Cardinal Chief (2022) Horse
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Cardinal Chief is a 4yo colt trained by Garth Puller. He is by Erik The Red out of Africa's Delight. He has won two races so far. On 9 July 2025 at Scottsville he achieved his most important win, collecting $118,770 in prize money. He has proved a profitable horse for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have delivered a 91% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsville 29-Apr-26 1400m SOFT R9 CL4 (of $137,742) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:24.190, SP: 4.50 1st Dricus ( S Moodley 125 ) 2nd The Marquee ( K D Melo 128 ) 0.30L 3rd Phutulicious ( S Veale 128 ) 0.80L 8th Cardinal Chief ( R Venniker 131 , Cd 128 ) 4.70L See full results | R Venniker 59.4kg, Cd 58.1kg 4.70L | 8 (11) |
| Greyville 29-Mar-26 1200m GOOD R4 Bet With Colosssus Exclusive On. www.tote.co.za B Stakes $26,611 (of $133,005) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.090, SP: 9.00 1st Magic Surprise ( R Venniker 119 ) 2nd Cardinal Chief ( S Moodley 119 ) 0.10L 3rd El Dante ( N Patel 126 ) 2.75L See full results | S Moodley 54kg 0.10L | 2 (11) |
| Scottsville 01-Mar-26 1400m SOFT R5 March Stakes (3-Year-Olds) $4,761 (of $189,998) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:24.840, SP: 12.00 1st I'm A Fireball ( C Murray 130 ) 2nd Roland Garros ( J V Merwe 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Gotta Go Eddie ( S Veale 123 ) 1.25L 5th Cardinal Chief ( R Venniker 119 , Cd 116 ) 2.80L See full results | R Venniker 54kg, Cd 52.6kg 2.80L | 5 (7) |
| Scottsville 15-Feb-26 1200m SOFT R10 CL4 (of $118,770) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:08.870, SP: 4.33 1st Who Blinked ( N Patel 125 ) 2nd The Mask ( C Dicken 128 ) 1.75L 3rd Gorgeous Guy ( C Habib 133 ) 2.00L 9th Cardinal Chief ( R Venniker 130 , Cd 127 ) 10.25L See full results | R Venniker 59kg, Cd 57.6kg 10.25L | 9 (14) |
| Greyville 03-Jan-26 1400m GOOD R5 Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za Progress Plate $54,989 (of $142,527) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:23.620, SP: 11.00 1st Cardinal Chief ( R Venniker 120 , Cd 117 ) 2nd The Marquee ( K D Melo 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Red Bomber ( C Habib 132 ) 0.75L See full results | R Venniker 54.4kg, Cd 53.1kg | 1 (8) |
| Scottsville 14-Dec-25 1200m GOOD R8 CL4 (of $118,770) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:08.110, SP: 23.00 1st Fortress Of Fire ( R Venniker 128 ) 2nd Maphaka ( K D Melo 133 ) 1.25L 3rd Dapper ( K Matsunyane 129 ) 0.20L 9th Cardinal Chief ( S Hlengwa 126 ) 5.85L See full results | S Hlengwa 57.2kg 5.85L | 9 (18) |
| Greyville 17-Sep-25 1400m SOFT R7 Race Coast Progress Plate $11,997 (of $151,979) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:24.950, SP: 23.00 1st Regeneration ( T Godden 127 ) 2nd Treaty Of Paris ( J Botes 118 ) 3.00L 3rd Jeanne Darc ( S Moodley 125 ) 0.20L 6th Cardinal Chief ( S Hlengwa 118 ) 9.25L See full results | S Hlengwa 53.5kg 9.25L | 6 (9) |
| Scottsville 31-Aug-25 1200m GOOD R8 CL4 (of $133,005) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:08.980, SP: 9.50 1st Circumbendibus ( S Moodley 129 ) 2nd Mar Del Plata ( R Venniker 131 ) 1.25L 3rd Real War ( C Zackey 133 ) 0.30L 9th Cardinal Chief ( S Hlengwa 123 ) 5.45L See full results | S Hlengwa 55.8kg 5.45L | 9 (13) |
| Greyville 06-Aug-25 1400m GOOD R6 CL4 $6,647 (of $133,005) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:25.790, SP: 3.25 1st Grand Appeal ( M Thackeray 121 ) 2nd Run Forest Run ( S Moodley 126 ) 0.75L 3rd El Dante ( M V'rensburg 136 ) 0.75L 4th Cardinal Chief ( S Hlengwa 120 ) 2.50L See full results | S Hlengwa 54.4kg 2.50L | 4 (10) |
| Scottsville 09-Jul-25 1200m GOOD R3 Md $74,222 (of $118,770) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.590, SP: 10.00 1st Cardinal Chief ( S Hlengwa 126 ) 2nd Kanaal Skater ( C Zackey 126 ) 1.00L 3rd Xenophon ( G Lerena 132 ) 1.00L See full results | S Hlengwa 57.2kg | 1 (11) |
| Scottsville 16-Jun-25 1000m GOOD R1 Md $14,260 (of $142,504) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.940, SP: 41.00 1st Wild Justice ( N Patel 132 ) 2nd Holy Star ( K Matsunyane 132 ) 0.75L 3rd Cardinal Chief ( S Hlengwa 132 ) 4.75L See full results | S Hlengwa 59.9kg 4.75L | 3 (8) |