Turffontein Race 7 - Betway Secretariat Stakes (3 Year-Olds)
GOLDEN OPERATOR (4) is a talented galloper building a strong record. Placed only try course and distance and winning rider back aboard. Go close. FIRE STORM (5) has won three of last four, the latest here over a mile by six lengths. Back in trip but won only try course and distance. KING HARALD (1) has his chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble and leading rider goes aboard. Placed only try course and distance and among the main hopes. MASTER SPY (2) has placed last three including the Grade 2 SA Derby over much further. Freshened and off the nice draw is worth thought. OVATION STAR (7) is a talented filly with upside and can measure up fresh.

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at Vaal on April 21 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Golden Operator carrying 60kg at $3.50. The race before that 4th of 7 at Vaal on March 28 over 1700m, 7 len behind Chronicle King carrying 58kg at $2.80. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble and leading rider goes aboard. Placed only try course and distance and among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | 24 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:24.93 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | 30 | PLATE | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58kg | 1:44.87 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:38.75 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 8/13 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 2 |
| 7.9L | $126.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | 39 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:23.32 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 7/7 | 07/12/2025 | 40 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:08.59 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:08.55 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | 76 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:28.45 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/14 | 27/07/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 2 | $126,370.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:37.63 | - | 14 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2025 | 43 | OPEN 2 | $14,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.31 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $26,180.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:04.40 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track in the G2 SA Derby on April 4 over 2450m, 2.25 len behind Curious Girl with 60kg at $34. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track in LR on March 14 over 2000m, 3 len behind Diogenes carrying 55.5kg at $6. Placed last three including the Grade 2 SA Derby over much further. Freshened and off the nice draw is worth thought.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $105,310.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 2:37.36 | - | 13 |
| 2.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/13 | 14/03/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 3 | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 55.5kg | 2:05.41 | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 55kg | 1:52.38 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 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: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at this track in the LR Acacia Handicap March 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Care Forgot with 54kg at $5. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track in the G3 Starling Stakes November 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Valentina Balducci carrying 59kg at $8. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 64 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 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN FM | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:40.15 | - | 10 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 10/14 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $63,184.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:37.44 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | 31 | OPEN F 3 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:26.30 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 40 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:36.19 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 7/10 | 01/11/2025 | 76 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:25.88 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | 1:11.70 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at Vaal April 21 over 1400m defeating King Harald carrying 60kg at $3.80. Before that won by 2.5 len at Vaal April 2 over 1450m defeating Oklahoma Smokeshow carrying 60kg at $3. Talented galloper building a strong record. Placed only try course and distance and winning rider back aboard. Go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | 19 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:24.93 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 35 | HCP 3 | $7,410.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:24.74 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:38.75 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 121 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:28.01 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/10/2025 | 113 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:10.52 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.77 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2025 | 30 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:26.11 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.25 |
| 2/12 | 24/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:13.68 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 6 len at this track April 28 over 1600m defeating Prince Of Kildare carrying 60.5kg at $2. The start before that favourite; won by 0.6 len at Turffontein Inside March 12 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Wayne with 55kg at $2.80. Has won three of last four, the latest here over a mile by six lengths. Back in trip but won only try course and distance.
Last Starts 12 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 | 28/04/2026 | 47 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:39.93 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 1:38.55 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.80 |
| 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: Sean Veale
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at this track in the G3 Starling Stakes November 1 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Valentina Balducci with 59kg at $11. On debut to post a big 6 len win. Greyville All Weather October 7 over 1200m defeating Kali Bwana carrying 60kg at $4.30. Talented filly with upside and can measure up fresh.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/11/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Sean Veale | 59kg | 1:25.88 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/10/2025 | - | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:12.67 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 3.5 len at Vaal April 23 over 1600m defeating Bold Action with 60kg at $4.50. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Vaal April 2 over 1450m defeating Winds Of Grace with 57.5kg at $5. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:38.96 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | HCP FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 1:25.10 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 35 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:54.31 | - | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:51.69 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52.5kg | 1:34.56 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:29.81 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 30/10/2025 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:39.60 | - | 3 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2025 | 63 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | 1:42.65 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2025 | 23 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:28.25 | - | 7 |
| 5.9L | $2.40 |
| 3/11 | 10/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:13.70 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Fully Loaded with 59kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, slow going 1.4 len behind Tintin with 53.5kg at $13.50. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
Last Starts 40 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 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:33.83 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Mickaelle Michel | 53.5kg | 1:27.91 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $13.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/02/2026 | 12 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61.5kg | 1:27.89 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | 49 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 1:38.21 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/19 | 20/12/2025 | 49 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 14 |
| 7.4L | $13.50 |
| 7/15 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 54kg | 1:28.45 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2025 | 73 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:13.01 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2025 | 32 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:12.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:06.98 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/16 | 29/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:10.39 | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when scored a big 3.5 len win at this track November 9 over 1400m defeating Milan's World with 58kg at $4. Far too good here on debut and has upside so keep safe.
Last Starts 182 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 | 09/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Sean Veale | 58kg | 1:27.41 | - | 8 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |