Turffontein Race 7 - Summer Cup 29 November Middle Stakes
BACCHUS (2) had excuses in his fair last effort over 1800m on this course. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He is at his best over this distance and can notch up his third-career victory. WECANGOALLNIGHT (1) showed some signs of a form return in his last start over this course and distance. The manner in which he stayed on at the finish was encouraging. He should throw out a big challenge to the top choice. COMMAND PILOT (5) was doing his best work late when fifth over this course and distance last time. He has a good draw of four and must be considered. PRESLEY (7) ran a fair race when fourth over this course and distance last time. He has dropped in the ratings and has to be respected.

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on July 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Son Of Raj carrying 50kg at $6.50. The run before that of 7 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Texas Red with 54kg at $7. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 06/07/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 50kg | 1:39.20 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
6/7 | 08/06/2025 | 42 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:25.44 | - | 1 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
8/13 | 27/04/2025 | 92 | HCP | $19,630.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58.5kg | 1:03.03 | - | 3 |
| 9.9L | $34.00 |
10/13 | 25/01/2025 | 34 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58.5kg | 1:24.68 | - | 5 |
| 13.7L | $67.00 |
12/19 | 22/12/2024 | 57 | G2 OPEN | $42,480.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 55kg | 1:11.21 | - | 6 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |
7/8 | 26/10/2024 | 49 | OPEN | $13,800.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58.5kg | 1:22.58 | - | 4 |
| 3.9L | $13.50 |
9/14 | 07/09/2024 | 112 | OPEN | $13,910.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:15.41 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 18/05/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $13,440.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:25.35 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
5/11 | 06/04/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $28,480.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:39.52 | - | 8 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 16/03/2024 | 28 | OPEN | $13,150.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:28.05 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
6/8 | 17/02/2024 | 49 | PPLTE | $12,540.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 61kg | 1:26.60 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1800m, 5 len behind Count Huhtikuu carrying 60kg at $6. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Claw carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 03/06/2025 | 17 | RBH96 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:50.71 | - | 9 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 17/05/2025 | 49 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 1:38.49 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
7/13 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $109,080.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:39.61 | - | 3 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
10/11 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $128,870.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:54.70 | - | 11 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
6/11 | 01/02/2025 | 44 | G2 OPEN | $85,540.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:38.59 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
2/11 | 19/12/2024 | 28 | RBH93 | $12,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:50.65 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
1/14 | 21/11/2024 | 26 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:34.57 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.67 |
2/10 | 26/10/2024 | 118 | RBH74 | $7,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:39.67 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 30/06/2024 | 26 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:26.79 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
3/16 | 04/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.12 | - | 15 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track February 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Zuzan carrying 59.5kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Turffontein Inside September 28 over 1600m defeating Bloomington with 58kg at $21. Needs more time.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 24/02/2025 | 62 | RBH99 | $13,140.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 59.5kg | 1:39.17 | - | 8 |
| 8.2L | $41.00 |
16/18 | 24/12/2024 | 19 | OPEN | $42,480.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:26.01 | - | 10 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
7/13 | 05/12/2024 | 40 | OPEN | $13,590.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:24.59 | - | 12 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
5/9 | 26/10/2024 | 16 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:53.15 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
1/16 | 10/10/2024 | 12 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:20.83 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
1/11 | 28/09/2024 | 286 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:38.07 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
4/9 | 17/12/2023 | 8 | RBH96 | $11,220.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:25.80 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
1/10 | 09/12/2023 | 16 | OPEN | $14,020.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 1:27.07 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 23/11/2023 | 21 | RBH101 | $12,550.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56.5kg | 1:09.06 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
6/9 | 02/11/2023 | 147 | OPEN | $11,300.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:11.75 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $13.50 |
6/7 | 08/06/2023 | 9 | RBH104 | $8,560.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 1:38.18 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: N Nastili
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Greyville on June 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Legal Counsel carrying 59.5kg at $34. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1800m, 11 len behind Count Huhtikuu with 58.5kg at $41. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 22/06/2025 | 19 | OPEN | $54,760.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:37.92 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
9/12 | 03/06/2025 | 38 | RBH96 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 58.5kg | 1:50.71 | - | 11 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |
9/10 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:40.58 | - | 9 |
| 15.8L | $21.00 |
1/9 | 22/03/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54kg | 2:06.69 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
3/12 | 27/02/2025 | 138 | RBH97 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55.5kg | 1:52.70 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
6/7 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | RBH96 | $11,710.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 55kg | 2:08.99 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.80 |
6/11 | 28/09/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:38.07 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
1/10 | 14/09/2024 | 37 | RBH86 | $7,800.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 1:53.35 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
1/9 | 08/08/2024 | 54 | RBH82 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | P Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:45.10 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
5/12 | 15/06/2024 | 18 | RBH84 | $9,410.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56kg | 1:24.74 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 28/05/2024 | 26 | HCP | $6,510.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:26.45 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on June 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Claw carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Claw carrying 59.5kg at $6. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | RBH100 | $11,790.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:37.18 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $21.00 |
8/10 | 17/05/2025 | 34 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:38.49 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
5/8 | 13/04/2025 | 92 | OPEN | $19,630.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | Calvin Habib | 53.5kg | 1:46.93 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $13.50 |
7/10 | 11/01/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $21,390.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 53kg | 1:39.06 | - | 1 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 07/12/2024 | 26 | RBH96 | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:39.09 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
4/7 | 11/11/2024 | 16 | RBH106 | $13,860.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52kg | 1:53.96 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.77 |
3/9 | 26/10/2024 | 69 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 54kg | 1:53.15 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 18/08/2024 | 11 | OPEN | $10,960.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:30.18 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $3.80 |
4/11 | 07/08/2024 | 46 | RBH96 | $10,120.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | K A Brewer | 56kg | 1:25.13 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
1/14 | 22/06/2024 | 13 | RBH96 | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K A Brewer | 53kg | 1:36.29 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
9/15 | 09/06/2024 | 28 | OPEN 3 | $16,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 57kg | 1:38.45 | - | 13 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: G Dookhit
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track March 22 over 2000m, 99 len behind Apache Son with 56kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at this track November 11 over 1800m, 2 len behind Rule By Force carrying 53.5kg at $8. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 22/03/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:06.69 | - | 6 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 24/02/2025 | 32 | RBH99 | $13,140.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:39.17 | - | 5 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |
4/7 | 23/01/2025 | 21 | RBH98 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 58kg | 1:38.31 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
2/9 | 02/01/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 58kg | 2:02.21 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $13.50 |
4/7 | 07/12/2024 | 26 | RBH96 | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.09 | - | 7 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
2/7 | 11/11/2024 | 79 | RBH106 | $13,860.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 53.5kg | 1:53.96 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
7/10 | 24/08/2024 | 23 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:51.22 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
8/9 | 01/08/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 62kg | 2:02.59 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
6/12 | 20/06/2024 | 68 | RBH96 | $9,000.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | B Plaatjies | 57kg | 1:48.91 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
5/8 | 13/04/2024 | 35 | OPEN | $14,240.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J R Syster | 52kg | 1:39.49 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $9.50 |
7/12 | 09/03/2024 | 41 | OPEN | $13,940.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 50kg | 1:50.39 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 12th of 15 at this track on June 15 over 1160m, 8 len behind Banff with 56kg at $34. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on October 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Greeting My Master with 55kg at $11. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/15 | 15/06/2025 | 111 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56kg | 1:06.90 | - | 2 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
3/9 | 24/02/2025 | 29 | RBH99 | $13,140.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:39.17 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.10 |
2/9 | 26/01/2025 | 33 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:38.45 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
4/11 | 24/12/2024 | 19 | OPEN | $14,870.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:26.65 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
4/13 | 05/12/2024 | 40 | OPEN | $13,590.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 56kg | 1:24.59 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 26/10/2024 | 16 | RBH102 | $12,540.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:39.75 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
6/16 | 10/10/2024 | 72 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:20.83 | - | 12 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 30/07/2024 | 23 | RBH96 | $9,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:35.38 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
9/12 | 07/07/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $20,460.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:50.98 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
2/15 | 09/06/2024 | 36 | OPEN 3 | $16,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 58.5kg | 1:38.45 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $34.00 |
5/11 | 04/05/2024 | 46 | OPEN | $8,960.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 58kg | 1:24.65 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Greyville All Weather on June 22 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Lucky Dollar carrying 60kg at $11. The race before that second last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 1450m, 11 len behind It's Her Way with 62.5kg at $13.50. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 22/06/2025 | 45 | OPEN | $13,900.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:36.32 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
9/10 | 08/05/2025 | 44 | RBH80 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 62.5kg | 1:29.99 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $13.50 |
4/5 | 25/03/2025 | 26 | RBH85 | $10,910.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:31.69 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
5/12 | 27/02/2025 | 35 | RBH84 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:39.21 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 23/01/2025 | 12 | RBH85 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:39.64 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |
7/9 | 11/01/2025 | 37 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55kg | 1:27.75 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
6/13 | 05/12/2024 | 47 | OPEN | $13,590.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 1:24.59 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
2/9 | 19/10/2024 | 21 | RBH99 | $11,710.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 53.5kg | 1:29.09 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 28/09/2024 | 23 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:38.23 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
1/5 | 05/09/2024 | 40 | RBH81 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:37.55 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
8/10 | 27/07/2024 | 28 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:38.54 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |