Turffontein Race 3 - Racing240 Mr 84 Hcp
UMZINGELI WENYATHI (1) just missed in open class latest and was a winner here the start prior. Can immediately bounce back to winning form. PLUS FOUR (2) closed last prep nine weeks ago when he finished fourth over 1000m at Greyville. Goes well fresh and excels here. PIVOTAL ROLE (4) comes here off a break of three months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1000m at Vaal. Comes here with definite top-three claims. TWENTYTWENTYVISION (7) has been out of the winners list for a long time, last start finishing third at Vaal over 1000m. Should be poised just off the lead. Deserves respect on best figures.

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Karate Kid carrying 56kg at $3.30. The race before that favourite; won by a head at this track May 16 over 1000m defeating Twentytwentyvision with 62kg at $2.40. Just missed in open class latest and was a winner here the start prior. Can immediately bounce back to winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/06/2026 | 44 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 0:56.90 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | BM80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 62kg | 0:56.91 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $14,320.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 0:59.44 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | OPEN 3 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:04.57 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 61kg | 1:08.46 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN 3 | $23,170.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:04.09 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 51.7kg | 0:56.85 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 49 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 53.5kg | 1:12.61 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/11/2025 | 16 | BM70 | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 58kg | 1:13.36 | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 10/11/2025 | 8 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 55kg | 1:09.58 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/11/2025 | 18 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.87 | - | 13 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Greyville May 9 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Miss World carrying 57kg at $7. First up last campaign second of 11 at Turffontein Inside May 8 2025 over 1450m, a head behind Bob's Your Uncle carrying 52.5kg at $3.30. Goes well fresh and excels here. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 62 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 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $14,320.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 0:59.44 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61.5kg | 0:58.29 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/03/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | 1:08.76 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/02/2026 | 38 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 0:58.12 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 60.5kg | 0:54.93 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 37 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 53kg | 0:57.67 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/11/2025 | 40 | PLATE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:21.29 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | 49 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52kg | 1:12.08 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/13 | 23/08/2025 | 44 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52kg | 1:28.37 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 6/9 | 10/07/2025 | 33 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60.5kg | 1:11.68 | - | 8 |
| 3.9L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 07/06/2025 | 30 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:37.56 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1160m, 6 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 55kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on January 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Fiery Rose carrying 60kg at $3.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 14/06/2026 | 101 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 1:07.08 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/03/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 54.5kg | 1:10.52 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56.5kg | 1:08.12 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | BM83 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 0:57.36 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.21 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | 82 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:58.65 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:10.29 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track April 12 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind It's Personal with 59.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Vaal February 10 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind His Lordship with 55.5kg at $9. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 12/04/2026 | 38 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59.5kg | 0:58.29 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 61kg | 0:58.36 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | 131 | BM83 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 55.5kg | 0:57.36 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 0:57.19 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 0:58.51 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.65 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 16 months ran last of 9 at Vaal on June 25 over 1000m, 13 len behind Catfish with 62kg at $67. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Vaal on September 5 2024 over 1000m, 7 len behind Dontshootthebarman with 60.5kg at $7. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | 476 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 62kg | 0:56.44 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/13 | 06/03/2025 | 35 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60.5kg | 0:56.78 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2025 | 12 | RBH72 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 61kg | 0:56.37 | - | 9 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 18/01/2025 | 44 | OPEN | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | P Mxoli | 58kg | 0:57.95 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2024 | 20 | RBH80 | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 58.5kg | 0:55.87 | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/11/2024 | 10 | RBH83 | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 0:57.84 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2024 | 35 | RBH76 | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | 0:56.41 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2024 | 12 | RBH76 | $8,360.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:56.51 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 59.5kg | 0:57.55 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/09/2024 | 16 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 0:58.18 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/08/2024 | 77 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 0:57.54 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 15 at Vaal on May 28 over 1200m, 31 len behind Cold Shine carrying 61.5kg at $101. Before that ran second last of 16 at Vaal on May 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bristol Hercules with 59.5kg at $51. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | BM80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 61.5kg | 1:08.80 | - | 3 |
| 31.5L | $101.00 |
| 15/16 | 21/05/2026 | 5 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59.5kg | 1:21.69 | - | 11 |
| 13.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 16 | BM80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 61.5kg | 0:56.91 | - | 5 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/04/2026 | 26 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 61.5kg | 1:08.14 | - | 9 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/04/2026 | 53 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | 1:08.46 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 52 | BM83 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 59kg | 0:57.36 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 16/19 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:26.60 | - | 5 |
| 15.2L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 16 | CUP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:30.52 | - | 1 |
| 21.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/11/2025 | 42 | CUP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53.5kg | 1:08.13 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 30/09/2025 | 93 | RBH100 | $11,790.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Soft | N Klink | 52.5kg | 1:23.20 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/06/2025 | 10 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54.5kg | 1:07.24 | - | 1 |
| 16.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Vaal on June 18 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Heath House carrying 56.1kg at $7. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 16 over 1000m, head behind Umzingeli Wenyathi carrying 59.5kg at $7. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 22 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 | 18/06/2026 | 33 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 56.1kg | 0:56.73 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 34 | BM80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 0:56.91 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2026 | 47 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 0:58.29 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/02/2026 | 70 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 50kg | 0:58.12 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 61kg | 0:58.00 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/11/2025 | 30 | CUP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:30.52 | - | 11 |
| 23.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/10/2025 | 38 | CUP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Callan Murray | 61kg | 0:57.51 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2025 | 56 | HCP0-105 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 0:57.88 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/07/2025 | 23 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 0:58.15 | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 0:56.65 | - | 10 |
| 5.2L | $4.50 |
| 4/13 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 61.5kg | 1:11.16 | - | 12 |
| 2.2L | $13.50 |