Turffontein Race 4 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 0116811796 Mr 80 Handicap
TO THE RESCUE (1) finished a game second last time out when well supported. He is likely to race on the speed and from his good draw of two, he may be hard to peg back. ROMEO'S MAGIC (2) won his last start over 2400m well. He steps up to 2850m and if seeing out the extra distance, he can follow up with another victory. ROSY LEMON (6) has fair recent form lines to her credit. She finished fourth over 2000m at Turffontein Inside and is a likely improver who should be thereabouts. MO MENT (8) was an easy winner of his last start over 2600m on the Inside course. He takes a rise in class but is in a good space and should give a good account of himself.

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on March 8 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Romeo's Magic carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 24 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind United Council carrying 52kg at $3.50. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60.5kg | 2:36.05 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.50 |
4/8 | 24/02/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $13,560.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 2:34.74 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $3.50 |
3/6 | 06/02/2025 | 35 | RBH80 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 3000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 3:14.25 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 02/01/2025 | 26 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 2:29.15 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
4/7 | 07/12/2024 | 16 | RBH76 | $8,920.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 2:34.40 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.80 |
1/7 | 21/11/2024 | 16 | RBH76 | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 2:29.78 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
3/8 | 05/11/2024 | 19 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 2:32.02 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
6/11 | 17/10/2024 | 16 | RBH84 | $9,200.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:44.60 | - | 1 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
4/5 | 01/10/2024 | 69 | HCP | $7,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:22.04 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
8/15 | 24/07/2024 | 53 | RBH80 | $9,410.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58.5kg | 1:46.27 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
11/13 | 01/06/2024 | 16 | OPEN | $9,820.00 | Scottsville | 2400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58.5kg | 2:31.94 | - | 8 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1800m, 12 len behind Avoontoast carrying 58.5kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Vaal on October 10 over 2000m, 35 len behind Guy Alexander with 58.5kg at $17. Needs more time.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 27/03/2025 | 168 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K J Lihaba | 58.5kg | 1:55.75 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |
9/9 | 10/10/2024 | 40 | RBH71 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 58.5kg | 2:04.77 | - | 8 |
| 35.8L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 31/08/2024 | 69 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 56kg | 1:53.08 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $26.00 |
8/9 | 23/06/2024 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $10,640.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:37.21 | - | 2 |
| 14.6L | $76.00 |
8/8 | 08/06/2024 | - | MPLATE | $9,410.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:13.48 | - | 3 |
| 7.9L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Girish Dookhit
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 14 at this track on April 12 over 1800m, 7 len behind Play With Fire carrying 53.0kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 2600m, 13 len behind Mo Ment with 62kg at $15. Impossible to entertain.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/14 | 12/04/2025 | 16 | RBH81 FM | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | G Dookhit | 53kg | 1:54.36 | - | 14 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
4/9 | 27/03/2025 | 19 | RBH72 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 62kg | 2:55.38 | - | 9 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
6/7 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | G Dookhit | 54kg | 2:36.05 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
2/15 | 24/02/2025 | 25 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | G Dookhit | 57kg | 2:35.86 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $51.00 |
9/9 | 30/01/2025 | 9 | RBH87 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | G Dookhit | 51kg | 1:48.93 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $126.00 |
7/8 | 21/01/2025 | 36 | RBH87 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 56.5kg | 2:03.08 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $101.00 |
6/7 | 16/12/2024 | 13 | HCP FM | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | J Penny | 53.5kg | 2:33.96 | - | 3 |
| 19.5L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 03/12/2024 | 698 | RBH80 FM | $8,920.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | G Dookhit | 56kg | 1:27.43 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
7/11 | 05/01/2023 | 28 | HCP FM | $7,370.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | G Pieterse | 53.5kg | 1:49.75 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 08/12/2022 | 23 | HCP FM | $7,010.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 52.5kg | 1:48.54 | - | 2 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
1/11 | 15/11/2022 | 19 | MPLATE FM | $7,710.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | X Ngcobo | 58.5kg | 1:46.39 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 2000m, 7 len behind American Rebel carrying 62kg at $41. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on March 8 over 2400m, 9 len behind Romeo's Magic carrying 60.5kg at $26. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 31 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 | 20/03/2025 | 12 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 62kg | 2:11.74 | - | 2 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
7/7 | 08/03/2025 | 9 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60.5kg | 2:36.05 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
11/12 | 27/02/2025 | 40 | RBH97 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 55kg | 1:52.70 | - | 8 |
| 9.1L | $51.00 |
10/10 | 18/01/2025 | 18 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56.5kg | 1:53.35 | - | 10 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 31/12/2024 | 215 | RBH96 | $12,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:21.97 | - | 2 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
8/8 | 30/05/2024 | 54 | RBH86 | $7,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 61kg | 2:05.16 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
13/13 | 06/04/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $101,710.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 2:40.38 | - | 13 |
| 36.3L | $34.00 |
2/11 | 09/03/2024 | 53 | OPEN | $15,940.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58.5kg | 2:05.57 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
5/11 | 16/01/2024 | 19 | RBH96 | $11,240.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J Penny | 52.5kg | 1:48.50 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
7/8 | 28/12/2023 | 19 | RBH90 | $9,210.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 1:51.20 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
1/9 | 09/12/2023 | 14 | OPEN | $10,820.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 50kg | 1:48.23 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $13.50 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 2000m, 3 len behind Teo Torriatte with 59.5kg at $13.50. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on March 8 over 2400m, 4 len behind Romeo's Magic with 57kg at $7. Among the winning chances.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 20/03/2025 | 12 | RBH74 FM | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 2:10.85 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
3/7 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 2:36.05 | - | 1 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
4/11 | 13/02/2025 | 14 | RBH88 FM | $11,440.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 53.5kg | 2:11.26 | - | 4 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
3/9 | 30/01/2025 | 9 | RBH87 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 53.5kg | 1:48.93 | - | 8 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 21/01/2025 | 40 | RBH87 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 2:03.08 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 12/12/2024 | 14 | RBH80 FM | $11,470.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 2:03.08 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $17.00 |
6/8 | 28/11/2024 | 16 | RBH87 FM | $11,700.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:51.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 12/11/2024 | 17 | RBH84 FM | $11,700.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 2:10.11 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 26/10/2024 | 67 | RBH94 FM | $10,030.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:40.06 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 20/08/2024 | 19 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:49.81 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
4/6 | 01/08/2024 | 14 | RBH93 FM | $8,430.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | 1:50.52 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 2600m, 11 len behind Mo Ment carrying 60kg at $9. Before that 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 27 over 1800m, 4 len behind Whistledown carrying 60kg at $3.80. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 24 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 | 27/03/2025 | 28 | RBH72 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60kg | 2:55.38 | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
5/8 | 27/02/2025 | 3 | RBH72 FM | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:53.95 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
3/15 | 24/02/2025 | 25 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60kg | 2:35.86 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 30/01/2025 | 37 | RBH87 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 53kg | 1:48.93 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
5/9 | 24/12/2024 | 33 | RBH72 | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | T Mayhew | 59.5kg | 2:33.08 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $13.50 |
2/7 | 21/11/2024 | 9 | RBH76 | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | T Mayhew | 55kg | 2:29.78 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
6/8 | 12/11/2024 | 31 | RBH84 FM | $11,700.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 53.5kg | 2:10.11 | - | 3 |
| 11.9L | $13.50 |
6/9 | 12/10/2024 | 23 | RBH72 FM | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | T Mayhew | 57kg | 2:08.55 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |
1/7 | 19/09/2024 | 16 | RBH64 FM | $5,900.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | T Mayhew | 58kg | 2:03.56 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
2/7 | 03/09/2024 | 33 | RBH71 FM | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | T Mayhew | 54.5kg | 2:35.51 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
1/7 | 01/08/2024 | 14 | RBH68 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | T Mayhew | 54.5kg | 2:34.37 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 5 len at Turffontein Inside March 27 over 2600m defeating Nuclear Force with 55kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 15 at this track on February 24 over 2400m, 4 len behind Poplar Park carrying 56.5kg at $34. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 24 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 | 27/03/2025 | 31 | RBH72 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | J R Syster | 55kg | 2:55.38 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
5/15 | 24/02/2025 | 34 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | J R Syster | 56.5kg | 2:35.86 | - | 10 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
6/6 | 21/01/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | J Gates | 56kg | 2:32.17 | - | 3 |
| 17.0L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 21/12/2024 | 30 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 2:31.96 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
4/11 | 21/11/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 2:02.84 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
3/7 | 07/11/2024 | 68 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Neutral | J Gates | 60kg | 1:53.08 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
7/8 | 31/08/2024 | 10 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:53.08 | - | 3 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
7/12 | 21/08/2024 | 20 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 2:06.19 | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
5/12 | 01/08/2024 | 9 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:30.91 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
6/11 | 23/07/2024 | 12 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:23.76 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
8/11 | 11/07/2024 | 4 | MPLATE | $6,140.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 60kg | 1:52.04 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 2600m, 5 len behind Mo Ment carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on March 8 over 2400m, 7 len behind Romeo's Magic carrying 53.5kg at $17. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 27/03/2025 | 19 | RBH72 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 2:55.38 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
5/7 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 53.5kg | 2:36.05 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
12/15 | 24/02/2025 | 34 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 2:35.86 | - | 15 |
| 12.8L | $13.50 |
5/6 | 21/01/2025 | 19 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | T Mayhew | 56.5kg | 2:32.17 | - | 5 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
4/7 | 02/01/2025 | 9 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 2:29.15 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
8/9 | 24/12/2024 | 33 | RBH72 | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 2:33.08 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
7/7 | 21/11/2024 | 16 | RBH76 | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 2:29.78 | - | 5 |
| 11.4L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 05/11/2024 | 17 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 2:32.02 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
7/7 | 19/10/2024 | 79 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | J Penny | 50kg | 2:46.55 | - | 6 |
| 29.3L | $15.00 |
3/7 | 01/08/2024 | 49 | RBH68 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61kg | 2:34.37 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
1/10 | 13/06/2024 | 16 | RBH73 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 2:48.51 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |