Turffontein Race 6 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Mr 86 Handicap
CHESTNUT BOMBER (1) comes here off a last-start fifth, beaten 3 lengths, over 1600m at this track. Back in grade and is a course and distance winner. Best form stacks up and should feature. ROBERT BROWNING (2) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 2000m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. ORANGE COUNTY (3) turned things around last start and landed the prize by 2.25 lengths as public elect over 1800m at Turffontein Standside. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. BOUNDLESS LOVE (7) finished third last time over 1450m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Same grade so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind King's Express carrying 53kg at $9. The race before that second last in a small field at Vaal on February 10 over 2000m, 5 len behind Bakwena with 56.5kg at $4.30. Back in grade and is a course and distance winner. Best form stacks up and should feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/04/2026 | 58 | HCP | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 53kg | 1:38.58 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/02/2026 | 33 | PLATE | $12,340.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 2:03.48 | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $4.30 |
| 6/6 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:48.65 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:51.92 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | CUP | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 2:06.31 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | 36 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 50kg | 2:04.78 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:37.92 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:37.32 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $4.30 |
| 4/7 | 02/08/2025 | 126 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 50kg | 1:24.70 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $174,520.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 2:08.28 | - | 3 |
| 15.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $128,870.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:54.70 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on April 9 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind The Playboy Bomber with 54kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 54kg at $6.50. Racing well since a win four back. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 54kg | 2:08.55 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 31/03/2026 | 47 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 54kg | 1:27.33 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $13,060.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 53kg | 1:51.24 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | 46 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:42.47 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/14 | 02/12/2025 | 61 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:53.31 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $13.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/10/2025 | 12 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:48.65 | - | 10 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/09/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 55.5kg | 2:05.02 | - | 8 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2025 | 61 | RBH78 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 55kg | 1:50.64 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/07/2025 | 28 | HCP | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:34.34 | - | 5 |
| 8.6L | $51.00 |
| 13/14 | 05/06/2025 | 19 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 52kg | 1:37.49 | - | 13 |
| 13.4L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/05/2025 | 65 | RBH88 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 2:33.22 | - | 8 |
| 33.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; won by 2.25 len at Turffontein Standside April 19 over 1800m defeating Royal Engagement with 58kg at $3. The race before that 5th of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Fully Loaded with 56.5kg at $6.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/04/2026 | 19 | BM76 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Jacey Botes | 58kg | 1:55.15 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 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: Jason Gates
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track February 19 over 1450m, 8 len behind Fostinovo with 60kg at $41. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Turffontein Standside February 17 2024 over 1160m, 6 len behind Duke Of Rock carrying 59.5kg at $41. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 19/02/2026 | 61 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:27.89 | - | 8 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 12/19 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 17 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | CUP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | 1:30.52 | - | 3 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:28.52 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.75 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | 1:28.69 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 12/13 | 23/10/2025 | 58 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:35.72 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 62kg | 1:37.45 | - | 10 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/08/2025 | 9 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.92 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58.5kg | 1:27.61 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/14 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:23.05 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $13.50 |
| 5/18 | 19/06/2025 | 28 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 1:28.97 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Orange County with 57kg at $17. The race before that won by a long-neck at Vaal March 26 over 1450m on a soft track defeating Tracksuit Dave with 60kg at $2. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | BM76 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 57kg | 1:55.15 | - | 9 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 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: Chase Maujean
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at this track on April 9 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Father Christmas carrying 53kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Kenilworth on May 13 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Rhydian carrying 60kg at $6. Placed in this grade fresh. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/04/2026 | 86 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53kg | 1:28.92 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 58.5kg | 1:50.16 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | BM70 | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 61.5kg | 1:27.18 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $4.30 |
| 8/9 | 03/12/2025 | 23 | BM70 | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 61.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 7 |
| 6.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/11/2025 | 33 | CUP | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 63.5kg | 1:38.86 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/10/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 60.5kg | 1:37.64 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2025 | 46 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:15.45 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/13 | 15/07/2025 | 28 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Heavy | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56.5kg | 1:27.56 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2025 | 35 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:28.02 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/05/2025 | 27 | MPLTE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:12.35 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/13 | 16/04/2025 | 126 | MPLATE | $9,600.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:13.04 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 4 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Kambati carrying 57.5kg at $15. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Kambati with 59.5kg at $8. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/04/2026 | 16 | HCP | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 1:26.40 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/03/2026 | 61 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 59.5kg | 1:30.74 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 1:22.59 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 8/15 | 20/12/2025 | 4 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 1:23.61 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/13 | 16/12/2025 | 23 | RBH76 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55kg | 1:25.13 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 51.5kg | 1:21.69 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:28.52 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | 1:26.41 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60.5kg | 1:39.42 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/09/2025 | 50 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 52.5kg | 1:29.19 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 57.5kg | 1:26.06 | - | 7 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |