Red Taffety (2022) Horse
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About
Kenilworth R5 Wolf Power Syndicate Maiden Plate (F & M) Red Taffety is a 4yo b unknown from trained by Eric Sands, who is based at . It is sired by the stallion Erik The Red out of the dam Taffety Tart. Red Taffety is yet to break its maiden status, having not won a race yet from 7 attempts. During its most recent race at Durbanville on 18th Jan 2026, Red Taffety was ridden by J V'd Merwe and finished 5th, behind the winner South Of France.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Durbanville 18-Jan-26 1400m GOOD R3 Md $2,970 (of $118,770) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:26.430, SP: 23.00 1st South Of France ( A Domeyer 132 ) 2nd Iona Castle ( S Veale 132 ) 0.75L 3rd Redlight Lane ( R Piechulek 132 ) 0.50L 5th Red Taffety ( J V Merwe 132 ) 2.55L See full results | J V Merwe 59.9kg 2.55L | 5 (13) |
| Kenilworth 17-Dec-25 1400m GOOD R3 Md (of $118,770) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:27.120, SP: 8.00 1st Kubu ( C Murray 132 ) 2nd Iona Castle ( L Mxothwa 132 ) 2.00L 3rd Taylor's Version ( A Domeyer 132 ) 1.25L 7th Red Taffety ( J V Merwe 132 ) 6.65L See full results | J V Merwe 59.9kg 6.65L | 7 (11) |
| Kenilworth 10-Nov-25 1400m GOOD R3 Md $23,759 (of $118,770) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:27.170, SP: 9.50 1st Kattekwaadkwadraad ( L Mxothwa 128 ) 2nd Red Taffety ( J V Merwe 128 ) 2.50L 3rd Kubu ( N Yuen 128 ) 1.75L See full results | J V Merwe 58.1kg 2.50L | 2 (10) |
| Kenilworth 15-Jul-25 1400m GOOD R5 Md (of $95,011) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:28.230, SP: 7.50 1st Apricity ( R Fourie 123 ) 2nd Kisses ( O Noach 132 ) 2.25L 3rd Clouds Clearing ( M Yeni 123 ) 2.25L 8th Red Taffety ( J V Merwe 123 ) 10.80L See full results | J V Merwe 55.8kg 10.80L | 8 (8) |
| Kenilworth 12-Jun-25 1200m SOFT R4 Md (of $95,011) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:12.690, SP: 9.00 1st Clair De Lune ( G Lerena 126 ) 2nd Thingamabob ( C Orffer 132 ) 1.50L 3rd Queen Regent ( S Bungane 126 ) 0.20L 8th Red Taffety ( J V Merwe 126 ) 5.80L See full results | J V Merwe 57.2kg 5.80L | 8 (15) |
| Kenilworth 13-May-25 1200m SOFT R1 Md $23,759 (of $118,770) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.890, SP: 9.00 1st Electromagnetism ( A Domeyer 132 ) 2nd Red Taffety ( J V Merwe 132 ) 2.25L 3rd Got The Look ( G V Niekerk 132 ) 2.00L See full results | J V Merwe 59.9kg 2.25L | 2 (8) |
| Kenilworth 16-Apr-25 1000m SOFT R1 Md (of $118,770) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:59.840, SP: 34.00 1st Match That ( A Fortune 132 ) 2nd She's My World ( M Yeni 132 ) 0.20L 3rd Inside Voice ( S Veale 132 ) 1.50L 7th Red Taffety ( J V Merwe 132 ) 6.60L See full results | J V Merwe 59.9kg 6.60L | 7 (12) |