Turffontein Race 5 - Drakenstein Stud Mr 84 Handicap
XENOPHON (6) ran below expectations last time at Vaal, finishing eighth and beaten 5 lengths starting at $3.50. Goes very well course and distance, leading throughout the last time here. Worth another chance. BELIEVE IN FATE (3) followed an unplaced effort first-up two runs back with a third last start over 1200m at Vaal after being prominent at the turn. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. AFRICAN PRINCE (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1200m at Vaal after being in the firing line on the corner. Looks well placed so expect another big run. STONEYWOOD (12) was far from disgraced when second last start over 1000m at Vaal. That followed a win at Vaal the start prior. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on January 3 over 1160m, 3 len behind Chrome Tourmaline carrying 52.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 16th of 19 at this track on November 29 over 1160m, 9 len behind Mia Moo with 54kg at $21. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 48 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 | 03/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52.5kg | 1:06.69 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 16/19 | 29/11/2025 | 16 | OPEN FM | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 54kg | 1:08.93 | - | 10 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 75 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 54kg | 1:12.29 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN FM | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53kg | 1:09.55 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | RBH100 | $11,790.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Mbuto | 51.5kg | 1:07.92 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2025 | 39 | RBH100 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S Valjalo | 48kg | 1:06.83 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 03/06/2025 | 17 | RBH90 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 56kg | 1:07.49 | - | 5 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/15 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | RBH83 FM | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | 1:08.08 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/15 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | RBH84 | $10,910.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Richard Fourie | 56.5kg | 1:04.30 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | RBH76 FM | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:05.70 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/03/2025 | 11 | RBH77 FM | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:07.93 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Vaal on January 22 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Sonic Jet with 51kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Vaal on January 8 over 1450m, 1.2 len behind Vamanos with 61kg at $7. Can do much better.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 51kg | 1:25.82 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/01/2026 | 42 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:26.98 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/11/2025 | 30 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:29.25 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/10/2025 | 52 | GPLATE FM | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:11.51 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/09/2025 | 161 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52.5kg | 1:09.94 | - | 2 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $30,540.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:10.00 | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:08.29 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 24/02/2025 | 70 | PLATE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:07.78 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.63 |
| 2/6 | 16/12/2024 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $11,050.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 0:46.26 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 0:46.86 | - | 12 |
| 0.6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming of 12 at this track on December 16 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Antonio Gaudi carrying 60kg at $15. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Vaal on January 17 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind The Last Duke with 56.5kg at $7.50. Ready to find peak form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/01/2026 | 32 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 1:07.76 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 16/12/2025 | 563 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:08.10 | - | 10 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 01/06/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:08.70 | - | 3 |
| 11.7L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/05/2024 | 37 | MPLTE 2 | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:07.68 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.46 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:09.19 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Vaal on January 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on December 27 over 1000m, 2 len behind Plus Four with 53.5kg at $7. Worth following up.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | 33 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:09.17 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | 0:57.67 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Nichola Yuen | 59.5kg | 1:12.66 | - | 13 |
| 5.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/11/2025 | 41 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 61kg | 1:12.04 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 22/09/2025 | 23 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 61.5kg | 1:15.53 | - | 13 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60.5kg | 1:15.45 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2025 | 17 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:16.81 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59.5kg | 1:23.01 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $13.50 |
| 7/12 | 07/06/2025 | 31 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 61.5kg | 1:12.37 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/05/2025 | 60 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Andrew Fortune | 61.5kg | 1:10.62 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | C3 | $13,750.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 53kg | 1:13.94 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Vaal on January 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Vanakkam with 59.5kg at $3.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Vaal on December 18 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Goes very well course and distance, leading throughout the last time here. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/01/2026 | 30 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 0:54.93 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/12/2025 | 25 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 1:09.54 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 0:56.31 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 31 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 62kg | 1:08.96 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $1.56 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2025 | 56 | CUP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 1:13.07 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2025 | 22 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:10.24 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $1.50 |
| 3/11 | 09/07/2025 | 46 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.59 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/14 | 24/05/2025 | 13 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:26.77 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.56 |
| 3/8 | 11/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:09.00 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Fairview All Weather on January 23 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Tripping Thunder carrying 61kg at $3.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at Fairview All Weather on January 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Mr Fox carrying 56kg at $2.50. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 1:23.46 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $7,919.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:23.25 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/11 | 29/12/2025 | 38 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Yuzae Ramzan | 61kg | 1:24.01 | - | 9 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/11/2025 | 35 | NPLTE | $6,824.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:10.90 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | GPLATE | $7,245.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:23.15 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/09/2025 | 35 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 62kg | 1:24.21 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2025 | 47 | RBH74 | $7,160.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 61.5kg | 1:24.48 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 11/15 | 29/06/2025 | 18 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:35.82 | - | 4 |
| 13.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/06/2025 | 35 | PPLTE | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:21.04 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2025 | 88 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:35.08 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | C3 | $13,560.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:41.73 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Vaal September 18 over 1400m, 25 len behind Echo Check carrying 58.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Vaal May 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Nazare with 58.0kg at $26. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | NOV | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 58.5kg | 1:21.60 | - | 1 |
| 25.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2025 | 33 | RBH78 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 61kg | 0:57.15 | - | 8 |
| 12.3L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/07/2025 | 37 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Juluis Mariba | 58.5kg | 1:25.84 | - | 12 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 14/16 | 19/06/2025 | 28 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61kg | 1:10.00 | - | 10 |
| 16.9L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/05/2025 | 105 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Botes | 58kg | 0:57.24 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/02/2025 | 63 | RBH84 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | D W Schwarz | 58.5kg | 0:58.76 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/12/2024 | 72 | RBH80 | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:55.87 | - | 6 |
| 7.9L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2024 | 63 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 0:57.87 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2024 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:04.58 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:59.19 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 10 at Vaal on January 17 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Vanakkam with 58kg at $41. Second-up 9th of 12 at Vaal on January 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Vibe Sa with 58kg at $17. Others favoured.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:09.17 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | 68 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 0:54.93 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/11/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 61.5kg | 1:25.88 | - | 6 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |
| 10/14 | 02/11/2025 | 84 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:12.04 | - | 9 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2025 | 42 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:09.49 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 29/06/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.17 | - | 12 |
| 2.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/06/2025 | 13 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Chase Maujean | 56.5kg | 1:08.93 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $41.00 |
| 14/17 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 1:23.30 | - | 8 |
| 12.4L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/05/2025 | 16 | RBH84 | $7,790.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:09.21 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $13.50 |
| 11/15 | 15/04/2025 | 65 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:36.37 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $13.50 |
| 1/11 | 09/02/2025 | 22 | MPLATE | $9,320.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Soft | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:24.29 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th of 16 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hathighwaytothesky with 59.5kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 8 at Vaal on January 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rollwiththepunches with 50kg at $3. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jacey Botes | 59.5kg | 1:09.24 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 50kg | 1:07.66 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $3.00 |
| 1/15 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:09.34 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.02 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 10/19 | 29/11/2025 | 266 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Chad Little | 59kg | 1:09.51 | - | 10 |
| 11.4L | $67.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/03/2025 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:26.33 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2025 | 60 | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:13.40 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/12/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:59.87 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track December 16 over 1160m, 2 len behind Antonio Gaudi carrying 56.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Turffontein Inside October 4 over 1200m, 12 len behind Miami Mountain with 56kg at $6.50. Should run well.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 16/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 1:08.10 | - | 11 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/11/2025 | 19 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:21.69 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/11/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 1:09.61 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/10/2025 | 86 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:13.36 | - | 3 |
| 12.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:13.26 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Vaal on February 10 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind His Lordship carrying 56kg at $4.50. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Vaal January 24 over 1200m defeating Taskmaster with 60kg at $3.30. Leading chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | BM83 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 0:57.36 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.21 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | 82 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:58.65 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:10.29 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on February 14 over 1160m, 1.5 len behind Captain Selvie carrying 59kg at $15. The start before that 4th of 16 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Hathighwaytothesky with 59kg at $26. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
Last Starts 6 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 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:09.77 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/16 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:09.24 | - | 14 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 1:25.43 | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $7.50 |
| 12/12 | 16/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:08.10 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 0:56.31 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | NOV | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:56.53 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $9.50 |
| 10/11 | 28/10/2025 | 52 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 56kg | 0:55.48 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/09/2025 | 75 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:09.94 | - | 7 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/06/2025 | 426 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.79 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2024 | 82 | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.15 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.67 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2024 | 16 | PLATE | $8,090.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:56.97 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 13 at this track on February 14 over 1160m, 3 len behind Captain Selvie carrying 57.5kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 11 at Vaal on January 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Carnelo carrying 57.5kg at $11. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 14/02/2026 | 30 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 57.5kg | 1:09.77 | - | 13 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 57.5kg | 1:34.42 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60.5kg | 1:25.43 | - | 8 |
| 6.4L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 16/12/2025 | 35 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 55kg | 1:08.10 | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/11/2025 | 94 | NOV | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 56.5kg | 0:56.53 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $13.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/08/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Gates | 58kg | 1:09.34 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:12.56 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $13.50 |
| 10/18 | 19/06/2025 | 35 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | M K Katjedi | 56kg | 1:28.97 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 0:57.67 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/04/2025 | 23 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 0:57.72 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | J Gates | 60kg | 0:59.86 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $81.00 |