | OPEN FM | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 55.5kg | 0:58.80 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2024 | 89 | GPLATE | $9,200.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:02.48 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/07/2024 | 21 | PLATE FM | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 54kg | 1:02.65 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 06/07/2024 | 35 | OPEN FM | $13,910.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:11.66 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Last run ran last of 13 at this track in G3 on December 27 over 1000m, 12 len behind Taxi To The Moon carrying 54kg at $34. At only start last preparation 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Chrome Tourmaline carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 27/12/2025 | 317 | G3 HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 54kg | 0:56.88 | - | 7 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2025 | 200 | RBH103 FM | $11,440.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:13.22 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2024 | 22 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:10.47 | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
| 10/14 | 06/07/2024 | 58 | G2 OPEN 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:23.40 | - | 11 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2024 | 33 | PLATE F 2 | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.81 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2024 | 42 | G2 OPEN | $28,480.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.09 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/02/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $80,910.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | 1:10.95 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/20 | 27/01/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $100,320.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | 1:12.83 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2023 | - | PLATE F | $18,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Gareth Wright | 57kg | 0:59.34 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |