Ahead Of The Facts (2021) Horse
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Ahead Of The Facts is a 5yo ch trained by Justin Snaith. The horse is by Futura out of Nicety and has recorded four wins to date. On 31 Jan 2026 at Kenilworth it achieved its most important victory, the $475007.00 New Turf Carriers Western Cape Stayers (Grade 3). It has proved a profitable runner for bettors, delivering a 50% return on investment for anyone who backed it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth 31-Jan-26 2801m GOOD R3 New Turf Carriers Western Cape Stayers (Grade 3) $296,864 (of $475,007) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 03:00.850, SP: 4.50 1st Ahead Of The Facts ( R Fourie 127 ) 2nd Navajo Nation ( C Murray 130 ) 3.00L 3rd Holding Thumbs ( C Little 132 ) 3.75L See full results | R Fourie 57.6kg | 1 (8) |
| Kenilworth 10-Jan-26 2501m GOOD R9 Cape Of Good Hope Chairman's Cup (Grade 3) $14,260 (of $284,984) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:36.270, SP: 3.50 1st Holding Thumbs ( C Little 137 ) 2nd Magic Verse ( J V Merwe 137 ) 0.75L 3rd Lavender Bay ( J Solomons 110 ) 1.50L 4th Ahead Of The Facts ( Y Ramzan 115 ) 2.55L See full results | Y Ramzan 52.2kg 2.55L | 4 (9) |
| Kenilworth 06-Dec-25 2500m GOOD R5 Hcp $42,756 (of $213,756) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:38.770, SP: 2.10 1st Holding Thumbs ( C Little 140 ) 2nd Ahead Of The Facts ( J V Merwe 116 ) 0.15L 3rd Triple Time ( A Fortune 135 ) 1.75L See full results | J V Merwe 52.6kg 0.15L | 2 (7) |
| Kenilworth 08-Nov-25 2500m GOOD R5 Woolavington Stakes (Listed) (4-Year-Old Horses And Older) $133,595 (of $213,756) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:36.150, SP: 4.50 1st Ahead Of The Facts ( Y Ramzan 110 ) 2nd Master Of Paris ( M Yeni 110 ) 2.50L 3rd Congressman ( S Moodley 115 ) 0.30L See full results | Y Ramzan 49.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Durbanville 05-Oct-25 2000m GOOD R6 CL4 $2,852 (of $114,008) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:01.070, SP: 15.00 1st Master Of Paris ( C Murray 126 ) 2nd Baton Rouge ( V Jodhee 121 ) 0.75L 3rd Heal And Soul ( L Mxothwa 127 ) 1.75L 5th Ahead Of The Facts ( K Steyn 135 ) 4.30L See full results | K Steyn 61.2kg 4.30L | 5 (13) |
| Greyville 05-Jul-25 3000m SOFT R4 Durban Gold Vase (Grade 3) $28,496 (of $284,984) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 03:13.100, SP: 5.00 1st King Pelles ( S Khumalo 132 ) 2nd Holding Thumbs ( C Little 129 ) 3.00L 3rd Ahead Of The Facts ( M Yeni 110 ) 4.50L See full results | M Yeni 49.9kg 4.50L | 3 (11) |
| Kenilworth 21-Jun-25 1950m SOFT R5 Perfectly Placed C Stakes $20,907 (of $104,510) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:04.980, SP: 6.50 1st Ariovistus ( R Fourie 126 ) 2nd Ahead Of The Facts ( M Yeni 141 ) 0.75L 3rd Wood World ( G Lerena 132 ) 0.50L See full results | M Yeni 64kg 0.75L | 2 (10) |
| Kenilworth 01-Jun-25 1950m SOFT R3 Join The Experience www.capeturfclub.co.za B Stakes $80,162 (of $128,245) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:04.670, SP: 8.00 1st Ahead Of The Facts ( J V Merwe 116 ) 2nd Pinot Grigio ( A Fortune 126 ) 0.15L 3rd Dubbelosix ( G Lerena 122 ) 0.15L See full results | J V Merwe 52.6kg | 1 (6) |
| Kenilworth 16-Mar-25 2200m GOOD R6 Remembering Mary Zoccola C Stakes $23,759 (of $118,770) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:18.770, SP: 4.33 1st Umfula ( R Fourie 129 ) 2nd Ahead Of The Facts ( J V Merwe 129 ) 2.75L 3rd Tothemoonandback ( M Winnaar 126 ) 0.50L See full results | J V Merwe 58.5kg 2.75L | 2 (9) |
| Kenilworth 05-Feb-25 2000m GOOD R4 Md $74,363 (of $118,982) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:06.050, SP: 5.50 1st Ahead Of The Facts ( J V Merwe 132 ) 2nd Umfula ( R Fourie 132 ) 1.25L 3rd Wood World ( S Veale 132 ) 0.30L See full results | J V Merwe 59.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Kenilworth 18-Jan-25 1800m GOOD R7 Md $5,942 (of $118,993) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:51.450, SP: 6.00 1st Bombers In The Sky ( C Little 132 ) 2nd Future Frequency ( A Domeyer 132 ) 1.75L 3rd Landoftherisingsun ( R Fourie 132 ) 0.15L 4th Ahead Of The Facts ( G V Niekerk 132 ) 4.40L See full results | G V Niekerk 59.9kg 4.40L | 4 (8) |
| Kenilworth 18-Dec-24 2000m SOFT R2 Md $16,194 (of $81,014) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:05.960, SP: 29.00 1st Express Yourself ( R Fourie 131 ) 2nd Ahead Of The Facts ( A Andrews 125 ) 1.00L 3rd Double Dash ( I Taka 127 ) 1.30L See full results | A Andrews 56.7kg 1.00L | 2 (11) |
| Kenilworth 16-Nov-24 1400m GOOD R2 Md (of $104,477) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:26.500, SP: 41.00 1st Rich Folks Hoax ( C Zackey 128 ) 2nd Green Garnet ( C Maujean 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Landoftherisingsun ( R Fourie 128 ) 1.30L 9th Ahead Of The Facts ( R Khathi 128 ) 7.75L See full results | R Khathi 58.1kg 7.75L | 9 (15) |
| Durbanville 14-Sep-24 1600m GOOD R4 Md (of $65,312), Winning Time: 01:38.540, SP: 33/1 1st Dalmeny Factor ( C Zackey 126 ) 2nd Landoftherisingsun ( G V Niekerk 126 ) 1.75L 3rd Terminator ( A Andrews 132 ) 0.75L 9th Ahead Of The Facts ( G Wright 126 , Cd 0 ) 6.25L See full results | G Wright 57.2kg, Cd 0 6.25L | 9 (13) |
| Durbanville 31-Aug-24 1250m GOOD R4 Md (of $65,312), Winning Time: 01:17.790, SP: 20/1 1st Empire State ( A Domeyer 128 ) 2nd Let It Be Said ( J V Merwe 128 ) 0.30L 3rd Palace Gift ( O Noach 132 ) 1.75L 9th Ahead Of The Facts ( C Orffer 128 , Cd 0 ) 17.25L See full results | C Orffer 58.1kg, Cd 0 17.25L | 9 (9) |