Richard The First (2020) Horse

Foal Date
29-Sep-20
Colour
bay
Sire
William Longsword
Dam
Fortissimus
Prize Money
37037
Owners
Jan & Linda Stekhoven
About

Richard The First is a 5yo gelding trained by Phillip Vermeulen. He is by William Longsword out of Fortissimus. The horse has claimed three wins in its career. On 26 June 2025 at Turffontein, Richard The First earned its most valuable victory, taking $114,008 in the handicap.

Race Record
Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Turffontein 23-Nov-25 1450m GOOD R8 Hcp (of $142,504) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:22.110, SP: 19.00K Matsunyane 57.2kg 4.70L6 (8)
Vaal 11-Nov-25 1200m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $142,504) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:08.130, SP: 34.00C Murray 57.2kg 7.80L11 (12)
Vaal 30-Sep-25 1400m SOFT R7 Hcp (of $133,005) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:23.200, SP: 10.00S Valjalo 54.9kg, Cd 59kg 12.25L13 (14)
Turffontein 26-Jun-25 1450m GOOD R9 Hcp $71,252 (of $114,008) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:28.020, SP: 8.00P Strydom 61.7kg1 (11)
Turffontein 15-Jun-25 1160m GOOD R7 youcanbetonus! Middle Stakes $3,206 (of $128,245) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.900, SP: 13.00M Katjedi 54kg 3.00L5 (15)
Vaal 22-May-25 1000m GOOD R8 Hcp $2,758 (of $110,002) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:57.430, SP: 10.00R Danielson 57.6kg 1.95L5 (9)
Turffontein 19-Apr-25 1000m GOOD R8 Hcp $14,991 (of $150,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:57.400, SP: 4.50P Strydom 59kg 5.00L3 (11)
Turffontein 01-Feb-25 1160m GOOD R8 www.tab4racing.com Middle Stakes (of $160,017) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:07.720, SP: 6.50R Munger 58.1kg 6.05L7 (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: 21.00R Munger 58.1kg 2.45L4 (8)
Vaal 24-Dec-24 1470m SOFT R4 Hcp (of $499,996) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:26.010, SP: 26.00G Lerena 54.4kg 8.30L7 (18)
Turffontein 23-Nov-24 1160m GOOD R7 Hcp $15,005 (of $150,028) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:06.720, SP: 4.33C Maujean 59.9kg 2.50L3 (11)
Turffontein 02-Nov-24 1000m GOOD R4 Hcp $11,254 (of $224,985) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:56.840, SP: 26.00R Venniker 53.1kg, Cd 54.4kg 3.25L4 (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: 7.00G Lerena 58.1kg 2.60L6 (12)
Greyville 28-Jul-24 1600m GOOD R1 (of $126,449), Winning Time: 01:35.160, SP: 28/1M Yeni 53.1kg, Cd 0 5.50L9 (12)
Turffontein 13-Jul-24 1160m GOOD R7 (of $69,547), Winning Time: 01:07.490, SP: 4/1D Schwarz 59.9kg, Cd 0 3.50L6 (9)
Turffontein 30-May-24 1400m GOOD R5 $8,504 (of $53,125), Winning Time: 01:25.330, SP: 2/1R Fourie 59.9kg 3.50L3 (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: 3.00D Schwarz 55.8kg1 (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: 4.00D Schwarz 57.6kg 0.30L2 (7)
Vaal 04-Apr-24 1400m GOOD R6 NvHcp $18,011 (of $90,008) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:27.060, SP: 6.50K Lihaba 59kg 1.00L2 (7)
Turffontein 25-Feb-24 1100m GOOD R7 NHF (of $250,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:02.890, SP: 15.00M Katjedi 52.2kg 2.25L6 (8)
Turffontein 08-Feb-24 1450m GOOD R5 Hcp $10,992 (of $110,005) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:28.390, SP: 5.50R Munger 59.4kg 0.50L3 (11)
Vaal 16-Jan-24 1200m GOOD R7 NvHcp $9,007 (of $90,007) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:10.070, SP: 4.00M Yeni 57.6kg 1.25L3 (10)
Turffontein 30-Dec-23 1400m SOFT R9 Hcp $5,506 (of $110,005) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:25.840, SP: 4.50M Yeni 59kg 2.75L4 (11)
Vaal 09-Dec-23 1470m GOOD R7 World Sports Betting Grand Heritage (of $500,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:26.120, SP: 29.00M Katjedi 52.2kg 2.50L7 (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: 3.00J V Merwe 55.8kg 1.25L3 (8)
Turffontein 28-Oct-23 1400m GOOD R6 (of $250,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:24.560, SP: 33/1G Lerena 57.2kg, Cd 0 7.00L7 (10)
Turffontein 14-Oct-23 1200m GOOD R3 $22,005 (of $68,750) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.560, SP: 16/1C Habib 55.8kg 5.25L2 (8)
Turffontein 29-Aug-23 1200m GOOD R7 CL $79,997 (of $400,004) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.170, SP: 7.00C Habib 59.9kg 2.25L2 (10)
Vaal 10-Aug-23 1200m GOOD R3 Md $46,876 (of $75,002) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.030, SP: 19.00C Habib 58.1kg1 (15)
Vaal 25-Jul-23 1200m GOOD R2 Md (of $80,018) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:11.390, SP: 21.00C Habib 59.9kg 5.50L8 (15)
Vaal 30-May-23 1200m GOOD R1 Md $7,492 (of $75,002) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.010, SP: 12.00S Mkhumbuzi 57.2kg 4.25L3 (8)
Vaal 11-May-23 1000m GOOD R2 Md (of $80,018) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.570, SP: 21.00J V Merwe 59.9kg 6.75L6 (10)