Turffontein Race 8 - Next Turffontein Racemeeting Thursday 16 July Fm 74 Divided Hcp (F & M)
STAGGERWING (7) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 2.75 lengths over 1000m at Vaal. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Winning rider Callan Murray stays aboard and she is a leading contender. POWER OF PEARLS (5) has returned in good order this preparation. Won her maiden first-up over 1000m at Greyville All Weather then finished third over 1000m at this track last time. Should be poised just off the lead. Best form puts her right in this. JAZZ PIANIST (1) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing ninth and beaten 6 lengths starting at $2.70. Hard to beat in this suitable race. QUIET WINTER (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1160m at Turffontein Standside, beaten just 0.8 lengths. No surprise to see her in contention.

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on June 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Kia Kaha carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Vaal on May 14 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Lovable carrying 59.5kg at $9. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/06/2026 | 28 | BM78 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 0:58.33 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.65 |
| 3/13 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | BM76 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 0:56.88 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 30/04/2026 | 65 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | 0:58.65 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 38 | BM84 FM | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 0:57.36 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 86 | OPEN F 3 | $18,955.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58kg | 1:08.09 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/10/2025 | 122 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 0:56.27 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/06/2025 | 37 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:58.34 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 14 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 0.8 len behind Kia Kaha with 56kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 10 at Vaal on May 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind She's All Mine carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. Not far away last start. Big chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 27/06/2026 | 30 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:07.47 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | BM80 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:09.81 | - | 3 |
| 4.9L | $4.30 |
| 4/13 | 14/05/2026 | 68 | BM76 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 0:56.88 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/03/2026 | 25 | BM79 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:28.12 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 10/02/2026 | 24 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:09.17 | - | 8 |
| 0.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 17/01/2026 | 32 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:08.35 | - | 10 |
| 4.2L | $10.50 |
| 6/12 | 16/12/2025 | 45 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 54.5kg | 1:08.10 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/15 | 01/11/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:09.26 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 30/09/2025 | 52 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:11.01 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | 116 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:08.77 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $1.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/04/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 0:58.10 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Greyville All Weather on June 22 over 1200m, head behind Poetic Princess with 61kg at $4.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Greyville on June 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Chara Sands with 56kg at $67. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 16 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 | 22/06/2026 | 16 | BM70 FM | $6,870.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 61kg | 1:10.72 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 56kg | 0:57.95 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $67.00 |
| 10/13 | 26/05/2026 | 243 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jason Gates | 59.5kg | 0:56.13 | - | 5 |
| 9.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/09/2025 | 28 | CUP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:13.07 | - | 3 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2025 | 21 | RBH86 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 55.5kg | 0:57.34 | - | 4 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/08/2025 | 84 | RBH74 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | A R Al-Mansouri | 61.5kg | 0:57.20 | - | 9 |
| 8.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 15/05/2025 | 28 | RBH72 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 62.5kg | 0:57.29 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 57.5kg | 0:56.72 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | K A Brewer | 57.5kg | 0:59.19 | - | 9 |
| 13.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/13 | 06/03/2025 | 10 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K A Brewer | 57.5kg | 0:56.78 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/02/2025 | 27 | HCP FM | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | K A Brewer | 52kg | 0:56.21 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 7 at Vaal on May 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Versace Onthetrack carrying 52kg at $41. Second-up raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 14 at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1160m, 12 len behind Cold Shine with 59kg at $26. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 07/06/2026 | 24 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 1:07.22 | - | 4 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | 532 | BM93 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 0:57.05 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2024 | 23 | RBH90 FM | $11,700.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 0:55.85 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/11/2024 | 33 | RBH75 FM | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:09.21 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2024 | 65 | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 0:58.04 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.72 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2024 | 54 | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.39 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2024 | - | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:30.16 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.0 len at Greyville All Weather May 13 over 1000m defeating Captain T with 54.7kg at $1.70. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on June 11 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Kia Kaha with 55.1kg at $15. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/06/2026 | 29 | BM78 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 55.1kg | 0:58.33 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/05/2026 | 67 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 54.7kg | 0:57.97 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.72 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/02/2026 | 40 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:28.80 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.65 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | 27 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:08.51 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.30 |
| 3/16 | 07/12/2025 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:08.38 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 13/11/2025 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:12.99 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 1:10.52 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2025 | 33 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 0:56.90 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2025 | 30 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:11.71 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 31/07/2025 | 186 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:10.24 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at Vaal on May 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Crystal Grove with 55.5kg at $7. Last start ran last of 10 at Greyville on June 20 over 1200m, 12 len behind Kaapse Klopse carrying 60.5kg at $21. Capable of more than she showed last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/06/2026 | 23 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:11.16 | - | 7 |
| 12.7L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/05/2026 | 121 | BM80 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:10.38 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/01/2026 | 10 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 0:57.12 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/15 | 17/01/2026 | 6 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 61.5kg | 1:09.95 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 16/17 | 11/01/2026 | 40 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 0:56.65 | - | 6 |
| 8.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/12/2025 | 5 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Soft | Savanna Valjalo | 57.5kg | 1:13.48 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/11/2025 | 49 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 0:58.47 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 54.5kg | 1:09.60 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/09/2025 | 12 | HCP FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:09.14 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2025 | 9 | RBH66 FM | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:12.11 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 54.5kg | 0:58.24 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 2.75 len at Vaal May 26 over 1000m defeating Ruby Whisper carrying 60kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 2.5 len behind Get Up carrying 60kg at $1.70. Far too good fresh and can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 43 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 | 26/05/2026 | 80 | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:56.90 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 0:58.04 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:09.25 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.72 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | MPLTE F | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:57.73 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Vaal on June 25 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Ready Set Fire carrying 60kg at $7. The start before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on April 28 over 1100m, 15 len behind Get Up with 58kg at $21. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | 58 | HCP | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 60kg | 0:56.95 | - | 10 |
| 4.4L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/04/2026 | 16 | G3 OPEN 2 | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:05.13 | - | 9 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 0:58.60 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |