Time Is Precious (2023) Horse
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Time Is Precious is a 3yo b gelding, trained by J A Janse Van Vuuren. He is by the stallion Querari out of the mare Twilight Hour. To date, he has secured three victories. His most notable triumph came on 29 Jan 2026 at Vaal, where he collected $123,507.00 in prize money. He has been a profitable runner for bettors, delivering a 125% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turffontein 03-Oct-26 1200m GOOD R8 A MR 96 HANDICAP $2,142 (of $11,276) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.630, SP: 10-1 1st Sosoru ( C Murray 57.5 ) 2nd Time Is Precious ( K D Melo 57.5 ) 0.40L 3rd Bisou Bisou ( C Zackey 58.5 ) 0.65L See full results | K D Melo 57.5kg 0.40L | 2 (9) |
| Turffontein 29-Aug-26 1000m GOOD R4 A MR 96 HANDICAP $2,151 (of $6,723) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.830, SP: 4.50 1st Echo Check ( K Matsunyane 126 ) 2nd Time Is Precious ( R Venniker 56 ) 4.60L 3rd It's Personal ( M Yeni 130 ) 0.20L See full results | R Venniker 56kg 4.60L | 2 (6) |
| Scottsville 23-May-26 1200m GOOD R6 Gold Medallion (Grade 1) (2yo) (of $88,561) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:07.130, SP: 10.00 1st Haute Couture ( C Murray 132 ) 2nd Rich Man's World ( R Fourie 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Kudikaran ( S Moodley 132 ) 6.00L 6th Time Is Precious ( G Lerena 132 ) 9.85L See full results | G Lerena 59.9kg 9.85L | 6 (9) |
| Turffontein 28-Apr-26 1100m GOOD R3 Tab Protea Stakes (Grade 3) (of $15,031) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.380, SP: 6.00 1st Time Is Precious ( C Murray 132 ) 2nd Status Symbol ( K D Melo 128 ) 1.25L 3rd Kavady ( T Godden 122 ) 2.00L | C Murray 59.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Vaal 02-Apr-26 1000m GOOD R9 Hcp $4,579 (of $4,579) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:56.900, SP: 3.25 1st Time Is Precious ( K D Melo 131 ) 2nd Sergeant Soqrat ( R Munger 136 ) 2.00L 3rd Zoombomber ( M Yeni 126 ) 0.20L See full results | K D Melo 59.4kg | 1 (15) |