Turffontein Race 5 - Roa Wishes The Ladies Happy Womens Day Mr 66 Handicap
STORM AHEAD (2) has six minor placings from nine starts this time in work, the latest as favourite over 2000m at this track. Suited in this and looks the testing material. INSTANT ATTRACTION (1) did little and finished 7 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1800m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her sixth at Vaal the run before. This doesn't look as hard so she is a major player. BOB LEE SWAGGER (8) was narrowly beaten at his latest appearance at Vaal over 2000m 12 weeks ago. Definite top-three chance. GAMER (4) finished fourth last time out over 2000m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. One of the main contenders.

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on July 26 over 1800m, 7 len behind Teo Torriatte with 53.0kg at $9. The run before that 6th of 13 at Vaal on June 19 over 1800m, 4 len behind Annewithan E carrying 53.0kg at $9. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 26/07/2025 | 37 | RBH78 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 53kg | 1:54.48 | - | 6 |
| 7.1L | $9.00 |
6/13 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH78 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 53kg | 1:50.18 | - | 6 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
4/10 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | 1:51.40 | - | 10 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 01/05/2025 | 37 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 53.5kg | 2:09.79 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
1/12 | 25/03/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 2:05.42 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
2/13 | 13/03/2025 | 42 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 1:56.96 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
3/6 | 30/01/2025 | 9 | MPLATE FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 2:03.33 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.00 |
3/8 | 21/01/2025 | 28 | MPLATE FM | $8,130.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K L Mayhew | 58kg | 1:51.18 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 24/12/2024 | 33 | MPLATE FM | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:37.25 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.30 |
2/8 | 21/11/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 2:04.82 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.77 |
3/10 | 31/10/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 52.5kg | 1:44.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on July 12 over 2000m, 4 len behind Dual Prophecy carrying 57kg at $4.30. The start before that 6th of 9 at Vaal on July 3 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 53.5kg at $3.50. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/13 | 12/07/2025 | 9 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 2:04.47 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $4.30 |
6/9 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 53.5kg | 2:30.86 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 1:51.04 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 29/05/2025 | 15 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 1:51.40 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
2/7 | 14/05/2025 | 17 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:03.48 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
2/10 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60kg | 2:10.48 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
4/12 | 12/04/2025 | 16 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:54.57 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 27/03/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | G Dookhit | 53kg | 2:55.38 | - | 6 |
| 14.1L | $4.30 |
3/10 | 13/03/2025 | 79 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 54.5kg | 2:12.46 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 24/12/2024 | 21 | RBH72 | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59kg | 2:33.08 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
8/10 | 03/12/2024 | 12 | RBH76 | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | G Dookhit | 54.5kg | 2:07.76 | - | 2 |
| 11.2L | $17.00 |

Jockey: G Samo-Burthia
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 11th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 2000m, 14 len behind Dual Prophecy with 57.5kg at $13.50. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on July 6 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Rosy Lemon with 56kg at $3.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/13 | 12/07/2025 | 6 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 2:04.47 | - | 1 |
| 14.8L | $13.50 |
7/8 | 06/07/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:53.28 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.80 |
4/6 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 2:32.01 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $2.30 |
3/11 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 1:38.04 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
3/10 | 22/05/2025 | 7 | RBH72 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 2:31.59 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
5/14 | 15/05/2025 | 91 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60.5kg | 1:29.85 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 53.5kg | 2:10.97 | - | 7 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
7/8 | 28/01/2025 | 7 | RBH69 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:49.39 | - | 2 |
| 13.0L | $2.30 |
2/6 | 21/01/2025 | 33 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 2:32.17 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 19/12/2024 | 16 | RBH66 | $7,650.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:50.64 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
2/10 | 03/12/2024 | 12 | RBH76 | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 54kg | 2:07.76 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 2000m, 6 len behind Dual Prophecy with 56.5kg at $15. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Vaal on May 29 over 1800m, nose behind Cartagena with 58.5kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 12/07/2025 | 44 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 2:04.47 | - | 13 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 29/05/2025 | 14 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:51.40 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
9/11 | 15/05/2025 | 33 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 2:04.05 | - | 5 |
| 3.9L | $4.00 |
6/12 | 12/04/2025 | 16 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:54.57 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
3/8 | 27/03/2025 | 7 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52.5kg | 1:55.75 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55.5kg | 2:11.74 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
2/13 | 06/03/2025 | 42 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:35.20 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
5/8 | 23/01/2025 | 7 | RBH73 | $8,550.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:39.63 | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $13.50 |
5/12 | 16/01/2025 | 23 | RBH74 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56.5kg | 2:03.82 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
4/10 | 24/12/2024 | 12 | HCP | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:37.81 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
1/11 | 12/12/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:37.61 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Greyville All Weather May 14 over 2000m, 9 len behind Tin Cup with 58.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Vaal March 25 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Thunderbird with 59kg at $5.50. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 14/05/2025 | 16 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | K Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 2:03.48 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
4/7 | 28/04/2025 | 34 | C5 FM | $6,980.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:41.77 | - | 7 |
| 4.2L | $3.25 |
4/11 | 25/03/2025 | 63 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:30.50 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 21/01/2025 | 40 | RBH71 FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56.5kg | 2:03.70 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $13.50 |
3/10 | 12/12/2024 | 61 | RBH70 FM | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57kg | 2:04.44 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $17.00 |
7/9 | 12/10/2024 | 23 | RBH72 FM | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 56.5kg | 2:08.55 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
3/7 | 19/09/2024 | 29 | RBH64 FM | $5,900.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 60.5kg | 2:03.56 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
1/8 | 21/08/2024 | 11 | MPLATE FM | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 2:07.07 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
6/8 | 10/08/2024 | 16 | MPLATE FM | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:41.17 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
7/9 | 25/07/2024 | 68 | HCP FM | $6,140.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:27.99 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $13.50 |
8/10 | 18/05/2024 | 16 | MPLATE FM | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 1:08.81 | - | 4 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: M Mbuto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 7 at this track on July 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind Teo Torriatte with 52kg at $34. Before that 7th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 2000m, 10 len behind Dual Prophecy carrying 52.5kg at $126. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | RBH78 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 52kg | 1:54.48 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |
7/13 | 12/07/2025 | 23 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | G Dookhit | 52.5kg | 2:04.47 | - | 7 |
| 10.2L | $126.00 |
9/18 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | S Valjalo | 54kg | 1:28.97 | - | 18 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
13/17 | 29/05/2025 | 149 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | S Valjalo | 53kg | 1:23.30 | - | 16 |
| 11.7L | $126.00 |
9/11 | 31/12/2024 | 15 | RBH70 FM | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 59kg | 1:51.03 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
7/7 | 16/12/2024 | 23 | HCP FM | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | J R Syster | 52kg | 2:33.96 | - | 2 |
| 30.0L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 23/11/2024 | 58 | RBH71 FM | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | R A Venniker | 59kg | 1:40.60 | - | 4 |
| 8.9L | $17.00 |
7/8 | 26/09/2024 | 23 | RBH70 FM | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:50.55 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
7/7 | 03/09/2024 | 10 | RBH71 FM | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 2:35.51 | - | 5 |
| 32.0L | $15.00 |
6/9 | 24/08/2024 | 23 | RBH75 FM | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 58kg | 1:52.36 | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $17.00 |
6/7 | 01/08/2024 | 14 | RBH74 FM | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:51.84 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: M K Katjedi
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at Vaal on July 24 over 2000m, 8 len behind Kiss Of Fire with 58kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on July 6 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Rosy Lemon with 51.5kg at $41. Hard to have on recent performances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 24/07/2025 | 18 | RBH64 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58kg | 2:05.00 | - | 9 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 06/07/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 51.5kg | 1:53.28 | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $41.00 |
9/13 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH78 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 53kg | 1:50.18 | - | 2 |
| 7.6L | $67.00 |
8/10 | 29/05/2025 | 14 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 61kg | 1:51.40 | - | 5 |
| 5.1L | $41.00 |
10/12 | 15/05/2025 | 16 | RBH74 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J R Syster | 57kg | 2:02.98 | - | 4 |
| 15.7L | $34.00 |
1/7 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,290.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 2:06.48 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 17/04/2025 | 52 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:45.32 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 |
12/12 | 24/02/2025 | 32 | MPLATE | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:07.78 | - | 4 |
| 22.2L | $101.00 |
7/8 | 23/01/2025 | 35 | MPLATE | $8,980.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:40.68 | - | 5 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 19/12/2024 | 44 | MPLATE FM | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:29.03 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $13.50 |
11/15 | 05/11/2024 | - | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:23.36 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Vaal May 15 over 2000m, a long neck behind Cartagena carrying 55kg at $4.50. Previously first up; second last of 8 at this track December 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind Busstopinhounslow with 53kg at $67. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 15/05/2025 | 18 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 55kg | 2:04.05 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $4.50 |
1/10 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 53kg | 2:10.48 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
8/12 | 12/04/2025 | 18 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 1:54.57 | - | 12 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
6/11 | 25/03/2025 | 19 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Ryan Munger | 55kg | 1:30.50 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
6/13 | 06/03/2025 | 49 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 56kg | 1:35.20 | - | 10 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
4/12 | 16/01/2025 | 31 | RBH66 | $7,700.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | 1:26.92 | - | 10 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
7/8 | 16/12/2024 | 88 | RBH74 | $8,500.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Penny | 53kg | 1:26.58 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
5/10 | 19/09/2024 | 56 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | 1:28.06 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
11/12 | 25/07/2024 | 21 | RBH66 | $6,140.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | 1:27.22 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
9/16 | 04/07/2024 | 83 | RBH73 | $6,550.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 53.5kg | 1:22.14 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $76.00 |
8/10 | 12/04/2024 | 28 | PLATE 3 | $6,510.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 2:02.36 | - | 7 |
| 20.8L | $67.00 |