Turffontein Race 6 - Racing Today Mr 80 Handicap
THE ULTIMATE KING (2) followed up his maiden win with a good victory over 1600m on this course last time. He returns from a spell and from pole position, he is the horse to beat. AMERICAN REBEL (1) has won his last two starts, the latest of which was over this course and distance. Piere Strydom rides and the combination merit healthy respect. EIGER SANCTION (3) ran a good race when second over this course and distance last time. He is likely to race on the speed and may be hard to peg back. BANHA BRIDGE (6) has fair recent form lines to his name. He has won once and finished third twice from four starts over this course and distance. In the mix.

Jockey: Piere Strydom
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len this track May 1 over 2000m defeating Instant Attraction carrying 60kg at $2.10. Previously first up; third of 10 at Turffontein Inside February 27 over 1800m, 2 len behind Diesel's Shadow with 56kg at $8.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 01/05/2025 | 42 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:09.79 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
1/9 | 20/03/2025 | 21 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 2:11.74 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
3/10 | 27/02/2025 | 65 | RBH83 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:53.82 | - | 2 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 24/12/2024 | 52 | HCP | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 55kg | 1:37.81 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
7/8 | 02/11/2024 | 23 | RBH75 | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:53.58 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 10/10/2024 | 14 | RBH71 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:04.77 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
6/8 | 26/09/2024 | 21 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:51.33 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 05/09/2024 | 28 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 2:04.50 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
6/9 | 08/08/2024 | 21 | RBH82 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:45.10 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
1/9 | 18/07/2024 | 11 | MPLATE | $6,140.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mongqawa | 60kg | 1:39.63 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
6/9 | 07/07/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:38.92 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len this track May 11 over 1600m defeating Impact Investor carrying 61kg at $2. Previously first up; third of 7 at Vaal January 30 over 1500m, 2 len behind Chariot Of Fire carrying 59kg at $5.50. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 11/05/2025 | 24 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:39.85 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
1/6 | 17/04/2025 | 61 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:45.32 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $1.25 |
2/10 | 15/02/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:54.37 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
3/7 | 30/01/2025 | 80 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:28.74 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
7/9 | 11/11/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:42.05 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: J Gates
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track on June 23 over 2000m, 2 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 60.5kg at $34. Before that second last of 9 at this track on May 17 over 2400m, 23 len behind Vesuvio with 56.5kg at $15. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/13 | 23/06/2025 | 37 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 2:05.18 | - | 11 |
| 2.1L | $34.00 |
8/9 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | RBH88 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | M K Katjedi | 56.5kg | 2:33.22 | - | 3 |
| 23.0L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 01/05/2025 | 63 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61kg | 2:09.79 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
10/10 | 27/02/2025 | 37 | RBH83 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:53.82 | - | 5 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
7/8 | 21/01/2025 | 91 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61kg | 1:50.28 | - | 1 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |
8/9 | 22/10/2024 | 5 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 1:52.58 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.80 |
1/11 | 17/10/2024 | 23 | RBH84 | $9,200.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:44.60 | - | 10 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
1/6 | 24/09/2024 | 17 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 2:06.29 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
1/6 | 07/09/2024 | 7 | RBH68 | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:51.41 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.83 |
1/9 | 31/08/2024 | 23 | RBH73 | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 2:07.78 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
3/7 | 08/08/2024 | 12 | RBH62 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:47.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 44 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Obsidian carrying 58kg at $6. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pumpkin Pie with 61kg at $13.50. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 05/06/2025 | 19 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:37.49 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
5/14 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 61kg | 1:38.65 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $13.50 |
5/10 | 26/04/2025 | 93 | OPEN | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:40.58 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 23/01/2025 | 98 | RBH85 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.64 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $9.50 |
8/11 | 17/10/2024 | 47 | RBH84 | $9,200.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:44.60 | - | 2 |
| 5.4L | $4.50 |
4/7 | 31/08/2024 | 44 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J R Syster | 54kg | 1:39.18 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
9/13 | 18/07/2024 | 49 | RBH86 | $7,570.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:50.49 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 30/05/2024 | 12 | RBH80 | $6,920.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:38.87 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
4/11 | 18/05/2024 | 23 | RBH80 | $6,920.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:27.08 | - | 5 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 25/04/2024 | 37 | RBH84 | $8,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:28.39 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $3.25 |
7/19 | 19/03/2024 | 19 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:21.67 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 1600m, 11 len behind Obsidian with 58kg at $101. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at this track on June 23 over 2000m, 10 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 59.5kg at $26. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/13 | 23/06/2025 | 18 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 59.5kg | 2:05.18 | - | 5 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
10/14 | 05/06/2025 | 68 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 58kg | 1:37.49 | - | 14 |
| 11.3L | $101.00 |
12/13 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $109,080.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 2:39.61 | - | 10 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
4/11 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55.5kg | 2:05.33 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
5/9 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 2:10.97 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
1/8 | 28/01/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 2:04.41 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
5/8 | 02/01/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:26.19 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 07/12/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:54.89 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
4/8 | 14/11/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 1:14.72 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
6/10 | 26/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 1:09.49 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Vaal on July 3 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 58.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 14 at Vaal on May 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 03/07/2025 | 35 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 2:30.86 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
4/14 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | RBH76 | $6,950.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60.5kg | 2:03.12 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $9.50 |
4/11 | 01/05/2025 | 14 | RBH82 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:39.94 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
3/7 | 17/04/2025 | 105 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59.5kg | 1:35.89 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
6/7 | 02/01/2025 | 26 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | 2:29.15 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
2/7 | 07/12/2024 | 32 | RBH76 | $8,920.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 2:34.40 | - | 6 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
4/8 | 05/11/2024 | 40 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | 2:32.02 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
5/12 | 26/09/2024 | 49 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 2:02.86 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 08/08/2024 | 16 | RBH82 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:45.10 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 23/07/2024 | 126 | RBH86 | $7,570.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:36.44 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
6/11 | 19/03/2024 | 40 | OPEN | $10,760.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 2:30.39 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Vaal on July 3 over 1600m, 4 len behind Last Car To Pass with 55kg at $15. The run before that won by 0.7 len at this track June 15 over 2000m defeating Follow The Master carrying 60kg at $4.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 03/07/2025 | 18 | HCP | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55kg | 1:34.34 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 15/06/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 2:06.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $4.50 |
5/8 | 03/06/2025 | 229 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:40.12 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |
9/12 | 17/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 1:09.74 | - | 11 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Vaal on July 3 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Teo Torriatte with 56kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 10 at Vaal on June 19 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Art Nouveau carrying 61.5kg at $2.80. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:30.86 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61.5kg | 1:51.04 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $2.80 |
2/14 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | RBH76 | $6,950.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 2:03.12 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $9.50 |
5/11 | 01/05/2025 | 16 | RBH82 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55.5kg | 1:39.94 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $81.00 |
13/15 | 15/04/2025 | 112 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59kg | 1:36.37 | - | 9 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
1/9 | 24/12/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mongqawa | 59kg | 1:39.22 | - | 6 |
| 0.7L | $2.40 |
4/15 | 05/12/2024 | 20 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:21.47 | - | 2 |
| 8.9L | $3.00 |
4/12 | 15/11/2024 | 22 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:27.03 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
5/16 | 24/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:23.12 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |

Jockey: G Dookhit
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Vaal on July 3 over 2400m, 8 len behind Teo Torriatte with 57kg at $67. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track on June 23 over 2000m, 6 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 55.0kg at $67. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 16 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 | 03/07/2025 | 10 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 2:30.86 | - | 3 |
| 8.6L | $67.00 |
9/13 | 23/06/2025 | 18 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | N Nastili | 55kg | 2:05.18 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
6/6 | 05/06/2025 | 19 | RBH82 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 2:44.02 | - | 3 |
| 19.8L | $7.00 |
5/9 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | RBH88 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 2:33.22 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
3/9 | 01/05/2025 | 12 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | N Nastili | 55.5kg | 2:09.79 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $13.50 |
3/7 | 19/04/2025 | 42 | RBH84 | $10,910.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | N Nastili | 53.5kg | 2:08.78 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
4/7 | 08/03/2025 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58.5kg | 2:36.05 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
6/6 | 06/02/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 3000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 3:14.25 | - | 4 |
| 11.4L | $4.50 |
5/8 | 23/01/2025 | 21 | RBH85 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 1:39.64 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 02/01/2025 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 2:29.15 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
3/6 | 03/12/2024 | 145 | RBH89 | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 54.5kg | 2:06.63 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |