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8 May 2025
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Tab.co.za Mr 96 Handicap(Open) Racecard

  • Channel: SIS
  • Distance: 1m 2f
Runners
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Racecard

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(10)
La Moohal silk
La Moohal
J: G Lerena
T: T Zackey
Could not manage better than 12th over 1m1f at Vaal (handicap) last month; winner of three races at this venue; notable rider booked; has won in classy company before and strong claims.
51-930
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 96
Days: 23
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-6 12/16 King's Express (10½L) 6/1 96 37
15 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 9f 7-12 3/7 Tamarisk Tree (1¼L) 20/1 96 47
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-5 9/12 King's Express (4½L) 11/2 96 49
7 Jul 24 Tur Turffontein 9f 9-6 1/12 Greeting My Master (1L) 33/1 90 110
22 Jun 24 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-10 5/14 Command Pilot (2¼L) 10/1 90 78
20 Apr 24 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-3 b 8/12 Judgement Day (8¼L) 14/1 90 43
2
(7)
Street Art silk
Street Art
J: P Strydom
T: A P Peter
Beaten 12l (eighth) at Fairview dropped back in distance over Christmas in a conditions race; largely not been running well; returns from a break today.
60808-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 96
Days: 132
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
27 Dec 24 Fvw Fairview 10f 9-2 8/10 Bingwa (12L) 25/1 100 62
20 Dec 24 Fvw Fairview 11f 9-8 10/11 Zatara Magic (10½L) 20/1 103 62
6 Dec 24 Fvw Fairview 8f 9-0 8/14 Firealley (3¼L) 25/1 103 77
25 Oct 24 Fvw Fairview 10f 9-3 10/13 Firealley (4½L) 25/1 105 99
20 Sep 24 Fai Fairview 9f 9-6 6/11 Mount Anderson (3¼L) 50/1 105 57
10 Aug 24 Tur Turffontein 9f 9-2 4/5 Meridius (3¾L) 8/1 106 51
3
(5)
Flashy Apache silk
Flashy Apache
J: N Nastili 6
T: T Zackey
Not the most consistent of horses lately and quite a while since he tasted success; beaten by a several of these 23 days ago over 1m1f at Vaal (handicap) when finishing last of 16; is passed over.
32-020
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 95
Days: 23
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-0 b 16/16 King's Express (13½L) 40/1 95 24
22 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f 8-10 b 2/9 Apache Son (2¼L) 66/1 95 49
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-4 b 10/12 King's Express (5L) 50/1 95 46
24 Aug 24 Tur Turffontein 8f 7-12 b 2/6 Key Element (3L) 10/1 95 58
10 Aug 24 Tur Turffontein 9f 8-7 b 3/5 Meridius (3¾L) 16/1 95 42
30 Jul 24 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-7 b 8/8 Master Christmas (9L) 33/1 97 62
4
(11)
Royal Edition silk
Royal Edition
J: R Danielson
T: P P Labuschagne
Finished last of six in a Grade 2 last month upped to this distance; a while since his last success but has proven competitive in a race of this nature; an easier task than his previous race.
368266
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 90
Days: 12
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 10f 9-6 6/6 Let's Go Now (19L) 25/2 90 -
12 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 8f 9-2 6/8 Musical Score (5¼L) 25/2 90 60
15 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 9f 7-12 2/7 Tamarisk Tree (1L) 25/1 90 48
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-12 8/12 King's Express (3¼L) 16/1 90 47
26 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-3 6/9 Thunee Playa (3¼L) 33/1 85 43
18 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-7 3/10 Forgiveness (2½L) 10/1 85 47
5
(8)
Star Coin silk
Star Coin
J: C Habib
T: A G Laird
Failed to land a blow when tenth of 16 over 1m1f at Vaal (handicap) last month; can be a player at this level but a long time since his last win.
-87730
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 90
Days: 23
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-2 10/16 King's Express (7L) 14/1 92 44
22 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f 8-11 3/9 Apache Son (2½L) 4/1 93 43
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-5 7/12 King's Express (2¼L) 25/1 96 57
8 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-6 7/8 Ikigai (7¼L) 66/1 98 64
26 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-6 8/8 Truth (11L) 100/1 98 59
28 Jan 24 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-12 10/10 Litigation (6L) 8/1 103 42
6
(12)
Johnny Hero silk
Johnny Hero
J: L Nhlapo
T: T Zackey
Brings plenty of winning course form to the table but recent form hardly the most inspiring; finished towards the rear of 16 over 1m1f at Vaal (handicap) last month (been dropped a bit); others have more pressing claims despite dropping in class.
705-60
Age: 8
Weight: 8-12
OR: 89
Days: 23
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-4 b 15/16 King's Express (12½L) 125/1 94 25
16 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 8f 7-12 b 6/6 Melech (11L) 40/1 99 29
16 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 8f 8-3 b 5/5 Main Defender (19½L) 8/1 103 -
11 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 9f 8-0 b 13/14 Greeting My Master (17½L) 66/1 108 18
12 Oct 24 Tur Turffontein 8f 8-7 b 7/12 Beating Wings (4¼L) 50/1 108 56
16 Mar 24 Tur Turffontein 7f 8-11 b 8/12 Texas Red (10L) 33/1 111 65
7
(9)
Vesuvio silk
Vesuvio 1
J: K A Brewer
T: T Zackey
Held in 11th at Vaal over 1m1f (handicap) three weeks ago; a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in August) and has lacked consistency of late.
-32300
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 87
Days: 23
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-0 h1 11/16 King's Express (10L) 66/1 90 31
8 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 12f Hc 8-3 h1 11/13 Breeze Over (15½L) 14/1 90 -
24 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 12f 9-2 h1 3/8 United Council (3¼L) 33/10 90 -
1 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-10 h1 2/8 Tamarisk Tree (hd) 8/1 87 37
23 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-7 h1 3/7 Confederate (2½L) 40/1 86 76
3 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-3 h1 6/6 Birthright (20L) 10/1 86 4
8
(3)
Kudzu silk
Kudzu
J: S Khumalo
T: J J Van Vuuren
Out of the frame (beaten 4l in sixth) at Vaal over 1m1f (handicap) last month; had several of these rivals behind him; grade looks suitable; is of interest if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.
22-216
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 86
Days: 23
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-9 6/16 King's Express (4L) 6/1 86 49
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-4 1/12 Ombudsman (¾L) 4/1 82 67
18 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-8 2/9 Spumante Dolce (3½L) 3/1 82 75
24 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 8f NvHc 9-3 2/10 Hat Trick Or Treat (¾L) 9/2 82 -
19 Oct 24 Tur Turffontein 8f NvHc 8-12 2/7 Chestnut Bomber (hd) 25/2 79 84
29 Feb 24 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-5 2/13 Futurewolff (nk) 3/1 81 48
9
(1)
Claw silk
Claw
J: K Matsunyane
T: M/a Azzie
Not won for some time now but normally pretty consistent; finished third but only beaten just over 2l over 7½f at Vaal (handicap) 44 days ago.
6523-3
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 85
Days: 44
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
25 Mar 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-6 3/5 Palace Dancer (2¼L) 5/1 85 49
26 Sep 24 Vaa Vaal 10f 8-7 3/12 Royal Edition (2L) 3/1 85 84
5 Sep 24 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 9-5 2/8 Battleofbarberton (hd) 5/2 81 63
27 Jul 24 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-6 5/10 Laughing William (3L) 2/1 82 57
7 Jul 24 Tur Turffontein 9f 9-6 6/12 La Moohal (5½L) 100/1 82 89
16 Jun 24 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-2 3/8 Trois Trois Quatre (4L) 7/1 82 73
10
(6)
Total Surrender silk
Total Surrender
J: C Zackey
T: M N Houdalakis
Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); not disgraced when eighth at Vaal over 1m1f (handicap) last month; first-time blinkers; notable jockey booking; he has a shout as mark is dropping.
8-3548
Age: 5
Weight: 8-8
OR: 85
Days: 23
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 Apr 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-9 8/16 King's Express (4¼L) 10/1 86 48
22 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f 8-7 4/9 Apache Son (2¾L) 15/2 86 38
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-10 5/12 King's Express (1½L) 4/1 88 50
1 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-10 3/8 Tamarisk Tree (2½L) 9/2 87 29
24 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 7f 8-3 8/18 Pomodoro's Jet (8¼L) 40/1 87 -
2 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-0 1/6 Royal Edition (1L) 5/2 84 55
11
(13)
Birthright silk
Birthright
J: M K Katjedi
T: A G Laird
Failed to land a blow when sixth of seven 19 days ago in an apprentice handicap; this is his level; could be in the mix if finding his best form and he's been given a chance by the handicapper.
5-3686
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 84
Days: 19
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
19 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-12 b 6/7 Dark Silver (8¾L) 15/4 85 5
22 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f 8-3 b 8/9 Apache Son (12L) 9/2 85 1
27 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-2 b 6/12 Kudzu (3¼L) 25/2 85 59
2 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 10f 8-3 b 3/9 Tamarisk Tree (1½L) 11/2 85 68
19 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-10 b 5/11 Hawkbill (1¾L) 7/1 85 -
3 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-6 b 1/6 Douglas Dragon (hd) 9/4 82 71
12
(2)
Fetching Flyer silk
Fetching Flyer
J: M Yeni
T: P F Matchett
Beaten a long way 40 days ago upped to 1m4f in a Grade 2; she is the only filly here; might find this company a little easier but not easy to fancy.
4-8830
Age: 3
Weight: 8-6
OR: 88
Days: 40
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 12f 9-6 11/11 Fiery Pegasus (21L) 125/1 88 -
8 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f 9-0 3/10 Poplar Park (3½L) 100/1 89 18
13 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-11 8/11 Todoque (13L) 20/1 90 -
21 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-10 8/8 Hat's Queen (14½L) 14/1 90 19
16 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 12f Hc 8-3 4/7 United Council (12½L) 15/2 90 -
12 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-6 1/11 Have A Party (2¾L) 25/2 83 19
13
(4)
Jordan silk
Jordan
J: C Maujean
T: S G Tarry
Quite a while since he tasted success and been out of sorts of late; missed the frame (beaten 8l into sixth) in a stakes race splitting Flashy Apache, Star Coin and Total Surrender when dropped in distance 47 days ago.
0-7756
Age: 4
Weight: 8-5
OR: 82
Days: 47
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
22 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f 8-3 e/s 6/9 Apache Son (7¾L) 14/1 85 16
24 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 12f 8-7 e/s 5/8 United Council (4½L) 10/1 85 -
1 Feb 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-8 7/8 Tamarisk Tree (7L) 8/1 88 15
18 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-0 7/10 Forgiveness (7½L) 25/1 91 37
24 Dec 24 Vaa Vaal 7f 9-5 b 11/11 Count Invicto (14L) 25/1 94 -
30 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 10f 8-4 7/13 Good Council (7L) 33/1 97 28
Verdict

Kudzu looks a decent option while Total Surrender is entitled to be in the mix. But LA MOOHAL looks set for a big run. He can bounce back from a below-par effort when last seen and has won three times at this venue previously.

Verdict silk image
La Moohal

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