Turffontein Race 4 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Mr 84 Handicap
AGOGE (2) was a winner either side of a run in Stakes class. First try at the trip and rates highly. Big chance. BUDDY BOY (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2.75 lengths away in third over 1700m at Vaal. Nicely placed to take this out. MASTER SPY (8) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1450m at Vaal, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and he is a solid top-three hope. REDLIGHTGREENLIGHT (7) finished 6 lengths behind the winner in fifth place when resuming over 1450m at Vaal and has since finished fourth at Vaal a couple of days ago over this journey. On the quick back-up and worth including.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Grand Empire with 56.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Vaal on January 17 over 1700m, 4 len behind Robert Browning carrying 60kg at $5.50. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 60kg | 1:42.47 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/01/2026 | 166 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 56.5kg | 1:40.13 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/07/2025 | 142 | OPEN | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56.5kg | 1:50.56 | - | 8 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2025 | 12 | RBH83 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:53.82 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $1.91 |
| 2/7 | 15/02/2025 | 25 | RBH96 3 | $9,320.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:53.51 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2025 | 33 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:50.28 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2024 | 26 | RBH80 | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K A Brewer | 55.5kg | 1:37.15 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $13.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/11/2024 | 18 | RBH72 | $8,670.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:26.50 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/15 | 05/11/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:23.79 | - | 15 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 17/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59kg | 1:09.74 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at Vaal January 29 over 1600m defeating Carnelo carrying 59.5kg at $4.30. The start before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on January 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Splittheeights with 58kg at $51. Was a winner either side of a run in stakes class. First try at the trip and rates highly. Big 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 18 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 1:36.58 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $4.30 |
| 9/9 | 11/01/2026 | 31 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:24.97 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:39.07 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $1.56 |
| 2/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:23.22 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Vaal on January 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Carnelo carrying 58.5kg at $17. The race before that 6th of 8 at Vaal on December 23 over 1500m, 6 len behind Father Christmas with 58.5kg at $7. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 15/01/2026 | 23 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 58.5kg | 1:34.42 | - | 10 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 58.5kg | 1:30.21 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/12/2025 | 61 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 58kg | 1:37.67 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/10/2025 | 63 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:39.42 | - | 7 |
| 17.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:39.92 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $13.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:38.57 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2025 | 32 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:29.25 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 15/06/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:25.78 | - | 6 |
| 6.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/16 | 29/05/2025 | 68 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,910.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Lungisani Geledu | 62kg | 1:16.62 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2025 | 31 | MPLATE | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | B Nkunzi | 62kg | 1:14.76 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at Vaal on January 17 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Robert Browning carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 0.1 len behind Merryweather carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 25 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 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Callan Murray | 56.5kg | 1:42.47 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 01/01/2026 | 16 | NOV | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 54.5kg | 1:40.19 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $13.50 |
| 11/13 | 16/12/2025 | 37 | RBH76 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 61.5kg | 1:25.13 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/11/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Sean Veale | 53.5kg | 1:40.02 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/10/2025 | 28 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 56kg | 1:37.76 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good Soft | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:37.87 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN | $8,420.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | 1:09.20 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at Vaal on January 29 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Jordan with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 13 at Vaal on January 15 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Titans Of War with 57kg at $34. Watch for him late in the piece.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 55.5kg | 2:02.71 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/13 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 57kg | 1:59.93 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 1:51.92 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/11/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Louis Nhlapo | 50kg | 2:03.49 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 59kg | 1:35.72 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/10/2025 | 12 | CUP | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 1:48.84 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/09/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M Mbuto | 53.7kg | 1:50.85 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/09/2025 | 10 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 2:04.65 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/08/2025 | 6 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 3000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 3:11.78 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | RBH90 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 2:05.44 | - | 7 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2025 | 46 | HCP0-105 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 2:32.59 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Vaal on January 27 over 1450m, 7 len behind Quickfreeze with 57.5kg at $34. The run before that ran last of 9 at Vaal on January 17 over 1700m, 6 len behind Robert Browning carrying 59kg at $126. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/01/2026 | 10 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | 1:25.92 | - | 4 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 59kg | 1:42.47 | - | 4 |
| 6.4L | $126.00 |
| 14/19 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 4 |
| 10.9L | $126.00 |
| 12/14 | 02/12/2025 | 28 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Louis Nhlapo | 59.5kg | 1:53.31 | - | 11 |
| 12.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | CUP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Y | Louis Nhlapo | 59kg | 1:31.92 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/10/2025 | 46 | CUP | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 54kg | 1:48.84 | - | 9 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2025 | 42 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 58.5kg | 1:37.32 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/07/2025 | 66 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | J Gates | 53.5kg | 1:03.04 | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/05/2025 | 98 | RBH82 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60kg | 1:39.94 | - | 5 |
| 22.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2025 | 38 | RBH98 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:38.31 | - | 1 |
| 27.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/12/2024 | 13 | OPEN | $16,990.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J R Syster | 50kg | 1:38.61 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 0.8 len at Vaal January 27 over 1450m defeating Ubermensch carrying 59kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on June 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Golden Warrior carrying 60kg at $4. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | 202 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:26.68 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2025 | 36 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:37.83 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.88 | - | 8 |
| 7.4L | $4.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:08.28 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Vaal on January 24 over 2400m, 4 len behind Pomozelous carrying 60kg at $5. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind The Playboy Bomber carrying 52kg at $17. Has to find improvement.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 2:30.91 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:54.58 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/12/2025 | 49 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 2:03.60 | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/11/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:30.53 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/10/2025 | 47 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:37.76 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2025 | 38 | RBH76 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60.5kg | 2:05.23 | - | 1 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58.5kg | 2:03.88 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
| 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 |