Turffontein Race 6 - Betway Summer Cup 29 November Fm 72 Divided Handicap (F & M)
DRUMNADROCHIT (3) was heavily bet over a mile here on debut and wound up strongly to score. Leading rider stays aboard and looks suited by the extra ground. Can make it back to back wins. MATCHA MINT (5) was a big winner here fresh then was sent our favourite again over the mile and could manage only fourth. Fitter again and did place only other try when third-up. Gets chance to atone. NKWENKWEZI (1) has been in sparkling form winning two on end, the latest over a mile at Vaal. Has good speed and will take running down again. LITTLEMISSSPLENDID (4) was a close-up fifth fresh then below best last time when dropping back to 1400m. Fitter and extra trip a plus. Can bounce back.

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Vaal October 2 over 1600m defeating Sigrid Swing carrying 54.5kg at $21. The race before that won by 0.6 len at Vaal September 18 over 1700m defeating Ethical carrying 60kg at $7. Speedy type who should go close to making it three straight.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 1:35.85 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2025 | 29 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:44.16 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $7.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/08/2025 | 20 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:38.25 | - | 8 |
| 13.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:38.93 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:39.29 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:33.64 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/06/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:40.12 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:50.75 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:42.67 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:45.32 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | MPLATE | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:42.51 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at Vaal on October 14 over 2400m, 5 len behind Arlington Action with 56kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 9 at Vaal on October 2 over 1700m, 3 len behind Michael Faraday carrying 60.5kg at $7. Might need easier race.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 2:29.54 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | 1:43.75 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/09/2025 | 49 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 2:07.65 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2025 | 19 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | J Botes | 56.5kg | 2:36.01 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:37.11 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | 1:53.28 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/13 | 23/06/2025 | 25 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54kg | 2:05.18 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/05/2025 | 14 | RBH76 | $6,950.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 2:03.12 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/05/2025 | 26 | RBH74 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 2:02.98 | - | 10 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/04/2025 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 2850m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 3:11.41 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/03/2025 | 12 | RBH74 FM | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 2:10.85 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track October 4 over 1600m defeating Blood Of Eden with 58kg at $1.90. Strongly supported to score on debut. Drawn perfectly and she is a top chance again.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58kg | 1:42.65 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.87 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Resuming 5th of 8 at Vaal on September 11 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Sheets And Goggles with 58kg at $4. Second-up 9th of 13 at Vaal on September 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mamlambo with 56.5kg at $5. Much better than last start and extra ground is a plus.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 30/09/2025 | 19 | RBH78 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Soft | K Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 1:23.87 | - | 12 |
| 9.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2025 | 77 | RBH74 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:38.28 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/06/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:39.10 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/06/2025 | 16 | OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:26.78 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2025 | 40 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:31.49 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:09.30 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:08.37 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:08.29 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 5.5 len at this track August 17 over 1600m defeating Special Star carrying 60kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at this track on October 11 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Dylan's Champ with 56.5kg at $1.90. Promising galloper fitter again and will take catching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 55 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:39.42 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.91 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2025 | 71 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:40.43 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $1.63 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2025 | 23 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:40.57 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2025 | 18 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.74 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $1.67 |
| 2/5 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good Soft | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:13.63 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:09.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at Vaal on October 14 over 2400m, 13 len behind Arlington Action with 56kg at $15. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on September 28 over 2000m, 10 len behind Kissing Machine carrying 55kg at $101. Prepared to risk on current form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 14/10/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:29.54 | - | 8 |
| 13.2L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | 31 | HCP FM | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | 2:07.78 | - | 6 |
| 10.6L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/08/2025 | 70 | RBH76 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:51.23 | - | 6 |
| 15.5L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 19/06/2025 | 35 | RBH78 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J Gates | 58.5kg | 1:50.18 | - | 13 |
| 9.6L | $67.00 |
| 12/13 | 15/05/2025 | 47 | RBH85 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 55.5kg | 2:02.78 | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/03/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $65,450.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Soft | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 2:41.65 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $126.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2025 | 21 | RBH72 FM | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 1:53.95 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2025 | 16 | HCP F 3 | $9,320.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:53.97 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/01/2025 | 5 | RBH71 FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | D W Schwarz | 56kg | 2:03.70 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/01/2025 | 16 | RBH74 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J Gates | 54.5kg | 2:03.82 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/12/2024 | 33 | RBH70 FM | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:51.03 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Vaal on September 25 over 1600m, slow going 22 len behind Oklahoma Twister with 58.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Vaal on October 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Artic Silver carrying 54kg at $21. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | CUP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Nirvan Nastili | 54kg | 1:49.69 | - | 5 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/09/2025 | 70 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 58.5kg | 1:38.91 | - | 5 |
| 22.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55kg | 1:52.16 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.72 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2025 | 11 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:33.40 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 15/06/2025 | 10 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 2:06.89 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2025 | 19 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 52kg | 1:28.66 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/13 | 17/05/2025 | 9 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:25.51 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 1 |
| 16.2L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Greyville All Weather October 7 over 1800m defeating Fine Wine with 57kg at $4.50. The race before that 5th of 13 at Vaal on August 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Scarlett Heart with 57kg at $8. Maiden winner last start and worth including.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/10/2025 | 40 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:52.20 | - | 7 |
| 1.7L | $4.50 |
| 5/13 | 28/08/2025 | 47 | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 1:37.79 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/07/2025 | 24 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:41.29 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/06/2025 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:23.61 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 03/06/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:39.88 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2025 | 26 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:38.74 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2025 | 54 | PLATE 2 | $13,090.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 54kg | 1:28.95 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:07.82 | - | 4 |
| 11.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 0:57.87 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |