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PERIODIC TABLE (4) made a sharp debut when 2nd at Turffontein over 1160m, beaten 2.51L, and draws better; he sets the standard. HAMMER BLOW (1) brings race-fit 1000m form after a 2nd at Vaal last start over this trip, beaten 1.83L, and has multiple sprint placings. ALL ON RED (2) drops back to 1000m but needs to lift on recent efforts.
Jockey: Tobias Mango
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 10‑day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Vaal over 1000m on 4 May, beaten 1.83L by Gunboat at $7 with 60kg. Consistent at 1000m this campaign, including a Turffontein 3rd on 14 Mar beaten 2.0L at $4.20. Three-year-old gelding for Roy Magner, draws barrier 5 with Tobias Mango up. Can feature with a repeat of his latest run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.83L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.55L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 19.25L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.75L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.45L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.55L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Vusumzi Sithetho
Weight: 60kgs
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Back in trip after a 6th of 6 at Turffontein over 1160m on 19 Apr, beaten 10.3L at $29 with 60kg from barrier 2 behind Dads Dream. Prior run 8th of 9 at Vaal over 1199m on 28 Mar, beaten 10.9L at $81. Three-year-old gelding for Billy Ruiters, draws barrier 2 again with Vusumzi Sithetho up. Needs to lift but can improve with the inside draw.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 31.25L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $114,998.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | for 2 Yo R100 000 Win Bsa / Crs Bonus | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.45L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 60kgs
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Has been around the mark, debuting with a 2nd at Turffontein over 1160m on 12 Apr, beaten 2.51L by Arizona Magic at $9.50 with 60kg. Drops 160m and draws barrier 4 after jumping from 7 last time. Three-year-old gelding for Johan J Vuuren, now ridden by Phenisile Mongqawa. Can feature with natural improvement second start.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.51L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Lebohang Motaung
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Querari out of Icy Spirit for Warrick/We Marwing. Draws barrier 1 with Lebohang Motaung up and carries 60kg. Profile is still taking shape but the soft draw should aid the run. Can feature with the right trip.