Turffontein Race 5 - Youcanbetonus! Mr 78 Handicap
RADIO STAR (4) is resuming in far easier grade. Promising type well placed this class and expected to go close. STEP INTO IT (5) also resumes. Was a winner this trip at second start. Can go on to better things this campaign. PAGE BOY (2) was solid here last time and this easier. Worth following up. SANTIAGO'S PRIDE (3) has won here and trip suits fresh. Can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on November 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Harun Al Rashid with 55kg at $9. The start before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 2000m, 10 len behind Follow The Master carrying 59kg at $5.50. Solid here last time and this easier. Worth following up.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | 30 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Dezahn Louw | 55kg | 1:40.83 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 2:05.95 | - | 4 |
| 10.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:49.46 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/13 | 18/09/2025 | 140 | HCP | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:21.60 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/05/2025 | 42 | RBH82 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:39.94 | - | 8 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2025 | 12 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 2:11.74 | - | 3 |
| 22.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/11 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | OPEN 3 | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 2:05.33 | - | 7 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/02/2025 | 25 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.93 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2025 | 40 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:28.74 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/10 | 21/12/2024 | 277 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:10.11 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:24.41 | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Greyville September 26 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Continentalexpress with 57.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Vaal May 22 over 1800m, 7 len behind Pioneer Square with 60kg at $15. Has won here and trip suits fresh. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 98 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 | 26/09/2025 | 24 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 2400m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | 2:33.29 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2025 | 24 | RBH78 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K J Lihaba | 58.5kg | 1:50.64 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2025 | 37 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 2:07.17 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/07/2025 | 18 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 2:32.87 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 15/06/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 2:06.10 | - | 1 |
| 16.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2025 | 84 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:50.96 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/13 | 27/02/2025 | 37 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 2:10.48 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/01/2025 | 32 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K J Lihaba | 58kg | 1:49.82 | - | 11 |
| 17.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2024 | 13 | MPLATE | $7,650.00 | Greyville | 2300m | Soft | K A Brewer | 57kg | 2:29.10 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.87 |
| 7/9 | 07/12/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 58kg | 1:54.89 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/11/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 2:02.84 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign raced on the pace before fading 12th of 15 at this track in the G3 Graham Beck Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, 12 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 58kg at $21. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 13 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, nose behind Take No Prisoners carrying 56kg at $3. Resuming in far easier grade. Promising type well placed this class and expected to go close.
Last Starts 62 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 | 01/11/2025 | 93 | G3 OPEN 3 | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2025 | 25 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:36.76 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.25 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:27.36 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:25.78 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $1.72 |
| 2/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:26.67 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Vaal September 2 over 2000m, 7 len behind Red Sparrow carrying 60.5kg at $2.50. On debut fourth of 10 at Turffontein Inside July 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Singleton Sam with 56kg at $34. Winner this trip at second start. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 122 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/09/2025 | 16 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 2:04.91 | - | 11 |
| 7.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2025 | 38 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:39.38 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:39.29 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Two back 6th of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 3.5 len behind Wayne carrying 56.5kg at $21. Has since placed here over 1400m a few days ago beaten less than a length. Good record here and has claims if on the quick back-up.
Last Starts 3 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 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:26.82 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
| 6/19 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 56.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 18 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2025 | 18 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 59.5kg | 1:37.67 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2025 | 56 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | 1:22.21 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/09/2025 | 17 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 55kg | 1:29.19 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2025 | 28 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 61kg | 1:37.18 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2025 | 26 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 1:36.87 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 1:24.35 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | HCP | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 1:34.34 | - | 7 |
| 10.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 1:38.59 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.80 |
| 3/18 | 19/06/2025 | 33 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:28.97 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 12/14 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 55kg | 1:38.65 | - | 8 |
| 18.1L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on November 29 over 1600m, 7 len behind Harun Al Rashid carrying 56.5kg at $34. The race before that 5th of 9 at Vaal on November 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Artic Silver with 58.5kg at $11. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 34 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 | 29/11/2025 | 18 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:40.83 | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/11/2025 | 40 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58.5kg | 1:52.52 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/10/2025 | 30 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:48.65 | - | 1 |
| 10.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2025 | 26 | RBH78 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:50.64 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 07/08/2025 | 32 | RBH76 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58.5kg | 1:52.31 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:53.28 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 61.5kg | 1:51.04 | - | 9 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/14 | 29/05/2025 | 18 | RBH76 | $6,950.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58.5kg | 2:03.12 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/05/2025 | 45 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 1:39.85 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2025 | 42 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good Soft | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 1:55.75 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | N Nastili | 57kg | 1:41.36 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Vaal on December 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind One More Star carrying 59kg at $17. The run before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 4 len behind Clarkson carrying 57.5kg at $7. Nice alley and worth including.
Last Starts 10 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 | 23/12/2025 | 40 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 2:03.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:28.52 | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | CUP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | 1:31.92 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 1:26.41 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/10/2025 | 24 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58.5kg | 2:01.63 | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/09/2025 | 37 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 2:05.02 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/08/2025 | 12 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | RBH83 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:38.92 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $13.50 |
| 4/12 | 12/07/2025 | 56 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:39.80 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/05/2025 | 32 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 1:38.49 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
| 1/15 | 15/04/2025 | 21 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:36.37 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at Vaal on December 23 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Father Christmas carrying 58kg at $21. Before that 4th of 8 at Vaal on November 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Grand Empire carrying 55kg at $34. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | 30 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 58kg | 1:30.21 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | 12 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 1:21.69 | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/11/2025 | 31 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:52.52 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $13.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:29.65 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:10.99 | - | 2 |
| 15.3L | $126.00 |