King Pelles (2020) Horse
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About
King Pelles is a 6yo ch trained by Gareth Jnr. He is by Duke Of Marmalade out of Grail Maiden. To date, King Pelles has recorded eight victories. On 27 July 2025 at Greyville, he captured his biggest triumph, the $950,014 World Pool Gold Cup (Grade 3). The horse has been rewarding for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have yielded a 74% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsville 15-Mar-26 1600m GOOD R7 Kings Cup (Listed) $31,348 (of $156,764) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:35.730, SP: 3.25 1st Okavango ( T Godden 139 ) 2nd King Pelles ( S Khumalo 137 ) 0.50L 3rd Jp's Palace ( R Venniker 114 , Cd 111 ) 2.75L See full results | S Khumalo 62.1kg 0.50L | 2 (9) |
| Scottsville 08-Feb-26 1950m SOFT R8 Umthombothi Stakes $118,746 (of $189,998) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:59.720, SP: 2.63 1st King Pelles ( S Khumalo 138 ) 2nd Go Grayson Go ( D Louw 125 ) 1.25L 3rd Isivivane ( S Veale 128 ) 0.50L See full results | S Khumalo 62.6kg | 1 (8) |
| Turffontein 29-Nov-25 2000m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $5,940,016) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 02:07.320, SP: 4.50 1st Mocha Blend ( T Godden 119 ) 2nd Olivia's Way ( A Fortune 119 ) 0.50L 3rd The Ultimate King ( M Yeni 119 ) 1.50L 12th King Pelles ( S Khumalo 127 ) 16.80L See full results | S Khumalo 57.6kg 16.80L | 12 (20) |
| Greyville 08-Nov-25 1600m GOOD R2 Bet With Tote Conditions Plate $18,502 (of $132,085) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:40.330, SP: 10.00 1st On My Honour ( S Moodley 119 ) 2nd King Pelles ( N Patel 133 ) 0.50L 3rd Claw ( K Matsunyane 119 ) 0.30L See full results | N Patel 60.3kg 0.50L | 2 (6) |
| Greyville 12-Oct-25 1200m GOOD R5 Merlog Foods A Stakes $3,913 (of $156,764) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.340, SP: 34.00 1st I Am Giant ( S Veale 136 ) 2nd O'tenikwa ( S Moodley 136 ) 0.50L 3rd Cats Pajamas ( C Zackey 136 ) 0.50L 5th King Pelles ( N Patel 136 ) 2.55L See full results | N Patel 61.7kg 2.55L | 5 (12) |
| Greyville 27-Jul-25 3200m GOOD R7 World Pool Gold Cup (Grade 3) $593,752 (of $950,014) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 03:25.230, SP: 2.25 1st King Pelles ( S Khumalo 132 ) 2nd Holding Thumbs ( C Little 127 ) 1.00L 3rd Future Swing ( K D Melo 131 ) 0.50L See full results | S Khumalo 59.9kg | 1 (12) |
| Greyville 05-Jul-25 3000m SOFT R4 Durban Gold Vase (Grade 3) $178,118 (of $284,984) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 03:13.100, SP: 3.50 1st King Pelles ( S Khumalo 132 ) 2nd Holding Thumbs ( C Little 129 ) 3.00L 3rd Ahead Of The Facts ( M Yeni 110 ) 1.50L See full results | S Khumalo 59.9kg | 1 (11) |
| Scottsville 14-Jun-25 2400m GOOD R7 Tote Derby (Grade 3) $207,817 (of $332,502) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:29.210, SP: 10.00 1st King Pelles ( S Khumalo 129 ) 2nd Holding Thumbs ( C Little 127 ) 1.25L 3rd Field Marshal ( K Matsunyane 120 ) 2.25L See full results | S Khumalo 58.5kg | 1 (8) |
| Scottsville 18-May-25 1500m GOOD R6 Sir Theophilus St George A Stakes (of $175,738) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:29.050, SP: 26.00 1st Dave The King ( C Murray 136 ) 2nd Royal Victory ( D Daniels 136 ) 3.25L 3rd Cherry Ano ( C Habib 129 ) 0.30L 8th King Pelles ( N Patel 126 ) 8.55L See full results | N Patel 57.2kg 8.55L | 8 (10) |
| Greyville 20-Apr-25 1600m SOFT R7 Gallop TV YouTube Channel A Stakes $4,384 (of $175,738) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:39.130, SP: 8.00 1st Underworld ( M Yeni 126 ) 2nd Get Impressed ( A Fortune 122 ) 0.30L 3rd Diani ( S Moodley 122 ) 0.50L 5th King Pelles ( S Khumalo 126 ) 3.80L See full results | S Khumalo 57.2kg 3.80L | 5 (8) |
| Kenilworth 25-Jan-25 2800m GOOD R4 New Turf Carriers Western Cape Stayers (Grade 3) $24,018 (of $480,498) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 03:03.000, SP: 7.50 1st Mucho Dinero ( A Domeyer 132 ) 2nd Love Is A Rose ( C Zackey 125 ) 1.75L 3rd Triple Time ( R Fourie 130 ) 2.25L 4th King Pelles ( A Mgudlwa 127 ) 6.75L See full results | A Mgudlwa 57.6kg 6.75L | 4 (8) |
| Kenilworth 04-Jan-25 2500m GOOD R8 Glorious Goodwood Chairman's Cup (Grade 3) $178,128 (of $285,006) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:35.250, SP: 21.00 1st King Pelles ( A Mgudlwa 110 ) 2nd Holding Thumbs ( S Veale 115 ) 1.75L 3rd Mucho Dinero ( A Domeyer 132 ) 3.25L See full results | A Mgudlwa 49.9kg | 1 (11) |
| Kenilworth 22-Dec-24 1600m SOFT R6 CL3 (of $142,504) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.570, SP: 6.50 1st The Grey King ( C Zackey 131 ) 2nd Solomons Seal ( G Lerena 126 ) 0.20L 3rd Hat's Pride ( C Little 135 ) 0.70L 10th King Pelles ( C Orffer 123 ) 6.70L See full results | C Orffer 55.8kg 6.70L | 10 (10) |
| Kenilworth 05-Nov-24 1800m GOOD R7 Join The Adventure www.capeturfclub.co.za Cape B Stakes $25,700 (of $128,523) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:49.210, SP: 2.38 1st Navy Strength ( J V Merwe 136 ) 2nd King Pelles ( G V Niekerk 126 ) 0.20L 3rd Lightning Glow ( R Fourie 132 ) 0.50L See full results | G V Niekerk 57.2kg 0.20L | 2 (9) |
| Durbanville 12-Oct-24 2000m GOOD R4 $80,315 (of $80,312), SP: 7/4 1st King Pelles ( G V Niekerk 119 ) 2nd Daimyo ( R Fourie 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Navy Strength ( J V Merwe 136 ) 1.25L | G V Niekerk 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Durbanville 03-Sep-24 1800m GOOD R4 $12,862 (of $80,312), Winning Time: 01:51.740, SP: 7/4 1st Call To Unite ( C Zackey 126 ) 2nd Daimyo ( J V Merwe 122 ) 0.30L 3rd King Pelles ( G V Niekerk 119 ) 1.00L See full results | G V Niekerk 54kg 1.00L | 3 (9) |
| Durbanville 17-Aug-24 2000m GOOD R7 $62,491 (of $62,500), Winning Time: 02:05.210, SP: 13/8 1st King Pelles ( G V Niekerk 132 ) 2nd Mohandas ( D Schwarz 129 ) 2.25L 3rd Heliotrope ( S Veale 121 ) 0.30L See full results | G V Niekerk 59.9kg | 1 (10) |
| Kenilworth 03-Aug-24 1800m SOFT R8 $38,002 (of $118,750), Winning Time: 01:56.280, SP: 9/2 1st Sudden Song ( L Mxothwa 130 ) 2nd King Pelles ( S Moodley 132 ) 0.15L 3rd Twice The Master ( O Noach 114 ) 0.50L See full results | S Moodley 59.9kg 0.15L | 2 (10) |
| Kenilworth 25-Jun-24 1600m SOFT R5 $5,010 (of $62,500), Winning Time: 01:42.230, SP: 9/2 1st Prime Venture ( R Fourie 132 ) 2nd Shavout ( A Arries 136 ) 0.75L 3rd Ozark ( D Ashby 122 ) 0.75L 4th King Pelles ( G V Niekerk 136 , Cd 0 ) 1.50L See full results | G V Niekerk 61.7kg, Cd 0 1.50L | 4 (11) |
| Kenilworth 11-Jun-24 1600m GOOD R7 Wolf Power Syndicate Cape B Stakes (of $128,523) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:39.790, SP: 29.00 1st Katsu ( G V Niekerk 122 ) 2nd Chollima ( R Khathi 126 ) 0.20L 3rd Solar Power ( C Orffer 136 ) 0.75L 9th King Pelles ( M Mjoka 119 ) 8.25L See full results | M Mjoka 54kg 8.25L | 9 (13) |
| Kenilworth 13-Apr-24 1600m GOOD R6 CL3 (of $128,523) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:39.100, SP: 23.00 1st Tyrion Lannister ( J V Merwe 119 ) 2nd Solomons Seal ( S Veale 121 ) 0.30L 3rd Pomodoro's Jet ( C Zackey 131 ) 1.25L 11th King Pelles ( C Bantam 119 ) 9.50L See full results | C Bantam 54kg 9.50L | 11 (12) |
| Kenilworth 27-Jan-24 1800m GOOD R3 Schweppes Politician Stakes (Grade 3) (3-Year-Olds) (of $332,494) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:51.500, SP: 26.00 1st Green With Envy ( C Zackey 132 ) 2nd The Grey King ( R Fourie 119 ) 1.25L 3rd Harajuku ( J V Merwe 126 ) 0.30L 11th King Pelles ( A Mgudlwa 122 ) 9.50L See full results | A Mgudlwa 55.3kg 9.50L | 11 (13) |
| Kenilworth 23-Dec-23 1800m GOOD R7 CL3 (of $147,507) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:53.790, SP: 5.00 1st Harajuku ( J V Merwe 117 ) 2nd Natyam ( L Mxothwa 127 ) 0.15L 3rd Tamarisk Tree ( C Zackey 121 ) 0.50L 7th King Pelles ( R Fourie 118 ) 3.75L See full results | R Fourie 53.5kg 3.75L | 7 (9) |
| Kenilworth 26-Nov-23 1600m GOOD R8 Cape Punters Cup (Grade 2) (3 Year-Olds) (of $474,985) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.000, SP: 23.00 1st Hluhluwe ( G V Niekerk 132 ) 2nd Snow Pilot ( J V Merwe 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Green With Envy ( C Zackey 132 ) 0.15L 7th King Pelles ( A Mgudlwa 132 ) 5.25L See full results | A Mgudlwa 59.9kg 5.25L | 7 (10) |
| Greyville 23-Oct-23 1600m SOFT R7 CL $9,007 (of $90,007) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:39.190, SP: 8.00 1st Mexican Pete ( M Yeni 132 ) 2nd Last One Standing ( D Daniels 132 ) 1.00L 3rd King Pelles ( A Mgudlwa 132 ) 1.50L See full results | A Mgudlwa 59.9kg 1.50L | 3 (9) |
| Greyville 17-Sep-23 1400m SOFT R3 CLMd $62,495 (of $99,996) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:27.000, SP: 2.25 1st King Pelles ( A Mgudlwa 126 ) 2nd Isorender ( C Zackey 126 ) 1.50L 3rd Benni In The Area ( R Fourie 132 ) 0.50L See full results | A Mgudlwa 57.2kg | 1 (12) |
| Scottsville 20-Aug-23 1200m GOOD R1 Md $19,999 (of $99,996) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:09.870, SP: 26.00 1st Perfect Outlook ( T Godden 132 ) 2nd King Pelles ( S Hlengwa 128 ) 0.20L 3rd Future Flo ( R Venniker 128 ) 0.20L See full results | S Hlengwa 58.1kg 0.20L | 2 (15) |