Mount Pinatubo (2021) Horse
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Mount Pinatubo is a 5yo gelding trained by J A Janse Van Vuuren. He is out of the mare She's A Giver and by the stallion Erupt. To date he has claimed five victories. His biggest triumph came on 1 August 2026 at Turffontein, where he captured the $150,000 Pinnacle Stakes (#youcanbetonus!). He has been a money‑maker for bettors; wagering on him throughout his career would have yielded a 151% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Vaal 17-Sep-26 1000m YIELDING R9 A PINNACLE STAKES (of $12,955) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:57.520, SP: 14-1 1st Echo Check ( K Matsunyane 50 ) 2nd Lion Rampart ( G Lerena 58 ) 0.20L 3rd Espinoza ( G Samo-burthia 52 , Cd 49.5 ) 0.40L 9th Mount Pinatubo ( K D Melo 58 ) 13.20L See full results | K D Melo 58kg 13.20L | 9 (9) |
| Turffontein 01-Aug-26 1000m GOOD R4 A PINNACLE STAKES $7,656 (of $7,656) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:56.740, SP: 2.75 1st Mount Pinatubo ( K D Melo 60 ) 2nd Whistle The Tune ( C Habib 132 ) 0.20L 3rd African Pride ( J Botes 132 ) 0.15L See full results | K D Melo 60 | 1 (6) |
| Turffontein 07-Jun-26 1000m GOOD R3 Tab Telebet 0861 000 822 Pinnacle Stakes $2,439 (of $7,623) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:56.190, SP: 4.50 1st African Pride ( M Michel 110 ) 2nd Mount Pinatubo ( K D Melo 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Chapbook ( R Venniker 115 ) 0.30L See full results | K D Melo 55.8kg 2.00L | 2 (8) |
| Turffontein 28-Apr-26 1160m GOOD R8 Tab Senor Santa Stakes (Grade 2) (of $25,051) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:08.110, SP: 13.00 1st Jerusalema Rain ( M Michel 115 ) 2nd Buffalo Storm Cody ( R Fourie 137 ) 0.20L 3rd Cosmic Speed ( C Zackey 132 ) 0.15L 9th Mount Pinatubo ( K D Melo 128 ) 8.15L See full results | K D Melo 58.1kg 8.15L | 9 (12) |
| Turffontein 04-Apr-26 1000m GOOD R7 Tab Computaform Sprint (Grade 1) $2,027 (of $50,649) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 00:56.550, SP: 34.00 1st Buffalo Storm Cody ( R Fourie 132 ) 2nd Taxi To The Moon ( K Matsunyane 132 ) 1.75L 3rd Mia Moo ( M Katjedi 127 ) 1.00L 5th Mount Pinatubo ( K D Melo 132 ) 3.25L See full results | K D Melo 59.9kg 3.25L | 5 (17) |