Turffontein Race 5 - Racing Today Mr 94 Open Handicap (3 Year Olds)
WAYNE (3) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1600m at Vaal, beaten only 1.75 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Has the ability to figure prominently. IDEAL SUMMER (2) resumes from a long break after finishing fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Resuming in easier grade and trip suits fresh. Can return in winning form. BUDDY BOY (4) has been kept fresh since running below his best at the last run four weeks ago, finishing eighth over 1800m at this track. Deserves another chance. FIRE STORM (5) finished third last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Not far away last start. Progressive type and looks a big chance.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Vaal on February 5 over 1600m, 6 len behind Birthright with 56.5kg at $9. The race before that second last in a small field at Vaal on January 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Gerbera with 58kg at $8. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | HCP | $13,058.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:36.40 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:48.65 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 11/13 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | G2 HCP 3 | $67,397.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:39.90 | - | 11 |
| 11.7L | $126.00 |
| 13/15 | 01/11/2025 | 119 | G3 OPEN 3 | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 9 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/14 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $63,180.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:25.91 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2025 | 16 | OPEN 2 | $25,270.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:25.78 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 22/05/2025 | 96 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:30.47 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:27.54 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:09.07 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/01/2025 | 42 | MPLTE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 0:59.31 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:46.86 | - | 13 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track June 26 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Golden Warrior with 60kg at $9. On debut fifth of 9 at Turffontein Standside February 24 2025 over 1160m, 6 len behind Arashi carrying 60kg at $17. Resuming in easier grade and trip suits fresh. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/06/2025 | 18 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:38.88 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/06/2025 | 54 | OPEN 2 | $14,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:25.31 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:45.76 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $1.36 |
| 2/9 | 29/03/2025 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $17,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:44.31 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:07.78 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Vaal on February 5 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Birthright with 52kg at $2.30. The race before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on January 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Splittheeights carrying 58kg at $15. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 25 | HCP | $13,058.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:36.40 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
| 8/9 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:24.97 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/19 | 20/12/2025 | 46 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55kg | 1:26.60 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/16 | 04/11/2025 | 47 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:23.00 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | MPLTE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.13 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on February 12 over 1800m, 6 len behind On Target with 56.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Vaal on January 17 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Robert Browning carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. Definite winning chance on best figures but has been mixing form. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 56.5kg | 1:52.38 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
| 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: Craig Zackey
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on February 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 56kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Turffontein Standside February 7 over 1400m defeating Balule with 60kg at $8. Not far away last start. Progressive type and looks a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:38.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:24.73 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 24/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track February 26 over 1700m defeating Terrence carrying 60kg at $3.30. The start before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 11 len behind Warning Light with 60kg at $9.50. Impossible to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 1:46.45 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.25 |
| 4/7 | 14/02/2026 | 58 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:09.68 | - | 3 |
| 11.6L | $9.50 |
| 6/12 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:30.67 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/13 | 04/12/2025 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:52.45 | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:44.88 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:26.37 | - | 9 |
| 8.4L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Scottsville on February 8 over 1750m, 0.8 len behind French Trip with 53kg at $8. The race before that 8th of 14 at Greyville on January 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Magma Magic carrying 55kg at $41. Others appeal more heading into this.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:46.04 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | C4 | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:35.60 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/12/2025 | 24 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:39.06 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/11/2025 | 121 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Dezahn Louw | 52.5kg | 1:10.46 | - | 10 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 12/14 | 27/07/2025 | 18 | G1 OPEN 2 | $126,370.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:37.63 | - | 6 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/07/2025 | 39 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:36.39 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $1.91 |
| 3/10 | 31/05/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:04.45 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:13.20 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |