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Turffontein Race 4 - Sa Derby 4 April Maiden Plate

SLENDER SILHOUETTE (8) Tidy run when 3rd last time at Vaal. Jockey K De Melo is currently in strong form for this stable. Has shown early pace in races to date. Leading chance. SCORPIO (1) Below expectations when 5th last run at this venue. Likely to bounce back. Should race on the speed. Must be considered. HAMMER BLOW (3) Below par performance when 10th last start at this track and back to a shorter trip. Displays good tactical speed. Can push an each way bet for it. GUNBOAT (2) Came in 7th last start at Vaal. Right in this.

Race Time:11:35 AM
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:Showers
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1000m
1
Silk
Scorpio (6)5x66x25
Trainer: Corne Spies 12 mths 5: 0-1-0

Jockey: Craig Zackey

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Grey G
Sire: GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS)
Dam: SHE'S A GIVER (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Philanthropist

Stats

Prize Money$2,661.00
Avg $$532.20
Win %0.00%
Place %20.00%
Career5: 0-1-0
Track3: 0-0-0
Distance3: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-1-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good3: 0-1-0
Soft2: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Vaal on January 29 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Rock Music carrying 60kg at $3.50. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track on February 14 over 1160m, 15 len behind Warning Light with 60kg at $5. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.

Last Starts 27 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/714/02/202616MPLTE$10,110.00Turffontein1160mYRyan Munger60kg1:09.68-5
  • 1. Warning Light
  • 2. Taskmaster
  • 3. Willow Charm
15.0L$5.00
2/529/01/2026277MPLTE$10,110.00Vaal1000mGoodRyan Munger60kg0:57.40-5
  • 1. Rock Music
  • 2. Scorpio
  • 3. Treasure State
0.5L$3.50
6/927/04/20258MPLTE 2$13,090.00Scottsville1000mYGavin Lerena60kg0:58.51-8
  • 1. Captain's Pride
  • 2. Malshana Mou
  • 3. Hierarchy
5.4L$9.00
6/819/04/2025140PLATE 2$11,340.00Turffontein1000mGoodM Van Rensburg60kg0:57.72-7
  • 1. Spiritrix
  • 2. Simbine
  • 3. Sunset Warrior
6.9L$3.50
5/1330/11/2024-PLATE 2$21,660.00Turffontein800mGoodM Van Rensburg60kg0:46.86-9
  • 1. Glastonbury
  • 2. Caroline Island
  • 3. Arashi
3.8L$4.30
2
Silk
Gunboat (5)08037
Trainer: Mark Khan 12 mths 5: 0-0-1

Jockey: Jarryd Penny

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: ADMIRAL KITTEN (USA)
Dam: SEBONAC (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Trippi

Stats

Prize Money$960.00
Avg $$192.00
Win %0.00%
Place %20.00%
Career5: 0-0-1
Track2: 0-0-1
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good2: 0-0-1
Soft3: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 7th of 13 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 12 len behind Stoneywood with 60kg at $17. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1160m, 5 len behind Continental King carrying 60kg at $126. Will be doing best work late.

Last Starts 48 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/1324/01/202628MPLTE$10,110.00Vaal1200mGoodKobeli Lihaba60kg1:09.82-12
  • 1. Stoneywood
  • 2. Taskmaster
  • 3. Balule
12.3L$17.00
3/1127/12/202523MPLTE$10,110.00Turffontein1160mGoodKobeli Lihaba60kg1:09.66-10
  • 1. Continental King
  • 2. Trail Runner
  • 3. Gunboat
4.8L$126.00
13/1404/12/202514MPLTE$10,110.00Vaal1450mSoftTrent Mayhew59kg1:28.58-6
  • 1. Force Publique
  • 2. Go Johnny Go
  • 3. Shoreybomba
21.8L$76.00
8/1220/11/202519MPLTE$10,110.00Vaal1400mYJarryd Penny58kg1:23.22-8
  • 1. Tommy Atkins
  • 2. Agoge
  • 3. Force Publique
11.5L$126.00
12/1201/11/2025-MPLTE$10,110.00Turffontein1160mYJarryd Penny59kg1:08.45-4
  • 1. Grand Empire
  • 2. Tintin
  • 3. Witch Hazel
31.5L$51.00
3
Silk
Hammer Blow (7)336540
Trainer: Roy Magner (LARK HILL)12 mths 6: 0-0-2

Jockey: Richard Fourie

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: WHAT A WINTER (SAF)
Dam: AMATORI (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Sail From Seattle

Stats

Prize Money$2,400.00
Avg $$400.00
Win %0.00%
Place %33.33%
Career6: 0-0-2
Track3: 0-0-0
Distance2: 0-0-2
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-1
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 0-0-2
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, 19 len behind Fire Storm carrying 60kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1160m, 6 len behind Continental King carrying 60kg at $9. Capable of more than he showed last time.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
10/1007/02/202642MPLTE$10,110.00Turffontein1400mGoodMuzi Yeni60kg1:24.73-2
  • 1. Fire Storm
  • 2. Balule
  • 3. Porridge Boy
19.5L$41.00
4/1127/12/20257MPLTE$10,110.00Turffontein1160mGoodGavin Lerena60kg1:09.66-9
  • 1. Continental King
  • 2. Trail Runner
  • 3. Gunboat
5.8L$9.00
5/1220/12/202541MPLTE$10,110.00Vaal1200mGoodMarco V'rensburg60kg1:09.31-1
  • 1. Tintin
  • 2. Quickfreeze
  • 3. Sky Pilot
7.6L$21.00
6/809/11/202524MPLTE$10,110.00Turffontein1160mYMuzi Yeni59kg1:08.22-6
  • 1. Speedman
  • 2. Seed Seeker
  • 3. Tempranillo
9.6L$15.00
3/916/10/202535MPLTE$8,846.00Turffontein1000mGoodMuzi Yeni60kg1:00.15-1
  • 1. Trajanus
  • 2. Seed Seeker
  • 3. Hammer Blow
4.6L$7.00
3/711/09/2025-MPLATE$8,850.00Vaal1000mGoodMuzi Yeni58kg0:58.51-1
  • 1. Nou Praat Jy
  • 2. Pivotal Role
  • 3. Hammer Blow
2.0L$8.00
4
Silk
Jawbreaker (2)87394640
Trainer: Corne Spies 12 mths 8: 0-0-1

Jockey: Jacey Botes

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: DECLARATIONOFPEACE (USA)
Dam: COTTON CANDY (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Trippi

Stats

Prize Money$1,860.00
Avg $$232.50
Win %0.00%
Place %12.50%
Career8: 0-0-1
Track4: 0-0-1
Distance2: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good7: 0-0-1
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start ran last of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1160m, 21 len behind Dante's Bond carrying 60kg at $126. The race before that second last in a small field at Vaal on February 24 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Mrs Stormiatrix carrying 60kg at $67. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
10/1007/03/202611MPLTE$10,110.00Turffontein1160mYJacey Botes60kg1:09.18-8
  • 1. Dante's Bond
  • 2. Arizona Magic
  • 3. Highwayman Harry
21.0L$126.00
4/524/02/20263MPLTE$8,850.00Vaal1000mGoodVusunzi Sithetho60kg0:58.83-4
  • 1. Mrs Stormiatrix
  • 2. Beach Walker
  • 3. Hurricane Power
5.3L$67.00
6/721/02/202611MPLTE$10,110.00Turffontein1160mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson60kg1:09.56-3
  • 1. Rabble Rouser
  • 2. Highwayman Harry
  • 3. Arizona Magic
10.4L$81.00
4/610/02/20265MPLTE$10,110.00Vaal1000mGoodTrent Mayhew60kg0:56.95-2
  • 1. King Redoute
  • 2. Mrs Stormiatrix
  • 3. Kambati
7.2L$101.00
9/905/02/20264MPLTE$10,110.00Vaal1600mGoodJacey Botes57.5kg1:39.09-7
  • 1. Palace Guard
  • 2. Millennium Warrior
  • 3. Rock My Boat
14.8L$101.00
3/801/02/202610MPLTE$10,110.00Turffontein1160mGoodTrent Mayhew60kg1:09.14-8
  • 1. Space Mission
  • 2. Tiger's Captain
  • 3. Jawbreaker
11.5L$126.00
7/822/01/202623MPLTE$10,110.00Vaal1600mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson55kg1:37.28-2
  • 1. World Order
  • 2. Gimmethespotlight
  • 3. Knowmore
14.8L$126.00
8/830/12/2025-MPLATE$10,110.00Turffontein1400mGoodTrent Mayhew59kg1:27.20-2
  • 1. Trombolines
  • 2. Reece's Wish
  • 3. Le Turbo
23.3L$101.00
5
Silk
Isaac Stephan (1)0x
Trainer: Tony Peter 12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay C
Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)
Dam: ELUSIVE JAID (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Elusive Fort

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %0.00%
Career1: 0-0-0
Track1: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up0: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 19 at this track on November 29 over 1160m, 30 len behind Splittheeights carrying 59kg at $101. Cannot enthuse.

Last Starts 104 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
19/1929/11/2025-MPLTE$25,274.00Turffontein1160mYSean Veale59kg1:09.51-12
  • 1. Splittheeights
  • 2. Tintin
  • 3. Witch Hazel
30.5L$101.00
6
Silk
Sosoru (8)4
Trainer: Mike Mathew De Kock 12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Jockey: Callan Murray

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Chestnut G
Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)
Dam: INTRIGUING LADY (AUS)
Dam's Sire: New Approach

Stats

Prize Money$480.00
Avg $$480.00
Win %0.00%
Place %0.00%
Career1: 0-0-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up0: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At debut, 4th of 8 at Vaal on January 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Quickfreeze carrying 60kg at $6. Plenty to build upon following his debut.

Last Starts 57 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/815/01/2026-MPLTE$10,110.00Vaal1200mGoodCallan Murray60kg1:08.73-5
  • 1. Quickfreeze
  • 2. Monkey's Wedding
  • 3. Onceinabluemoon
7.9L$6.00
7
Silk
Wish You Were Here (4)N/A
Trainer: Weiho Marwing 12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: SOQRAT (AUS)
Dam: AL HAWRAA (AUS)
Dam's Sire: New Approach

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0%
Place %0%
Career0: 0-0-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up0: 0-0-0
2nd Up0: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Soqrat out of Al Hawraa. Expected to measure up.

8
Silk
Slender Silhouette (3)54x3x4x3
Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 5: 0-0-2

Jockey: Keagan De Melo

Weight: 57.5kgs

3 yo Bay F
Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)
Dam: SOMMERLIED (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Var

Stats

Prize Money$3,060.00
Avg $$612.00
Win %0.00%
Place %40.00%
Career5: 0-0-2
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance4: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 0-0-2
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 0-0-2
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up today. Last outing 3rd of 7 at Vaal on February 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind El Zani carrying 60kg at $2.30. At only start last preparation 4th of 10 at Vaal on November 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Queensland carrying 56.5kg at $2. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Last Starts 31 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/710/02/202698MPLTE FM$8,850.00Vaal1000mGoodKeagan De Melo60kg0:56.87-4
  • 1. El Zani
  • 2. Star Blaze
  • 3. Slender Silhouette
3.0L$2.30
4/1004/11/202579MPLTE$10,110.00Vaal1000mGoodCraig Zackey56.5kg0:57.03-6
  • 1. Queensland
  • 2. Rockabilly
  • 3. Old Fashioned
3.1L$2.00
3/817/08/2025154MPLATE 3$8,850.00Turffontein1200mGoodGavin Lerena57.5kg1:11.70-6
  • 1. Warm Reception
  • 2. Never Never Land
  • 3. Slender Silhouette
4.4L$1.67
4/916/03/202518PLATE 2$12,890.00Kenilworth1000mGoodCraig Zackey57.5kg0:58.05-2
  • 1. North Point
  • 2. Demanding Dave
  • 3. Follow Your Heart
3.7L$9.50
5/1126/02/2025-PLATE 2$12,710.00Kenilworth1000mGoodLuyolo Mxothwa57.5kg0:59.05-6
  • 1. Military Command
  • 2. Ashikule
  • 3. Pretty Persuasive
4.1L$11.00

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