Richard The First (2020) Horse
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At Turffontein R5 Play Soccer 6, 10 and 13 Mr 96 Handicap, Richard The First is a 6yo bay trained by Phillip Vermeulen. He is by the stallion William Longsword out of the dam Fortissimus. To date, Richard The First has secured three career wins. On 26 June 2025 at Turffontein, he achieved his most valuable victory, collecting $114008.00 in the handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |