Richard The First (2020) Horse
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Richard The First, a 6yo b, is trained by Phillip / Vermeulen. He is by the stallion William Longsword out of the dam Fortissimus. He has earned three wins so far, the most notable being a $114008.00 Hcp victory at Turffontein on 26 Jun 2025.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turffontein 14-Feb-26 1400m SOFT R5 Hcp (of $142,504) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:25.750, SP: 17.00 1st Sunset Riot ( C Maujean 129 ) 2nd Prince Of Kildare ( M Katjedi 115 ) 4.50L 3rd Orange County ( J Botes 115 , Cd 109 ) 5.00L 9th Richard The First ( R Munger 123 ) 14.20L See full results | R Munger 55.8kg 14.20L | 9 (13) |
| Vaal 15-Jan-26 1200m GOOD R6 Tab 4Racing App Middle Stakes $7,590 (of $152,004) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:07.660, SP: 19.00 1st Rollwiththepunches ( B Marx-jacobson 119 ) 2nd Gimmethegoodlife ( R Venniker 132 ) 1.50L 3rd Black Egret ( R Danielson 123 ) 0.50L 4th Richard The First ( R Munger 119 ) 3.50L See full results | R Munger 54kg 3.50L | 4 (8) |
| Turffontein 23-Nov-25 1450m GOOD R8 Hcp (of $142,504) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:22.110, SP: 19.00 1st Obsidian ( S Khumalo 130 ) 2nd Fully Loaded ( M V'rensburg 120 ) 0.30L 3rd Zanthar ( S Valjalo 116 ) 1.00L 6th Richard The First ( K Matsunyane 126 ) 4.70L See full results | K Matsunyane 57.2kg 4.70L | 6 (8) |
| Vaal 11-Nov-25 1200m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $142,504) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:08.130, SP: 34.00 1st Silver Tudor ( C Zackey 130 ) 2nd Wild At War ( T Mayhew 126 ) 1.75L 3rd Secret Chord ( M V'rensburg 129 ) 0.30L 11th Richard The First ( C Murray 126 ) 7.80L See full results | C Murray 57.2kg 7.80L | 11 (12) |
| Vaal 30-Sep-25 1400m SOFT R7 Hcp (of $133,005) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:23.200, SP: 10.00 1st Potberrie ( P Mxoli 132 ) 2nd Presley ( C Maujean 121 ) 1.75L 3rd Master Christmas ( C Habib 129 ) 0.30L 13th Richard The First ( S Valjalo 121 , Cd 130 ) 12.25L See full results | S Valjalo 54.9kg, Cd 59kg 12.25L | 13 (14) |
| Turffontein 26-Jun-25 1450m GOOD R9 Hcp $71,252 (of $114,008) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:28.020, SP: 8.00 1st Richard The First ( P Strydom 136 ) 2nd Sea Shanty ( P Mxoli 119 ) 0.20L 3rd Kisshoten ( G Lerena 132 ) 0.20L See full results | P Strydom 61.7kg | 1 (11) |
| Turffontein 15-Jun-25 1160m GOOD R7 youcanbetonus! Middle Stakes $3,206 (of $128,245) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.900, SP: 13.00 1st Banff ( C Murray 123 ) 2nd Black Egret ( R Danielson 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Guy Gibson ( R Fourie 132 ) 0.50L 5th Richard The First ( M Katjedi 119 ) 3.00L See full results | M Katjedi 54kg 3.00L | 5 (15) |
| Vaal 22-May-25 1000m GOOD R8 Hcp $2,758 (of $110,002) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:57.430, SP: 10.00 1st Halberdier ( M Katjedi 125 ) 2nd Passage Of Power ( C Habib 131 ) 0.50L 3rd Warm Winter Nite ( K Matsunyane 128 ) 0.15L 5th Richard The First ( R Danielson 127 ) 1.95L See full results | R Danielson 57.6kg 1.95L | 5 (9) |
| Turffontein 19-Apr-25 1000m GOOD R8 Hcp $14,991 (of $150,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:57.400, SP: 4.50 1st Warm Winter Nite ( K Matsunyane 122 ) 2nd Master Casper ( S Khumalo 132 ) 2.50L 3rd Richard The First ( P Strydom 130 ) 5.00L See full results | P Strydom 59kg 5.00L | 3 (11) |
| Turffontein 01-Feb-25 1160m GOOD R8 www.tab4racing.com Middle Stakes (of $160,017) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:07.720, SP: 6.50 1st Mercantour ( P Mxoli 137 ) 2nd Minogue ( C Zackey 133 ) 0.50L 3rd One Fell Swoop ( G Lerena 133 ) 0.30L 7th Richard The First ( R Munger 128 ) 6.05L See full results | R Munger 58.1kg 6.05L | 7 (9) |
| Turffontein 26-Jan-25 1400m GOOD R4 Gauteng Guineas Day 1 February Middle Stakes $7,990 (of $160,017) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:24.450, SP: 21.00 1st Truth ( M Yeni 128 ) 2nd The Africa House ( C Zackey 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Calantha ( M Katjedi 115 ) 0.75L 4th Richard The First ( R Munger 128 ) 2.45L See full results | R Munger 58.1kg 2.45L | 4 (8) |
| Vaal 24-Dec-24 1470m SOFT R4 Hcp (of $499,996) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:26.010, SP: 26.00 1st Pomodoro's Jet ( C Zackey 121 ) 2nd Master Christmas ( K Brewer 123 ) 5.50L 3rd Slinky Mapimpi ( R Venniker 122 , Cd 119 ) 5.70L 7th Richard The First ( G Lerena 120 ) 8.30L See full results | G Lerena 54.4kg 8.30L | 7 (18) |
| Turffontein 23-Nov-24 1160m GOOD R7 Hcp $15,005 (of $150,028) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:06.720, SP: 4.33 1st Silver Tudor ( S Moodley 128 ) 2nd Slinky Mapimpi ( R Venniker 131 , Cd 128 ) 1.00L 3rd Richard The First ( C Maujean 132 ) 2.50L See full results | C Maujean 59.9kg 2.50L | 3 (11) |
| Turffontein 02-Nov-24 1000m GOOD R4 Hcp $11,254 (of $224,985) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:56.840, SP: 26.00 1st Chyavana ( S Moodley 121 ) 2nd Taxi To The Moon ( K Brewer 117 ) 0.75L 3rd Sheldon ( G Lerena 132 ) 1.50L 4th Richard The First ( R Venniker 117 , Cd 120 ) 3.25L See full results | R Venniker 53.1kg, Cd 54.4kg 3.25L | 4 (10) |
| Vaal 24-Oct-24 1200m GOOD R8 Next Vaal Racemeeting Thursday 31 October Middle Stakes (of $135,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:08.210, SP: 7.00 1st Bob's Your Uncle ( G Samo-burthia 115 , Cd 106 ) 2nd Rollwiththepunches ( T Mayhew 123 , Cd 117 ) 0.50L 3rd After The Rain ( C Zackey 132 ) 1.50L 6th Richard The First ( G Lerena 128 ) 2.60L See full results | G Lerena 58.1kg 2.60L | 6 (12) |
| Greyville 28-Jul-24 1600m GOOD R1 (of $126,449), Winning Time: 01:35.160, SP: 28/1 1st Get Impressed ( K D Melo 125 ) 2nd Sundance Kid ( R Venniker 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Money Heist ( C Habib 128 ) 0.30L 9th Richard The First ( M Yeni 117 , Cd 0 ) 5.50L See full results | M Yeni 53.1kg, Cd 0 5.50L | 9 (12) |
| Turffontein 13-Jul-24 1160m GOOD R7 (of $69,547), Winning Time: 01:07.490, SP: 4/1 1st Mount Pilatus ( M Yeni 128 ) 2nd Passage Of Power ( J Gates 123 ) 0.20L 3rd Chyavana ( G Lerena 137 ) 0.20L 6th Richard The First ( D Schwarz 132 , Cd 0 ) 3.50L See full results | D Schwarz 59.9kg, Cd 0 3.50L | 6 (9) |
| Turffontein 30-May-24 1400m GOOD R5 $8,504 (of $53,125), Winning Time: 01:25.330, SP: 2/1 1st The Africa House ( G Lerena 126 ) 2nd Wyzeact ( M V'rensburg 132 ) 0.75L 3rd Richard The First ( R Fourie 132 ) 3.50L See full results | R Fourie 59.9kg 3.50L | 3 (8) |
| Vaal 09-May-24 1200m GOOD R7 For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Middle Stakes $68,758 (of $109,999) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:08.580, SP: 3.00 1st Richard The First ( D Schwarz 123 ) 2nd Black Egret ( R Danielson 128 ) 0.75L 3rd Paisley Park ( K Matsunyane 137 ) 2.00L See full results | D Schwarz 55.8kg | 1 (10) |
| Turffontein 13-Apr-24 1100m GOOD R7 Betway Mythical Flight Sprint (3 Year-Olds) $30,010 (of $150,028) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:04.510, SP: 4.00 1st Dreamland ( G Lerena 125 ) 2nd Richard The First ( D Schwarz 127 ) 0.30L 3rd Just Be Lekker ( S Khumalo 130 ) 0.50L See full results | D Schwarz 57.6kg 0.30L | 2 (7) |
| Vaal 04-Apr-24 1400m GOOD R6 NvHcp $18,011 (of $90,008) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:27.060, SP: 6.50 1st Master Christmas ( C Zackey 123 ) 2nd Richard The First ( K Lihaba 130 ) 1.00L 3rd Mount Pilatus ( K Matsunyane 136 ) 0.50L See full results | K Lihaba 59kg 1.00L | 2 (7) |
| Turffontein 25-Feb-24 1100m GOOD R7 NHF (of $250,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:02.890, SP: 15.00 1st One Fell Swoop ( K Brewer 114 ) 2nd Ziyasha ( M Yeni 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Cliff Hanger ( G Lerena 128 ) 0.75L 6th Richard The First ( M Katjedi 115 ) 2.25L See full results | M Katjedi 52.2kg 2.25L | 6 (8) |
| Turffontein 08-Feb-24 1450m GOOD R5 Hcp $10,992 (of $110,005) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:28.390, SP: 5.50 1st Fully Loaded ( D Schwarz 129 ) 2nd Max The Otter ( K Matsunyane 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Richard The First ( R Munger 131 ) 0.50L See full results | R Munger 59.4kg 0.50L | 3 (11) |
| Vaal 16-Jan-24 1200m GOOD R7 NvHcp $9,007 (of $90,007) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:10.070, SP: 4.00 1st Turbo Power ( D Geerthsen 115 ) 2nd Linkin Navigator ( G Lerena 120 ) 1.00L 3rd Richard The First ( M Yeni 127 ) 1.25L | M Yeni 57.6kg 1.25L | 3 (10) |
| Turffontein 30-Dec-23 1400m SOFT R9 Hcp $5,506 (of $110,005) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:25.840, SP: 4.50 1st Vix Princess ( C Habib 122 ) 2nd Willow Express ( C Maujean 126 ) 2.50L 3rd Toffas ( S Sosibo 122 ) 0.30L 4th Richard The First ( M Yeni 130 ) 2.75L See full results | M Yeni 59kg 2.75L | 4 (11) |
| Vaal 09-Dec-23 1470m GOOD R7 World Sports Betting Grand Heritage (of $500,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:26.120, SP: 29.00 1st Unzen ( D Schwarz 126 ) 2nd Funky Music ( J Penny 116 ) 1.25L 3rd Chyavana ( G Lerena 123 ) 0.30L 7th Richard The First ( M Katjedi 115 ) 2.50L See full results | M Katjedi 52.2kg 2.50L | 7 (22) |
| Vaal 16-Nov-23 1200m GOOD R5 Betway Summer Cup Book Your Table 0116811796 Graduation Plate $10,992 (of $110,005) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:08.740, SP: 3.00 1st One Fell Swoop ( C Habib 118 ) 2nd Silver Tudor ( R Fourie 132 ) 1.00L 3rd Richard The First ( J V Merwe 123 ) 1.25L See full results | J V Merwe 55.8kg 1.25L | 3 (8) |
| Turffontein 28-Oct-23 1400m GOOD R6 (of $250,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:24.560, SP: 33/1 1st Main Defender ( K Matsunyane 130 ) 2nd Sandringham Summit ( C Habib 132 ) 0.00L 3rd Gimmeanotherchance ( C Zackey 126 ) 3.25L 7th Richard The First ( G Lerena 126 , Cd 0 ) 7.00L See full results | G Lerena 57.2kg, Cd 0 7.00L | 7 (10) |
| Turffontein 14-Oct-23 1200m GOOD R3 $22,005 (of $68,750) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.560, SP: 16/1 1st Raven Black ( K Matsunyane 126 ) 2nd Richard The First ( C Habib 123 ) 5.25L 3rd Barbaresco ( G Lerena 123 ) 1.00L See full results | C Habib 55.8kg 5.25L | 2 (8) |
| Turffontein 29-Aug-23 1200m GOOD R7 CL $79,997 (of $400,004) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.170, SP: 7.00 1st Qhawe Lami ( M Yeni 132 ) 2nd Richard The First ( C Habib 132 ) 2.25L 3rd Dhoni ( R Fourie 132 ) 1.25L See full results | C Habib 59.9kg 2.25L | 2 (10) |
| Vaal 10-Aug-23 1200m GOOD R3 Md $46,876 (of $75,002) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.030, SP: 19.00 1st Richard The First ( C Habib 128 ) 2nd Kinshin Sha ( M V'rensburg 128 ) 0.30L 3rd Royal Edition ( D Schwarz 128 ) 2.50L See full results | C Habib 58.1kg | 1 (15) |
| Vaal 25-Jul-23 1200m GOOD R2 Md (of $80,018) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:11.390, SP: 21.00 1st Wyzeact ( S Khumalo 132 ) 2nd King's Ransom ( G Lerena 132 ) 1.75L 3rd Mastership ( C Maujean 132 ) 0.15L 8th Richard The First ( C Habib 132 ) 5.50L See full results | C Habib 59.9kg 5.50L | 8 (15) |
| Vaal 30-May-23 1200m GOOD R1 Md $7,492 (of $75,002) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.010, SP: 12.00 1st Open Highway ( S B Mthembu 126 ) 2nd Magic Prince ( C Mabaya 132 ) 3.25L 3rd Richard The First ( S Mkhumbuzi 126 ) 4.25L See full results | S Mkhumbuzi 57.2kg 4.25L | 3 (8) |
| Vaal 11-May-23 1000m GOOD R2 Md (of $80,018) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.570, SP: 21.00 1st Ambrym ( K D Melo 127 ) 2nd Open Highway ( R Danielson 132 ) 3.50L 3rd Vivacious Vicky ( D D Gouveia 132 ) 0.50L 6th Richard The First ( J V Merwe 132 ) 6.75L See full results | J V Merwe 59.9kg 6.75L | 6 (10) |