Turffontein Race 9 - Next Turffontein Racemeeting Thursday 23 April Mr 76 Handicap
ARTIC SILVER (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when fourth over 1800m at Turffontein Inside five-and-a-half weeks ago. The engagement of Craig Zackey is a positive move. Going better than form suggests. All three career wins have been at this trip. Worth another chance. REAL STUNNER (7) last appeared on January 17 when a good sixth over 2000m at Vaal, beaten 2.75 lengths. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Mike Mathew De Kock. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. ROYAL ENGAGEMENT (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at Vaal, beaten 5 lengths into fifth. This is a nice drop in grade so he is set to turn things around. FULL GO (11) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 1.5 lengths over 2400m at Vaal. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind World Of Royalty carrying 58.5kg at $17. Before that won by 0.5 len at Vaal February 5 over 1800m defeating Falconfly with 58kg at $4.50. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 24 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 | 26/03/2026 | 49 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 1:49.85 | - | 10 |
| 10.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/02/2026 | 19 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58kg | 1:52.47 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 25 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 57.5kg | 2:02.53 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56.5kg | 2:03.60 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 59kg | 1:50.98 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 25 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Eduan Muller | 53kg | 1:40.83 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 2:30.53 | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 2:01.63 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 12 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:48.65 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 2:05.02 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/08/2025 | 42 | RBH90 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 52.5kg | 2:05.44 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on April 9 over 2000m, 3 len behind Kudzu with 59.5kg at $13.50. The start before that 8th of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind World Of Royalty with 58kg at $15. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | BM81 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 2:08.83 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
| 8/12 | 26/03/2026 | 44 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 1:49.85 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 62kg | 1:50.13 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 2:02.71 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $13.50 |
| 6/13 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 1:59.93 | - | 13 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 16/12/2025 | 112 | RBH76 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:25.13 | - | 11 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | RBH76 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 2:05.23 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:53.63 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $2.30 |
| 2/13 | 12/07/2025 | 9 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 2:04.47 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $4.30 |
| 6/9 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 53.5kg | 2:30.86 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 1:51.04 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 16 len behind World Of Royalty with 55.5kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 13 at Vaal on March 5 over 2000m, slow going 9 len behind Councillor with 56.5kg at $13.50. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Mickaelle Michel | 55.5kg | 1:49.85 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 2:06.68 | - | 3 |
| 9.9L | $13.50 |
| 4/5 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Iannish Taka | 60kg | 1:52.47 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/02/2026 | 10 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 62kg | 1:53.57 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:37.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 3/14 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:48.97 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/13 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:52.45 | - | 7 |
| 15.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/13 | 20/11/2025 | 75 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:23.77 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 06/09/2025 | 9 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 1:51.26 | - | 6 |
| 23.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 28/08/2025 | 11 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:37.65 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2025 | 17 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:39.38 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Falconfly carrying 61kg at $9. Before that 5th of 9 at Vaal on February 5 over 1800m, 6 len behind Duchess Of Paloma with 56kg at $15. Going better than form suggests. All three career wins have been at this trip. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 38 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 | 12/03/2026 | 35 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 61kg | 1:54.31 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/02/2026 | 49 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 56kg | 1:51.69 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 50.5kg | 2:04.26 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:52.12 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/11/2025 | 9 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 2:05.47 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/11/2025 | 33 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:52.52 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/10/2025 | 11 | CUP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 55.5kg | 1:49.69 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/09/2025 | 10 | HCP FM | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 50kg | 2:07.78 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/13 | 18/09/2025 | 87 | NOV | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:21.60 | - | 12 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2025 | 7 | RBH87 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:51.87 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 2400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 2:30.93 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1600m, 2 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 58kg at $11. Has to find a few lengths.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 33 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 1:33.83 | - | 11 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | 12 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 58kg | 1:38.86 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/02/2026 | 273 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Jacey Botes | 49.9kg | 1:25.75 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/14 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:38.65 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/05/2025 | 12 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 2:09.79 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/04/2025 | 93 | RBH93 | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:27.17 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/01/2025 | 28 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:26.54 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2024 | 140 | RBH80 | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:37.15 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2024 | 32 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:30.91 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:26.79 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kambati carrying 61.5kg at $11. The race before that second last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1450m, 5 len behind Bjorn Ironside with 56.5kg at $7. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | 16 | HCP | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 61.5kg | 1:26.40 | - | 9 |
| 9.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:30.25 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 40 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:38.75 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:42.47 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 2:06.48 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/19 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 19 |
| 3.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | 16 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 61kg | 1:40.83 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/11/2025 | 28 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61kg | 1:28.52 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/10/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 53.5kg | 1:39.51 | - | 9 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/10/2025 | 32 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:40.76 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/09/2025 | 16 | RBH78 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 62kg | 1:50.64 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Vaal January 17 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Copper Cliff carrying 60kg at $3.80. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Vaal October 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Golden Operator with 60kg at $6. Placed only try here. Can get the job done fresh.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 2:02.53 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 26 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 2:06.48 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 04/12/2025 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:52.45 | - | 13 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:44.88 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $1.63 |
| 2/11 | 30/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:39.97 | - | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.40 |
| 5/9 | 14/10/2025 | 84 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:10.52 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Heavy | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56kg | 2:06.34 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/06/2025 | 23 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Heavy | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:53.88 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 01/06/2025 | 34 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 61kg | 2:04.05 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2025 | 76 | MPLATE | $9,600.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:27.56 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 11/02/2025 | 27 | MDN | $8,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:40.08 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind World Of Royalty with 54kg at $4.50. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track in LR on March 14 over 2000m, 5 len behind Diogenes with 54kg at $67. Has been racing in tougher company. This suits and looks a definite chance.
Last Starts 24 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 | 26/03/2026 | 12 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:49.85 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.50 |
| 6/13 | 14/03/2026 | 9 | LR OPEN 3 | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 54kg | 2:05.41 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $67.00 |
| 2/13 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Jacey Botes | 54kg | 2:06.68 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:06.04 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 88 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:24.73 | - | 7 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:44.88 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/16 | 04/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:23.00 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 45-day let-up. Last start 10th of 13 at Vaal on March 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Councillor with 56kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Vaal on February 10 over 1800m, long-neck behind Storm Ahead with 60.5kg at $5. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 56kg | 2:06.68 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/02/2026 | 33 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60.5kg | 1:50.13 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:48.97 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/13 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:52.45 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:47.88 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.65 |
| 3/11 | 30/10/2025 | 53 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:39.97 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $4.30 |
| 8/10 | 07/09/2025 | 47 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 2:34.29 | - | 10 |
| 9.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/07/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Heavy | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | 1:56.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/06/2025 | 30 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Heavy | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:40.79 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/05/2025 | 109 | MPLTE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:38.66 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2025 | 276 | MPLATE | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | 1:39.54 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Porridge Boy carrying 60kg at $6. Second-up favourite; won by a long-neck at Vaal March 26 over 1450m on a rain affected track defeating Tracksuit Dave carrying 60kg at $2. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/03/2026 | 63 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:29.09 | - | 9 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:25.67 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $3.25 |
| 6/10 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:37.89 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:28.58 | - | 13 |
| 0.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:08.45 | - | 1 |
| 12.2L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 2400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Futurewolff carrying 53.5kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 2000m, 2 len behind Casus Belli with 53.5kg at $11. Good effort last start and can build on that performance. Overdue.
Last Starts 24 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 | 26/03/2026 | 35 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Soft | Jarryd Penny | 53.5kg | 2:34.93 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/14 | 19/02/2026 | 18 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 2:06.90 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 56.5kg | 1:53.57 | - | 9 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 25 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 2:02.53 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 2:03.60 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $67.00 |
| 10/14 | 02/12/2025 | 54 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 2:09.91 | - | 1 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:49.46 | - | 3 |
| 7.7L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/09/2025 | 23 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 2:07.65 | - | 10 |
| 15.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/09/2025 | 26 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J R Syster | 55.5kg | 2:04.91 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | RBH76 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:52.31 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $67.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2025 | 56 | RBH64 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J R Syster | 53.5kg | 2:05.00 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |