Casus Belli (2021) Horse
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In the Turffontein R9 meeting on Saturday 21 February, the Mr 72 Handicap features Casus Belli, a 5yo ch trained by Paul Matchett. He is by Act Of War out of the mare Comme‑ci‑comme‑ca. To date, Casus Belli has recorded one victory. Its most notable win came on 28 Jan 2025 at Vaal, where it earned $119994.00 Md.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turffontein 01-Feb-26 1800m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $85,512) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:53.570, SP: 4.33 1st World Order ( M Yeni 137 ) 2nd Full Go ( M Katjedi 125 ) 1.25L 3rd Fushimi Inari ( B Marx-jacobson 121 ) 0.30L 6th Casus Belli ( R Venniker 128 , Cd 125 ) 3.50L See full results | R Venniker 58.1kg, Cd 56.7kg 3.50L | 6 (11) |
| Turffontein 01-Jan-26 1800m GOOD R8 Hcp $2,145 (of $85,512) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:53.990, SP: 3.50 1st Crepuscolo ( J Gates 119 ) 2nd Peace Treaty ( C Zackey 135 ) 1.25L 3rd Red Sparrow ( L Nhlapo 125 ) 0.50L 5th Casus Belli ( G Lerena 128 ) 2.55L See full results | G Lerena 58.1kg 2.55L | 5 (12) |
| Vaal 23-Dec-25 2001m GOOD R3 Hcp $9,970 (of $99,748) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:03.600, SP: 4.00 1st One More Star ( C Murray 133 ) 2nd Instant Attraction ( C Maujean 117 ) 0.75L 3rd Casus Belli ( R Venniker 117 ) 1.05L See full results | R Venniker 53.1kg 1.05L | 3 (10) |
| Turffontein 02-Dec-25 2000m GOOD R5 Hcp $9,499 (of $95,011) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:09.910, SP: 5.50 1st Arlington Action ( P Mxoli 131 ) 2nd Mount Etna ( S Khumalo 132 ) 1.00L 3rd Casus Belli ( C Zackey 122 ) 4.25L See full results | C Zackey 55.3kg 4.25L | 3 (14) |
| Turffontein 30-Oct-25 2000m GOOD R3 Hcp $4,761 (of $95,011) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:05.950, SP: 8.50 1st Follow The Master ( L Nhlapo 129 ) 2nd Olympian Gold ( M Katjedi 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Romeo's Magic ( G Lerena 127 ) 2.25L 4th Casus Belli ( P Mxoli 117 ) 4.25L See full results | P Mxoli 53.1kg 4.25L | 4 (9) |
| Greyville 24-Sep-25 2000m SYNTHETIC R6 Tote Soccer Bets Apprentice C Stakes (of $104,510) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:04.950, SP: 13.00 1st Syx Hotfix ( D Pillay 141 ) 2nd Spectacular ( D Louw 129 ) 0.50L 3rd Rodriguez ( B Marx-jacobson 126 ) 1.75L 7th Casus Belli ( G Samo-burthia 122 , Cd 131 ) 7.05L See full results | G Samo-burthia 55.3kg, Cd 59.4kg 7.05L | 7 (10) |
| Vaal 11-Sep-25 1600m GOOD R8 Hcp (of $80,750) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:37.180, SP: 15.00 1st Greenlight Racer ( C Zackey 132 ) 2nd Guerilla Warfare ( S Moodley 135 ) 1.25L 3rd Mizzen Sword ( J Penny 131 ) 3.25L 7th Casus Belli ( K Matsunyane 128 ) 9.75L See full results | K Matsunyane 58.1kg 9.75L | 7 (10) |
| Turffontein 17-Aug-25 1600m GOOD R5 Allied Steelrode Charity Mile 1 November Graduation Plate (of $95,011) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:37.320, SP: 29.00 1st Pioneer Square ( S Moodley 126 ) 2nd Zip Code ( C Habib 123 ) 3.50L 3rd We Are The Logans ( J Gates 129 ) 3.00L 7th Casus Belli ( M Mbuto 121 , Cd 127 ) 12.90L See full results | M Mbuto 54.9kg, Cd 57.6kg 12.90L | 7 (8) |
| Vaal 07-Aug-25 1800m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $95,011) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:52.310, SP: 8.50 1st Futurewolff ( R Danielson 129 ) 2nd Guy Alexander ( M Mbuto 127 ) 0.75L 3rd Gimmeachoice ( J Mariba 132 ) 0.30L 7th Casus Belli ( C Zackey 130 ) 3.45L See full results | C Zackey 59kg 3.45L | 7 (9) |
| Turffontein 19-Jul-25 2000m GOOD R6 Hcp (of $109,269) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:03.880, SP: 29.00 1st The Ultimate King ( G Lerena 135 ) 2nd Enflame ( S Moodley 128 ) 2.00L 3rd Banha Bridge ( R Danielson 129 ) 3.00L 8th Casus Belli ( C Habib 129 ) 14.10L See full results | C Habib 58.5kg 14.10L | 8 (9) |
| Turffontein 23-Jun-25 2000m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $109,269) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:05.180, SP: 21.00 1st Aladdin's Lamp ( C Murray 135 ) 2nd Eiger Sanction ( M Yeni 133 ) 2.00L 3rd Dual Prophecy ( J Mariba 125 ) 0.30L 10th Casus Belli ( P Mxoli 131 ) 9.70L See full results | P Mxoli 59.4kg 9.70L | 10 (13) |
| Turffontein 05-Jun-25 1600m GOOD R6 Hcp (of $114,008) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:37.490, SP: 41.00 1st Obsidian ( S Khumalo 123 ) 2nd Birthright ( C Habib 131 ) 4.25L 3rd Spring Tradition ( G Lerena 129 ) 1.50L 10th Casus Belli ( P Mxoli 128 , Cd 137 ) 11.05L See full results | P Mxoli 58.1kg, Cd 62.1kg 11.05L | 10 (14) |
| Turffontein 29-Mar-25 2450m SOFT R9 Tab SA Derby (Grade 1) (3 Year-Olds) (of $1,250,012) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:39.610, SP: 151.00 1st Legend Of Arthur ( R Fourie 132 ) 2nd Wild Intent ( G Lerena 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Solar Sail ( J Penny 132 ) 0.60L 12th Casus Belli ( R Danielson 132 ) 216.65L See full results | R Danielson 59.9kg 98.3kgL | 12 (13) |
| Turffontein 08-Mar-25 2000m GOOD R6 World Sports Betting Hawwaam Stakes (Listed) (3 Year-Olds) $11,243 (of $224,999) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:05.330, SP: 41.00 1st Immediate Edge ( R Munger 126 ) 2nd Wild Intent ( G Lerena 132 ) 0.20L 3rd Diwali Rocket ( K Brewer 129 ) 8.45L 4th Casus Belli ( M Yeni 122 ) 8.75L See full results | M Yeni 55.3kg 8.75L | 4 (11) |
| Turffontein 13-Feb-25 2000m SOFT R3 Hcp $2,993 (of $119,994) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:10.970, SP: 12.00 1st Immediate Edge ( R Munger 125 ) 2nd Diesel's Shadow ( G Lerena 129 ) 1.25L 3rd Dark Silver ( D D Gouveia 130 ) 1.55L 5th Casus Belli ( C Zackey 121 ) 4.35L See full results | C Zackey 54.9kg 4.35L | 5 (9) |
| Vaal 28-Jan-25 2000m GOOD R2 Md $75,000 (of $119,994) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:04.410, SP: 2.88 1st Casus Belli ( C Zackey 128 ) 2nd Bad Medicine ( G Lerena 128 ) 1.75L 3rd Lightinthestorm ( R Munger 128 ) 2.50L See full results | C Zackey 58.1kg | 1 (8) |
| Turffontein 02-Jan-25 1400m GOOD R1 Md $3,006 (of $120,019) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:26.190, SP: 11.00 1st Gregarious ( G Lerena 126 ) 2nd Dylan's Champ ( M Yeni 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Count Huhtikuu ( K Matsunyane 132 ) 1.30L 5th Casus Belli ( P Mxoli 132 ) 7.05L See full results | P Mxoli 59.9kg 7.05L | 5 (8) |
| Turffontein 08-Dec-24 1800m GOOD R4 Md $3,006 (of $120,019) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:54.890, SP: 17.00 1st Serrano ( M Katjedi 128 ) 2nd Obsidian ( C Maujean 128 ) 0.15L 3rd Bad Medicine ( C Habib 128 ) 2.15L 5th Casus Belli ( T Mayhew 128 , Cd 131 ) 2.85L See full results | T Mayhew 58.1kg, Cd 59.4kg 2.85L | 5 (9) |
| Turffontein 14-Nov-24 1200m GOOD R3 Md $6,011 (of $120,019) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:14.720, SP: 11.00 1st Drivelikeamaster ( C Maujean 130 ) 2nd Vibe Sa ( G Lerena 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Seventh Fleet ( T Mayhew 130 , Cd 124 ) 0.50L 4th Casus Belli ( P Mxoli 130 ) 2.25L See full results | P Mxoli 59kg 2.25L | 4 (8) |
| Turffontein 26-Oct-24 1160m GOOD R2 Md (of $105,012) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.490, SP: 29.00 1st Grey Jet ( G Lerena 130 ) 2nd Exceedingly Glam ( C Zackey 125 ) 2.75L 3rd Lloyd Wright ( M Katjedi 130 ) 4.50L 6th Casus Belli ( P Mxoli 130 ) 7.45L See full results | P Mxoli 59kg 7.45L | 6 (10) |