The Specialist (2021) Horse
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About
Turffontein R8 – For hospitality bookings, call 011 681 1796. Mr 100 Handicap: The Specialist is a 5yo ch trained by Sean Tarry. He is by the stallion The United States out of the dam Speciale. To date, The Specialist has captured three victories. On 22 Jan 2026 at Vaal, he secured his biggest win, earning $142,504.00 in the handicap. The horse has consistently delivered profit for bettors, and a backer who supported him throughout would have realized a 36% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Vaal 22-Jan-26 1200m GOOD R6 Hcp $89,071 (of $142,504) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:14.030, SP: 19.00 1st The Specialist ( K D Melo 123 ) 2nd Slinky Mapimpi ( R Danielson 137 ) 0.30L 3rd It's Personal ( M V'rensburg 120 ) 0.30L See full results | K D Melo 55.8kg | 1 (9) |
| Turffontein 07-Dec-25 1160m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $142,504) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:08.050, SP: 15.00 1st Miami Mountain ( C Murray 123 ) 2nd One Eye On Vegas ( S Veale 125 ) 0.00L 3rd Esquevelle ( C Habib 126 ) 0.30L 12th The Specialist ( M Michel 129 ) 7.75L See full results | M Michel 58.5kg 7.75L | 12 (12) |
| Turffontein 23-Nov-25 1000m GOOD R5 Buy 4 Summer Garden Tickets Only Pay For 3 Middle Stakes (of $152,004) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:56.540, SP: 11.00 1st Gimmethegoodlife ( G Lerena 132 ) 2nd Espinoza ( M Mbuto 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Rafa Bay ( S Valjalo 123 ) 0.30L 9th The Specialist ( C Zackey 132 ) 2.40L See full results | C Zackey 59.9kg 2.40L | 9 (9) |
| Turffontein 11-Oct-25 1200m GOOD R8 Convergex Distribution Management Middle Stakes (of $128,245) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.080, SP: 17.00 1st Pennsylvania ( C Habib 123 ) 2nd Fully Loaded ( G Samo-burthia 115 ) 0.30L 3rd Plus Four ( S Moodley 115 ) 0.20L 7th The Specialist ( M Yeni 128 ) 7.00L See full results | M Yeni 58.1kg 7.00L | 7 (9) |
| Turffontein 08-May-25 1450m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $110,002) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:28.930, SP: 9.00 1st Bob's Your Uncle ( C Zackey 127 ) 2nd Plus Four ( K Matsunyane 116 ) 0.20L 3rd Pressonregardless ( D D Gouveia 122 ) 2.75L 8th The Specialist ( S Khumalo 127 ) 12.30L See full results | S Khumalo 57.6kg 12.30L | 8 (11) |
| Turffontein 12-Apr-25 1100m GOOD R7 Mythical Flight Sprint (3 Year-Olds) (of $150,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:03.700, SP: 8.00 1st Buffalo Storm Cody ( G Lerena 128 ) 2nd Mount Pinatubo ( C Maujean 132 ) 2.00L 3rd Bosum Buddy ( P Mxoli 117 ) 1.50L 6th The Specialist ( S Khumalo 126 ) 12.50L See full results | S Khumalo 57.2kg 12.50L | 6 (6) |
| Turffontein 08-Feb-25 1160m GOOD R2 Take A Bet Wina Numba Numba Graduation Plate $3,253 (of $130,013) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:07.250, SP: 7.00 1st Winds Of Change ( G Lerena 126 ) 2nd Grand Crescendo ( M Yeni 132 ) 0.15L 3rd Banff ( D D Gouveia 125 ) 1.75L 5th The Specialist ( K Matsunyane 132 ) 6.65L See full results | K Matsunyane 59.9kg 6.65L | 5 (7) |
| Turffontein 11-Jan-25 1400m SOFT R6 Betway Got The Greenlight Stakes (Grade 3) (3 Year Olds) $8,761 (of $349,989) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:26.590, SP: 81.00 1st Greaterix ( M Yeni 128 ) 2nd Fire Attack ( D D Gouveia 132 ) 0.50L 3rd Cosmic Speed ( S Moodley 132 ) 2.25L 5th The Specialist ( K Matsunyane 128 ) 5.25L See full results | K Matsunyane 58.1kg 5.25L | 5 (9) |
| Turffontein 16-Dec-24 1400m GOOD R5 For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Progress Plate $7,503 (of $150,028) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:25.830, SP: 9.50 1st Storm Brasco ( C Habib 121 ) 2nd Truth ( R Venniker 125 ) 0.30L 3rd Taxi To The Moon ( K Brewer 132 ) 4.25L 4th The Specialist ( C Zackey 125 ) 11.80L See full results | C Zackey 56.7kg 11.80L | 4 (5) |
| Turffontein 30-Nov-24 1400m GOOD R3 Circa Hospitality Pinnacle Stakes $5,010 (of $200,007) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:25.360, SP: 10.00 1st Fire 'n Flames ( N Klink 110 ) 2nd Texas Red ( M Katjedi 123 ) 0.20L 3rd Mercantour ( P Mxoli 115 ) 2.00L 5th The Specialist ( K Matsunyane 110 ) 11.95L See full results | K Matsunyane 49.9kg 11.95L | 5 (8) |
| Vaal 12-Nov-24 1200m SOFT R3 For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Graduation Plate $26,003 (of $129,991) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.900, SP: 1.62 1st Mount Pilatus ( C Zackey 132 ) 2nd The Specialist ( P Strydom 130 ) 5.50L 3rd Gorgeous Klein ( G Lerena 130 ) 6.75L See full results | P Strydom 59kg 5.50L | 2 (4) |
| Turffontein 02-Nov-24 1400m GOOD R6 Betway Graham Beck Stakes (Grade 3) (3 Year-olds) (of $399,991) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:24.880, SP: 2.88 1st Moonlight Trader ( P Mxoli 128 ) 2nd Wolf Mountain ( P Strydom 128 ) 0.15L 3rd Legend Of Arthur ( R Fourie 128 ) 0.65L 8th The Specialist ( G Lerena 128 ) 11.95L See full results | G Lerena 58.1kg 11.95L | 8 (10) |
| Turffontein 07-Sep-24 1200m GOOD R2 $17,009 (of $53,125), Winning Time: 01:12.490, SP: 4/7 1st Mount Pinatubo ( K Matsunyane 128 ) 2nd The Specialist ( S Khumalo 128 ) 1.25L 3rd Beamonesque ( M Yeni 122 ) 1.00L See full results | S Khumalo 58.1kg 1.25L | 2 (5) |
| Greyville 28-Jul-24 1600m GOOD R5 $200,007 (of $625,000), Winning Time: 01:36.260, SP: 9/2 1st Vj's Angel ( C Habib 127 ) 2nd The Specialist ( S Khumalo 132 ) 0.75L 3rd Grand Crescendo ( M Yeni 132 ) 0.30L See full results | S Khumalo 59.9kg 0.75L | 2 (14) |
| Greyville 06-Jul-24 1400m GOOD R6 $50,002 (of $312,500), Winning Time: 01:23.390, SP: 20/1 1st Cosmic Speed ( C Zackey 132 ) 2nd Proceed ( R Fourie 132 ) 2.00L 3rd The Specialist ( S Khumalo 132 ) 3.00L See full results | S Khumalo 59.9kg 3.00L | 3 (14) |
| Greyville 08-Jun-24 1000m GOOD R1 $87,492 (of $87,500), Winning Time: 00:59.050, SP: 5/2 1st The Specialist ( S Khumalo 132 ) 2nd Master Casper ( G Lerena 132 ) 1.00L 3rd Impact Investor ( R Fourie 132 ) 0.75L See full results | S Khumalo 59.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Greyville 11-May-24 1200m GOOD R3 Md $71,880 (of $115,008) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.050, SP: 3.25 1st The Specialist ( S Khumalo 126 ) 2nd Industrialstrength ( C Zackey 132 ) 1.75L 3rd Future Flo ( R Venniker 132 ) 0.20L See full results | S Khumalo 57.2kg | 1 (13) |
| Scottsville 20-Mar-24 1200m GOOD R2 Md $11,995 (of $119,995) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:09.400, SP: 2.88 1st Isivivane ( C Zackey 132 ) 2nd My Boy Lollipop ( C Habib 132 ) 0.50L 3rd The Specialist ( R Fourie 132 ) 3.75L See full results | R Fourie 59.9kg 3.75L | 3 (10) |
| Scottsville 18-Feb-24 1200m GOOD R2 Md $3,009 (of $119,995) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:10.270, SP: 23.00 1st Chinaberry ( R Fourie 132 ) 2nd Soho Star ( N Patel 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Havana Moon ( C Habib 132 ) 0.15L 5th The Specialist ( D Daniels 132 ) 2.50L See full results | D Daniels 59.9kg 2.50L | 5 (11) |